News & Events
Apr 05, 2011
VANCOUVER, WA - Dr. Douglas Wilson is the 2011 recipient of the John L. Cotter Award for Excellence in National Park Service Archeology. Dr. Wilson is an archaeologist for the Pacific West Regional Office of the National Park Service, based at Fort Vancouver... moreApr 04, 2011
On April 19 at 9 a.m., the City of Tacoma will host a groundbreaking celebration to commemorate the next phase of rehabilitation work for the Murray Morgan Bridge. The Murray Morgan Bridge, also known as the 11th Street Bridge, is a vital link between downtown... moreApr 04, 2011
Steilacoom Tribal Chair traces his people’s fabled, troubled journey from past to present; struggles to preserve culture for future generations STEILACOOM, Wash.—Imagine towering bluffs – festooned in delicate pink flowers – rising above blue... moreApr 04, 2011
Dr. Ken Johnsen of Kent will be giving a presentation on the history of the Yakima Valley Transportation Company (YVTC) system on Wednesday, April 6th at noon at the Yakima Valley Museum. Dr. Johnsen’s presentation is part of the Museum’s Lunch and Learn program and is free and open to the public. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the YVTC once provided freight and passenger transportation radiating out from downtown Yakima and across the... more
Apr 04, 2011
For a quick pdf tour of the most recent additions to our Heritage Barn Register, click Heritage Barn Listings March 2011. Enjoy!
Apr 04, 2011
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Apr 04, 2011
From Allyson Brooks, State Historic Preservation Officer... Recently, I was threatened with a lynching party coming over the mountains for me. In addition to that threat, we are also seeing an increase in verbal abuse of archaeological staff. DAHP staff appreciate that these are tough times. We recognize that resolving problems with our agency, or getting expedited technical support, may seem frustrating due to reduced staff hours and travel. The budget situation has resulted in... more
Mar 31, 2011
The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) of the Library of Congress has posted the recently completed photo documentation of the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) along the Seattle waterfront. The entire collection with photos by noted architectural photographer Jet... moreMar 31, 2011
The Washington State Archives and the Washington State Historical Records Advisory Board (WSHRAB) are pleased to announce the opening of a new grant cycle for the Digitization Grant Program. This grant is available to libraries and heritage organizations that possess historically valuable records created by separate local government entities. Grants of up to $5000 are available to digitize historical public records. Digital copies will... more
Mar 31, 2011
Olympia —The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is pleased to announce that 11 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 21st 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... more
Mar 31, 2011
Harvest From The Sea
Fishing Pioneers
Native Americans had formed livelihoods and traditions around the ocean’s bounty, particularly salmon, long before Euro-Americans came to the Northwest. However... moreMar 29, 2011
In less than two weeks, Historic Seattle’s newest event, the Building Renovation Fair, premieres. Below is the list of exhibitors who will be taking booth space at the Fair. BUILDING RENOVATION FAIR VENDOR LIST A-FFIX, LLC (earthquakeprepared.com) Ashton Construction... moreMar 29, 2011
CALL FOR PAPERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS MARION DEAN ROSS/PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER BOISE, IDAHO – OCTOBER 7-9, 2011
Abstracts or proposals for papers or work-in-progress reports are solicited for the 2011 annual meeting of the Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. This year’s meeting will be held in Downtown Boise, Idaho. Known as the “City of Trees... moreMar 24, 2011
On Tuesday, State Representatives Darneille, Hunt, Roberts, Billig, Ryu, Jinkins, and Hudgins introduced to the Legislature a new bill that would result in the merging of several existing State agencies and programs into a new Department of Heritage, Arts, and Culture. House Bill (HB) 2033 is closely based on Senate Bill 5768, introduced earlier in the current legislative session by Senators Haugen and Swecker. That bill has since died in legislative committees.... more
Mar 23, 2011
Protecting Our Shores/Building The Fleet
Protecting the Salish Sea The strategy through World War II for protecting the Salish Sea from attack has progressed through several fundamental approaches, each leaving their lasting mark upon the landscape. Prior to the Civil War defenses focus on repelling wooden sailing vessels. Still in early exploration and territorial stages the region did not develop the massive vertical walled fortifications of the East... moreMar 23, 2011
Registration for RevitalizeWA is open! Click Here To Register Silent Auction Donations We will be holding a silent auction at... moreMar 17, 2011
Early Regional Events in the Revenue Service
Thwarting smuggling and providing assistance to the growing maritime based trade along the Salish Sea served as the two great motivators for creation of the Puget Sound Collection District in 1851. Originally located in Olympia this marked the first port of entry for the Salish Sea. [1] The office was moved to Port Townsend in 1853, then the largest port on the sea. Created in 1790 by then Secretary of... moreMar 10, 2011
Art Deco to Modernism -- Interwar Architecture in the Pacific Northwest
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
03.19.11
Historic Seattle and Seattle Architecture Foundation presents:Art Deco to Modernism: Interwar Architecture in the Pacific Northwest The period between the two world wars was one of economic and social turmoil, but also one of great creativity in...
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