Dear Friends. I am writing to let you know that effective January 1, I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Historic Seattle. I will serve as Historic Seattle’s Foundation Director through the completion of our capital campaign to restore Washington Hall; and Kji Kelly, Deputy Director, will become Executive Director. He and our terrific staff have the vision and skills to enhance and expand Historic Seattle’s operations and impact at a time of great change. It has been a... more
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Dec 24, 2014
This week two properties were listed in the National Register of Historic Places: Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood and the William and Stella Seligman House in Spokane.
Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold is a 10 acre designed landscape by noted landscape architect Thomas D. Church. It is located on Gravelly Lake, an area that was extensively developed as a summer retreat area during the early 20th century. Lakewold is the only large remaining landholding intact from the period of summer homes and... moreDec 23, 2014
Jill Bassett, Assistant Forest Archaeologist with the Umatilla National Forest (UNF), reports significant progress made in 2014 toward rehabilitating the damaged Big Butte Lookout Tower. Constructed in 1956 near Anatone in the far southeast corner of Washington, the National... moreDec 16, 2014
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I have decided to close this chapter, and open a new one - life as a federal retiree. My goal is to be retired for at least as long as I worked for the Forest Service – 32 years! December 31st will be my last day. I wish you all well, and may you all have a happy retirement somewhere in your future! Jan Hollenbeck, Archaeologist Heritage... more
Dec 11, 2014
LACEY, WA, December 11, 2014: The Lacey City Council is currently recruiting for vacancies on the Historical Commission and Parks Board. The Lacey Historical Commission provides leadership in historic preservation and developing information concerning the historical significance of the local Lacey area. The Historical Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Historical Commission members serve three-year terms with a two-term limit. The vacancy must be... more
Dec 08, 2014
Historic Seattle has released its calendar of upcoming events for 2015. It includes a fantastic selection of tours and lectures. Check out their website for more info.
http://historicseattle.org/events/
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Dec 01, 2014
The Olympia Historical Society... more
Nov 26, 2014
While never as popular as Colonial or Tudor Revival, there are a number of good examples of French Norman inspired structures here in the Pacific Northwest. The French Norman style, like the English Tudor, is a revival style that harkens... moreNov 26, 2014
The Nutty Narrows Bridge that was erected to create a safe, above-street crossing for the City of Longview squirrels has been listed to the National Register of Historic Places. When constructed in 1963, the bridge received world-wide attention and was... moreNov 26, 2014
The American Planning Association (APA) has announced their 2014 list of Great Places in America: https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/. Sub-categories include Great Neighborhoods, Great Public Spaces, and Great Spaces. This years listing identifies Fremont in Seattle as a Great Neighborhood and Rainier Vista on the University of Washington campus as a Great Public Space. APA's increasingly visible Great Places in America program raises... more
Nov 24, 2014
See our own Russell Holter speak about railroads in Washington as part of the opening ceremonies for the 1889 Statehood Exhibit. The program will air on TV-W November 25th at 8 am and 7:30 pm and November 27th at 1 pm. You can also see the video on the TV-W website.
Nov 21, 2014
Think you're in Virginia, think again! This period revival house style can actually be found all across Washington State and is easy to identify with its row of distinct second story gable windows. Often confused with the Cape Cod Revival style, the Williamsburg Revival style should actually be considered a sub-style within the Colonial Revival Period. The style is a... moreNov 20, 2014
Seattle, Washington: The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2015 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Nomination forms may be obtained through the Trust’s website at www.preservewa.org. Washingtonians enjoy a diverse collection of historic and cultural resources found throughout the state. Historic buildings and sites significantly contribute to the heritage and vitality of Washington while... more
Nov 20, 2014
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Haegele of Spokane is the State Historic Preservation Officer’s (SHPO) most recent Washington Preservation Hero. On occasion, the SHPO confers a Preservation Hero recognition on individuals or organizations that dedicate their time and resources to help protect and preserve the state’s heritage. Since 2012, Jennifer Haegele has played an extraordinary administrative support role for the City... more
Nov 19, 2014
Meldora Stritesky from Spokane holds the distinction of being the first formally trained female architect to practice in the State of Washington. In fact, she ranks among the earliest females in the United States to have received a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Stritesky received her degree from the University of Illinois in 1897.... more
Nov 17, 2014
The City of Seattle intends to select a qualified consultant or consultant team to prepare a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) – Multiple Property Documentation (MPD) for Seattle’s Olmsted-designed Park and Boulevard System and associated NRHP registration forms for selected segments or components of Lake Washington Boulevard and adjacent public parks. ... more
Nov 13, 2014
The public is invited to Maritime Heritage Swing presented by The Landmarks Preservation Commission and the City of Tacoma's Planning and Development Services Department’s Historic Preservation Office on Friday, Dec. 5,... more
