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WHS AND THE STATE CAPITAL MUSEUM PRESENT HISTORIC TRAIN WRECKS TALK MONDAY, SEPT 10
Sep 05, 2012

Washington State Historical Society, and State Capital Museum,

Present

 Sacrifices to Gods of Iron: Historic Train Wrecks of Southern Puget Sound (and Elsewhere)

 Russell Holter, Railroad Historian

Monday, September 10, 2012 @ Noon

State Capital Museum 211 – 21st Ave. SW, Olympia (360) 753-2580

Railroads have played crucial roles in... more

SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS CONFERENCE IN SPOKANE THIS NOVEMBER
Sep 04, 2012
BUILDING THE INLAND EMPIRE: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ARCHITECTS AND ARTISANS SAH MARION DEAN ROSS / PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3-4, 2012

Final touches have been made to the agenda/program. Check it all out here!

We will be meeting this year in Spokane, Washington, in conjunction with the National Trust Conference...

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EASTSIDE CONSULTANTS' TRAINING ON DAHP POLICY SCHEDULED FOR THE FALL
Aug 30, 2012
DAHP plans to hold our next Cultural Resource Consultant Workshop on Tuesday, October 16th from 9am to 3pm in Cheney. The purpose of the workshop is to provide guidance to our consultants on:
  • DAHP survey and inventory expectations
  • site types
  • the professional qualifications for recording sites
  • changes to state law regarding Cultural Resources and the protection of graves;
  • and to provide opportunities for consultants to ask questions...
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2012 CONVERSATIONS RE: TACOMA LECTURE SERIES KICKS-OFF
Aug 23, 2012
The annual Conversations RE: Tacoma Lecture Series kicks off its much-anticipated 2012 series on Thursday, September 27th at 6:30pm at the New Frontier Lounge.  This is the first of three "conversations" about Tacoma and its future and is titled "Extreme Make-Over: Façade Improvement Projects." Speaking will be Jim Nicholls, senior lecturer with the University of Washington School of Architecture; Odette D'Aniello, owner of Celebrity Cake Studio; Nick Fediay of the 6th Avenue... more

WASHINGTON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ANNOUNCES 2013 VALERIE SIVINSKI WASHINGTON PRESERVES FUND GRANT PROGRAM
Aug 23, 2012
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2013 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are being accepted.  The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, October 15, 2012. Established in 1997, the program has awarded grants to 90 projects totaling over $77,000 in funding to local historic preservation organizations and advocates engaged in the important work of preserving Washington's cultural heritage.  While priority is given to... more

RIP: DR. RODERICK SPRAGUE III, HISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGIST
Aug 22, 2012
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COMMENT ON THE FUTURE OF MCNEIL ISLAND - TWO OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED
Aug 20, 2012

The Washington State Legislature directed the Washington State... more

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2012 PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORY CONFERENCE
Aug 20, 2012
Registration and Program Schedule information for the 2012 Pacific Northwest History Conference  “From Civil War to Civil Rights” and associated workshops on Friday and Saturday, October 19-20, 2012 at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma are now available here. There are special registration rates for Washington State Historical Society Members and for enrolled students.  Registration deadline... more

DON’T OWN A TUGBOAT? RENT ONE FOR OVERNIGHT
Aug 16, 2012

Sleep aboard the historic Tugboat Arthur Foss for a unique and fun family experience. Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center at South Lake Union in Seattle is making these shipboard overnighters available from May 1 to October 1. Proceeds help... more

SUQUAMISH MUSEUM TO MARK MAJOR EXPANSION
Aug 16, 2012
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CELEBRATE BELLINGHAM’S TERRITORIAL COURTHOUSE
Aug 16, 2012

The Whatcom County Historical Society is inviting the public to enjoy Old Town Days on Saturday, August 25th from 10 am to 3 pm. This 5th annual street fair in Old Town Bellingham features tours of the 1858 Territorial Courthouse, the Pickett House, the Lottie Roth... more

VANCOUVER BARRACKS PRESERVATION FEATURED IN NATIONAL PARKS TRAVELER
Aug 16, 2012
The August 10, 2012 edition of the National Parks Traveler blog leads with a nicely illustrated article about expansion of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to include the buildings and acreage of the East and South Vancouver Barracks.  The article may be viewed here. The formal transfer of these parcels to National Park Service from the U.S... more

SPOKANE'S JENSEN BYRD BUILDING BUYERS BACK OUT
Aug 07, 2012
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WASHINGTON TRUST PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NTHP CONFERENCE DEADLINE AUGUST 8
Aug 02, 2012

Apply Today for a National Preservation Conference Scholarship!

Scholarships are available for Washington State residents and students to attend The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Annual Conference in Spokane, October 31-November 3, 2012.  Conference scholarships cover conference registration fees, one field session and provide a travel stipend of up to $200.  The scholarship is open to professionals, students, volunteers or anyone interested in saving the... more

RIP: JIM THOMPSON, FORMER NPS REGIONAL ARCHAEOLOGIST
Aug 01, 2012

James William Thomson, Jr. (Jim), former Regional Archaeologist for the Pacific West Region and beloved friend and mentor, passed away in Seattle on July 24th from leukemia-related complications. Jim was valued and respected across the service for his contribution in shaping the System... more

RECENT STATE AND NATIONAL REGISTER LISTINGS
Jul 30, 2012
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NPI NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL PROPERTY LAW – SEATTLE, WA
Jul 26, 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

"PESTHOUSE" CELEBRATES 100 YEARS!
Jul 17, 2012

ZILLAH CELEBRATES TEAPOT DOME MOVE & REHAB

Jul 16, 2012
The City of Zillah will celebrate the recently completed move and rehabilitation of the National Register of Historic Places listed Teapot Dome Gas Station. The celebration will take place on Wednesday July 25th at 10:00 am at the new location at 117 First Avenue in Zillah. A few years ago, the City purchased the gas station property after the station was closed and left vacant and subject to vandalism and deterioration. Later the City obtained a Transportation Enhancement grant to... more

SAN JUAN EVENT FOR LIGHTHOUSE ENTHUSIASTS!
Jul 10, 2012
We are offering the  Five Lights By Sea tour July 14th at 9:00 to 1:00.  There will be two retired Lighthouse Coast Guardsmen on board to tell stories and learn about the past. This tour will embark on an adventure to see many of the 172 islands in the San Juan Islands. We will visit the Five Light Stations that dot the shores of our islands. We give a historical narration of each Lighthouse as we go. It is 60+ miles, but times seems to fly by. For our... more

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