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Ankeny/Gowey House
Address
912 2nd Avenue WestSeattle, WA 98119
Neighborhood
Queen Anne
Date Built
1891
Original Architect/Builder
Unknown
Original Owner(s)
Rollin V. Ankeny, Jr. and Eleaonor Ankeny
Historic Seattle's Role
Historic Seattle purchased the house in 1980 after being approached by the Gowey family, residents of the house since 1933. After major exterior restoration, the house was sold to a private party who extensively renovated the interior.
Current and Future Uses
The house continues to be a single family residence in a neighborhood that has been experiencing growing development pressure from large, multifamily projects. Covenants included in the sale of the house (Historic Seattle holds a preservation easement on the exterior), Seattle Landmark designation, and good stewardship by property owners continue to protect the Ankeny/Gowey House and site.
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