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Photo: Jennifer Tucker
Photo: Jennifer Tucker
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Ward House
Address
520 East Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Date Built
1882
Original Architect/Builder
Unknown
Original Owner(s)
George Ward
Historic Seattle's Role
The 1882 house, built for building contractor George Ward, is one of Seattle’s oldest extant buildings. Originally situated at 1025 Pike Street and then rotated so that the front faced Boren Avenue (1427 Boren Avenue), the deteriorated building was slated for demolition. In 1986, Historic Seattle facilitated the relocation of the house to its present site (520 E. Denny Way) and its conversion into professional offices. Historic Seattle holds a preservation easement on the property.
The Ward House was designated a Seattle Landmark in 1976 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Current and Future Uses
The property is privately owned and continues to function as professional offices. Historic Seattle maintains the easement.
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