Ward House

Address: 522 E. Denny Way (originally at 1427 Boren Ave)
Date Built: 1882
Original Architect/Builder: George W. Ward.
Original Owners: George W. Ward.
Description: A transitional design with mass-produced and catalog marketed late 19th century Italianate and Eastlake detailing.

Historic Seattle's Role:

Ward House / Historic Seattle Archives

The Ward House, believed to be Seattle's oldest house, was donated to Historic Seattle in 1974 by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Buckley. David Leen and Bradford Moore worked with Historic Seattle to relocate the structure to its present location on the corner of East Denny Way and Belmont Avenue on April 6, 1986.

 

 

Current and Future Uses:

Ward House / Photo: Marissa Natkin

The Ward House is now used for professional offices. It gained official City of Seattle Landmark status on December 13, 1976 (Ord. #106067). The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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