| Historic Name: |
United Terminals |
Common Name: |
Alaskan Copper Works |
| Style: |
Modern - International Style, Other - Utilitarian |
Neighborhood: |
Duwamish |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1956 |
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| Significance |
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Plat: Canal Waterway, Block: 13-16,
Lots: All
Although not completely intact and utilitarian in
terms of style, this building appears much as it did in an early photo from
1956, when it was first completed. It was built as an office building and,
early on, was leased to United Terminals Incorporated. The architect is listed
as H. T. Long. The building now houses the Alaska Copper Works, which is housed
in several other buildings in the near vicinity.
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| Appearance |
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This is a very simple concrete box with
a rectangular plan. The main elevation include six punched rectangular
window openings, each originally fitted with a double light window, (probably a
slider). Currently many of the window openings have a mechanical air
conditioning unit in place of one of the window panes. An entrance is placed
asymmetrically on the façade. It is located to the north of two window openings
on the south end. The entrance includes a double door with transom and
sidelights, set in aluminum frames. The entrance is also topped by what appears
to be an original metal awning, set at an exact 90 degree angle to the façade.
Another feature is a fairly hefty, but original roof addition, topped by a
brick chimney, set on its north side.
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