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JUNE 5 WORKSHOP ON THE COLLINS BUILDING IN EVERETT
May 27, 2010

Agenda set for June 5 Workshop

  May 13, 2010- The Port of Everett announces a draft agenda for the public meeting to review the potential adaptive reuse of the 1926 Collins Building. 8:15am – 8:30am: Welcome and Introductions • Welcome - Port of Everett Commissioners • Introductions and Meeting Overview - Tim Thompson, Facilitator, Thompson Smitch Consulting Group
8:30am – 10:00am: Engineering...
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FITCH MID-CAREER RESEARCH GRANTS
May 27, 2010
The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation will award Fitch Mid-Career research grants of up to $15,000 to mid-career professionals who have an academic background, professional experience, and an established identity in historic preservation or related fields including, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, environmental planning, architectural history, and the decorative arts. The Foundation will also offer the Richard L. Blinder Award, a biennial grant of... more

ADVANCED SECTION 106 SEMINAR IN SEATTLE
May 26, 2010

Course Description

An in-depth look at consultation and resolving conflicts between development plans and historic preservation values under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. imageThe Advanced Section 106 Seminar focuses on the effective management of complex or controversial undertakings that require... more

"MODERN VIEWS" THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER IN OLYMPIA
May 26, 2010
 At the Washinton Center, Olympia, 7:00 pm An insightful new documentary about mid-century northwest modern architecture, MODERN VIEWS illustrates how designers...
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AIA|WA CIVIC DESIGN AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTS GIVEN
May 26, 2010
  SEATTLE – The AIA Washington Council (AIA|WA) held its annual Civic Design Awards Thursday... more

Masonry Construction and Restoration Workshop Wrap-up
May 26, 2010
Preservation Trades Education for the Pacific Northwest A two day workshop sponsored by the Ritzville Center for Historic Preservation Trades (Center) and Pioneer Masonry Restoration Company entitled Masonry Construction and Restoration was held on May 14-15, 2010, and attended by ten students.  The students included several building owners, an architect, a mason, and some very interested do-it-yourselfers.  Bob Mitchell of Pioneer Masonry lead the workshop.  Mr. Mitchell has... more

DAHP WINS TECHNOLOGY AWARD!
May 26, 2010

ACT/IAC awards innovators for working across borders

Six government teams received the 2010 Intergovernmental Solution Awards on May 24 from the American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council. And the winners are: The State of Washington for its Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data, or WISAAD. The portal offers the public information on historical and... more

DISCOVERY TRAIL DEDICATION SET FOR JUNE 5
May 25, 2010
 
  The City of Lakewood Parks... more

KING COUNTY CELEBRATES PRESERVATION AWARDS
May 19, 2010
The Burke Museum is the recipient of this year's John D. Spellman Preservation Award for Education and Advocacy in historic preservation.   Please help us honor the Burke's archaeologists and museum professionals for their exceptional work in education, documentation, advocacy, and stewardship of King County’s archaeological record! ... more

MORE WINDOW RESTORATION WORKSHOPS!
May 19, 2010

Public Wood Window Restoration Workshop at Bigelow House Museum

Saturday May 22, 10:00am to 12:00pm Cost: Free! Dave King and members of Eco Woodworks will give a live demonstration and present a short film about the basics of wood window restoration. The presentation will include the following:     * Repairing weather and dry rot damage     * Preventative maintenance     * Window Re-glazing This event will last from 10:00am to Noon with a short break for refreshments... more

HISTORIC SEATTLE PRESENTS WOOD WINDOW REPAIR WORKSHOP
May 17, 2010
What: "How To" Demonstrations at Washington Hall - Wood Window Repair: Martin Muller, Double-hung Window Restoration When: Saturday, June 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: Washington Hall, 153 14th Avenue (one block north of E.Yesler at E. Fir Street) Cost:  $10 general public, $8 Historic Seattle members; $5 students Historic Seattle’s 2010 Preserving Your Old House program uses its newly purchased building, Washington...
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TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS FUNDING AVAILABLE SOON
May 17, 2010

Notice of Upcoming Call for Projects

There will be a competitive project selection process for FFY 2010-2011 Transportation Enhancements funds this summer. A Call for Projects will be released in early June for the $11,022,000 of available funds in the region. Materials will be posted here as they become available.
"Transportation enhancements are transportation-related activities designed to strengthen the cultural,...
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PARTNERS IN PRESERVATION: SCHOONER ADVENTURESS WINS POPULAR VOTE!
May 13, 2010
Congratulations to the Schooner Adventuress, winner of the popular vote and a $125,000 grant. In an impressive challenge never seen in the history of the Partners in Preservation program, Town Hall Seattle also staged a comeback resulting in several swings of the tally on the final day of voting. In recognition of the extreme closeness of the competition and the extraordinary efforts of both organizations to rally support, Town Hall Seattle will also receive their full grant request... more

TWO SENTENCED FOR LOOTING YAKAMA NATION CULTURAL SITE
May 13, 2010
Spokane – Today, James A. McDevitt, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Tiffany E. Larson, 24, and Devin W. Prouty, 27, both of Goldendale, Washington, were sentenced today for damaging and removing archeological resources on the Yakama Nation. Both received sentences of two years of probation and were ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,690.08. Ms Larson and Mr. Prouty were also ordered to perform 150 hours of community service for the... more

The Fox’s Lady: Holistic Weatherization Meets Historic Preservation

May 13, 2010
SPECIAL EVENT! With the help of Portland’s Clean Energy Works program, homeowners Roy and Kim Fox are undertaking weatherization that will reduce their energy consumption by 30% while keeping intact the character of their 1884 Queen Anne home. Come learn how during tours beginning each hour. Tour a fantastic 1884 home, learn more about the Clean Energy Works program, and how you can weatherize an older home without impacting its vintage character. When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m... more

NUCLEAR SHELTER UNDER I-5 TOURED ON KOMO NEWS
May 12, 2010
Many of us drive over it every day, but most of us don't know a Cold War relic is buried right under Interstate 5. With our cameras rolling, KOMO News took an exclusive tour of the unique nuclear shelter, which has been off-limits for decades......check it out here.

SHPO AWARD WINNER, SAWYER HOUSE, CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
May 12, 2010
The Sawyer House owners, Fred and Pat Erickson, are excited to announce the upcoming celebration of their historic house located in Wapato, Washington. This year will mark the home's 100th year, and the Erickson family extends an invitation to the public to attend this second-in-... more

SHPO AWARD WINNERS: SPEECH TRANSCRIPTS AND PHOTOS
May 12, 2010
Click on the photos in the gallery below for the full text of the speech given by Allyson Brooks at the SHPO Awards Ceremony on May 4th.  A hearty congratulations to all of our 2010 SHPO Award winners! [gallery order="DESC"]

MAIN STREET "SAVE" EARNS NATIONAL AWARD
May 11, 2010
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently honored the Washington State Main Street Coalition with a 2010 Main Street Leadership Award. This award, presented at the Main Street Awards Ceremony during the National Main Streets Conference in Oklahoma City, recognizes creative approaches to commercial district revitalization challenges. Each year the National Trust Main Street Center recognizes individuals or organizations that have provided strong leadership, locally... more

ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS AT HISTORY DAY
May 11, 2010
Each year, the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), like eighteen other agencies and organizations in Washington, sponsor special awards for student contestants at Washington History Day competition. Final Medalists at Washington History Day, go on to the National History Day competition held in Washington, D.C. This year's National History Day theme was Innovation in History.  This year, DAHP is proud to announce that the 2010 Archaeology and Historic... more

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