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
News & Events
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
Jul 13, 2011
It is with great pleasure that SHPO Allyson Brooks and DAHP welcome Nicholas Vann to fill Stephen Mathison’s position as the State Historical Architect. Nicholas will assume his new duties at DAHP’s Olympia office as of August 1, 2011. Nicholas comes to Washington from New Orleans where he currently works as a project manager at Trapolin-Peer Architects. A native of Tempe, Arizona, Nicholas gained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Architecture and a second Masters degree... more
Jul 11, 2011
Limitations on the Delegation of Authority by Federal Agencies to Initiate Tribal Consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act delegation memo final 7-1-11 A federal agency is allowed, in some circumstances, to delegate to its applicants the responsibility to initiate consultation pursuant to the regulations that implement Section 106 of the National... more
Jul 11, 2011
An Exhibition and Lecture of Interest to People interested in the regional Arts and Crafts Movement EVERGREEN MUSE: THE ART OF ELIZABETH COLBORNE June 17 –September 25, 2011 Whatcom Museum 250 Flora Street Bellingham, Wa. 98225 Tuesday through Sunday, Noon – 5 pm (360) 778-8930 The Whatcom Museum presents this first comprehensive exhibition of the art of Elizabeth Colborne. As one of Bellingham’s most accomplished early artists, she developed a national reputation as a successful illustrator... more
Jul 11, 2011
Museum to preserve historical objects found during road construction
SEATTLE–Construction crews digging into Seattle-area highway projects find more than just dirt below their work zones. They find artifacts – century-old bottles, shoes, and other everyday objects – that tell a story about the region’s long-buried past. To house a growing collection of artifacts unearthed by highway crews, the Washington State Department of... moreJun 29, 2011
Jun 16, 2011
The McLoughlin House Unit (in Oregon City, Oregon) of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site presents its 2011 Summer Event Calendar. Victorian Handcraft Demonstrations This ongoing hands-on demonstration series features a variety of Victorian needlework and handwork techniques. Experience... moreJun 16, 2011
VANCOUVER, WA - Superintendent Tracy Fortmann has announced the 2011 Public Archaeology Field School at Fort Vancouver Portland State University, Washington State University Vancouver, the National Park Service, Northwest Cultural Resources Institute, and the Fort Vancouver National Trust are pleased to announce the tenth field school in historical archaeology at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. “This unique National Park Service program is a signature educational program for the... more
Jun 16, 2011
The Technical Preservation Services (TPS) division of the National Park Service (NPS) has announced the availability of updated brochures on two historic preservation planning topics. The Historic Surplus Property Program is a fold-out brochure with summary information about how to acquire federally owned historic properties (such as old courthouses, military properties, post offices) that are determined to be surplus to government needs. The brochure includes a case study of a building in... more
Jun 13, 2011
This week the National Trust Community Investment Corporation released its second annual report on the economic impact of the historic tax credit. The study conducted by Rutgers University examined the historical and current application of the federal historic tax credit; presents quantitative and qualitative information regarding the economic and other benefits of the federal HTC; and explores ways in which the current federal HTC can be more flexibly applied in the future. The report... more
Jun 13, 2011
Northwest Fisheries Science Center The National Marine Fisheries Service, formerly the Bureau of Fisheries, is one aspect of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and can trace its origins back to 1871. It manages living marine resources and their habitat within the United States and its Exclusive Economic Zone (water three to 200 miles offshore) through conservation and protective measures. This agency, comprised of six regional offices and... more
