YOUR OLD HOUSE Historic Preservation Resource and Design Guide

Alteration Repair Addition Restoration

Department of Planning & Community Development

Prepared By: For: Dykeman Architects Everett Historical Commission and the City of Everett Department of Planning and Community Development

Ever ett Historical Commission ( 2006) City of Everett

Jack O’Donnell, Chair Mayor Ray Stephanson Sue Walsh, Vice Chair Sandra Alder City Council

Mary Dean Brenda Stonecipher, President

Bill Lucas Mark Olson, Vice President

David Ramstad Ron Gipson

Vicki Rosenau Arlan Hatloe

Chandra Sadro Drew Nielsen

Jim Staniford Bob Overstreet

Barbara Van Sant Paul Roberts

Department of Planning and Community Development

Allan Giffen, David Koenig, Ross Johnson, Jan Meston

Published 2006

Whether embarking on a complicated restoration project or simply replacing a front porch railing, it is important to maintain the integrity and historical significance of a precious older home … especially Your Old House.

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The homes and neighborhoods in the City of Everett have a rich heritage of architectural styles. Historic homes, streetscapes and neighborhoods reflect the roots of the community and contribute significantly to Everett’s sense of place and identity. This guide is meant to assist those who wish to continue the preservation of these historic resources as they work on their historic homes or build new structures in historic neighborhoods.

This guide focuses on three architectural style types that are commonly found in Everett. It includes information on design details for entries including porches, doors and windows. It also offers guidance on the appropriate proportion of design details. Since many homes are not one pure style, but include details from a variety of styles, this information will apply widely to Everett’s homes and neighborhoods.

Preservation of historic homes and neighborhoods is an ongoing endeavor that depends on the investment of time and resources. Appropriate design is vital to preservation of historic buildings and applies to all projects large and small. The cumulative effect of appropriate design on individual properties is preservation of the character of the neighborhood. We hope this guide will encourage and assist the reader along the path of appropriate design.

Everett Historical Commission and City of Everett Department of Planning and Community Development

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Contact Information:

City of Everett Department of Planning and Community Development 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 8A Everett, WA 98271 Phone: 425-257-7164 http://www.everettwa.org

This booklet has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and the City of Everett. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior or DAHP.

This program received Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240 .

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Introduction vii Appendix 43 Part I COLONIAL REVIVAL Public Resources 44 Overview of Style 2 Manufacturers and Suppliers 44 Essential Characteristics 4 Restoration Resources 45 Porticos 6 Historical Style Resources 45 Doors 7 Sidelights and Transoms 8 Bibliography 46 Window Treatment 9 Windows 10 Variations 11

Part II CRAFTSMAN Overview of Style 16 Essential Characteristics 18 Porches 19 Doors 21 Sidelights 22 Windows 23 Window Treatment 24 Variations 25

Part III AMERICAN FOURSQUARE Overview of Style 32 Essential Characteristics 34 Doors 35 Sidelights 36 Windows 37 Porches 38 Variations 39

Copy of page from Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue of standard home designs, 1916 Good example of an “upscale” Craftsman

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When it comes to your home, the notion of “street appeal” is every bit as important today as it was 100 years ago. Research shows that a majority of historic restoration and remodeling efforts spent on the American home are focused on elements that are seen from the street and sidewalk. It is further shown that architectural elements located at the ground level such as entry steps and handrails, porches along with their rails and roof structure, doors and windows receive the greatest percentage of attention. With this knowledge, this handbook will focus primarily on the restoration of the “entryway” or “front entrance.”

This guide focuses on three architectural styles commonly found in Everett: Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and American Foursquare. Basic information is provided to guide homeowners, designers, builders and developers as they work on historic homes or new developments in Everett’s historic neighborhoods. There is a wealth of information available on each style presented here, and we encourage readers to utilize the Appendix to assist in further research.

Whether you are embarking on a complicated restoration project or simply replacing a front porch railing, it is important to maintain the architectural integrity and historical significance of a precious older home … especially your old house. Success and satisfaction with your project will most often be assured when the restoration, addition or repair strategy involves consulting professional resources and guides such as this.

Enjoy the journey.

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PART I C O L O N I A L R E V I V A L

1900 thru 1941

Sears, Roebuck and Co. – The “ Lexington ”, circa 1925

Department of Planning & Community Development

Even today, new homes and subdivisions promote the Colonial Revival style.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. One–Story Colonial Revival Kit Home, Circa 1916

PART II C R A F T S M A N

1905 thru 1930

Sears, Roebuck and Co. – Craftsman, circa 1913

Department of Planning & Community Development

Unlike many of the styles of the time, the Craftsman style home did not recall a previous historical period or style.

Everett Craftsman appropriately restored and preserved.

PART III

A M E R I C A N F O U R S Q U A R E

1895 thru 1930s

Sears, Roebuck and Co. – American Foursquare, circa 1916

Department of Planning & Community Development

The compact American Foursquare plan was simple and efficient, creating a two to two-and-a-half story home resembling a cube that took advantage of small building lots sprouting up in the expanding urban landscape.

American Foursquare showing solid rail, entry door with sidelights and stylistic square windows each side of door.

A P P E N D I X

Department of Planning & Community Development Public Resources Manufacturers and Suppliers

Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Door and Window Suppliers, Pacific Northwest Directory http://www.dahp.wa.gov/ http://www.nwbuildnet.com/nwbn/suppliers/doorwin.html#wa

City of Everett Historical Commission The Old House Web Guide to Suppliers http://www.everettwa.org/ http://www.oldhouseweb.com/links/pages/

Everett Public Library Period Home: The Professional’s Resource for Residential Architecture – Northwest History Room Links to Suppliers 425-257-8005 http://www.period-homes.com/f111.htm http://www.epls.org/ Producers of Millwork – Directory for Idaho, Washington, and Montana City of Everett http://www.mmis.umt.edu/WA/ProductFacil.asp?productname=Millwork City Planning and Community Development Department Historic Preservation Arvid’s Woods – Architectural & Hisotric Mouldings and Millwork 425-257-7164 http://www.arvidswoods.com/index.html http://www.everettwa.org Millwork Supply Company Snohomish County Assessor http://www.millworksupply.com/ http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Assessor/ 425-388-3433 O. B. Williams Company Custom Woodwork http://obwilliams.com/ City of Everett Building Department 425-259-8810 Dunbar Doors and Millwork http://www.ci.everett.ma.us/ http://www.dunbardoors.com/

City of Everett Utility Department Loewen Wood Windows and Doors for the Luxury Home Many records of pre - 1908 were destroyed by fire. Records of http://www.loewen.com/home.nsf/index water hook-up and supply may list early homeowners and approximate date of construction. Quantum Windows and Doors http://www.quantumwindows.com/index_b.htm

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National Park Service: Technical Preservation Services. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. April 26, 2006 http://www.cr.nps.gov/ .