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Summary for 2127 5th AVE / Parcel ID 069000040 / Inv #

Historic Name: Kerry Foster, Auto Repair Common Name: vacant
Style: Modern Neighborhood: Belltown
Built By: Year Built: 1924
 
Significance
This small building was built at the edge of the regraded area in 1924, as an auto repair garage. In 1938 it was Kerry Foster Auto Repair, and in 1948 Speed Roberts. In the 1950s it was extensively altered for office or retail use, with the garage doors replaced by display windows with 2x2 foot wood lights. Stucco and has covered the original cladding, with cermic tile bulkheads.
 
Appearance

Detail for 2127 5th AVE / Parcel ID 069000040 / Inv #

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

Photo collection for 2127 5th AVE / Parcel ID 069000040 / Inv #


Photo taken Jul 04, 2006
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