The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2013 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Nomination forms may be obtained through the Trust’s website. Statewide, threats to historic resources include demolition, neglect, incompatible development and insensitive alterations. These challenges, along with many others, impact properties across Washington that significantly contribute to the heritage and vitality of our... more
News & Events
Dec 13, 2012
Dec 05, 2012
The 2013 legislative session begins in about six weeks, and we are now accepting proposals for presentations during the regular meetings of the Heritage Caucus. As a reminder, presentations need to be 10 minutes or less, and must fit into one of the following prioritized categories:
- Immediate policy issues; pending legislation; current initiatives
- Relevant or upcoming policy issues; proposed future legislation or initiatives
- Overviews of agency and...
Dec 05, 2012
The first phase of rulemaking for SEPA is in the public comment phase. Yesterday, the Dept. of Ecology held a public hearing in Olympia. In addition, DOE will be accepting written comments until December 11th. Chris Moore, Mary Thompson and Mary Rossi have served on the SEPA advisory committee representing the interests of cultural resources. You can review their comments to DOE on the proposed rule change here:... more
Dec 05, 2012
As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and foster awareness, Historic Fort Steilacoom hosts a holiday candlelight tour this Saturday evening from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at this significant historic site in Lakewood. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children or $10.00 per family and will be available at the door. Actors will re-create the setting and feeling of a 19th Century Christmas at what was a far-flung U.S. military outpost in the 1850s. Of course, the gift shop will be open with a... more
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 20, 2012
For a direct link to the registration page, click here.Nov 19, 2012
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) from consultants interested in assisting the agency to update the State Historic Preservation Plan by October, 2013. The RFP can be view from DAHP’s website. Also, the current plan can be viewed here. DAHP is seeking the services of a consultant to design and implement a... more
Oct 24, 2012
Oct 23, 2012
The National Park Service invites you to submit project proposals for its Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program for the summer of 2013. Program Goals: The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) provides career exploration opportunities to minority and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 in historic preservation and cultural resources management. The program also gives National Park Service offices, national park units,... more
Oct 22, 2012
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) is calling for Preservation Technology and Training Grant applications (PTT Grants). NCPTT is looking for innovative proposals that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources. The deadline to submit a proposal to Grants.gov is November 1, 2012. NCPTT supports single year projects. Grants are awarded competitively with the maximum award of $25,000. Preference is given to proposals... more
Oct 17, 2012
Videographer CATHY BELLEFEULLE has created a 23 minute film documenting the restoration of Camp Major Hopkins - Yeomalt Cabin. "SAVING THE YEOMALT CABIN: AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION" will PREMIERE at CELLULOID BAINBRIDGE, a film festival held at LYNWOOD THEATER, SUNDAY, NOON, OCT. 21. The festival is free and accepts donations to benefit the Arts... more
Oct 11, 2012
Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) Board of Directors has renamed the Annual Presenter’s Fellowships the Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships. Since 1989, the VAF Board of Directors has allocated funding for financial assistance to students and young professionals presenting papers at VAF... more
Oct 08, 2012
2012 AIA and MIW Fall Masonry Symposium
Register Today and Attend Nov. 8 to: Earn CES Credits | Network with Allied Professionals | Stay Ahead of the Competition
Summary
The American Institute of Architects Washington Council and the Masonry Institute of Washington bring you a full day of learning about how masonry, when designed into our built environment, supports a... moreOct 08, 2012
Historic Friday Harbor Walking Tour Series
Sponsored by the Town of Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation Review Board in coordination with Savor the San Juans—A Medley of Food, Art...
moreOct 04, 2012
This week the Preservation Green Lab released Saving Windows, Saving Money: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Window Retrofit and Replacement. This study compared retrofit and replacement options for older wood windows and finds retrofit measures can achieve performance results comparable to new replacement windows. Furthermore, almost... more
Oct 02, 2012
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2012-2013 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The 2012-2013 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions - www.npi.org/NewsRelease2012-13.pdf... more
