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Summary for 1920 E JEFFERSON ST E / Parcel ID 7942600110 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne - Shingle Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1904
 
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.

This structure was surveyed for the City in 1991 (see separate database entry).

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 was apparently converted to duplex use at some point after 1937 and before the 1970s. The paired front dormer windows have been replaced with a modern bay window. The upper sash of the cottage window in the front main level bay has been replaced. Some siding may have been replaced in kind. The entry stairs have been rebuilt and stair rails have been added.

Detail for 1920 E JEFFERSON ST E / Parcel ID 7942600110 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood, 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: Moderate
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Windows: Moderate
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 1920 E JEFFERSON ST E / Parcel ID 7942600110 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 20, 2008
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