A Woodin Landmark

Georgetown house earns historic status

The City of Seattle recently named the Woodin House, 5801 Corson Ave S, a historic landmark. (Photo by Steve Lannen)

The Seattle City Council recently voted to make the Woodin House a historic landmark.

Located at 5801 Corson Ave S across from the Georgetown Playfield, the large green and yellow house was built in 1905, a year after Georgetown was incorporated.

Built in the style of American Foursquare, also known as Seattle Box, the house was occupied by newlyweds Dr. Scott and Imogene Woodin. Both worked at the nearby King County Hospital. Dr. Boone was also the first Georgetown Health Officer and his wife advocated for schools and parks. She also petitioned for the creation of the Georgetown Playfield, later named in her honor.

The house has remained in the family for three generations. Their grandson, Scott Boone, owns and resides in the house today and applied for the historical designation.

The house is one of the few surviving examples of early 20th Century architecture on the block. In 1966, the house was moved 25 feet to the west to make way for the Interstate 5 exit ramp on Corson Avenue.