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A.W Larson Building3200-3012 Harvard Avenue East
Nomination to the
Seattle Landmark Preservation Board
1936
2013
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Landmark Nomination Application Johnson Architecture + PlanningA.W. Larson Building
Nomination of A.W. Larson Building, 3206 Harvard Avenue E.
for Seattle Landmark Status
Table of Contents
Building Description ...1
Statement of Significance ........6
Attachment A
Vicinity Map
Attachment B
Site Plan
Attachment C
Property Record Card
Attachment D
Original Building Permit
Attachment E
Department of Neighborhoods Survey
Attachment F
List of Commercial Tenants
Attachment G
Building Plans
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Photographs
List of FiguresMap of FiguresFaade PhotosInterior PhotosContext PhotosExample Similar Structures
Attachment I
Examples of the Architects work
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Nomination of A.W. Larson Building 3206 Harvard Avenue E. for SeattleLandmark StatusFebruary 5 2014
3206 Harvard Avenue E constructed in 1924General Physical DescriptionThe building at 3206 Harvard Avenue E, which is referred currently referred to as the A.W.Larson Building, (after its current and longtime ownership) was originally called theHarwood Apartments. The building was constructed in 1924 and is largely in its originalconfiguration. The structure is a two-story mixed-use structure with retail on the groundfloor and residential apartments on the 2ndFloor.
The site is approximately 8,450 SF in area and is essentially triangular with public rights-of-way on three sides. The buildings primary frontage is on Harvard Avenue E. to the west,with a narrow southern faade facing and setback 10' from the E. Martin Street right-of-way(Fig. 2). E. Martin St. is an un-opened right-of-way with a concrete public stair. Thebuilding fronts on an alley to the east and abuts the Union Bay Lofts apartments to thenorth. There is an approximate 20' grade change up from the Harvard Avenue E. frontageto the alley on the east. Along the alley and a portion of the Martin Street R.O.W. there is asteep vegetated slope, with a retained areaway provide access along the side of and behind thestructure. An elevated wooden walkway bridges the areaway and slope and provides accessfrom the second floor to the alley (Fig. 14).
Substantially in its original configuration, the A.W. Larson (Harwood) Building is a two-story wood frame structure with veneer brick masonry and terracotta tile on the west faadeand a portion of the south faade, the remainder of which is stucco. The east faade isprimarily wood bevel siding above a concrete base. The ground floor is approximately4,110 gross square feet, consisting of small retail shops, the residential lobby and utilityrooms. The original retail tenants included piano sales, various cafes and a grocery store.There are currently several retail tenants in the building: Napolitano Day Spa, Rick BayeFabrics, and the Patrick Howe Art Gallery.
The second floor is approximately 5,830 gross square feet and has 12 rental apartments, with
a small wooden garage and utility structure that opens onto the alley (Fig. 14). Theresidential apartments average approximately 500 net square feet and are currently occupiedon a month-to-month basis.
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Neighborhood ContextThe A.W. Larson Building is located in the Portage Bay/Roanoke Neighborhood and is alsoassociated with the Eastlake Ave. business corridor leading from South Lake Union to theUniversity Bridge (Attachment A). The surrounding zoning is for commercial and
multifamily residential (NC2P-40') development, with low-rise multi-family residential (L-3) zoning directly to the east.
The I-5 ship canal bridge is directly across E Avenue from the site (Fig. 28, Fig. 11).
The adjacent properties to the north along Eastlake Avenue have recently been redevelopedwith four-story mixed-use residential and commercial structures. The properties to the eastcontain a mixture of older converted houses and relatively recent low-rise apartments.
Architectural DescriptionFloor PlansThe A.W. Larson building covers approximately 70% of the site in a generally triangularplan. On the west, the building is directly on the Harvard Ave. property line. The southfaade is setback 10' from the Martin Street R.O.W. On the east, the plan is irregular, witha setback ranging from 16' to 36'.
The ground floor plan is divided into six unequal floor-through retail spaces accessed fromHarvard Avenue E (Attachment G). These small retail spaces flank a small, centralresidential lobby. This lobby is set in a recess at an angle that matches the geometry of the
rest of the structure, aligned with the north/south axis of the alley. The lobby entrance islined with mottled ceramic tile and a mosaic tile floor and is substantially in its originalcondition (Fig. 18). The interiors of the retail spaces have been continuously altered overtime. No original mercantile casework or fittings remain. The retail interiors are primarilypainted drywall partitions and ceiling with various finishes on the floors.
