Dec 05, 2002
National Register of Historic Places - Henry Owen Shuey House
Statement of Significant: The Henry Owen Shuey house is significant under Criteria B, due to the role of its developer and occupant in the history of the development of Seattle, Washington. His contributions both before and after his career in Seattle also contribute to the history of the western United States. The Henry Owen Shuey house is also significant under Criteria C, due to the distinctive architectural characteristics of the house and property. Henry Owen Shuey played a significant role in the growth of Seattle in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a very successful banker and developer of residential properties. Philanthropic by nature, his success came largely through the trust he engendered with a reputation for integrity. During his career in Seattle, Shuey assisted more than a thousand families in securing reasonable loans with which to purchase or build homes. He built a home for his family in the University District, utilizing two and a half building lots. Unique to the neighborhood, the large, formal Neo-Classical house stands as an excellent example of the period, utilizing elements of the Craftsman style on the interior.
National Register of Historic Places - Henry Owen Shuey House
Statement of Significant: The Henry Owen Shuey house is significant under Criteria B, due to the role of its developer and occupant in the history of the development of Seattle, Washington. His contributions both before and after his career in Seattle also contribute to the history of the western United States. The Henry Owen Shuey house is also significant under Criteria C, due to the distinctive architectural characteristics of the house and property. Henry Owen Shuey played a significant role in the growth of Seattle in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a very successful banker and developer of residential properties. Philanthropic by nature, his success came largely through the trust he engendered with a reputation for integrity. During his career in Seattle, Shuey assisted more than a thousand families in securing reasonable loans with which to purchase or build homes. He built a home for his family in the University District, utilizing two and a half building lots. Unique to the neighborhood, the large, formal Neo-Classical house stands as an excellent example of the period, utilizing elements of the Craftsman style on the interior.
Dec 05, 2002
Posted Date
Jul 21, 2023
Historical Record Date
Dec 05, 2002
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
