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Summary for 559 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600170 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare 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 Seattleā€™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
This is an American Foursquare scheme that was originally characterized with Queen Anne -- Free Classic detailing.

This house was built in 1905 according to both the King County Property Record Card and the King County GIS Center Property Report. The latter report indicates that the house was remodeled in 2006; however, the extent of the work undertaken at that time is not indicated.

A back porch appears to have been added. Almost all of the original windows have been replaced in their existing openings with vinyl units of similar but not identical configuration. Some new window openings have been added at the upper level south elevation. The foundation appears to have been replaced or clad with stucco. The basement was likely altered.

Detail for 559 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600170 / Inv # 0

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

Photo collection for 559 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600170 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 20, 2008
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