The second floor is accessed from the central stair leading up from the lobby. This stair isconstructed of wood with painted wood baluster and rails with linoleum treads (Fig. 16).There are twelve apartments along an internal, double-loaded corridor, with a secondary exitcorridor leading to an elevated wood walkway leading to the alley. The hallway has paintedwood wainscoting and plain wood trim at unit doors, carpeted floors and is in substantially
the original configuration (Fig. 19). The residential apartment units are substantially in theiroriginal condition, with plain painted fir trim and hardwood strip floors in living areas andtile floors in baths. Walls and ceiling are painted plaster and drywall. Fixtures andappliances have been replaced, wall beds have been removed along with other incidentalalterations over time.
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ElevationsWest FaadeThe primary faade of the structure is approximately 25' tall and 112' wide (Fig. 3). On theground floor, it is divided into seven unequal bays, with three retail storefronts flanking a
central residential lobby. The bays are divided by terracotta-clad columns. The retailstorefronts are wood and glass. The primary faade materials are a buff common and whiteglazed brick veneer and glazed terracotta tiles, with white glazed brick trim courses. Thecornices are made of sheet metal. Windows are metal clad wood single-hung sash withdivided light upper sash. The original structure, as depicted in the attached photograph (Fig.1) from the Washington State archives shows a low balustrade (presumably terracotta) andtriangular central parapet, storefronts with divided light transom windows and awnings.
The Department of Neighborhoods survey describes the building thus:
Summary from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Survey:
This two-story apartment/commercial building is clad in buff brick with extensiveterra cotta ornament. It is long, with 114 feet of frontage, and angled to match thecurve of the street. Courses of cream-colored terra cotta tiles run below the corniceand above the first floor. Courses of white bricks run above and below the secondfloor windows. The second floor windows have 9/1 double-hung sash,predominantly in pairs. The south elevation is clad in stucco. The four storefrontsare largely intact, with terra cotta bulkheads, wood doors and display windows withtransoms. The stores are separated by pilasters of tan terra cotta tile with bands ofwhite tiles. The main entry to the apartments, in the center of the main faade, hasoriginal double doors of oak. The entry area is framed by elaborate terra cotta, with
a dentil cornice, modillions and rose medallions. The floor in the entry is whitehexagonal tile, while the wall is decorated with pale green and red tile. The buildingwas once capped by a terra cotta balustrade, which has been removed.1
West Faade AlterationsIn general, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) survey description quoted above isaccurate. However, there are inaccuracies or omissions that give the impression that thefaade is more intact than the description implies. There has been continuous alteration andreplacement of faade elements.
The central pediment inscribed with Harwood Building was removed at someunknown time prior to the current ownership (1959) (This is not noted in theDON survey report.)
1"Historical Sites - Summary for 3206 Harvard AVE." Seattle.gov/dpd. 7 Aug. 2001. Seattle DPD. 17 July
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The storefronts were replaced in the 1960s, including the reconfiguration of thedivided light transoms. (This is not consistent with the DON survey report)
The original double-hung 9/1 window sash was replaced in the 1990s withaluminum clad single-hung wood sash of a similar pattern2. The east faade windows
were likewise replaced with 1/1 sash. (This is not consistent with the DON surveyreport).
The roll-up canvas awnings have been removed and have been partially replaced withfixed awnings at the north storefronts. (This is not noted in the DON surveyreport)
South FaadeThe western portion of the second floor south faade is a continuation of the west faade,with buff brick on the second floor with terracotta and white brick courses (Fig. 8). At theground floor, a single bay of wood storefront returns along the south faade from the westernstreet frontage. The remainder of the south faade is finished in sanded stucco, along withthe eastern 10' of the second floor. The eastern portion of the south faade is partially belowthe grade of E. Martin Street and obscured by vegetation. H Medallions are terra cotta,approximately 9" x 9" with a raised capital H in 3 locations. (Fig. 7)
Alterations to the South Faade are similar to those of the west faade noted above. Thereplacement windows are true divided lights.
East FacadeThe east faade and the utility building are clad in painted wood bevel siding with plainpainted wood trim at windows and doors over a concrete base at the lower floor adjacent tothe perimeter areaway (Fig. 10). Windows are 1/1 aluminum-clad wood single-hung sash.The east faade is viewed from the alley with the faade primarily at or below eye-level andpartially obscured by vegetation.
