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Summary for 1506 29TH AVE / Parcel ID 9828201772 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare - Craftsman Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1906
 
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.

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 10, 2008)

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

 
Appearance
This is a transitional design combining elements of early twentieth century work, including the exposed rafter tails of the Craftsman style and the moderately sloped, overhanging hip roofs and large built-up porch piers of the Prairie style, with details, such as the fully inset porch and projecting corner window, more often associated with the "Seattle Box," a locally popular version of turn-of-the-century foursquare architecture.

This house was built in 1906 according to both the King County Property Record Card and the King County GIS Center Property Report.

The rafter tails, which were originally exposed, are now partially hidden by added facias and gutters. The entry stair sidewalls no longer project above the level of the stairs and new wood railings have been added.

Detail for 1506 29TH AVE / Parcel ID 9828201772 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood, Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured, Post & Pier
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: one & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 1506 29TH AVE / Parcel ID 9828201772 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Aug 03, 2008

Photo taken Aug 03, 2008

Photo taken Aug 03, 2008
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