Comments on: Inside Historic 1522 E Jefferson Pt. 1 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:01:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jason Carpp http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-37291 Jason Carpp Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:53:00 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-37291 I love old houses and condominiums, and to see such an old historic building demolished would be just unacceptable. Restoring the house to its original "like new" condition would give the old house new life. I've seen too many old buildings in the Seattle area being demolished in favour of new houses and buildings. That's not right. Unless it has been destroyed by fire and cannot be restored, I see no reason why such buildings cannot be fixed up and sold to whoever wants to buy it. Or if it's an old business building, it should be restored and used for something different. I love old houses and condominiums, and to see such an old historic building demolished would be just unacceptable. Restoring the house to its original “like new” condition would give the old house new life. I’ve seen too many old buildings in the Seattle area being demolished in favour of new houses and buildings. That’s not right. Unless it has been destroyed by fire and cannot be restored, I see no reason why such buildings cannot be fixed up and sold to whoever wants to buy it. Or if it’s an old business building, it should be restored and used for something different.

]]> By: Cindy Kongison http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-34928 Cindy Kongison Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:59:31 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-34928 I saw an article about the house today on the KOMO website. It said that thieves broke in and stripped the house of 95% of it's original woodwork and fixtures. I am heartbroken over this. This house is an important link to Seattles past and is mentioned on the NPS website for the Goldrush National Park. I am a sucker for old houses and this one was spectacular inside. Thank you for taking such detailed pictures. I could see life in the worn paper and crackled paint. I hope the community can save it from the wrecking ball but with the damage done by (expletive) lowlife thieves it will now be harder than ever. I hope that SPD can catch the rats but with the house listed by the real estate company as a tear down chances are they won't put too much emphasis on this crime. http://www.komonews.com/news/local/39246317.html I saw an article about the house today on the KOMO website. It said that thieves broke in and stripped the house of 95% of it’s original woodwork and fixtures. I am heartbroken over this. This house is an important link to Seattles past and is mentioned on the NPS website for the Goldrush National Park. I am a sucker for old houses and this one was spectacular inside. Thank you for taking such detailed pictures. I could see life in the worn paper and crackled paint. I hope the community can save it from the wrecking ball but with the damage done by (expletive) lowlife thieves it will now be harder than ever. I hope that SPD can catch the rats but with the house listed by the real estate company as a tear down chances are they won’t put too much emphasis on this crime.
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/39246317.html

]]> By: Gretchen Luxenberg http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-26201 Gretchen Luxenberg Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:46:59 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-26201 This is a fascinating set of photos. Yes, there was an elderly woman who lived in this house until she died several years ago. She loved this house and wanted it listed on the National Register. Older people sometimes lose their minds, you know? When I was trying to get some photos of the place about 5 years ago, the place was enveloped with blackberries and the porch had been covered up with non-historic materials. It is wonderful to actually be able to see the inside of the historic house and see how intact it is. I hope the news about the house being sold is not true. It is ripe for levelling, given its location. Think of all the beautiful old growth wood trim alone that exists in that place. I wish a group of professionals desiring office space would relocate there, after a clean-up and rehab effort. There are tax credits for things like this (income-producing properties). What a showplace. This is a fascinating set of photos. Yes, there was an elderly woman who lived in this house until she died several years ago. She loved this house and wanted it listed on the National Register. Older people sometimes lose their minds, you know? When I was trying to get some photos of the place about 5 years ago, the place was enveloped with blackberries and the porch had been covered up with non-historic materials. It is wonderful to actually be able to see the inside of the historic house and see how intact it is.

I hope the news about the house being sold is not true. It is ripe for levelling, given its location. Think of all the beautiful old growth wood trim alone that exists in that place. I wish a group of professionals desiring office space would relocate there, after a clean-up and rehab effort. There are tax credits for things like this (income-producing properties). What a showplace.

]]> By: Molly http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-16751 Molly Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:05:25 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-16751 Just wondering how you gained access to the house? I'd love to have a look as well. Very cool. Thanks! Just wondering how you gained access to the house? I’d love to have a look as well. Very cool. Thanks!

