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H arry W hitne y T re at H o us e

Designation Presentation Landmarks Preservation Board 7 June 2006

Q ueen A nne H istorical S ociety

Notes: The Owners' representative in the nomination presentation focused

• n the house's lack of architectural integrity, as well as attempting to

downplay Mr. Treat's contribution to the growth and history of Seattle. This presentation focuses on these two elements.

Loyal Railway

Photo of Harry Treat (in carriage) greeting guests departing streetcar at Loyal Heights (32nd NW at 85th Ave NW) photo 1910 MOHAI

Loyal Heights 1908 Loyal Heights Div 1 1906 Loyal Heights Div 2 1906 Imperial Heights 1907

• H. W. Treat's First Addition to Ballard

Filed: April 12, 1906 (not on map)

• H. W. Treat's Loyal Heights Div. #1

Filed May 7, 1906

• H. W. Treat's Loyal Heights

Filed April 14, 1908

Plats filed by Harry and Olive Treat:

• H. W. Treat's Loyal Heights Div. #2

Filed June 28, 1906 Imperial Heights Filed Jan.7, 1907

• H. W. Treat's Loyal Heights Div. #4

Filed Aug 14, 1907 (replat of part of Div 2)

• H. W. Treat's Loyal Heights Div. #5

Filed July 14, 1909 (replat of part of Div 2)

Plats filed by Cox Investment Co.: Plats filed by Olive Treat:

Loyal Home Addition Filed February 27, 1923 (replat of part of Div 2)

photo is of Maude Smith, taken March 21, 1920 at end of Loyal Heights car lines, at the top of the hill that leads to Golden Gardens. Donated to Ballard Historical Society by her daughter.

Golden Gardens

Treat hired Olmsted for Original Design

top left photo from 1913 Homes of the Pac NW Seattle Vol I

• ther three are from City of Seattle Archives--all are 1933. Seaview Ave.

(the road along the beach) was constructed in 1936, according to the photos.

Washington State Art Association--president Seattle Tennis Club--president Seattle Horseshow Association--president Seattle Aero Club--president Highlands of Seattle--vice-president Seattle Golf and Country Club Rainier Club Seattle Athletic Club Arctic Club University Club College Club

1911 Social Groups

Member of

Harry Treat social groups listing from History of Washington, Clinton Snowden Vol 15, 1911

"It would, indeed, be a task to enumerate all the activities of Mr. Treat in matters of entertainment,

• f enjoyment of sports or in promotion of the

welfare and happiness of his fellow citizens." (Seattle Times, 1912) "Treat was, with characteristic energy, one of the moving spirits in the Kirmess held three years ago for the benefit of the Orthopedic Hospital, by which entertainment that institution was the gainer by several tens of thousands of dollars... "(Seattle Times, 1912) "The Treat Homes, one on fashionable Queen Anne Hill and the other at The Highlands, have been the scene of many famous and happy gatherings and time and again have been used by

• Mr. and Mrs. Treat in some entertainment having

a worthy end in view. As an example...the Treat home sheltered a largely attended gathering of the Ladies' Musical Club a few days ago." (Seattle Times, 1912) Seattle Times, 1912

All quotes are from article in Seattle Times 1912

interior Entry ca. 1915

current foyer

photo at right is counterbalance "guard"--his job to connect cable to streetcar with pole he is holding--photo taken last day of service, 1940

Probably the First Such Conversion Rooming/Boarding Houses Were Common Other Conversions Happened Later Evidence of Shift from Communal/Public Forms to More Private Forms

Conversion to Apartments

photo is a current kitchen inside the house

Other Alterations

Postwar: Had to Compete with other Apartments Brick was Appropriate Material Probable Shingle Supply Issues in Post-war Period Shingles May Remain Beneath Bricks 1970's Alterations Needed to Preserve Building from Demolition

top right is directly across from front door lower left is looking immediately west from front lower right shows typical view west down street

Considering Alterations

"A property can be significant not only for the way it was originally constructed or crafted, but also for the way it was adapted at a later period, or for the way it illustrates changing taste, attitude, and uses over a period of time."

• NPS Bulletin #15, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for

Evaluation"

(photo of SMHI house)

photo of house at right was designated with stucco covering, not original to house--stucco was later removed by new owner after designation lower left photo--building was significantly altered from original but still designated

brick wall believed to be original

Summary

A Significant Seattle Personage An Example of Arts & Crafts Design An Early Example of the Work of Bebb & Mendel Expresses Layers of History First House Converted to Apartments Appropriate Changes over Time to Preserve the Building Strong Significance to Queen Anne Community Strong Significance to Preservation Community