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SHORT COURSE ON PLANNING FOCUSED ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Dec 12, 2011
In coordination with the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Planning Association of Washington, and the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, the City of Olympia Heritage Commission hosts a Custom Short Course on Local Planning focusing on Historic Preservation and Downtown Revitalization.

Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the

Olympia City Hall – Room 112 at 601 4th Avenue in Olympia, WA

The Short Course is a great training... more

JBLM CULTURAL RESOURCES WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING
Dec 08, 2011
If you've ever wanted to explore the cultural resources that abound on Joint Base Lewis McChord - your wish has been granted!  The Cultural Resources Department has worked hard to put together this new resource for all to enjoy.  Feel free to check it out here!

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL AWARDS
Dec 07, 2011
Call for Nominations The Washington State Historical Society invites nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in advancing the field of history in the state of Washington through writing, teaching, historic projects, understanding cultural diversity and volunteering. Help honor those who work to advance the Society’s mission "to make the study of history in Washington illuminating and inspiring" by nominating candidates for the following awards: David Douglas... more

WILLIAM J. HAWKINS III FAIA INTERNSHIP

Nov 30, 2011

HISTORIC RESEARCH/ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY CONTENT DEVELOPMENT WINTER 2012

The Bosco-Milligan Foundation/Architectural Heritage Center has established a named internship in honor of Portland architect William J. Hawkins III, FAIA and his exemplary contributions to local historic preservation. The internship is funded with contributions from colleagues, clients, family, and friends with the hope of encouraging the next generation of historic... more

MILEPOST 31 – PEOPLE, PROJECTS AND PIONEER SQUARE
Nov 29, 2011
We would invite you inside for a ride, but even the world's largest diameter tunnel boring machine can only fit so many people. And so WSDOT offers the next best thing, Milepost 31, a public information... more

WASHINGTON TRUST ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE 2012 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PROPERTIES LIST
Nov 29, 2011
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2012 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

OLYMPIA HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES
Nov 29, 2011

APPLY NOW FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT
Nov 17, 2011
Do you know of a community planning a development project with an eye toward sustainability? Spread the word: A new program providing no-cost technical assistance to select communities could help to turn that vision into action, and the application is only open until Nov. 23, 6 p.m. PT. Local governments are at the forefront of the green movement, uniquely positioned to change policies and regulations and articulate... more

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE’S 2012 ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION WORKSHOP
Nov 14, 2011
The National Park Service’s 2012 workshop on archaeological prospection techniques entitled Current Archaeological Prospection Advances for Non-Destructive Investigations in the 21st Century will be held May 7-11, 2012, at the Cedar Point Biological Station near Ogallala, Nebraska. Lodging will be at the Cedar Point Biological Station near Ogallala, Nebraska. The field exercises will take place at the site of Alkali Station near Paxton, Nebraska. Alkali Station was a major trail facility used... more

THE MAUNA KEA ADZE QUARRY, HAWAII: STONE TOOLS ON THE EDGE OF HEAVEN
Nov 09, 2011

Discover Archaeology!

Washington State Historical Society and State Capital Museum Present

 The Mauna Kea Adze Quarry, Hawaii: Stone Tools on the Edge of Heaven

Scott Williams (Cultural Resources Program Manager, Washington State Department of Transportation

Monday, November 21, 2011 @ Noon

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

The Mauna... more

NPS' TECHNICAL PRESERVATION SERVICES LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Nov 07, 2011
Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service, is pleased to announce the launch of their expanded and redesigned website at www.nps.gov/tps . In the new site, you will find:
  • Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines; information about the historic preservation tax incentives; all of our publications, including the Preservation Briefs and Tech Notes;
  • guidance on meeting the Standards in rehabilitation projects;...
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"O, HOW HORRIABLE IS THE DAY" EVENT AT KNAPPTON COVE
Nov 01, 2011

‘NOVEMBER ON THE NORTH SHORE’ OPEN HOUSE

AT THE HISTORIC U.S. QUARANTINE STATION MUSEUM AT KNAPPTON COVE, WASHINGTON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 ~ 10-4 PM

ENJOY HOT CIDER...

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ONE MORE "UNDERSTANDING PREHISTORIC TECHNOLOGY" LECTURE BEFORE ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH ENDS
Oct 27, 2011

The Orcas Island Historical Museum...

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WANT TO WORK FOR ARCIFORM LLC? GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Oct 27, 2011

Construction Project Manager (with 5 or more years experience)

Arciform LLC is a design/build company specializing in the restoration and remodel of historic and vintage structures. We are looking for a professional project manager. Only reliable professionals with a strong work ethic need apply. A pre-employment drug test will be required and professional references will be verified. Please respond to this posting with a cover letter, historic project list and resume via email to... more

HOLIDAY TOUR OF VICTORIAN HOMES IN PORT TOWNSEND
Oct 24, 2011

Port Townsend, Washington Holiday Tour of Victorian Homes Presented by Victorian Society in America-Northwest Chapter December 4th 2011 2-8 p.m.

A Holiday Tour of Victorian Homes will be held on the afternoon and evening of Sunday, December 4th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. in historic Port Townsend, WA. Three of the city's most beautiful Victorians, decorated in elegant holiday finery, will be open for visitors to tour and enjoy.  Light holiday refreshments... more

WOW! ALLYSON BROOKS MAKES SEATTLE MAGAZINE'S LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL OF 2011!
Oct 20, 2011
The article starts out, "... love them or hate them, there’s no denying the serious impact these major players have had on our city in the past year." Here is the direct link to the article to check out some of the big names who made the list and the section on Allyson follows:

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DAHP SENDS OUT RFT (REQUEST FOR TEE SHIRTS) FOR OFFICE WINDOW DISPLAY
Oct 17, 2011

“Send us your tee shirts!” is the message State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks is broadcasting in preparation for an upcoming window display at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) office. DAHP wants to promote... more

"UNDERSTANDING PREHISTORIC TECHNOLOGY" TALK AT THE BURKE
Oct 13, 2011

The Burke  Museum of Natural History and Culture...

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AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC ANNOUNCES 2011 GREAT PLACES
Oct 10, 2011
The American Planning Association (APA) has posted its 2011 list of “Great Places in America” at this website: http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/index.htm. The Great Places program is comprised of three separate lists for Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods, and Great Public Places. As in past years of the program beginning in 2007, the lists are dominated by historic districts and spaces or places with references to historic themes... more

AUTHORS TO INTRODUCE "EXPLORING FORT VANCOUVER" AT LANTERN-LIT OCTOBER 13 BOOK LAUNCH INSIDE FORT VANCOUVER
Oct 10, 2011
A new book that tells the story of Fort Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest through artifacts will be celebrated at a unique, lantern-lit book launch inside Fort Vancouver on Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. Titled “Exploring Fort Vancouver,” the book was edited by Douglas Wilson and Theresa... more

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