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Summary for 518 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600070 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Arts & Crafts - Craftsman, Queen Anne - Shingle Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1904
 
Significance
This is a transitional design combining elements of a simplified version of the Queen Anne -- Shingle style with Craftsman style details 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
This is a transitional design combining Queen Anne elements (particularly windows) with a roof slope, a barge board pattern, and the exposed rafter tails typical of Craftsman design. the shingle siding give the structure a Shingle style flavor.

It appears one window has been replaced. The shingle siding may have been refurbished. Added gutters make the rafter tails less evident.

Detail for 518 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600070 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood, Wood - Drop siding 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: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Slight
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 518 19TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942600070 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 20, 2008

Photo taken Jun 20, 2008
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