On Thu, 25 Oct 2001, Bonnie Barnes wrote: > My family owned a house in the Wallingford area of north Seattle from > 1953 until my parents death in 1997. It was an older home when my dad > bought it and I would like to include something about this house's > history in my genealogy.....since it played such a big part in our lives. > > I live in Australia and am not sure who to contact and at what address > or phone number. Can someone direct me here? > > Many thanks, > Bonnie Menzer Barnes > Perth, Western Australia As an ex-cabdriver, I know my way around Seattle. What is it you need? John *===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===* # John Wm Sloniker <[email protected]> Seattle, WA # # (206) 789-6663 7323 - 19th Ave NW 98117-5612 # *===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*

Hi John and/or listers, I don't know if you can help me. What I really was thinking of was trying to find out what year the house was built, maybe the name of the builder (he apparently built the house next door and a couple across the road). They all look very similar. I seem to remember that the house may have been built between 1910 and 1920, but I'm not certain. I vaguely remember finding an old newspaper when my parents were painting or something....and we found it very interesting. I believe my dad bought the house from a widow. He paid $9,500. in 1953. I just want to verify my information and write a brief history for my genealogy. After my parents died my daughter suggested we go to Seattle for Christmas a couple of years later. I had to say that we couldn't. Where would we go? The house has been sold. She was in her teens and said "Oh yeah, I forgot!!!" That house carries so many memories for me. It was located at 5102 Woodlawn Avenue North in Seattle (Wallingford area) on the corner of 51st and Woodlawn. Any information would be appreciated. The current owner used to live in the same area and really has put in a lot of work on the house I understand. I don't need current info....just someplace that might have old records. I don't know who has them, but someone must....don't you think? Thanks for any help you can give me. Bonnie Menzer Barnes Perth, Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: John Wm Sloniker <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:24 PM Subject: Re: History of a house! > On Thu, 25 Oct 2001, Bonnie Barnes wrote: > > > My family owned a house in the Wallingford area of north Seattle from > > 1953 until my parents death in 1997. It was an older home when my dad > > bought it and I would like to include something about this house's > > history in my genealogy.....since it played such a big part in our lives. > > > > I live in Australia and am not sure who to contact and at what address > > or phone number. Can someone direct me here? > > > > Many thanks, > > Bonnie Menzer Barnes > > Perth, Western Australia > > As an ex-cabdriver, I know my way around Seattle. > > What is it you need? > > John > *===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===* > # John Wm Sloniker <[email protected]> Seattle, WA # > # (206) 789-6663 7323 - 19th Ave NW 98117-5612 # > *===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===* >

Hi Bonnie, There is a limit to what you can do, if you don't do it in person, unless you pay a fee. I've done the work before on property I've owned, & later went back to "get inside" and see how my 'repairs' were holding up. Don't ignore the other replies you got. The file with pictures is from the 'tax office' and I saw mine when they were in the county offices in Seattle. They are public records. There are two offices but I forget their names. One is for the tax valuation and shows when changes were made, all the way back to the first taxation. The other is for title of ownership and has info of all ownership changes. However, for that you need to know the "who and when" unless you are willing to read all pages until you find the one for 'your interest'. When you buy property, anywhere in the US, you, and the mortage lender will want to guarantee 'clear title' all the way back to origins. That info is maintained by a company that has read all those title changes. To get that info requires a fee, which lenders pay, and charge buyers. Since it is for 'public records' anyone can request it. 20 years ago the fee was about $150.00 The builder info will be in the 'permits' office, but I haven't tried to check on those. I think they are discarded after 50 years, or so. Permits will show when plumbing & electric lights etc were installed, as well as new bedroom or basement added which is included in tax rcd The libraries, public & newspapers, will have histories written. As you can see, it takes time, but it can be done. I'll go by and check on what the place looks like now. Good luck. On Thu, 25 Oct 2001, Bonnie Barnes wrote: > Hi John and/or listers, > > I don't know if you can help me. What I really was thinking of was > trying to find out what year the house was built, maybe the name of > the builder (he apparently built the house next door and a couple > across the road). They all look very similar. I seem to remember > that the house may have been built between 1910 and 1920, but I'm > not certain. I vaguely remember finding an old newspaper when my > parents were painting or something....and we found it very interesting. > > I believe my dad bought the house from a widow. He paid $9,500. in > 1953. I just want to verify my information and write a brief history > for my genealogy. After my parents died my daughter suggested we go > to Seattle for Christmas a couple of years later. I had to say that > we couldn't. Where would we go? The house has been sold. She was > in her teens and said "Oh yeah, I forgot!!!" That house carries so > many memories for me. > > It was located at 5102 Woodlawn Avenue North in Seattle (Wallingford > area) on the corner of 51st and Woodlawn. Any information would be > appreciated. The current owner used to live in the same area and > really has put in a lot of work on the house I understand. > > I don't need current info....just someplace that might have old records. > I don't know who has them, but someone must....don't you think? > > Thanks for any help you can give me. > > Bonnie Menzer Barnes > Perth, Western Australia > Happy to help anytime, John You wanna discuss it? Try: INDIAN-HERITAGE discussion List *===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===* # John Wm Sloniker <[email protected]> Seattle, WA # # (206) 789-6663 7323 - 19th Ave NW 98117-5612 # *===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*===*