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Historic Seattle Honors Historic Preservation Projects

On May 14, Historic Seattle hosted its Fifth Annual Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony to acknowledge recent successes in the preservation and heritage fields. This year it introduced the Beth Chave Historic Preservation Award in honor of our peer who served as the Senior Landmarks Preservation Board Coordinator for many years. All the

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Posted: May 15th, 2013 under Front Porch, General, Historic Preservation.
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Atlantic Weekly Reports on the Economic Benefits of Historic Districts

Our Historic Preservation staff shared this article from the Atlantic Weekly. It certainly proves true for the eight Historic Districts in Seattle. Read on.

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Posted: May 13th, 2013 under Ballard District, Central District, Delridge District, Downtown District, East District, Economic development, Front Porch, General, Greater Duwamish District, Historic Preservation, Lake Union District, North District, Northeast District, Northwest District, Southeast District, Southwest District.
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Mayor McGinn Seeks Candidate for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board

Mayor Mike McGinn is inviting applicants for an opening on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The opening is for either a Ballard historian or a person having a demonstrated interest in the Ballard community. The seven-member Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board protects the historical and architectural values and significance of the

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Posted: April 24th, 2013 under Ballard, Front Porch, Historic Preservation.
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Manning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House to be Considered for Landmark Nomination

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. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make

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Posted: April 22nd, 2013 under Front Porch, Historic Preservation.
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Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Landmark Nomination for Alexander Hall at Seattle Pacific University

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, at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the

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Posted: April 18th, 2013 under Central District, East District, Front Porch, General, Historic Preservation.
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New 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 recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The Board

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Posted: April 16th, 2013 under Ballard District, Central District, Delridge District, Downtown District, East District, Front Porch, Greater Duwamish District, Historic Preservation, Lake Union District, North District, Northeast District, Northwest District, Queen Anne/Magnolia District, Southeast District, Southwest District.
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Landmarks 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 Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060.  The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written

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Posted: March 19th, 2013 under Front Porch, Historic Preservation.
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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination of the Pinehurst K-8 School

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 Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written

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Posted: February 28th, 2013 under Front Porch, Historic Preservation, North District, Northeast District.
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Join the Cascade Bicycle Club for an Architectural Tour Through the International District

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 information on the ride and here for more information on the historic district.

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Posted: February 14th, 2013 under Chinatown, Downtown District, Front Porch, Historic Preservation, International District.
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Landmarks 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 will be on Wednesday, February 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor in Room

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Posted: February 11th, 2013 under East District, Front Porch, Historic Preservation.
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