There are no apparent or documented alterations to the east faade other than thereplacement of the windows, the rebuilding of the exterior walkway and trellis and changesdue to ad hoc maintenance.
North FaadeThe majority of the north faade is a party wall with the adjacent Union Bay Lofts building.A second floor setback for a light well exposes a portion of the north faade and is visiblefrom the alley. The exposed portion of faade has wood bevel siding, single-hung windowsand metal cap flashing similar to the east faade.
2Source: Wes Larson, building owner.
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There are no apparent or documented alterations to the north faade other than thereplacement of the windows and changes due to ad hoc maintenance.
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Statement of SignificanceThe A. W. Larson Building was constructed in 1924 in what is known as the Portage Bay-Roanoke North Capitol Hill Neighborhood. It is also linked with the Eastlakeneighborhood (e.g. DON Survey), but is not within that neighborhoods designated
boundaries.
The buildings location (as well as its buff color) at the intersection of Harvard Avenue andEastlake Avenue make the structure highly visible to a traveler from Capitol Hill or alongEastlake Avenue going north to the University Bridge, particularly since the demolition ofsurrounding structures as part of, or subsequent to, the construction of I-5.
The building is similar to many two-story mixed-use commercial buildings built within thesame decade, when masonry primary facades with neoclassical detailing applied to a simplemasonry and wood structure was common practice. However the quality of detailing of themasonry and terra cotta primary facades is unusual. The ornate residential entrance and the
buff-colored glazed brick are notable. As noted above, although there have been changes tothe parapet, storefronts and residential windows, the masonry and terracotta work aresubstantially intact. The fact that the faade is distinctly asymmetrical is odd for a neo-classical structure, and seems to imply that the ground floor was customized to fit specifictenants, although this is speculation. The original tenants are not known. The first knowntenants per the 1928 Seattle House and Street Directory are Smiths Decorative Shop andPetes Supply.
Ownership HistoryThe A.W. Larson (Harwood) Building was constructed in 1924. Per the Department ofNeighborhoods survey, the original name may have been a combination of the originalowner (Wood) and the location on Harvard Avenue. A pediment with Harwood Buildinginscribed was demolished mid-20thCentury. The building ownership has currently beenwithin the Larson family for 50+ years.
Owner DateM. R. Wood 1924-1948MacIntosh Ind. Co Inc. 1948-1949Louis Desimone 1949-1959
Arthur W. Larson 1959-1997Weslar Investments 1997-2012Grancorp Larson 2012-Present
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Architect or BuilderThe architect according to the original building permit record and the Seattle Historical
Resources survey is J.M. Barnes, which is a misspelling or erroneous transcription for F.M.Barnes3. Frederick M. Barnes was born in 1867 and was an architect and builder in Seattlefrom approximately 1907 to 1927. The first evidence of his business appears in records in1907. In the earlier years of his practice Barnes advertised to design and build houses for acash down payment. Classifieds from 1907 to 1909 in the Seattle Daily TimesindicateBarnes would take commissions and build to suit you on monthly payments andpercentage plan. 4
A search of periodical records reveals that Barnes was architect of record for a three-storyapartment building planned for the intersection of Sixth and Seneca in downtown Seattle in1909, current location of the Crowne Plaza Hotel5(Fig 53). This apartment building was
built in 1909 for owner Lydia A. Price at a cost of $55,000. Originally named the PhillipsApartments, and later called The Metropolitan the concrete building also had classicaldetails and the entrance and a balustrade at the roofline (similar to the Harwood Building),as well as bay windows alternating with single hung windows. The building containedtwenty apartments which were described as thoroughly modern in an article noting thebuildings sale for $100,000 in 1913, just two years after its construction.6
Another of Barnes multi-family projects was a 12-unit frame apartment house at 119 24thAve. in the Central District7. This structure no longer exists.
Barnes also is also noted as the architect for single-family craftsman-style houses throughoutvarious neighborhoods in Seattle. The home at 5220 19thAve NE was designed by Barnesand built by H. Willy for Mrs. A. Campbell with a construction cost of $2,750 in 19138(Fig. 54). This 2 story craftsman home has wood shingle siding and a gable roof. A two-story house now a 5-unit apartment buildingat 1133 8thAve W was also designed byBarnes in 1915 for H. Joslyn at a cost of $3,500 (Fig. 55). The craftsman-style home also hasclassical columns at the entrance and wood construction and siding.
