Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 541 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600315 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name: Style: Queen Anne - Free Classic Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1901   Significance This is an example of Queen Anne -- Free Classic design exhibiting a high degree of integrity. 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 hip roof with intersecting cross gable and the cutaway bay identify this as a Queen Anne structure. The elliptical window, Tuscan porch columns and deep frieze identify it as an example of Free Classic design. There is an early single story addition at the back off the structure. The porch railing has been replaced. The chimney has been altered.

Detail for 541 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600315 / Inv # 0

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

Photo collection for 541 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600315 / Inv # 0

Photo taken Jun 20, 2008