The League of Historic American Theaters (LHAT) has announced its 2011 annual conference “Creating the Future” for July 13-16 in Schenectady, New York. This popular annual meeting of historic theater advocates features three days of presentations, tours, and special events focusing on protecting, rehabilitating, operating, and maintaining historic theaters. Deadlines for registering at reduced rates are June 15 and the Early Bird registration... more
News & Events
Mar 09, 2011
Water Highways Kalakala In 1933, Captain Peabody of the Puget Sound Navigation Company (PSN) purchased the burned-out remains of the Oakland, California-based ferry Peralta. Once the ship arrived at the Lake Washington Shipyards, construction quickly began to transform the ship into the new showpiece for the PSN. The construction utilized new specialized techniques, such as the electro-welding... more
Mar 09, 2011
University of Washington project planners have withdrawn their demolition application for the 1961 More Hall Annex building, better known as the Nuclear Rector Building. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 as the... moreMar 09, 2011
Preservationists know that abandoned or decaying industrial complexes are some of the most significant historic places in our communities. However, they can also be one of the toughest “sells” for preservation and adaptive re-use based upon fears of hazardous wastes, clean-up costs, and liability. Two upcoming conferences feature historic preservation as one tool for returning brownfields to productive use. At the regional level, Spokane will be the venue for the Brownfields... more
Mar 03, 2011
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Mar 02, 2011
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Mar 02, 2011
Water Highways Mosquito Fleet 
Steamboats arrived on the Puget Sound in the 1850s and these steamers... more
Steamboats arrived on the Puget Sound in the 1850s and these steamers... moreMar 02, 2011
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that the 2011 Preservation Leadership Training (PLT) will be held from June 11-18 at Woodlawn, a National Trust historic site in Alexandria, VA. PLT is an intensive one-week experience tailored to respond to the needs of state and local preservation organizations and agencies. It includes a participatory experience in... more
Feb 28, 2011
Another reason to travel to Wisconsin besides watching the political brinksmanship in Madison, is to catch the recently opened exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum on native son Frank Lloyd Wright. Titled “Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century”, the show opened on February 12 and is drawing rave reviews. Featuring drawings, models, and even home movies rarely if ever seen by the public, the timely theme focuses on Wright’s architecture as leading the way in... more
Feb 23, 2011
Discover Washington Archaeology and History!
Washington State Historical Society and State Capital Museum
Present
Mysteries Under Our Highways
Pam Trautman (WSDOT Archaeologist) and Craig Holstine (WSDOT Historian)
Monday, February 28, 2011 @ Noon State Capital Museum 211 – 21st Ave. SW, Olympia (360) 753-2580 Come learn about two... moreFeb 23, 2011
The Timber Framers Guild, a 501-C3 educational association, is proud to announce the recent registration and implementation of a U.S. Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship Program. This is the result of investment by the general membership, staff time, and many volunteer hours over more than five years. This program reflects the will of the membership and the mission statement of the Timber Framers Guild. Timber framing is a multi-disciplinary carpentry trade and its many aspects will... more
Feb 23, 2011
Feb 23, 2011
The Governor's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, February 24 is canceled due to inclement weather. The meeting will be rescheduled for a date in March.
Feb 16, 2011
“The Greenest Building” Movie Screening at the Architectural Heritage Center 701 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214 Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 7:00 - 9:00 PM $8.00 plus $1.43 ticketing fee Tickets on sale only at: http://thegreenestbuildingatahc.eventbrite.... more
Feb 16, 2011
Washington Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) received a Preserve America Grant to fund a comprehensive survey and inventory of historic maritime resources along the Washington coast from Grays Harbor to Blaine. DAHP selected Artifacts Consulting, Inc. of Tacoma to undertake the project. The foremost goal of the survey and inventory effort is to document and build public understanding of our regional maritime history. A selection of at least 500 historic vessels, sites,... more
