An interesting news piece about historic preservation was on TV in Seattle last night. Check it out here: http://www.king5.com/story/news/2015/02/19/seattle-landmarks-preservation-board-history-development/23707959/
News & Events
Feb 19, 2015
SAVE THE DATE! The date and location for the annual conference of the Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians has been set! The conference will be held in Ashland, Oregon, October 23-25, 2015. The theme of this year's conference will be Artifice and Authenticity in Architecture: To Play or not to Play? Ashland is home to one of the greatest Shakespearean festivals in the U.S. but the area is also a mecca for... more
Feb 18, 2015
Plans remain on track for the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) to move to its new location over the weekend of February 27th thru March 1, 2015. Our new location will be in the Capitol Court building at 1110 Capitol Way South in Olympia. Capitol Court is the current name for the historic Thurston County Courthouse building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As of this writing, project managers are confident that work to prepare our new space will... more
Feb 13, 2015
Have an interesting preservation/revitalization story or case study to share? Why not turn it into a conference proposal? The Washington Trust is now accepting proposals for the Revitalize WA conference this coming May 6-8 in... moreFeb 12, 2015
The City of Ellensburg is hiring a new Senior Planner/Historic Preservation position in the Community Development office. Please share with anyone that might be interested in this position. http://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=71&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-PlannerHistoric-Preservation-125
Feb 11, 2015
Barring any unforeseen last minute hitch, DAHP's offices in Olympia will be moved over the weekend of February 27th, 28th, and March 1, 2015. With the move date rapidly approaching, DAHP staff is feverishly working to plan and coordinate with Department of Enterprise Services (the State's landlord agency), the moving company, and contractors to make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible and to minimize disruption in service to our customers.... more
Feb 09, 2015
The 2015 Cultural Resource Protection Summit marks the eighth anniversary of our gathering. Since its inception, the primary goal in organizing the annual Summit has been to facilitate amongst all affected parties an open, frank discussion about the intersection between cultural resources and land use. The Summit is designed to promote collaborative cultural resource planning as an effective means of finding resolution to issues before they escalate into emotionally-charged,... more
Feb 09, 2015
While recognizing that Post WWII structures have reached the 50 year age threshold for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, preservation professionals, property owners, and the general public continues to struggle with decisions regarding how to... moreFeb 09, 2015
Free workshop sponsored by the Washington State Historical Society, Outreach Services Tuesday, March 3, 2015 State Capital Museum Coach House, Olympia Washington Opening, Registrations, Introductions 9 AM-10 AM Grant Administrator Presentations and Discussions 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Lunch Break 12:00 to 1:30 PM Heritage Capital Projects Fund Grant Coordinator Janet... more
Feb 06, 2015
See the position announcement here: CCT Arch I Position Announcement more
Feb 06, 2015
The Architectural Heritage Center has opened a new exhibit which utilizes architectural artifacts and period catalogs from its collections to interpret the variety and versatility of metals found in and on late 19th and early 20th century buildings in Portland, Oregon. While Portland is well-known for its large collection of standing cast-iron front buildings, other materials commonly used for... more
Feb 02, 2015
The Olympic National Forest will advertise a permanent full-time Forest Archaeologist position. The Forest will be working with HR to allow the applicant to choose from the following duty stations: Forks, Olympia, Quilcene or Quinault, Washington. Only one position will be filled. The purpose of this outreach notice is to determine the potential applicant pool for this position, sense duty station preferences, and to establish an appropriate recruitment method and area of consideration for... more
Feb 02, 2015
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2015 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available at www.npi.org. Advance registration rate available through March 19, 2015. Seminars held in cooperation with the National Park Service, Cultural Resources... more
Feb 02, 2015
City Light’s Environmental Affairs and Real Estate Division is seeking a detail oriented intern to assist with projects related to several of City Light's historic properties, among them the Georgetown Steam Plant (GTSP), a National and Seattle Historic Landmark; and the Skagit River and Cedar Falls Hydroelectric Projects, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Projects may include creating a database of GTSP artifacts, updating the Skagit Project Color Palette Handbook,... more
Jan 30, 2015
The University of Oregon will be hosting the 68th annual Northwest Anthropological Conference (NWAC) in Eugene, Oregon at the Valley River Inn from Thursday, March 26th through Saturday, March 28th, 2015. This event is co-sponsored by the University of Oregon’s Anthropology Department and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. NWAC is the largest regional meeting of anthropologists in the Pacific Northwest, typically attracting from 400-600 attendees. Conference... more
Jan 29, 2015
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recruiting for one GS11/12 Historian position in their Seattle District headquarters. Applications must be submitted by February 11, 2015 and are made on-line. This is a corrected notice to inform our readers that the Corps is recruiting for only one position but using three announcements depending upon the grade and status of the application. We apologize for any inconvenience. Following are links to the USAJOBS website for detailed information:... more
Jan 26, 2015
To mark the 50th anniversary of the NEA in 2015, and the National Park Service's (NPS) Centennial in 2016, both agencies are working together to encourage the creation of and greater public engagement with art relating to the work and mission of our national park system. Artistic expression of thrilling landscapes and moving American stories played an important role in the roots of the conservation movement, making a collaboration between the agencies a perfect partnership. - See more at:... more
Jan 22, 2015
Snohomish County is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that develop and promote heritage preservation in the county. By providing matching funds on a competitive basis, the Community Heritage Program supports projects that promote the public’s access to county history. Funding is available for professional development, public education, capital improvements or collections management. The deadline for applications is Monday,... more
Jan 21, 2015
It's that time of year again! Time to write your Certified Local Government grant applications! Applications will be due in the DAHP offices on April 24, 2015. *Please note that we will be moving our offices at the end of February 2015. A new address will be made available as soon as possible.
