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
News & Events
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...
moreDec 07, 2010
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....
moreDec 06, 2010
 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...
moreNov 16, 2010
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"]
Oct 25, 2010
The following listings are from our May, 2010 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Meeting: [gallery order="DESC" columns="2"]
Oct 18, 2010
Karen M. Dohm 1952-2010
It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Karen Dohm. Karen was a graduate student at the Department of Anthropology, Washington State University and completed her MA in 1981 and her Ph.D. dissertation in 1988. She... moreOct 14, 2010
| Washington State Historical Records Advisory Board, Washington State Archives, National Archives Pacific-Alaska Region, Pierce County Public Works, and the Heritage Resource Center (Washington State Historical Society) The Basics of Archives ... |
Oct 13, 2010
The Masonry Institute of Washington and the Puget Sound Chapter of CSI are pleased to present a day of education on masonry construction! This program is ideal for architects, engineers, developers and others in the building design and construction industries. Classes are taught by experienced masonry industry professionals and are certified for continuing education credits. ... more
Oct 13, 2010
Film producer Jane Turville is working to complete her film Conserving Our Future in order to document the historic preservation-sustainability linkage for thousands of television viewers. Supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Kinsman Foundation, the film features several historic rehabilitation projects to demonstrate that recycling buildings is similar in concept to recycling bottles and plastic bags but much more effective in meeting saving energy and... more
