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Summary for 3411 1ST AVE / Parcel ID 7666207503 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Wire Rope Manufacturing & Equipment Company Common Name: Northwest Castings
Style: Other - Industrial Neighborhood: Duwamish
Built By: Year Built: 1918
 
Significance

Note: Underneath more recent cladding, exterior walls are apparently of masonry with original interior structure of heavy timber post and beam construction. Exterior cladding once consisted of "brick tile facing" as well as hollow clay tile. The large window at second level is the only original remaining window on the facade. Extensively remodeled in 1965.

 
Appearance

Detail for 3411 1ST AVE / Parcel ID 7666207503 / Inv # 0

Status: No - Altered
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Metal Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet, Gable, Shed, Varied roof lines Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition, Other
Building Type: Industry/Processing/Extraction - Manufacturing Plan: Irregular
Structural System: Mixed No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Manufacturing/Industry
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Moderate
Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Major Bibliographic References
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
King County Assessor Property Characteristics Report, database at http://www5.metrokc.gov/ --parcel locator

Photo collection for 3411 1ST AVE / Parcel ID 7666207503 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jan 10, 2010
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