Parker-Fersen House by auntietk
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Description
This is a small corner of the Parker-Fersen house at 1409 E. Prospect in Seattle, Washington. (What ... you thought I was going to show you the whole thing??? LOL!)
This Colonial Revival house was built in 1909 by a man who made his fortune (in part) in a stock embezzling scheme. The mansion was later purchased by the illetitimate son of Czar Nicholas II, and it again changed hands in 1987 when a perfectly respectable couple bought it with restoration in mind.
You can read more about the history of this house in a newspaper article and look at a slightly blurry photograph if you're interested in seeing the entire house.
The Parker-Ferson house sits atop Capitol Hill on a street that was once known as "Millionaire's Row." It's directly across the street from the water tower at Volunteer Park.
Comments (30)
prutzworks
well composed detail, nice lighting too!
FriedaFelicia
What a beautiful place and lovely shot.
DAVER2112
They just don't make them like that anymore. Wonderful capture. :)
bmac62
A just right "tk style" photo of a beautiful old Seattle home. The added newspaper article is a very worthwhile piece from which to garner the short history of this fascinating place.
faroutsider
Crooks, despots... and finally, respectability! Lovely shot.
babuci
Gotta love those pure white walls and collumns.
debbielove
Ah! the grand Georgian Style! Regency I think.... Sound as though I know, don't I.. lol Lovely looking building, just like London town houses! Rob
cfulton
I like the crop on this interesting architecture. Clive
helanker
WHat a beautiful corner of a house Tara :-D Looks fantastic.
cannonn
so much beautiful
awjay
a dezzy rezzy
durleybeachbum
The whole thing? perish the thought! What a complex compo of planes and tones..wonderful.
MrsRatbag
Oh, beautiful details!
lucindawind
what a gorgeous house I would love to have it lol very nice POV
Faemike55
Very beautiful house! great shot of it
alanwilliams
beautifully taken with great building detail.
bazza
What a cool looking house (the part you have shown us) beautiful design, oh to have a place like this...
danapommet
Love the clarity in this sharp capture and your use of the natural lighting. Totally much better than the “link” photo. Dana
fredster66
Light and shadows... excellent demonstration and a great image.
RodS
And they say crime doesn't pay..... Looks like a lovely place. Excellent photo of this beautiful and storied house, Tara!
Chipka
WOW! What a history. Of course I glommed onto the bit about the illegitimate son of Czar Nicholas II. What a person to have in a bit of local history; I wonder if he had his dad's good looks? As for this shot, it's marvelous and quite rich. I love the lines of that corner and the stark whiteness. I love the composition and the nice progression from light to shadow. Yeah, this is good.
jocko500
wonderful shot and love the lighting
beachzz
I think my house would probably fit in a tiny corner of this place--nice sharp details here as well!!
waheednasir
good job, very nice composition..:).
jmb007
belle maison!
Hendesse
Fantastic POV and beautiful light. Excellent shot!!
Charberry
Fascinating architectural details and style. Love houses and buildings with some history attached to them. ;o) Excellent image, by the way, it shows the dentil moldings quite well.
wysiwig
Wonderful capture of a beautiful mansion. I love old houses like this and as a former real estate appraiser I know the quality that goes into them. Beautifully maintained. Interesting chain of ownership. I guess evolution works.
emmecielle
Splendid capture! :)
Merrylee
Beautiful house...so perfect...great shot of it