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Tollefsen, T.H. and Bessie, House

Tollefsen, T.H. and Bessie, House
Tollefsen House
517 W. Sound Avenue See Map
1910
James L. Morrison, Builder
Cliff / Cannon
12/21/1979
04/28/2025

The Tollefsen House, a prime example of a one-and-a-half-story Craftsman-style bungalow, blends Arts and Crafts and Tudor Revival architectural elements, setting it apart from other similar homes in Spokane. While it incorporates key features of both styles, such as natural materials (stone, brick, stucco), deep eaves, and exposed rafters, its distinct combination of these elements creates a unique aesthetic. The house also includes Tudor Revival details like false half-timbering and a rare pargeted stucco finish on the upper level. This exceptional craftsmanship and design make the Tollefsen House eligible for the Spokane Register of Historic Places under Category C for high artistic value and it is a contributing property to the Marycliff/Cliff Park National Register Historic District. Constructed by contractor James L. Morrison, who lived in the house briefly in 1910-1911, the house is also historically significant in its association with the Tollefsen family.

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