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Summary for 2306-10 4th AVE / Parcel ID 0696000145 / Inv #

Historic Name: Nu Blue Cleaner/Western Grocery Common Name: Seattle Micro
Style: Modern - International Style Neighborhood: Belltown
Built By: Year Built: 1925
 
Significance
This modest building was built in 1925 as a typical commercial building with two storefronts with multipaned display windows; in 1937 it housed a dry cleaner and grocery store. The front opened up with folding doors, as was often seen in market buildings of the period. In 1956 it was completely remodeled with new windows and cladding. It was later updated again with a glass front and marblecrete above.
 
Appearance

Detail for 2306-10 4th AVE / Parcel ID 0696000145 / Inv #

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

Photo collection for 2306-10 4th AVE / Parcel ID 0696000145 / Inv #


Photo taken Mar 18, 2007
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