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Summary for 2519 E YESLER WAY E / Parcel ID 7254200045 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne, Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1905
 
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 back porch was enclosed at an early date. The attic has been finished. Some Queen Anne style windows at the front of the house have been replaced with Craftsman style windows or window groups. Some other windows have also been replaced or added. Bars have been added at some of the windows. Combed shingles have replaced or covered the original vertical board siding at the base. The original solid front porch rail has been modified and metal railings have been added at the entry steps.

Detail for 2519 E YESLER WAY E / Parcel ID 7254200045 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle, Shingle - Combed, Vertical - Boards, Wood, Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured, Post & Pier
Roof Type(s): Gable 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: Moderate
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 2519 E YESLER WAY E / Parcel ID 7254200045 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 19, 2008

Photo taken Jun 19, 2008
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