The National Park Service (NPS) Technical Preservation Services recently released its annual Statistical Report and Analysis for Fiscal Year 2010 summarizing performance of the Federal Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, commonly referred to as the ITC (for Investment Tax Credits). The ITC is the federal tax incentive program providing for a 20% credit for investment in “certified” rehabilitation projects of income-producing buildings that are listed in the National... more
News & Events
Feb 14, 2011
14th Annual
Victorian Heritage Days
March 18-20, 2011
2011 Victorian Heritage Days in Port Townsend will feature connections between... moreFeb 14, 2011
Washington Trust Announces a Call for Nominations to the 2011 Most Endangered Historic Properties List Seattle, Washington: The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2011 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Nomination forms may be obtained through the Trust’s website. With on-going threats to historic properties statewide such as demolition, neglect,... more
Feb 14, 2011
Save Windows, Save Dollars, Save History Date: March 5, 2011, 9:00am Location: La Grande, Oregon, Bronson's Lumber, window shop. For: tradespeople, contractors, building owners, homeowners Learn how to repair, maintain and upgrade existing wooden windows to save more energy and more dollars than replacement windows. Morning Talk and Slide Show: - The complete step-by-step procedure to restore a window and make it last another 100 years. - Lowest cost... more
Feb 14, 2011
“Our Town” grants are available from the National Endowment for the Arts for creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core. Projects may include use of design to enhance/revitalize public spaces, planning for creative/cultural sector growth, or the commissioning or installation of new art to improve public spaces.... more
Feb 10, 2011
Today, State Senators Haugen and Swecker introduced Senate Bill 5768 that would establish a new Department of Heritage, Arts, and Culture. The proposed department would bring together under one umbrella agency several existing but separate state agencies, commissions, and organizations that have preservation of heritage and the arts as a mission. As written, Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the State Historical Societies, Arts Commission would be merged into the one agency.... more
Feb 10, 2011
Come and enjoy tasty hors d' oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and a chance to bid on unique art work, relics from Washington’s past, fine wine, and other curios. Bring a friend and spend the evening savoring the ambience of the Governor's... moreFeb 10, 2011
The Association of Washington Archaeology now has applications available for both student and professional research grants. The deadline for the grants is March 15, 2011. Application documents are AWA_PROFESSIONAL_RESEARCH_GRANT and AWA_STUDENT_RESEARCH_GRANT-1.
Feb 09, 2011
Voyages of Discovery… 
Captain Cook The famous British explorer of the 18th... more
Captain Cook The famous British explorer of the 18th... moreFeb 07, 2011
Primary Position Duties The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional, legal and regulatory review of Federal or State projects, federally funded, licensed or permitted projects as to impacts on historic and archaeological resources. Provides technical and professional expertise in the field of archaeology. Is a staff person for Federal program areas: Archaeological Review and Compliance. Is support staff for areas: Comprehensive... more
Feb 04, 2011
By Megan Duvall, DAHP As the Survey Program Manager at DAHP, its been my job to work through the changes to how we inventory historic properties in Washington for the last 10 years or so. We were pleased when we launched the MS Access database back in 2002/2003 - doing away with the old card stock inventory forms (yes, folks came into the office and grabbed a stack of hard copy "inventory" forms that they then TYPED....with a typewriter.....). We were even more excited when we... more
Feb 03, 2011
Voyages of Discovery… 
Movements of exploration, whether westward by Britain and the United States, northwards from Mexico and California by Spain, or eastward across Russia, converged in the Pacific Northwest at... more
The Second Great Age
Movements of exploration, whether westward by Britain and the United States, northwards from Mexico and California by Spain, or eastward across Russia, converged in the Pacific Northwest at... moreFeb 03, 2011
For more information on all of the Architectural Heritage Center's Events, please see their website.
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Marking Our Territory: How to Read Local Landscapes
Part of Oregon Humanities statewide Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua Saturday, February 5, 2011 10:00 am – 11:30 am All Tickets: $5.00Feb 02, 2011
DAHP wishes to announce that we will no longer be hosting lists of professional consultants on our website. Recently DAHP has received complaints from constituents regarding disputes with listed consultants under the presumption that the state had in some way endorsed or certified that consultant. The lists will be removed from our website effective immediately. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The consultants list was posted as a courtesy to the public. Nothing in... more
Feb 02, 2011
Washington State – 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... more
Jan 31, 2011
The State of Washington is disbursing $1.2 million in transportation enhancement grants focused on archaeological planning and historic preservation. The goal of these grants is to improve the states cultural resources related to transportation. A wide variety of projects can accomplish this goal. Projects must be involved historic preservation or archaeological planning using cultural resources in TWO or MORE regional transportation district - eligible... more
Jan 31, 2011
Snohomish County’s Community Heritage Program is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that develop and promote heritage preservation in the county. By providing matching funds on a competitive basis, the Community Heritage Program supports projects that promote the public’s access to county history. Funding is available for professional development, public education, capital improvements or collections enhancement. Money is awarded from... more
Jan 31, 2011
Canoe Cultures…Construction Historically, many tribe members learned how to make canoes but there were also expert craftsmen whose canoes were in demand, usually for their quality, beauty, and specialized use. Traditional tools included wood, stone or bone implements (maul, wedge, chisels, etc.), later replaced by steel versions. Adzes and chisels, along with fire, helped hollow out the massive cedar logs which would transport people and goods around the waterways of the... more
Jan 26, 2011
| Washington State Historical Society Awards Nomination Deadline has been extended to February 24, 2011 |
| CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| The Washington State Historical Society invites nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in advancing the field... |
Jan 24, 2011
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and HUD are inviting nominations for the 2011 HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This award recognizes the recipient for success in advancing the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable housing and/or expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Nominated projects or activities are judged for the successes they have achieved in preserving, rehabilitating,... more
