| 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... |
News & Events
Apr 25, 2012
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.
Apr 02, 2012
From the Everett Herald 3/29/12 A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to remove a historic lookout from Green Mountain in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. The mood was sour at... moreMar 28, 2012
The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is pleased to announce that 13 individuals and organizations have been named as recipients of the State Historic Preservation Officer’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation. The awards program, in its 22nd year, recognizes persons, organizations, and projects that have achieved distinction in the field of historic preservation. Each year, the awards are presented to the recipients by... more
Mar 28, 2012
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a Public Presentation to showcase archaeological discoveries made at the townsite and cemetery adjacent to the Boundary, WA Land Port of Entry (LPOE). The presentation will occur on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Northport Community Center, 403 Center Avenue, Northport, WA 99157. The presentation on the findings of the archaeological investigations and artifacts recovered from the Old Boundary Townsite... more
Mar 26, 2012
It can be found here: http://washingtonarchaeology.org/consultants-list/.
Mar 26, 2012
Call for Proposals—Due April 6, 2012 “From Civil War to Civil Rights” 64th Pacific Northwest History Conference The Washington State Historical Society, permanent sponsor of the Pacific Northwest History Conference, invites proposals for the 64th Pacific Northwest History Conference, October 19-20, 2012 at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, Washington. We... more
Mar 20, 2012
Clatsop Community College recently announced the schedule for its summer workshop. The course entitled “Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Historic Preservation,” is a hands-on course that will be taught in scenic Astoria Oregon June 25th through the 28th. This four day workshop will introduce participants to the history and theory of historic preservation, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and methods of... more
Mar 20, 2012
Recently add to the DAHP Library is a new book on museum construction and management. The Minnesota Historical Society has published a new book on the field of building and maintaining museums entitled,... moreMar 19, 2012
Since 1997, the Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF) has supported local leaders in communities across the state as they have worked to preserve our heritage, interpret its meaning, and serve the public. HCPF grants have assisted 204 local heritage projects, resulting in the construction of new museums and interpretive centers, additions to heritage facilities, improvements to archives and museum collection storage, preservation and reuse of historic structures, restoration of historic ships,... more
