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Summary for 2218-20 1st AVE / Parcel ID 1977200646 / Inv #

Historic Name: Mattson's Music House Common Name: Tia Lou's
Style: Commercial Neighborhood: Belltown
Built By: Year Built: 1920
 
Significance
This long narrow building was built by Olof Mattson in 1920, and served as his music store--Mattson's Music House-- until at least 1937. This simple brick building has been altered for nightclub use, with newer entries and window sash in both the large display windows and the transom windows.
 
Appearance

Detail for 2218-20 1st AVE / Parcel ID 1977200646 / Inv #

Status: No - Altered
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Brick, Ceramic tile Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet Roof Material(s): Unknown
Building Type: Commercial/Trade - Business Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Brick No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Commerce
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Moderate
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Changes to Plan: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
King County Tax Assessor Records, ca. 1932-1972.

Photo collection for 2218-20 1st AVE / Parcel ID 1977200646 / Inv #


Photo taken Mar 18, 2007
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