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Summary for 325 18TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942601600 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare - Spanish 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 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 September 9, 2008)

King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972) Washington State Archives

 
Appearance
This house was built in 1904 according to the King County Property Record Card and the King County GIS Center Property Report. According to the King County Property Record Card, the house was remodeled in 1931; however, the extent of the work undertaken at that time is not indicated.

The structure has functioned as a duplex since at least 1937. Two large original Tuscan columns at the porch have each been replaced by an unmatched pair of smaller columns. Windows have been removed from the north elevation and one of the upper story entries has been removed. The north facade has been resided with clapboard siding.

Detail for 325 18TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942601600 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood, Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured, Post & Pier
Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet, Hip Roof Material(s): Unknown, Asphalt/Composition-Shingle
Building Type: Domestic - Multiple Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 325 18TH AVE / Parcel ID 7942601600 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jun 22, 2008

Photo taken Jun 22, 2008
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