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Summary for 935 14th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1904
 
Significance
In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local).
Although altered, this house is included in the survey primarily for the historical informaiton it offers. The most intact, it is one of three (929, 935, 936 14th Avenue) houses Stiles built in this vicinity in 1904. According to the 1905 City Directory, Ferdinand Stiles, building contractor and F. L. Stiles, real estate lived at 928 16th Avenue North. This house is a pattern book American Foursquare and a good example of popular early 20th century housing.
 
Appearance
This two story "foursquare" has a hipped roof with flared eaves. The asymmetrical entrance is an inset corner porch balanced by a three-sided bay. A two story bay with a trio of arched windows projects to the south. The house was originally shingled at the second level and clapboard below.

Detail for 935 14th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Other Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Hip 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
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Windows: Slight
Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive
Major Bibliographic References
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
Pacific Record, February 13 and February 20, 1904.

Photo collection for 935 14th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv #


Photo taken Sep 01, 1991
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