Given the prevalence of the wood craftsman style homes of the area this building type waslikely the foundation and mainstay of Barnes practice. He did design in 1927, late in his
"Resources surveyed spell F.M. Barnes name as J.M. Barnes, F.W. Barnes, and F.M. Baines. Perhaps hard-to-read penmanship is to blame for the frequent misspellings.#Seattle Daily Times, October 10, 1907 and Seattle Daily Times. March 21, 1909.5Seattle Post Intelligencer. Seneca Corner to be Improved. February 14, 1909.$Seattle Daily Times. Lewith Buys Sixth Avenue Apartments. January 8, 1913. %Domestic Engineering. June 14, 1919, p. 498.8Seattle Daily Bulletin. Building Permits Issued May 27. May 28, 1915 and Seattle Daily Bulletin.
Building Permits Issued June 30. July 1, 1913.
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career, an unusual style home in the neighborhood of Queen Anne. The Historic ResourcesSurvey for Seattle shows that builder and architect is unknown for the structure at 1622 1stAve N.; however, the current owner of the house is in possession of the original blueprintsfor the house, which are all signed as the work of F.M. Barnes9(Fig. 56).
The stucco home with red clay roof prominently features arched faade windows, plasterornaments and a wood door set within a twisted arch and columns.10Spanish/Eclectic-stylestucco residences appear dotted throughout the city, but seems particularly unusual for thisneighborhood. The home has been updated, but stylistic elements appear intact. This is thelatest known work found as attributed to Barnes.
Barnes does not appear to be a prolific or important architect in Seattles history. He is notmentioned in the resource material about significant Seattle architects or history, whereasnotable residential architects of the period Arthur Loveless and Frederick Anhalt featureprominently in resource materials.11While Barnes does not have the notoriety of otherspracticing at the time, he seem to have found steady commissions in Seattles expansion in
residential housing, both multi and single-family housing.
Other interesting details regarding Barnes work include his late-career pursuit of anarchitects license and a patent. Although the majority of Barnes known works appear tohave been built prior to 1925, Barnes did not take the state exams until late 1924, and wasnot a state-licensed architect until 192512In addition to being a builder and architect Barnesis also an inventor, with having a patent on a service cabinet in 1924. This service cabinet isto be used in the walls of dwellings or the like for receiving merchandise13. (Fig 57).
F.M Barnes died on February 2, 1936 at the age of 68 leaving behind a wife and a grown son
and daughter.
Associated Historical Figures or EventsThe structure has housed many small businesses, including grocery stores and meat markets,cafes, piano sales and currently houses a hair salon, fabric store and artists studio. Thesecond floor has been consistently occupied as leased residential apartments.
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Fortin, Debbie, Owner of 1622 1st
Ave N.10Historical Sites, Summary for 1622 1stAve.,http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/historicalsite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=208423655011Oschner, Jeffrey Karl. Shaping Seattle Architecture: A Historical Guide to the Architects.12&'())*' +(,*- .,/'0115 Architects Licensed: Eight Pass Examination and Seven are Registered byReciprocity.2(34(5- "1 6789:6" Barnes, F.M. Service Cabinet. US Patent 1515922, filed September 15, 1922, and issued November 18,1924.
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Research of the Polk Directory and Seattle Times archives did not reveal any associatedhistoric figures as occupants or events at the buildings location. A list of history of thebuildings commercial tenants is included as Attachment F. A search of each of theresidential tenants listed in the Polk directories in the periodical and internet sources revealed
only anecdotal information concerning motor vehicle violations of one tenant14as well as astory about an eccentric long-time barber15. Periodicals cite several obituaries, divorce recordsand motor vehicle accidents of the tenants; however, no historically significant persons orevents appear to have been associated with the Larson Building.
Survey of Similar BuildingsIn order to assess whether the Larson Building represents a unique or diminishing
architectural or urban design resource, we surveyed the neighborhoods surrounding thesubject building, particularly the Portage Bay/Roanoke/North Capitol Hill, the Eastlake andthe Capitol Hill neighborhoods. We found that there are a substantial number of structuresof similar age and general architectural style and/or uses within this area.
