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
News & Events
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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Mar 10, 2011
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
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
