Address: 2237 W. Madrona Way

Date of Construction: c. 1932

Modifications made in: 1940

Original use: Residence

2006 use: Residence

Public accessibility: Private residence, no public access

History: This house was built for Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Grasser. Local builder Otto VanDyk, was Mrs. Grasser’s Uncle. Her mother helped design the house. Originally it was only 3 bays wide, and in 1940 the Grasser’s built an addition on the west side, and added a shed roof dormer on the east and west façade.

Description: 1930’s Vernacular Residence with Queen Anne elements. Wood frame set on post and block foundation. 1 1/2 stories; clapboard siding with wood shingles above on gable ends; Exterior end chimney on west façade. Exterior features include 1/1 double-hung sash, large single pane fixed sash; multi-pane siding sash, all with plain surrounds; sunburst motif above arched entryway supported by pain posts on north façade.

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2006

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