In particular, we found similar Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical residential buildings with masonryveneer facades with elaborate terracotta entrance surrounds and details. Given the rigorousplatting of these neighborhoods into regular lots, these structures are consistently rectangularon their primary elevation with regularly arranged punched fenestration. These buildings areshown in Figures 34 through 37.
We also surveyed for low-rise (two or three-story) residential apartment buildings over aground floor of commercial/retail storefronts. We found a number of relevant buildings inthe local area. These buildings are shown in Figures 38 through 42.
In addition, we found a large number of similar veneer masonry apartment buildings withterracotta or cast stone entrances and details differing only in the applied architectural style.(e.g. Neo-gothic, Moderne, etc.). These buildings are shown in Figures 43 through 47.
To assess whether the Larson Building, as a two-story structure with residential overcommercial, is an uncommon or rare archetype in Seattle, we surveyed similar neighborhood
commercial districts. These neighborhoods are approximately the same age and scale asEastlake/Roanoke area. Observations from the survey indicate that, as a building type, theLarson Building model was at the time and remains quite common, with replacement by
14Seattle Times. Driver Fined $250 on 2 Convictions. July 14, 1959.15Seattle Times. Ivan L. Jones. Want a Haircut? A Music Lesson? Some Guppies? Your Future Foretold?
September 30, 1956.
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redevelopment occurring where significant up-zoning has occurred, such as in the Greenlakebusiness district.
Madrona Neighborhood Business District (34th & E. Union): Four examples
3317 E. Union St. (Fig. 48)
1131 34th Ave. 1139 34th Ave.1422 34th Ave. 2308 E. Cherry
Montlake Neighborhood Business District (24th E. & E. Lynn): Two examples
2300 24th E. (Fig. 49) 2313 24th E.
Green Lake Neighborhood Business District (NE 72nd & Woodlawn N.): Five examples
7200 Woodlawn NE. (Fig. 50)418 NE 72nd St.
304 NE 72nd St.308 NE 72nd St.321 NE 72nd St.
Wallingford Neighborhood Business District (N. 45th St.) Six Examples
1701 N. 45th St. (Fig. 51)4512 Stoneway N,1329 N. 45th1620 N. 45th1715 N. 45th
1723 N. 45th
International District (Jackson Street)
526 S Jackson St. (Fig. 52)604 S Jackson St.658 S Jackson St.
andmark Registry or Nomination Status According to the DON Survey, the A.W. Larson Building appears to meet the criteria of the
Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. The building has not previously been nominatedfor landmark status with the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board.
There is no reference to the structure in the Eastlake Neighborhood Plan.
The building does not appear on any local, state or national register of historic places orlandmarks.
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Bibliography
Grey, H.C. Seattle House and Street Directory. 1928.
Historical Sites - Summary for 3206 Harvard AVE." Seattle.gov/dpd. 7 Aug. 2001. SeattleDPD. 17 July 2013 http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/historicalsite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=428.
Historical Sites, Summary for 1622 1st Ave.,http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/historicalsite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=2084236550
Oschner, Jeffrey Karl. Shaping Seattle Architecture: A Historical Guide to the Architects.University of Washington Press in association with the American Institute of ArchitectsSeattle Chapter and the Seattle Architectural Foundation, 1998.
Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD).
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Polk, R.L., Company. Seattle Directory. 1938-1979.
City of Seattle. Department of Planning and Development: Microfilm Permit Files.
Seattle Daily BulletinBuilding Permits Issued May 27. May 28, 1915Building Permits Issued June 30. July 1, 1913.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Seneca Corner to be Improved. February 14, 1909.
Seattle Public Library. Seattle Times Historical Archives (1900 - 1984)
Seattle Daily Times.Lewith Buys Sixth Avenue Apartments. January 8, 1913.15 Architects Licensed: Eight Pass Examination and Seven are Registered by
Reciprocity. January 3, 1925.
Seattle Sunday Times.Phillips Apartments at Sixth and Seneca. January 9, 1910.
Seattle Times.Driver Fined $250 on 2 Convictions. July 14, 1959.Ivan L. Jones. Want a Haircut? A Music Lesson? Some Guppies? Your FutureForetold? September 30, 1956.
