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Summary for 1611 E SPRING ST E / Parcel ID 7234600761 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1901
 
Significance
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.

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


 
Appearance
The structure has been converted from a single family residence to a duplex. The original front entry door has been moved and a second door has been added at the entry porch to serve the second unit. A few of the original windows have been replaced with vinyl or aluminum units. Clapboards have replaced shingles in the gables. Clapboards may have covered or replaced drop siding at the back wall. The porch rail has been altered and stair rails have been added. The chimney has been altered.  The basement may have been remodeled.

Detail for 1611 E SPRING ST E / Parcel ID 7234600761 / Inv # 0

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

Photo collection for 1611 E SPRING ST E / Parcel ID 7234600761 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 17, 2008
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