Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm The Architectural Heritage Center’s 16th Annual Kitchen Revival Tour – Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm. Close-up looks at eight authentically-renovated and original kitchens in great Portland homes from the first six decades of the twentieth century. Find ideas for making your own vintage kitchen rehabilitation project successful or just enjoy... moreNews & Events
Mar 03, 2014
Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm The Architectural Heritage Center’s 16th Annual Kitchen Revival Tour – Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm. Close-up looks at eight authentically-renovated and original kitchens in great Portland homes from the first six decades of the twentieth century. Find ideas for making your own vintage kitchen rehabilitation project successful or just enjoy... moreMar 03, 2014
The Washington state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking nominations for the 24th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation. This awards program recognizes persons, organizations, and projects that have achieved distinction in the field of historic preservation. Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony held during National Historic Preservation Month, May 2014. The ceremony is sponsored by the Washington Trust for Historic... more
Feb 26, 2014
The 2014 Cultural Resource Protection Summit marks the seventh 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... moreFeb 18, 2014
The City of Spokane is seeking a consultant or consulting firm with the qualifications to serve as the City of Spokane’s Historic Preservation Officer for a limited time on a contractual basis. Please submit your qualifications to Scott Chesney, Director of Planning and Development schesney@spokanecity.org as soon as possible. The position of Historic Preservation Officer is a highly specialized position and a qualified consultant acting as the... more
Feb 18, 2014
Need a break from the Olympics? For preservationists and architectural historians, a good diversion looks to be tonight’s broadcast of The Rise and Fall of Penn Station on American Experience at 9:00 PM, Tuesday evening February 18th... moreFeb 18, 2014
The Washington State Historical Society is proud to announce the next application cycle of the Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF). HCPF Grant Application Forms for the 2015-2017 biennium and related information can be found here. HCPF Grant Guidelines provide a program overview, and details of the application process including instructions, the review process and the contracting process. The HCPF 2015-... more
Feb 12, 2014
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2014 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available online here. The 2014 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions. Advance registration rate available through February 27, 2014... more
Feb 11, 2014
Registration, Hotel Reservation and Program Information for the 2014 Pacific Northwest History Conference, “Citizenships in the Pacific Northwest” are now available here. The event will be held April 3-5, 2014 at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in Vancouver, Washington. Upcoming Conference Deadlines (Information on website) Poster Session application deadline is January 30, 2014. Student... more
Feb 06, 2014
CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF HISTORY EDUCATION Your help is needed in evaluating historical research projects at your community’s regional-level division of the National History Day competition! Students from your region will be competing on Saturday, March 15, 2014 to advance to the state-level competition and we need judges to help make this happen. Our ideal judges are history professionals and other adults who believe in the importance of learning about the past, but most importantly... more
Feb 04, 2014
Volunteer Coordinator Opportunity! Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum (OHS-BHM) is seeking a volunteer to manage our volunteer staff for Bigelow House Museum tours and events. All training and support will be provided. Most duties may be performed from home via internet... more
Jan 29, 2014
Snohomish County Heritage Preservation Program now Accepting Applications “Preserving the past, building the future”
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... moreJan 29, 2014
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s webpage on energy development has been updated with new material and now includes information related to transmission projects. You can find it on the ACHP’s website by clicking on Energy, Transmission and Historic Preservation link on the lower left side. It gathers in one location targeted guidance and information about navigating the Section 106 process for proposed energy development and transmission projects... more
Jan 27, 2014
Sally Donovan and Bruce Howard, consultants in Hood River, Oregon, would like to work with a community within a two-hour drive to put on a hands-on cemetery workshop. The fee would be $30-$35 per person (usually a minimum of 10 people- cap of 20 people) for the class. The time frame is usually from 9-4 pm. It would be a beginning workshop for people that want to learn some hands-on skills in cemetery preservation. Here is an example of an agenda: 9:00 AM Introduction-Participants/... more
Jan 06, 2014
Position announcement – MARKETING/EVENT MANAGER The Northwest Railway Museum is located in Snoqualmie approximately 30 miles east of Seattle, Washington. The Museum operates an historic depot and museum, exhibits, and an excursion railroad between Snoqualmie and North Bend, Washington. In 2012 the Museum received more than 88,000 visitors and has an annual operating budget of more than $700,000. The Museum has a full time employment opportunity for a HIGHLY motivated individual who... more
Jan 02, 2014
It’s our 40th Anniversary Year! Historic Seattle is proud to offer an outstanding 2014 educational program for lovers of buildings and heritage. Enjoy lectures, private homes, local and out-of-town tours, and special events that bring you closer to understanding and appreciating the rich and varied built environment that we seek to preserve and protect with your help. Our program brochure is available and events are online. Here’s some of what you can expect.
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Dec 31, 2013
Thursday, January 16, 2014 This program is a great opportunity to see an actual tax credit project up close and personal. The Addison, built in 1910 as the New Richmond Hotel, has undergone a complete rehabilitation and conversion to apartments. It was built in a record-breaking 30 days, and is one of the few buildings constructed from the brief architectural partnership of A. Warren Gould (Arctic Building, King County Courthouse) and Edouard Champney (chief designer of the Alaska-Yukon-... more
Dec 19, 2013
Ecology filed the CR102 (Proposed Rule Making) on December 16, 2013. The filed CR102, proposed rule language and supporting documentation are available for you to view here. Please note the SEPA Staff Report dated 12-9-2013 is an updated version of the status reports provided at the Sept. and Oct. Advisory Committee meetings and is a helpful tool in understanding the proposed rule changes. You can find the staff... more
Dec 17, 2013
