Summary for 4205 University WAY / Parcel ID 1142001070 / Inv # UD059 |
| Historic Name: |
Nichols Building |
Common Name: |
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| Style: |
Commercial |
Neighborhood: |
University |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1907 |
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| Significance |
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One of the earliest commercial buildings, the Nichols building was constructed in 1907. It is noteworthy as an early example of a brick commercial building in the University District.
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| Appearance |
| The Nichols Building is a two-story brick commercial building with smooth grey façade bricks. The boxed cornice is finely detailed with small scrollwork brackets. While the basic structure remains, the storefront has been extremely altered with none of the original storefront remaining. |
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Detail for 4205 University WAY / Parcel ID 1142001070 / Inv # UD059 |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Brick |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Flat |
Roof Material(s): |
Other |
| Building Type: |
Commercial/Trade - Business |
Plan: |
Square |
| Structural System: |
Masonry - Unreinforced |
No. of Stories: |
two |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Commerce |
| 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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Storefront: |
Extensive |
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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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Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
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Photo collection for 4205 University WAY / Parcel ID 1142001070 / Inv # UD059 |
Photo taken Feb 22, 2002
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