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Summary for 5211 16TH AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Arts & Crafts - Craftsman Neighborhood: University
Built By: Year Built: 1908
 
Significance

Based on field work conducted in October 2014, this historic property retains its relationship to the streetscape, historic building form and a sufficient amount of exterior historic building fabric (design features, cladding and/or window sash/openings) to contribute to the distinct character of the University Park neighborhood.

This is a particularly well-preserved historic property that appears to possess architectural and/or historic significance.

 
Appearance
Two and a half stories, gable front, wide barge boards, deep eaves, exposed rafters, full width hipped covered porch, balcony above with square wood balustrade, center steps, symmetrical facade, clapboard cladding, stuccy with half-timbering in gable end, double hung wood frame windows with divided sash, storms covering most windows, divided casements in gable end, large gabled wall dormer and tall brick chimney on south facade. 

Detail for 5211 16TH AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Stucco, Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
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 & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Windows: Intact
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 5211 16TH AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv # 0


Photo taken Feb 04, 2002

Photo taken Oct 01, 2014
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