Lewis County's historic Courthouse located in downtown Chehalis is joining the National Register of Historic Places. To celebrate, the County is hosting a grand party on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come attired in period dress from the 1920s and enjoy tours and other events. Also, admire the rehabilitation work that Lewis County has been working on to bring back the building's architectural grandeur, taking advantage of the State's Historic County Courthouse... more
News & Events
Aug 05, 2014
Do you know someone who would be perfect to work with the 50 Certified Local Governments in Washington State? How about a person who can manage the survey and inventory program? Well, let them know that we are hiring at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and we want to hear from them! For the full position description and supplemental questionnaire, please see this... more
Jul 31, 2014
The City of Bothell seeks a part-time Historic Preservation consultant on contract to the City to provide staff assistance to the City’s Landmark Preservation Board. This is a 10 hour-per-week consultant position with compensation paid at the rate of $32.34 per hour. The position requires the successful candidate to staff the Board’s official monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday evening of each month (except for August, when the Board is in recess). The position reports to the Planning... more
Jul 31, 2014
The National Park Service will be relocating all of the original paper "legacy" records that form the nation's National Register and National Historic Landmark Collection as it has evolved from 1966 to 2012. These records will be transferred from their current, leased storage facility in Washington, DC to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Federal Records Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Once relocated, the records will be stored by NARA in perpetuity in accordance with... more
Jul 29, 2014
“Be Our Guest: Tacoma Hotel 1884-1935”
WHAT: Tacoma Historical Society will open the “Be Our Guest” exhibit recalling the grandeur of the former Tacoma Hotel, its colorful cast of characters, and its unfortunate loss in a 1935 fire. WHEN: Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 6:00-8:00 pm (Other events in conjunction... moreJul 28, 2014
Kenmore to work with State Parks, Bastyr University and Daniels Real Estate to restore iconic building
The City of Kenmore announced this week to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission its intention to work with... moreJul 24, 2014
Historic Seattle is looking for a new Bookkeeper. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us. The job announcement is listed below and also posted on our website at http://www.historicseattle.org/about/jobopp.aspx. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 8, 2014. It is a full-time position (40 hours per week, non-exempt). Eligible for medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance... more
Jul 23, 2014
By Guest Blogger Christina DePaolo 
Staci Bernstein, If These Walls Could Talk © 2012 Becka Brebner Photography Starting with a playwright who thought a local IKEA showroom would be a great place to stage a play, ... more
Staci Bernstein, If These Walls Could Talk © 2012 Becka Brebner Photography Starting with a playwright who thought a local IKEA showroom would be a great place to stage a play, ... moreJul 22, 2014
You Think You Know Tacoma?
Jul 22, 2014
Jul 14, 2014
The Olympia Downtown Association (ODA) is a non-profit organization. The ODA’s mission is to preserve, promote and enhance the downtown Olympia Community. The ODA is one of thirteen Main Street® programs in Washington State. The Main Street® approach provides a flexible framework that puts the traditional assets for downtown, such as unique architecture and locally owned businesses, to work as a catalyst for economic growth and community pride. The ODA is a small budget organization that... more
Jul 14, 2014
Moore Theatre, Seattle Position Summary The Director will oversee Seattle Theatre Group’s (STG) Historic Facilities Capital Program. This is a new program and position, to be launched in 2014. The Historic Facilities Capital Program will have two main areas... moreJul 07, 2014
DAHP employees thought it might be nice for those of you who we haven't had the pleasure of meeting in person to get to know a little bit more about us! We aren't just a voice on the other end of the phone or an impersonal email...we're real people too. Check out our "Meet the Staff" page on the DAHP website --- it's still a work in progress, but some staff have added a photo and a little bit of personal information for your reading pleasure.
Jun 23, 2014
For preservationists, historians, and general summer thrill seekers, Seattle Magazine has posted their top line up of real road trips for the summer featuring the more
Jun 17, 2014
POSITION: ASSOCIATE PLANNER SALARY RANGE: $4331 - $5318/month TO APPLY: Submit application, resume and cover letter of introduction to: City of Wenatchee Human Resource Department PO Box 519 (129 South Chelan Avenue) Wenatchee WA 98807-0519 (509) 888-6203, fax (509) 888-6201 Incomplete application packet will not be considered. CLOSING... more
Jun 17, 2014
The Marion Dean Ross Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians is inviting applications for the 2014 Elisabeth Walton Potter Research Award. Awards range from $500 to $2000 for research that furthers awareness and knowledge of architectural heritage in the Pacific Northwest. Application deadline for the 2014 award is July 31, 2014. For an application, visit the SAH MDR website here. For information on previous award recipients,... more
Jun 10, 2014
In-person service hours at the main Washington State Library in Tumwater will be reduced by four hours a day, effective June 16, as the service-and-research institution grapples with continuing significant budget challenges, State Librarian Rand Simmons said Monday. The Library at 6880 Capitol Blvd. in Tumwater traditionally has been open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. But like a number of other states facing budget difficulties, the State Library faces an immediate... more
Jun 10, 2014
"Big Stump" Arlington All across the country along the nation’s highways and byways there are reminders of the heyday of the American roadside. From filling stations and tourist courts to bridges, parks, and diners, these roadside icons remind us of a time... moreMay 27, 2014
