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2. The building embodies the distinctive architectural characteristics of both Colonial Revival and American Foursquare styles in a mixed-use building design which reflects the combination of commercial and residential uses in the building. It also reflects the transition in the United States in the early 1920s from the popularity of Prairie style to a preference for Colonial Revival style. 3. The building is associated with the lives of persons significant to local history. The original owners,Nicholas B. Challacombe and Charles H. Fickel,opened the funeral home under the name Challacombe and Fickel, Inc.in 1923. The building was noted has being thoroughly modem and having the best equipment. Prior to that, Challacombe had established himself as a leading business man in Everett and had been the county coroner for four years. He served as president of the state board of examiners for embalmers. He is noted for lending his support to every project for "public growth and betterment". Fickel, a well-known mortician in Everett, also served as county coroner and as county clerk for four years beginning in 1914. In the mid-1930s, Walter Precht joined the business as a licensed embalmer and funeral director and became a partner. Mr. Precht and his wife, Ruth,made their home above the business,where she lived and managed the office during the war. The Precht family operated the funeral home until 1984 and had ownership of the building until 2007. Please see attached the biographies of Challacombe and Fickel and records from Polk's Directories for more detail. Sources: History of Snohomish County, Washington, WilliamWhitfield, ed. Washington,West of the Cascades, Hunt A Field Guide to American Houses, Virginia& Lee McAlester " .x.' '*S L, ',`�.^� �., .. ,�«,t. , .��k '. .. ,�. Xerox and attach any information that illustrates and supports the property's history and significance. This can include newspaper articles, oral history,historic photos,maps and directory entries. a ..,,.