957 22nd Ave E, Seattle WA

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HOME SPECIFICATIONS

� Bedrooms 6

� Bathrooms 4

� Sq Ft Home 6,665

� Sq Ft Lot 7,128

� Fireplaces 2

� Year Built 1906

� 2014 Taxes $20,130

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R E S P E C T F U L S T E WA R D S H I P

Commissioned in 1906, a residence exemplifying the beauty of Georgian Revival architecture ~ with a later modification in the Arts and Crafts period that added strong enhancements to this stately home. Significant in its register of ownership and resulting guest list.

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F I N E E L E M E N T S

Popular in its interpretation of a central stair hall that extends through the depth of 4 floors. Noted, as are others of this era, for the framed pilasters, the fluted columns and an ornamental transom. Art Glass that seemingly echoes the profundity of history. The facility to achieve pure light ~ no hallways; the splendor of ribboned oak floors. Vibrant historical appointments that were gifts from King Olaf: chandelier, sconces. You will admire the McCray Icebox, a refrigeration conversion.

At the top of the on the 2nd floor stairhall, there is a true sitting/conversation bench, built into the landing, that is almost secret as it stands (sits) right before you.

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This wonderful home was designed by the notable Architect Orison Dickenson as commissioned for C.H.G. and Anna Stoltenberg in 1906-07. It was constructed in 1907-08 and occupied in 1909. The home is an example of Georgian Revival (1900-1940) architecture, but as modified by the architect as part of the Arts and Crafts movement in design at the time.

C.H.G. Stoltenberg was the Secretary Treasurer of Puget Navigation Company (sold to the State of Washington in 1929 and became the State of Washington ferry system). The mansion was sold to the Haaken Friele family in 1926. Mr. Friele was an influential businessman and was selected by President Roosevelt to be part of the team that negotiated the international fishing boundaries in the Pacific Ocean along the west coast of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, Canada and the NW coast of the United States.

In 1939 then Crown Prince of Norway, Olaf and his family visited the United States, met with President Roosevelt and proceeded to Portland and Seattle to visit the Norwegian immigrant community of which the Friele family was a significant part. The two families were closely connected and the Crown Prince and family and servants stayed in the home during their visit. The entire house was remodeled and designed to accommodate this major event.

There have only been four owners of this residence. The present owners have occupied the mansion since 1972. The mansion is located on one of Capitol Hill’s most prestigious streets centered amongst several other significant mansions.

ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS

Georgian Revival Design Elements

� Generally square floor plan flanking a central stair hall that extends through the depth (4 floors) of the house.

� Paneled front door is the major element of the front elevation of the home usually framed by pilasters and important side windows.

� Ornamental transom and side windows. � Unusual high quality is demonstrated by the columned entry

portico supporting an ornamental entablature. � Fluted columns, throughout the outside and interior of the

home, including the front veranda.

Unique High Quality Design Elements

� Art Glass, designed by the famous Povey Bros. Art Glass Studio in Portland, Oregon exists in the home including; - Cut glass transom and side windows framing the front entry - Stained art glass light window in Dining Room - Gorgeous stained art glass window in first floor stair hall landing

� Tiled fireplace surround and hearth, designed by the renowned tile designer Ernest Batchelder, including his signature tiles integrated into the tile design of the hearth.

� “House filled with natural light” is a result of the architecture being accomplished without any hallways throughout the house.

STOLTENBURG MANSION

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� Without hallways, the relationship of the rooms to the stairway halls is very gracious and inviting on all four floors.

� The floors are comprised of fine white oak, inlaid with symmetrical mahogany bands, throughout the main level of the home. There is a oak parquet floor in the kitchen and family room, and a vertical grain fir floor in the pantry and powder rooms.

� The second and third floors are comprised of vertical grain fir. � The doors throughout the house are panel and frame doors

constructed of solid wood. � Ornate casing and architectural detailing throughout.

Historic Attributes to the House

� Dining Room chandelier and matching wall sconces were gifts from King Olaf.

� 3 children were born in the large bathroom on the second floor.

� The master suite remodel, done for the Crown Prince’s visit, included a small bathroom existing between the bedroom and the dressing room, and the suite’s columned formal entry.

Unique Attributes to the House

� Tremendous indoor and outdoor living relationships including the main entry hall to the veranda and entry garden, kitchen, pantry and mud room to the rear porch and barbeque and the carriage entry to a small private brick patio area.

� Preservation of the materials and architectural integrity of the house.

� Views to Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains -Located high above the street upon a corner lot -Hot water radiant heat -Firestops integrated in all of the doorframes throughout the house

� Dedicated alarm system (ADT) including smoke alarms on every floor, door and window alarms, motion sensor in main entry hall, heat sensor in furnace room.

