Black Historic Sites Project
Supported by a grant from the National Park Service in 2021, the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) began an effort to identify and survey historic sites relating to Black history in the State. The initial study sought to specifically identify Black “creators” (architects, designers, engineers, artists, builders, etc) who have made contributions to Washington’s built environment. The lead for the project was Guided Methods and Studio TJP.
Since then, with the help of legislative funding, DAHP has hired a full-time Black Historic Sites Project coordinator to further the work.
Presentations
- Video recap of the Statewide Summit for Historic Preservation: Focus on Black History in Washington State (May 11, 2024)
- Black Historic Sites in Tacoma - Slide Presentation
- Black Historic Sites in Seattle - Slide Presentation
NR Listings Related to Black History
- The Black American Experience in Pasco, WA MPD (2022)
- Kurtzman Park - Pasco
- Morning Star Baptist Church - Pasco
- Mount Zion Baptist Church - Seattle
- James Jr. & Janie Washington Home & Studio - Seattle
- Nettie J. Asberry House - Tacoma
- McLoughlin Heights Church of God - Vancouver
Surveys, Studies and Ephemera
- Black Heritage Survey of Washington State (1985)
- Seattle Black Heritage Project
- Seattle Public Library - Black History & Culture
- Mapping inequality - Redling in New Deal America
- The Negro Handbook - 1947
- Seattle Republican: Northwest Nego Progress Number - 1909
- Northwest Black Pioneers - A Centennial Tribute
- African American Sites Tacoma's Hilltop Neighborhood - SAH MDR: 2025 Tour
Biographies
- Melvin E. Streeter (Architect)
- Benjamin F. McAdoo Jr. (Architect)
- Donald I. King (Architect)
- Zoe Dusanne (Artist)
Also visit Black Washington, an online exhibit created and maintained by our friends at the Washington State Historical Society.
Click the image to visit the site and download the app!
