James A. Gibbs Residence

Taking up the northeast corner of Warren and Ward Streets, the home was built for James A. and Vera Gibbs, who moved in around 1931. Mr. Gibbs was President of Gibbs & Hudson Inc. Securities at the time, having previously been employed as President of Enterprise Securities.They moved into the home from another Queen Anne location farther back on the hill, but still on Warren Avenue North (2445). They remained there at least through 1939.

The property includes a separate bungalow with garage underneath, as well as gardens in front and side, a second large garage under the gardens, and a beautiful view of downtown Seattle, including the Space Needle. The interior of the house was extensively remodeled, and the exterior was restored in 2003, by the current owner. Also a new addition was made to the east side of the home at that time.

The house itself is believed to be modeled after another house in Capitol hill that Mr. Gibbs admired. That house is located in the 2100 block of 12th Ave. East and is shown below.

Gibbs Residence 1000 Warren Ave. N.
(view of west side)

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