Seattle City Council recently approved a landmark designation ordinance for The Theodora building. Located in Ravenna, this building joins the more than 400 landmarks in the city that represent our rich cultural and architectural heritage. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Board approved the nomination, designation, and controls and incentives for The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Mama’s Mexican Kitchen at 2234 2nd Avenue on Wednesday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m. (postponed until further notice) in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, 1st Floor) in the Bertha Knight Landes Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray is looking for a new member to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the Historian position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The Board is… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that Seattle has more than 450 historic landmarks across the city? And that not all of them are buildings? Boats, artworks, vehicles, and even street clocks are designated landmarks and protected by city ordinance. To find a Seattle landmark in your neighborhood, visit our map or view… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray is seeking two new members to serve on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board in the following positions – attorney and Pioneer Square retail business owner. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer Square Preservation… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the former South Transfer Station (8100 2nd Ave S) on Wednesday, July 6 at 3:30pm in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Floor L2, Room L2-80 (Boards and Commissions Room). The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the building at 1914-1920 Eastlake Avenue E on Wednesday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Floor L2, Room L2-80 (Boards and Commissions Room). The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray is looking for four new members to serve on the Landmark Preservation Board in the following positions: Historian, Structural Engineer, Finance, and Real Estate. The 12-member Landmark Preservation Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated… [ Keep reading ]
The historic Lincoln Reservoir Gate House at Cal Anderson Park just got a lot more colorful. Fourteen original temporary artworks created by nine Washington Middle School students now grace the windows of the gate house and feature images inspired by the four seasons. The project, titled Seasons All Around, is a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Council recently approved landmark designation ordinances for two city of Seattle landmarks. Located in Downtown and South Lake Union, these buildings showcase the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Seattle. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Board approved the nomination, designation, and controls and incentives for each of these landmarks,… [ Keep reading ]
