The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is looking to fill two part time jobs: an Assistant Main Street Coordinator and a part-time Membership...
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Sep 02, 2014
The final touches have been made to the Marion Dean Ross Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historian's 2014 conference program. For program and registration information, go to the SAH MDR website:
http://www.sahmdr.org/conference.html... moreSep 02, 2014
SAVE THE DATE: Consultant’s Training in Southwest Washington DAHP staff will be in Vancouver, Washington on Thursday, September 25th – at the Pearson Air Museum! The purpose of the workshop is to provide guidance to our consultants on:
- DAHP survey and inventory expectations,
- site types, and the professional qualifications for recording sites
- changes to state law regarding Cultural Resources and the protection of graves;
- and to provide...
Aug 26, 2014
This is a permanent half?time position to provide strategic guidance to the Division Director on educational, interpretive, and planning work for City Light projects that involve significant historic or cultural resources and compliance responsibilities. One of the first responsibilities of this position will be to lead efforts related to the restoration and use of the Georgetown Steam Plant which is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also a National Historic Landmark. This work... more
Aug 26, 2014
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Announces 2015 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund Grant Program
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2015 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are being accepted. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, October 6, 2014. Established in 1997, the program has awarded grants to 104 projects totaling over $96,000 in funding to local historic... moreAug 19, 2014
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
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?
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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
