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McDonough House/Mallard 17 102nd Ave NE
This simple bungalow was constructed in 1918 and used as a residence until 1975. It was originally built for a woman who was a botanist at the Arboretum in Seattle. She planted many of the trees and shrubs that are still in the yard, including a ginkgo tree. During 1930s, the house was owned by Duane E. Carter. In 1941, Franklin C. McDonough purchased the property. He lived in the house until 1975. In 1975, Toots Moore's needlepoint shop opened in the house, and several years ago, a different needlework store opened, M. L. Mallard Ltd., which continues to occupy the building today. It relates to the study unit theme of architecture. It is one of the older structures located near the Main Street area of Bellevue. The house has retained much of its original character despite the retail use. It was also included in this survey because it was identified as of primary importance in a 1986 survey of Old Bellevue by Chronicles and Design cultural resources consultant Michael Sullivan. |