� Newer 200 amp electrical service. � Commercial (real) natural gas Wolf brand stove including six

burners, two ovens, flat-top griddle and salamander broiler, and includes a steel subfloor and stainless steel finish floor.

� McCray Icebox, refrigeration conversion, built in aproximately 1906, is a unique addition to the house, and been in use for over forty years. In 2005 an identical ice box sold at auction for $6,800.00.

� Third floor bathroom remodel includes a heated ceramic tile floor with its own thermostat, and a pump on the hot water supply to quickly provide hot water to that floor from the water heater.

� Respectful stewardship throughout the lifetime of the house. Information not warranted. Buyer to verify to their sole satisfaction © Copyright 2011. Wendy Lister. All rights reserved.

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Points of DistinctionHistorical Relevance:

The first owners, C.H.G. and Anna Stoltenberg commissioned the architect Orison Dickinson for the design of the home. It was built in 1909. Mr. Stoltenberg was the Secretary Treasurer of Puget Navigation Company and the International Steamship Company. Those companies established the Blackball Ferry system and also had a large passenger and freight fleet colloquially known as the mosquito fleet. There have been four owners since the home was built.

Special Features:

Original stained glass windows - They have been painstakingly cared for and cleaned on a regular schedule over the decades. Magnificent windows frame the lovely staircase, entry windows and dining room has lovely bay windows as well as an original west facing stained glass window where the light streams in.

Batchelder tiles - The famous work of Ernest A. Batchelder is found in the living room fireplace. One of the nation’s premier tile makers, Mr. Batchelder personified the Arts & Crafts

style and its influence on West Coast artisans. His rare tile work can be found in New York, Chicago and in homes throughout Southern California. He left Boston in 1901 to teach in Pasadena at the Throop Polytechnic Institute. He began his tile company in 1907, and the fireplace tiles were some of his earliest that were made.

Dining room gracious setting - Chandelier and sconces in the dining room are gifts from the King of Norway. The then Crown Prince and his family were guests in May, 1939. The Friele family was good friends of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Mr. Friele was a prominent businessman, both in Europe and the United States. There were many elegant parties held in this gracious home; including the famous dinner party with the King of Norway, the president’s daughter, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, the Governor and other society members of the day. The Crown Prince Olav won a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympic Games. He was made King of Norway in 1957.

Wine cellar-the door hardware and chandelier were hand crafted by Mr. Stuart Kendall of en Clume’ Company. The mural of Le Chateau du Clos de Vougeot is an original watercolor done by Homer Hacker; a listed water color artist of the American Water Color Society.

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Veranda- this lovely area that graces the front of the home is a signature piece of architecture from yesteryear. This delightful space has become a very popular outdoor room and is perfect for entertaining. It is reminiscent of a gracious era where one took one’s afternoon tea in the parlor or outside, weather permitting.

Parlor- This quaint and elegant room is where guests waited for the mistress of the home to greet them. This was proper etiquette at the time. One was announced by the butler and one’s calling card left on a silver tray inside the foyer for the mistress.

Two staircases- This elegant home had servants, so there are two staircases, formal and back of the house.

Media room- Large daylight basement, with a built in bar, ready for gatherings of family and friends!

Sauna- Perfect for after-ski relaxation! The room was converted from a full bathroom and is fully plumbed for a bath.

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Point to Point: Popular destinations and their distances from this home.

» Microsoft- 11 mi

» Google- 9 mi

» UW Stadium- 1.8 mi

» Seattle City Center- 2.9 mi

» Boeing Renton- 15.2 mi

» SeaTac- 14.8 mi

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Capitol Hill is a densely populated urban neighborhood, close to downtown Seattle, and a major center for the city’s LGBTQ and counterculture communities. Students here attend Seattle University, Seattle Central Community College and Cornish College of the Arts. Broadway is the central commercial street, lively with shops, coffee houses and restaurants.

Volunteer Park includes a conservatory, a 108-step brick water tower with one of the best views of the city and region, and the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Just north is the historic Lake View Cemetery hosting the graves of Seattle’s pioneers as well as iconic martial arts film stars Bruce and Brandon Lee. Another great local park is Cal Anderson Park, with a water reservoir, inverted fountain, playground, jogging path and sports playfields.http://www.seattle.gov/tour/capitol.htm

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Cal Anderson Park AllianceCAPA is an organization convened in 2006 by Seattle Parks & Recreation which brings together citizens and Parks employees who are dedicated to generating creative, innovative activities, programs and events to activate Cal Anderson Park. Our goal is to build on and sustain healthy, safe and varied uses for the park. http://www.calandersonpark.org/

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