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Summary for 523 18th AVE / Parcel ID 3319501646 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Arts & Crafts - Craftsman Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1910
 
Significance
This house and its landscaping contribute to our knowledge of the architectural and residential development of Seattle and it contributes to the hisotric streetscape. Further evaluation of this house may yield information regarding the rich ethnic heritage of this historically Japanese/American and Italian/American neighborhood.
 
Appearance
This house has been compromised architecturally but retains its Craftsman influence. It is of particular interest because of its landscaping, which includes a wood and reed garden wall of fence on two sides. Japanese fence is framed in plain boards with vertical reed infill. A wooden shingle gable caps the fences and small shrubs are planted in front.

Detail for 523 18th AVE / Parcel ID 3319501646 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Wood 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: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Ethnic Heritage
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Plan: Slight
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Major Bibliographic References
City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Historic Inventory, Central Area, 1979.

Photo collection for 523 18th AVE / Parcel ID 3319501646 / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1992

Photo taken Jun 01, 1992
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