]]> By: Sarah Bradberry http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-9147 Sarah Bradberry Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:53:21 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-9147 Actually, this house is cleaner than mine was... Actually, this house is cleaner than mine was…

]]> By: Sarah Bradberry http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-9146 Sarah Bradberry Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:49:58 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-9146 Cliffe wrote: "From what I heard, it was last occupied 2 or 3 years ago by an old woman who died there. But, I don’t see how someone living there 2 or 3 years ago is even possible." I can definitely see someone living there with it in that condition. When I bought my home it was beyond disgusting and the previous owner had only moved out several months before. There were still dishes in the cupboards with food on that had been there so long it had turned to soil. Cliffe wrote: “From what I heard, it was last occupied 2 or 3 years ago by an old woman who died there. But, I don’t see how someone living there 2 or 3 years ago is even possible.”

I can definitely see someone living there with it in that condition. When I bought my home it was beyond disgusting and the previous owner had only moved out several months before. There were still dishes in the cupboards with food on that had been there so long it had turned to soil.

]]> By: clark http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-9061 clark Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:13:04 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-9061 so beautiful, even in decline. [looks quite restorable, though.] i kind of understand the context -- there's a huge hospital complex bearing down on the site, eh? but this just makes me sad. this place spans the entire 20th century, surviving the last few years against all odds... you'd think it wouldn't be this difficult, saving a house like this. so beautiful, even in decline. [looks quite restorable, though.]
i kind of understand the context — there’s a huge hospital complex bearing down on the site, eh? but this just makes me sad. this place spans the entire 20th century, surviving the last few years against all odds… you’d think it wouldn’t be this difficult, saving a house like this.

]]> By: Dan http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-8892 Dan Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:48:35 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-8892 Wonderful details - great photos. I'd love to walk thru the house to compare with my 1904 house details. Sadly, it looks like it may be tore down and replaced at some point. A company called Jefferson Towers LLC has purchased all the property on that side of the street. Looks like they've bought not only this house but also all the property from Providence that fronted Jefferson.....sad day indeed if that happens. Wonderful details - great photos. I’d love to walk thru the house to compare with my 1904 house details.

Sadly, it looks like it may be tore down and replaced at some point. A company called Jefferson Towers LLC has purchased all the property on that side of the street. Looks like they’ve bought not only this house but also all the property from Providence that fronted Jefferson…..sad day indeed if that happens.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-8874 Daniel Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:59:57 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-8874 Gorgeous photos! I swear I used to see a light on in the dininr room sometimes when I was waiting for the bus across the sreet, though, so I thought it was occupied fairly recently. Though how anyone could live there like that seems rather unlikely, you're right. XOXO, Your Partner in Crime Gorgeous photos!

I swear I used to see a light on in the dininr room sometimes when I was waiting for the bus across the sreet, though, so I thought it was occupied fairly recently. Though how anyone could live there like that seems rather unlikely, you’re right.

XOXO,
Your Partner in Crime

]]> By: Cliffe http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-8864 Cliffe Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:20:29 +0000 http://www.vintageseattle.org/2008/03/27/inside-historic-1522-e-jefferson-pt-1/#comment-8864 Richard: From what I heard, it was last occupied 2 or 3 years ago by an old woman who died there. But, I don't see how someone living there 2 or 3 years ago is even possible. I suspect the person from the estate that I spoke to had some bad information. I'll update more on the current status of the property when I post tonight. Exterior shots are in the original post I made, months back: http://www.vintageseattle.org/2007/05/31/profile-1522-e-jefferson-in-squire-park/ Cliffe Richard:

From what I heard, it was last occupied 2 or 3 years ago by an old woman who died there. But, I don’t see how someone living there 2 or 3 years ago is even possible. I suspect the person from the estate that I spoke to had some bad information. I’ll update more on the current status of the property when I post tonight.

Exterior shots are in the original post I made, months back:

http://www.vintageseattle.org/2007/05/31/profile-1522-e-jefferson-in-squire-park/

Cliffe

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