In Washington State, the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) has attracted over 250 projects for a total project-related private investment of $975 million. Recently, DAHP has been seeing an increase in interest for projects outside of Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane as general awareness of the program continues to grow. In 2012 alone, $78 million was spent in private investment on certified rehabilitation expenditures, which could be a positive indicator of economic growth in the construction industry.... more
News & Events
Jun 19, 2013
Susan Goff with her award State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks and staff at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) are proud to announce that colleague Susan Goff has been recognized by the City of Lacey as “Historian... moreJun 10, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013. Built by skilled craftsmen, these seven vintage homes exemplify lasting quality that continues to support generations of Ballard families. Three of the homes celebrate their 100th birthdays! This event happens only once every three years and is not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/356011 or at the following local retailers (by cash or check):
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May 29, 2013
Workshop--June 20, 2013 at the WSHM Tacoma The Washington State Historical Society presents a workshop on developing and using character interpretation--find out how to choose, develop, train and use first person interpreters at your museum or historic site and other ways to add personal stories to enhance visitor experience. Teachers can also learn how to help History Day students develop performance projects. Presenters are Gwen Perkins, Education Specialist at WSHS,... more
May 28, 2013
Steilacoom Tour of Historic Homes Saturday, June 8 10am-4pm Tickets $20 for general public
Visit 6 privately owned historic homes in a tour hosted by the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The homes... moreMay 23, 2013
The City of Lacey is currently recruiting for the position of Museum Curator. The Museum Curator will be responsible for collection management, exhibition and conservation, historical research, preparation of reports, articles, workshops and brochures related to area history, direction of staff and volunteers, and preparation of budget information and activity reports for the Historical Commission and Parks and Recreation Director. Salary: $3,906.41 - $4,640.03 monthly. Closes 6/21/13, at 5... more
May 21, 2013
CELEBRATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH!
VISIT THE COLUMBIA RIVER’S “ELLIS ISLAND”
THE HISTORIC U.S. QUARANTINE STATION AT KNAPPTON COVE
OPEN HOUSE ~ SATURDAY, MAY 25 ~ 1-4 PM
STROLL THE GROUNDS
VIEW UPDATED MUSEUM DISPLAYS
ENJOY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
Location: 3 miles upriver from Washington side of Astoria/Megler Bridge
Museum will be open summer...
moreMay 20, 2013
The National Park Service has released a report on the 35th anniversary of the first certified rehabilitation project, certified in 1977, under the historic tax credit program. The report features statistics, case studies, and other information on the program over the last 35 years. The report is available on the TPS website here. more
May 16, 2013
Technical Preservation Services is pleased to announce that The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation... more
May 09, 2013
May 09, 2013
As Part of Preservation Awareness Month, Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island is inviting all current and past members of the base community to a "Preservation Celebration" Open House at the Command Display/Heritage Center in Simard Hall at Sea Plane Base on Wednesday May 15, 2013, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the successful preservation story of Simard Hall, view historic photos of NAS Whidbey Island's legacy, recount and preserve a personal...
moreMay 09, 2013
May seems to be a busy month for us all; therefore, we're extending the Call for Papers deadline to May 31st! Below is the revised call for papers for the annual conference of the Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. This year's theme is "The Willamette River Valley: Settlers and Founders." The conference will be held in Salem, Oregon, October 18-20, 2013. The pertinent dates are: May 31, 2013 - Abstract due June 11, 2013 - Selection... more
May 09, 2013
May 02, 2013
The National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) announces the launch of Olmsted Online, an interactive website to showcase Olmsted landscapes. In partnership with the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, National Park Service, and Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks, NAOP initiated a pilot project to digitize historic documents for Olmsted Brothers-designed parks and parkways and boulevards in Seattle, Washington. Olmsted Online also includes... more
Apr 30, 2013
Bruce Davies will be the guest speaker at the Jefferson County Historical Society's First Friday lecture this Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. He will be telling "Secrets of Craigdarroch Castle" with a video tour of the legendary Victorian mansion in Victoria, B.C. where he is the curator. Davies will tell stories of... moreApr 30, 2013
As May arrives in the Northwest, work to update the State Historic Preservation Plan is well underway. Working with the them “Getting the Future Right” the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is leading the effort to revise the current plan for the next five year planning cycle of 2014-19. DAHP is working with a plan Steering Committee to guide the update work and design the public participation effort. Three public meetings have already taken... more
Apr 30, 2013
Henry "Hank" Delano Gobin Kwi tlum kadim
Apr 29, 2013
Melissa McGinnis, Historic and Cultural Resource Manager for Metro Parks Tacoma, will give a presentation and brief tour of the recently renovated Point Defiance Park Pagoda, which was seriously damaged by an arsonist in April...
moreApr 29, 2013
The City of Olympia has issued a Request for Proposals/Qualifications for redevelopment of a parcel in the north downtown area of the city. The parcel contains the Georgia-Pacific Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While the RFP/Q references the National Register designation, preservation of the building in whole or in part is a preference, but not a requirement of proposals. The building benefits from a great location across from the popular Farmer’s Market; near...
moreApr 24, 2013
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED....
Draft Agenda available here: APT NW 2013 Workshop Agenda.
