If you own an old barn in Clark County or the surrounding area, are you aware of the Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative? A program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology... more
News & Events
Aug 24, 2011
Workshop set for Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in City Hall If you own an old barn in Spokane County or the surrounding area, are you aware of the Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative? A program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, this initiative established the Heritage Barn Register, a statewide list of historically significant barns. Owners of historic barns more than 50 years old that... more
Aug 22, 2011
2011 FAIR AND LECTURES FOCUS ON THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
NEW THIS YEAR Meet the experts at the Evaluation and Appraisal booth Bring in your Arts...
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Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Announces 2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund Grant Program
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are being accepted. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, October 3rd, 2011. Established in 1997, the program has awarded grants to nearly 80 projects totaling over $67,... moreAug 16, 2011
Governor Chris Gregoire today announced she has appointed Fred Olson as her deputy chief of staff. “There are few people I trust as much as Fred,” Gregoire said. “He returns to the office not only with an extensive knowledge of state government, but as a true confidante that has our state’s best interest in mind. I welcome him back to this position, and thank him for his continued service.” Gregoire first appointed Olson as deputy chief of staff when she took office in 2005. He retired in... more
Aug 15, 2011
Emerging Data from Inaugural National Summit on Window Preservation Testing...
moreAug 11, 2011
October 13 - 14, 2011 Ritz Carlton Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 
Why You Should Attend No one has more firsthand knowledge about the... more
Why You Should Attend No one has more firsthand knowledge about the... moreAug 10, 2011
Aug 09, 2011
SAVE THE DATE!
Calling everyone interested in Historic Preservation in the Pacific Northwest! Please attend this important “Kick Off” meeting for the National Preservation Conference to be held in Spokane in 2012. As many as 2,000 people from all over the country will visit our region—many for the first time. Professionals, advocates, academics, marketers, volunteers: Your input is needed!...
moreAug 09, 2011
The Washington State Department of Archaeology... moreAug 09, 2011
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of our cultural heritage. The 2011-2012 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available online at www.npi.org. The 2011-2012 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions -...
moreAug 09, 2011
USLSSHA 15th Conference and Meeting Newport, Oregon September 28 - October 1, 2011 www.uslife-savingservice.org/annual_meeting The U.S. Life-Saving Service Heritage Association will be meeting in Newport, Oregon for its 15th annual conference. All members of the association and those interested in the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard... more
Aug 09, 2011
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation went live with a new website and integrated Blog today that we hope you will find useful! There are some really wonderful new resources that we are launching - such as the Style Guide and Architect Bio sections that State Architectural Historian, Michael Houser, has put together. Find both of those topics under our new "Learn and Research" tab. You'll also find all of our Technical Preservation information (think: Window Restoration,... more
Aug 09, 2011
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Preservation Trades and Consultant Directory has been published and is now available for download from their website. Listing your business or organization is an effective, low-cost way to connect with hundreds of people actively looking for preservation goods and services. Because they are a non-profit organization with limited staff and resources, they... more
Aug 08, 2011
Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks invites you to a special tour of the Olmsted-designed grounds of the historic Northern State Hospital located in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Date and Time: Saturday August 20, 10 a.m. Please bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the site after the tour. Location: Hub/Theater... moreJul 25, 2011
The Vernacular Architecture Forum invites paper proposals for its Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, June 6-10, 2012. Papers may address vernacular and everyday buildings, sites, or cultural landscapes worldwide. Submissions on all vernacular topics are welcome, but we encourage papers that explore topics related to the following conference themes: the relationship between rural landscapes and regional urban centers; placemaking as it pertains to the relationship between work...
moreJul 21, 2011
Overview of Brick and CMU Design and Construction Join the Masonry Institute of Washington for a presentation covering the fundamentals of designing and constructing brick and CMU buildings. Aesthetic, functional and code issues will all be covered with a focus on properly designing and detailing an energy-efficient, weather-resistant masonry building. Specification of masonry materials will also be covered, as well as a look at what types of brick and CMU are available on the... more
Jul 19, 2011
South Tacoma loves its classic cars-now the South Tacoma business district is focused on its classic historic buildings. A restored historic building can provide a neighborhood with glamour, charm, and the added benefits of a revitalized business district. Between 2000 and 2004 investment in historic rehabilitation projects in Washington State generated $221 million in... moreJul 18, 2011
Heritage Grant Program Background The Thurston County Heritage Grant Program provides resources to assist in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Thurston County’s heritage. On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, the Thurston County Historic Commission administers the Thurston County Heritage Grant Program to assist projects that promote the public’s access to County history. The program is funded with a portion of document recording fees collected by the Thurston... more