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List of Commercial Tenants
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Harwood Apartments BuildingRetail Tenants 1928 1979
Sources:1928 Seattle House and Street DirectoryThe Seattle Times Historical Archives (1900-1984)
Seattle City Directory, R.L. Polk Directories, 1938-1979
1928 Smith Decorative ShopPetes Supply Co.
1932 Piggly Wiggly
1929 The Radio Shop
1938 Sampson Elmer, barber
Kenneth Krauland, meatsSafeway Grocer
1940 Vern Shosten, grocer
1941 John Munson, meatRichard Kerwood, grocer
1942 Chas Woodland, barberRichard Kerwood, grocer
1943 Countners Record and Phonograph warehouse
1948 GJ Susee , barberCountners Inc. Amusement Machines
1951 GJ Susee, barberSound Cities Gas & Oil
1952 GJ Susee, barber
Sound Cities Gas & Oil
1955 Harwood Barber Shop (George Susee)Collins Radio and TV Serv
1956 Harwood Barber Shop
1957 Harwood Barber Shop
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1958 to 1961
Harwood Barber ShopCommercial Kitchen Service
1962-1966Harwood Barber ShopCommercial Kitchen ServiceFred Haight, mfrs agtHatco Sls Inc, mfrs agt
1967 Hatco Sales Inc. mfrs agt
1968 Preuss Jorgensen and Gjurasic Co Archts
1969 The Baker Co
Commercial Kitchens Serv Co.
1970-1979The Baker Co.
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Attachment GBuilding Plans
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List of Figures
A.W. Larson Building, Exterior Photos
Fig. 1 A.W. Larson Building, c. 1936Fig. 2 A.W. Larson Building, 2013Fig. 3 A.W. Larson Building, looking northeast at southwest faadeFig. 4a A.W. Larson Building, residential entrance detailFig. 4b A.W. Larson Building, residential entranceFig. 5 A.W. Larson Building, residential entrance detail, ModillionFig. 6 A.W. Larson Building, residential entrance detail, ModillionFig. 7 A.W. Larson Building, faade detail, H MedallionFig. 8 A.W. Larson Building, southeast faadeFig. 9 A.W. Larson Building, southeast cornerFig. 10 A.W. Larson Building, East faadeFig. 11 A.W. Larson Building, East faade, looking westFig. 12 A.W. Larson Building, East faade, lower areawayFig. 13 A.W. Larson Building, East faade, lower areaway, looking southFig. 14 A.W. Larson Building, East faade, wood walkway and garage
A.W. Larson Building, Interior Photos
Fig. 15 Tile at Residential EntryFig. 16 First Floor Lobby, Main Stair
Fig. 17 Central StaircaseFig. 18 Residential Lobby from aboveFig. 19 Second Floor Residential HallwayFig. 20 Unit A, Seen from EntryFig. 21 Unit A, Studio Living RoomFig. 22a Unit A, KitchenFig. 22b Unit A, BathFig. 23a Retail space at 3212 Harvard Ave E., interiorFig. 23b Retail space at 3212 Harvard Ave E., interior
Context Photos
Fig. 24 Eastlake Avenue, looking northFig. 25 Eastlake Avenue, looking under I-5Fig. 26 Streetscape with subject building, looking northeastFig. 27 Harvard Avenue, looking northFig. 28 Harvard Avenue, looking southeast
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Fig. 29 Alley, looking southFig. 30 Alley, looking northFig. 31 Martin Street, looking eastFig. 32 Martin Street, looking southeast
Similar Neo-classical Buildings
Fig. 33 Alexander Apartments, 1711 Bellevue AveFig. 34 914 E. HarrisonFig. 35 3226 Fuhrman Ave. E.Fig. 36 522 Eastlake Ave. E.Fig. 37 2605 Boylston Ave. E.
Similar Small Commercial Buildings
Fig. 38 Lota Building, 299-235 Broadway Ave. E.Fig. 39 Olive Crest, 1510-1524 E. Olive WayFig. 40 Capitol Building, 906 E. John St.Fig. 41 Capitol Building Detail, 906 E. John St.Fig. 42 Pazzos, 2307 Eastlake Ave. E.Fig. 43 Jensen Block, 601-611 Eastlake Ave. E.
Similar Neo-gothic Buildings
Fig. 44 The Chancery Condominiums, 2328 10th
Ave. E.Fig. 45 The Shelby, 2815 Boylston Ave. E.Fig. 46 The Lavanch Apartments, 956 10thAve. E.Fig. 47 Brevard Apartments, 616 10thAve. E.
