News & Events
May 14, 2012
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 position with compensation paid at the rate of $33.29 per hour. The position requires the successful candidate to attend 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 Manager in the... more
May 08, 2012
Window Preservation Workshops to be held June and July 2012, Pine Mountain, Kentucky
The Kentucky Heritage Council and Pine Mountain Settlement School will offer 2 one-week workshops on preserving historic windows at the PMSS campus located in rural Pine Mountain, Kentucky.Steel Windows – June 10-15, 2012
Jim Turner, owner of Turner Restoration (Detroit, MI), will instruct a workshop on preserving steel windows, June 10-15, 2012. Participants will learn how to... moreMay 08, 2012
Wildwood, New Jersey, September 26-29, 2012
“Wildwood Daze” - Join the Society for Commercial Archeology’s (SCA) 35th anniversary conference in Wildwood, New Jersey, on September 26-29, 2012. The largest collection of mid-century resort architecture in the United States beckons from this community along the New Jersey shore. Tours will offer an opportunity to contrast cultural landscapes from the “Doo Wop” resort era of the 1950s and 1960s with nineteenth-century seaside tourism... moreMay 07, 2012
By Rick McClure, Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Deep within the forests of eastern Lewis County, just south of Mount Rainier National Park, is an old Forest Service cabin that stands as a reminder of the New Deal work programs of the Great Depression. Vacant and neglected for nearly two decades, La Wis Wis Guard Station is getting a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of Forest Service volunteers and partners in the local community of Packwood. Work to restore and... moreMay 03, 2012
A second call is going out for papers for the annual conference of the Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Abstracts are due by May 12th. This year's theme is "Building the Inland Empire: A Closer Look at the Architects and Artisans" and will be held in Spokane, Washington. The pertinent dates are: May 12, 2012 - Abstract due June 11, 2012 - Selection notification August 11, 2012 - Completed manuscripts November 3-4, 2012 - Conference... more
May 02, 2012
Join the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on May 13 for the Cathlapotle Plankhouse Second Sunday Series event featuring Pat Courtney Gold, renowned fiber artist and scholar. Pat will be exploring the role of women in Columbia River Native American communities and share stories of notable Native women historically and contemporary. The presentation begins at 2pm. Guided tours of the Plankhouse and children’s activities available from 12-4pm. For more information contact... more
May 01, 2012
The Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee filed the complaint on April 13 with the United States District Court. The lawsuit says that the University of California has refused to repatriate, or return, the 9,000-year-old remains to the Kumeyaay tribe, on whose land the bones were found. According to the Courthouse News Service, UCSD prepared to give back the human remains in January 2012, following the guidelines of a National Park Service regulation. The return was blocked by three... more
Apr 25, 2012
| The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the 2012-13 Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts in the Pierce County. The program is funded by HDOC money, derived from the $1 recording fee, as appropriated by the Pierce County Council. Grant requests for a maximum amount of $5,000 can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. Matching... |
Apr 24, 2012
On May 15, 2012, Historic Seattle hosts its fourth Annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony at Good Shepherd Center, a community asset saved, preserved and renovated by Historic Seattle. These yearly awards acknowledge recent successes in the local preservation field. Enjoy wine, beer, and appetizers, accompanied by the melodious sounds of harpist Stephanie Taylor, in a room off the newly restored veranda—open if the weather cooperates. Join with old and new friends and colleagues who share... more
Apr 23, 2012
What: First Hill Neighborhood Tour When: Thursdays, May 17*, July 19, and August 16, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Where: Meet at Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue *Frye Art Museum is closed for renovation; group meets at the entrance ramp to the Museum. Tickets: $25 Historic Seattle, Washington Trust, and Frye members; $35 general public; $20 students Historic Seattle, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, the Frye Art Museum, and the Sorrento Hotel are pleased to offer a... more
Apr 17, 2012
Deadline to register: April 18, 2012
In cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office
The Recent Past: A Review of Mid-20th-Century Resources Portland, OR — May 1-2, 2012 Review nationwide trends in post-World War II houses and commercial structures up to 1970, with an emphasis on the evolution of suburban development patterns, construction methods, and building types.... moreApr 16, 2012
Apr 16, 2012
Apr 16, 2012
Woodland Park (Courtesy Friends of Olmsted Parks)
The National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) announces a $5,000 grant award from Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks (FSOP) to support ongoing work on Olmsted Online, a Washington based pilot project to document Olmsted... more
Apr 16, 2012
What’s Our Story?
Reflecting on Resources, Relationships, and Responsibility
The 2012 Cultural Resource Protection Summit marks the fifth 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 and land use... moreApr 11, 2012
The April programming for Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood is a Military Swap Meet and Display on the 14th from 10 am to 4 pm. Original and reproduction military goods from multiple time periods will be on display. The event is free to the public and will take place in Quarters 2 on the Historic fort parade ground. For more information, go to www.historicfortsteilacoom.org.
Apr 11, 2012
PROPOSALS DUE MAY 31, 2012. The State of Washington is disbursing approximately $500,000 in transportation enhancement grants focused on archaeological planning and historic preservation. The goal of these grants is to improve the state’s cultural resources related to surface transportation. The successful applicant must be either a 501©3, a government agency or Public Development Authority in the State of Washington. Projects must be involved... more
Apr 10, 2012
Grant funding available for community projects that improve conditions for bicycling and walking OLYMPIA – Funding is available to make local roads, streets, and highways safer and more accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability. The Washington State Department of Transportation is calling for projects with the goals of increased safety; more desirable, livable, family-friendly communities; and a healthier lifestyle. "Projects that make our... more
Apr 02, 2012
Tune-in to watch KCTS Channel 9 on Tuesday night at 8:00 to watch a documentary broadcast about Grand Coulee Dam on American Experience. Constructed during the Great Depression, this mammoth public works project has had a major impact on the economy and development of the Northwest, but also affected Native American cultures and the environment.
