The columns, beams and windows from the historic Collins Building are now available through an application process for qualifying entities. Per the mitigation strategy in place for deconstruction of the Collins Building, the salvage materials will be made available, at no... moreNews & Events
Dec 21, 2010
The columns, beams and windows from the historic Collins Building are now available through an application process for qualifying entities. Per the mitigation strategy in place for deconstruction of the Collins Building, the salvage materials will be made available, at no... moreDec 21, 2010
Congress established the Japanese American Confinement Sites grant program (Public Law 109-441, 16 USC 461) for the preservation and interpretation of U.S. confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II. The law authorized up to $38 million for the entire life of the grant program to identify, research, evaluate, interpret, protect, restore, repair, and acquire historic confinement sites in order that present and future generations may learn and gain... more
Dec 16, 2010
.......The state museums aren't the only area where heritage is taking a hit. Gregoire's budget also proposes eliminating the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and rolling it into the Department of Natural Resources. The proposed budget would trim staff, cut funding by 55 percent, and absorb it into a larger entity, DNR, that has a completely different mission...... Read the rest of Knute Berger... more
Dec 16, 2010
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Robert C. Dunnell, Archaeologist, Professor Emeritus and past Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington. Dr. Dunnell was nationally and internationally... moreDec 15, 2010
If you are interested in how the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation fared, please visit the Governor's budget website.
Dec 09, 2010
Do-it-Yourself Wednesdays! Workshops Wednesday evenings in December and January 6:30 – 8:30 pm Hosted by Olympia Supply Co 625 Columbia St. Olympia With each Workshop: Get a 15% Off Coupon at Oly Supply, and a chance to win free products worth $30 or more! Topics in this DIY Workshop Series: * December 15: Home Weatherization and Air Sealing * December 22: Green Cleaning Inside Out * December 29: Save Energy with... more
Dec 09, 2010
The National Park Service’s 2011 workshop on archaeological prospection techniques entitled Current Archaeological Prospection Advances for Non-Destructive Investigations in the 21st Century will be held May 23-27, 2011, at the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville, Texas. Lodging will be at the Courtyard by Marriott in Brownsville. The field exercises will take place at the site of Fort Brown on the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College campus... more
Dec 07, 2010
The Balboa Art Conservation Center of San Diego is presenting a series of workshops for institutions managing collections of historic materials in Seattle on February 2-4, 2011. Two workshops are offered each day plus an “Emergency Intensive” workshop for institutions needing to develop a plan for responding to emergency situations. For more information about the workshops and registration materials, visit the Center’s website at...
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HANFORD ARCHAEOLOGIST Salary: Range 58 ($4,114 - $5,395 per month) Open: 12/06/2010 Close: Until filled. For a full job description and submission requirements, please see Hanford Announcement here. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking to fill the position of Hanford Archaeologist, located in Olympia Washington....
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 The Washington State History Museum's 15th Annual... |
Dec 02, 2010
The holiday season annually brings around a number of home tour events often featuring historic homes and places. This Sunday, Olympia offers a home tour from noon to 4:00 pm showcasing seven historic homes. Proceeds from ticket sales benefits the Bigelow... moreDec 02, 2010
In the November 26, 2010 edition of the Federal Register, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a call for applications for two of its economic development grant pools: Planning and Local Technical Assistance. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis to EDA and grants must be matched by at least 50%. Eligible applicants are state and local government entities, economic development... more
Nov 30, 2010
Portland, Oregon - As part of the ongoing commitment to the preservation community, PreservationDirectory.com has once again teamed up with This Old House magazine to promote their search for "The Best Places to Buy an Old House" in the United States and... moreNov 29, 2010
Check out this story on our new online HPI system on the GIScafe site.
Nov 16, 2010
The Vernacular Architecture Forum seeks nominations for the Paul E. Buchanan Award. Instituted in 1993, this award recognizes contributions to the study and preservation of vernacular architecture and the cultural landscape that did not take the form of books or published work. This so-called "gray literature" includes the well-researched and written reports, projects, plans, studies, National Register nominations, and exhibits that scholars produce each year but receive little...
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WWII Era Cottage: 1935 - 1950 The WWII Era Cottage resembles the Workingman’s Foursquare of the proceeding decade but utilized the latest advancements in spatial planning and building materials. The style serves as a transitional style bridging the gap between the Revival movement of the 1920s and the modern period leading up to and proceeding WWII. After WWII, with the peacetime economy just beginning to start up, materials were still in short supply. However the demand for housing was... more
Oct 27, 2010
Seattle, WA — December 8, 2010 in cooperation with the National Park Service, Pacific West Region Discuss the process and practice of using sustainable preservation strategies for historic structures. The environmental goal of “reduce, reuse, recycle” can enhance the capital cost competitiveness of preservation projects. Review the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards used to assess building performance. Focus on preservation challenges relating to energy efficiency,... more
Oct 25, 2010
Recent Washington Heritage Register Listings and National Register Nominations (October 2010, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation meeting): Click on each for photo for more detailed information! [gallery order="DESC" columns="2"]
