Free tours of historic Pioneer Square
The Alliance for Pioneer Square is offering free tours of Pioneer Square Fridays through September from 3 to 5 p.m. Come learn about the area’s fascinating history, from its geologic origins and...
View ArticleCapitol Hill’s Anhalt Apartment Building to be considered by Landmarks...
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for the Anhalt Apartment Building located at 1600 E. John Street in Seattle. The meeting will be on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at...
View ArticleBallard Carnegie Library to be considered by Landmarks Preservation Board
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for the Ballard Carnegie Library located at 2026 NW Market Street. The meeting will be on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m....
View ArticleLandmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination for the Neptune...
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for the Neptune Building and Theater located at 1301-1313 NE 45th In the University District. The meeting will be on...
View ArticleInternational Special Review District Board accepting nominations for new...
It’s election season! Most people are aware of the November 6th General Election, but did you also know there is an annual community-based election in the International Special Review District? On the...
View ArticleInternational Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual...
The 2012 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board election will be held Tuesday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement...
View ArticleCandidates sought for Pioneer Square Preservation Board
Mayor McGinn invites residents to apply for two open positions (one attorney and one historian or architectural historian) on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. For more information, click here.
View ArticleSeveral familiar buildings received landmark status this November
It’s been a busy month for the Landmarks Preservation Board and our staff as the Board designated several recognizable buildings as City landmarks: Town Hall Seattle, the former Fourth Church of...
View ArticleMayor seeks candidates for International Special Review District Board
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The available position is one of two seats on the board that are filled by mayoral...
View ArticleInternational Special Review District Board announces annual election results
The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 20. Two positions were up for election this year. The results are as follows: Sue-May Eng won...
View ArticleDeadline extended for submission to serve on the International Special Review...
The deadline for submission of a cover letter and resume for one of two Mayoral appointee seats on the ISRD Board has been extended through Jan. 4th. We are seeking individuals who are architects and...
View ArticleNew funding support for Historic Preservation from 4Culture
4Culture, King County’s cultural services agency, has a new program called Historic Preservation Special Projects which will focus on supporting a variety of non-bricks & mortar efforts in King...
View Article10 Benefits of Establishing a Local Historic District
Preservation Nation Blog recently posted an informative article about the benefits of establishing local historic districts.
View ArticleLandmarks Preservation Board to Consider Landmark Nomination
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nominations for the Melrose Building at 301-309 E. Pine Street and the Pinevue Apartment Hotel at 313-321 E. Pine Street in Seattle. The meeting...
View ArticleJoin the Cascade Bicycle Club for an Architectural Tour Through the...
Grab your bike and join the Cascade Bicycle Club Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. for a ride/walk through the International District to check out the historic architecture. Click here for more...
View ArticleLandmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination of the Pinehurst...
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for the Pinehurst K-8 School (11530 12th Avenue NE). The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal...
View ArticleLandmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination for Montlake School
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the landmark nomination for the Montlake School (2409 22nd Avenue East) at its meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal...
View ArticleNew Members Sought for Landmarks Preservation Board
Mayor Mike McGinn is seeking two new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in an At-large position and the Structural Engineer position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes...
View ArticleLandmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination for Alexander...
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for Alexander Hall located at Seattle Pacific University, 315 W Bertona Street. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013,...
View ArticleManning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House to be considered for landmark...
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nomination for Manning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House (1634 11th Avenue in Seattle) at its meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 3:30 p.m....
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