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Summary for 956 20TH AVE / Parcel ID 7228501580 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1903
 
Significance
 
Appearance
This house is very similar in plan and detailing to the house at 944 20th Avenue.

According to the King County Property Record Card, this house was remodeled in 1932.

The single story extension at the rear appears to be an early addition. Most of the windows have been replaced with metal or vinyl units; some of the window openings may have been altered. The sidewall shingles at the upper level have been refurbished; at the dormer, the sidewall shingles have been replaced in kind. The original porch railings have been replaced. The pedestals supporting the Tuscan columns at the porch have been altere
d. The porch entry steps have been rebuilt.

Detail for 956 20TH AVE / Parcel ID 7228501580 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Gable, Hip Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition-Shingle
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: one & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Slight
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Changes to Original Cladding: Moderate
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 956 20TH AVE / Parcel ID 7228501580 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 12, 2008
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