Similar Small Commercial/ Apartment Buildings in other Neighborhoods
Fig. 48 Madrona Neighborhood, 3317 E. Union St.Fig. 49 Montlake Neighborhood, 2300 24thAve. E.Fig. 50 Green Lake Neighborhood, 7200 Woodlawn Ave. N.Fig. 51 Wallingford Neighborhood, 1701 N. 45thSt.
Fig. 52 International District, 526 S. Jackson St.
Examples of J.M. Barnes WorkFig. 53 Phillips ApartmentsFig. 54 5220 19thAve NEFig 55 1133 8thAve WFig 56 1622 1stAve N.Fig 57 U.S. Patent No. 1515922
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Key to Figures, First Floor Plan Larson Building
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Key to Figures, Second Floor Plan Larson Building
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Key to Figures, Vicinity of Larson Building
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Faade Photos
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Fig. 1, A.W. Larson Building, c. 1looking north from south
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Fig. 3 A.W. Larson Building, looking northat southwest fa
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Fig. 4a, A.W. Larson Building, residential entrancedetail
Fig. 4b , A.W. Larson Building, residential entrance
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Fig. 5, Residential Entrance Detail, Modillion
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Fig. 6, Residential Entrance Detail, Modillion
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Fig. 7, H Medallion
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Fig. 9, A.W. Larson Building, southeast corner
Fig. 8, A.W. Larson Building, south faade
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Fig. 9, A.W. Larson Building, southeast corner
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Fig. 10, East faade, looking northwes
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Fig. 11, East faade, looking west with I-5 in background
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Fig. 12, East Faade, Lower Areaway
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Fig. 13, East Faade, Lower Areaway Looking South
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Fig. 14, East faade, wood walkway and accessory garage structure
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Fig. 15, ile at Residential Entry
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Fig. 16, First Floor Lobby, Main Stair
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Fig. 17, Central Staircase
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Fig. 18, Residential Lobby from above
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Fig. 19, Second Floor Residential Hallway
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Fig. 20 Unit A, Seen from Entry
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Fig 21, Unit A, Studio Living Room
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Fig. 24, Context, Eastlake Avenue, looking n
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Fig. 25, Context, Eastlake Avenue, looking under I-5
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Fig. 26, Context, looking north
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Fig. 27, Context, Harvard Avenue, looking n
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Fig. 28, Context, looking up Harvard Aven
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Fig. 29, Context, alley looking south
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Fig. 30, Context, alley looking north
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Fig. 31, Context, Martin Street, looking east
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Fig. 32, Context, Martin Street, looking southeas
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Example Similar Structures
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Fig. 33 Alexander Apartments1711 Bellevue Ave., Seattle
Fig. 34914 E. Harrison, Seattle
Fig. 353226 Fuhrman Ave. E, Seattle
Fig. 36 Carolina Cour522 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle
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Fig. 37,2605 Boylston Ave. E., Seattle
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Fig. 38, Lota Building229-235 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle
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Fig. 39, Olive Crest Apartments1510-1524 E. Olive Way, Seattle
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Fig. 40, Te Capitol Building906 E. John, Seattle
Fig. 41, Te Capitol Building, entry detail
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Fig. 42, Pazzos2307 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle
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Fig. 43, Jensen Block601-611 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle
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Fig. 44, Te Chancery Condominiums2328 10th Ave. E., Seattle
Fig. 45, Te Shelby2815 Boylston Ave. E., Seattle
Fig. 46, Te Lavanch Apartments956 10th Ave. E., Seattle
Fig. 47, Brevard Apartments616 10th Ave. E., Seattle
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Fig. 48, Madrona Neighborhood Example3317 E. Union St., Seattle
Fig. 49, Montlake Neighbhorhood Example2300 24th Ave E., Seattle
Fig. 50, Green Lake Neighborhood Example7200 Woodlawn Ave. N., Seattle
Fig. 51, Wallingford Neighborhood Example1701 N 45th St., Seattle
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Fig. 52, International District Example526 S. Jackson St., Seattle
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Attachment IExamples of the Work of F.M. Barnes
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Fig. 53 Notice regarding Phillips Apartments in the Seattle Sunday Times, Jan 9. 1910
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Fig. 54 5220 19th Ave N.E. built in 1913
Fig. 55 1133 8th Ave W. built in 1915
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Fig. 56 1622 1st Ave N., built in 1927
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