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Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Lincoln High School for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Lincoln High School in Wallingford (4400 Interlake Ave N) on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 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 comments… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Murray Seeks new Member for International Special Review District Board

Mayor Edward Murray invites community members to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The seven-member International Special Review District Board reviews façade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use, and street improvements and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Director for all… [ Keep reading ]

Historic Preservation Program Receives 4Culture Grant

Our Historic Preservation Program was awarded a grant of $11,000 through 4Culture’s 2015-16 Preservation Sustained Support program. This year the funding has been used to begin a much needed update to the Ballard Avenue National Register Historic District nomination. A thorough and up-to-date National Register nomination is critical to ensuring that the… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District Board Announces Annual Election Results

The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 17.  Three positions were up for election this year, and the results are as follows: •  Valerie Tran won Position #1 for a District business person, property owner or employee. •   Herman Setijono won Position #3 for… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Murray and Councilmembers Introduce Legislation Designating Seattle P-I Globe a City landmark

Mayor Ed Murray, along with Councilmembers Tim Burgess, Jean Godden, and Sally Bagshaw, have introduced legislation to formally designate the Seattle P-I Globe a Seattle landmark. City Council’s approval of this ordinance will complete the process that began in 2012 “The P-I Globe is one of our city’s prominent icons,… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District Board Announces Candidates for Annual Election

The 2015 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board election will be held on Tuesday, November 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement level conference room. Three board positions are up for election: Position #1 for a Business Owner,… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Maritime Building in Downtown for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Maritime Building (911 Western Avenue) on Wednesday, November 18 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 comments should be received by… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Building at 701 – 9th Ave N for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the building at 701 – 9th Avenue N on Wednesday, November 4 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 comments should be… [ Keep reading ]

Second Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Zoning Change Request for Loyal Heights Elementary School

A second public meeting is scheduled to discuss the Seattle School District’s request for a waiver from City zoning regulations to modernize Loyal Heights Elementary School and construct an addition to the building. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Loyal Heights Elementary… [ Keep reading ]

Location Change for Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 7

The October 7 meeting of the Landmarks Preservation Board will occur in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments can also be submitted to erin.doherty@seattle.gov,… [ Keep reading ]