News & Events
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
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... moreMay 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...
moreMay 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,...more
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
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
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
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.
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-... moreMay 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"]
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
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
May 11, 2010
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation's Architectural Historian, Michael Houser will be giving a lecture on mid-century modern architecture in the capitol city at the Washington Performing Arts Center in Olympia on Thursday, May 13 at 7pm. For more information and a list of their other Historic Preservation Month events in Olympia, visit the MidCentury Modern Olympia Facebook page.
May 11, 2010
National Preservation Month Calendar of Events— Historic Friday Harbor and San Juan Island Saturday, May 1st, 9-10:30am, Free Guided Walking Tour of Friday Harbor’s Historic District. To celebrate May 2010 National Historic Preservation Month, the Town of Friday Harbor conducts free guided tours of the downtown historic district, and May 1st is the first tour of the... more
May 10, 2010
The Blaine City Council meets tonight to decide if it is willing to guarantee maintenance of the historic Blaine train depot if it is moved to nearby Port of Bellingham owned property from its current trackside location. The Blaine Coalition for Historic Preservation, led by local... moreMay 06, 2010
Bellingham, Washington (April 30, 2010)–Eppard Vision’s Applied Preservation Technologies (APT) Program was awarded a $2,500 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from the Pacific Eldridge Campbell Stockton Memorial Preservation Fund. The seed grant funds will be used to sponsor keynote speaker expenses for the 3rd Annual Cultural Resource Planning Summit to be held June 7th and 8th at the Suquamish Tribe’s Kiana Lodge near Poulsbo, WA. The primary goal of the Summit is to... more
Apr 28, 2010
Seattle – The Association of King County Historical Organizations, a membership organization that includes King County historical museums, historical societies, ethnic heritage groups, and individuals working in the historic preservation and heritage fields, has named the recipients of its 2010 Annual Awards. The Awards recognize the contributions of AKCHO members and others who have performed outstanding services in preserving, interpreting, and presenting the history and heritage of King... more
Apr 28, 2010
Special workshop and panel session on the State Environmental Policy Act, or SEPA. Special emphasis will be given to cultural resource compliance issues, including Question 13 on the Environmental Checklist. The SEPA Basics workshop will be held on Day 1 and led by the Washington State... more
