Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 1658 21st AVE / Parcel ID 7228500875 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name: Style: Arts & Crafts - Craftsman, Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1905   Significance In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). This house is one of a row of late 19th and early 20th century vernacular houses. This one, however, is a traditional vernacular form embellished with Craftsman details. It is important because it enhances our knowledge of vernacular architecture and residential development in Seattle. This house also contributes to the historic streetscape. It does not appear on the 1904-1905 Sanborn Map.   Appearance This is a traditional one & 1/2 story, gable front vernacular form enriched with Craftsman details. The focal point is a trio of windows set in a second floor bracketed bay in the center of the gable. The upper sashes are diamond patterned and there are tiny diamond pattern decorative windows to each side of the trio. A small entrance porch is set into the northwest corner of the house. Although retaining its distinctive character the house is compromised by horizontal and vertical vinyl siding.

Detail for 1658 21st AVE / Parcel ID 7228500875 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory Classication: Building District Status: INV Cladding(s): Veneer- Vinyl Siding Foundation(s): Unknown Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition 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 Plan: Intact Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive Changes to Interior: Unknown Changes to Windows: Slight Major Bibliographic References Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.

Photo collection for 1658 21st AVE / Parcel ID 7228500875 / Inv #

Photo taken Aug 01, 1991