Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 208 25TH AVE / Parcel ID 9828702335 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name: Style: Queen Anne - Cottage, Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1897   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 an example of vernacular gable-front-and-wing typology with spindlework detailing that gives the structure the character of a Queen Anne cottage. The wrap around porch and the decorative use of cladding materials are typical of Queen Anne work. The corner boards, the drop siding, the wood trim banding, and the small decorative truss in the front gable give the design a slight Stick style flavor. This house was built in 1897 according to the King County Property Record Card; however, the King County GIS Center Property Report indicates that the structure was built in 1900 (it should be noted that the computer database from which the latter date is drawn cannot record a construction date earlier than 1900). According to the King County Property Record Card, the house was remodeled in 1913, apparently to add the basement. The King County GIS Center Property Report records that the house was remodeled again in 1992; however, the extent of the work undertaken at that time is not indicated. The exact extent of the recent remodel is not readily apparent. Most of the original windows have been replaced with aluminum units. The hint of a sunburst pattern in the cladding was in place by 1937.

Detail for 208 25TH AVE / Parcel ID 9828702335 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold Classication: Building District Status: Cladding(s): Shingle, Vertical - Boards, Wood, Wood - Clapboard, Wood - Drop siding Foundation(s): Brick, Post & Pier Roof Type(s): Gable, Hip Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition-Shingle Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: L-Shape Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: one & ½ Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture Integrity Changes to Windows: Extensive Changes to Plan: Intact Changes to Original Cladding: Intact Changes to Interior: Unknown Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 208 25TH AVE / Parcel ID 9828702335 / Inv # 0

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