Summary for 4200 11th AVE / Parcel ID 2289900000 / Inv # UD054 |
| Historic Name: |
El Monterey Apartments |
Common Name: |
El Monterey Apartments |
| Style: |
Spanish - Eclectic |
Neighborhood: |
University |
| Built By: |
E.J. Beardsley |
Year Built: |
1928 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places. |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. |
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The El Monterey Apartment buildings was constructed and designed in 1928 by the architect E.J. Beardsley. There were originally 18 units. The El Monterey in as excellent example of a Spanish Colonial Revival Style apartment with many fine details and an interesting use of a variety of materials. It is relatively unaltered and retains its original integrity. The Spanish Colonial Revival style popular in the 1920's is part of the trend in eclectic revival style apartment houses. The building has since been converted to condominiums.
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| Appearance |
| The El Monterey apartment building is a three-story Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style structure. The exterior consists of brick and stucco. The roof is partially hipped and decorated with red terra cotta tile. Detailing consists of decorative tile, terra cotta, wrought iron and lead glass. Numerous balconies, some recessed, are attached to each apartment. Windows are combinations of single multi-paned, ribbon multi-paned or casement windows. |
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Detail for 4200 11th AVE / Parcel ID 2289900000 / Inv # UD054 |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Ceramic tile, Stucco, Terra cotta |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Flat |
Roof Material(s): |
Clay Tile |
| Building Type: |
Domestic - Multiple Family |
Plan: |
Irregular |
| Structural System: |
Balloon Frame/Platform Frame |
No. of Stories: |
three |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
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King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
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Nielsen, Roy. UniverCity: The Story of The University District in Seattle. Seattle: University Lions Foundation, 1986.
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Photo collection for 4200 11th AVE / Parcel ID 2289900000 / Inv # UD054 |
Photo taken Jan 25, 2002
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