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Queen Anne |
Neighborhood: |
Central Area |
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Year Built: |
1903 |
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| Significance |
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This is a simple example of Queen Anne architecture utilizing a vernacular form. The structure’s design integrity has been somewhat compromised by alterations to the cladding and modification of the entry porch.
This is one of approximately 2,200 houses that are still extant out of more than 5,000 that were built by the end of 1906 in Seattle’s Central Area, Eastlake, First Hill, Leschi, Madison Park, Madrona, and North Capitol Hill neighborhoods. The structure is located in a portion of the Central Area also known as the East Madison district.
A complete permit history, and a complete record of ownership and occupation have not yet been prepared for this property.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
King County GIS Center Property Report (http://www5.kingcounty.gov/kcgisreports/property_report.aspx; accessed August 19, 2008)
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972) Washington State Archives
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| Appearance |
This is a one-and-a-half story, clapboard and shingle -clad, wood frame single-family residence on a brick and concrete foundation, over a half basement. The porch is built on a brick foundation according to the King County Property Record Card.
The rectangular plan is capped by a cross gable roof. The gables are pented and the roof features moderate overhangs and enclosed soffits.
The windows and doors are characterized by patterns and details customarily associated with Queen Anne design.
This house was built in 1903 according to both the King County Property Record Card and the King County GIS Center Property Report.
A deck appears to have been added at the back end of the structure and a roof window has been added to the house, suggesting alterations to the upper (half) story. Some of the window sashes may have been refurbished or replaced in kind. Concrete asbestos shingles appear to have replaced the original siding at the north elevation. Shingles appear to have replaced clapboards at the base of the front facing window bay. The original solid porch railing has been replaced with a simple wood baluster railing and the half height, built-up Tuscan pier that formerly stood at the porch corner has been replaced a a square built up post.
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