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May
15
Historic Seattle Honors Historic Preservation Projects
by Wendy Watson
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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May
13
Atlantic Weekly Reports on the Economic Benefits of Historic Districts
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Atlantic Weekly, Historic Districts, Historic Preservation Program, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Categories: 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
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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Apr
24
Mayor McGinn Seeks Candidate for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, Ballard District, Historic Preservation Program, Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
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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Apr
22
Manning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House to be Considered for Landmark Nomination
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Historic Preservation Program, Landmarks Preservation Board, Mannings Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Categories: Front Porch, Historic Preservation
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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Apr
18
Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Landmark Nomination for Alexander Hall at Seattle Pacific University
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Alexander Hall, Historic Preservation Program, Landmarks Preservation Board, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, 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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Apr
16
New Members Sought for Landmarks Preservation Board
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Historic Preservation Program, Landmarks Preservation Board, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Categories: 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
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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Mar
19
Landmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination for Montlake School
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Historic Preservation Program, Landmarks Preservation Board, Montlake School, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Categories: Front Porch, Historic Preservation
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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Feb
28
Landmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination of the Pinehurst K-8 School
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Historic Preservation Program, Landmarks Preservation Board, Pinehurst K-8 School, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
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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Feb
14
Join the Cascade Bicycle Club for an Architectural Tour Through the International District
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Cascade Bicycle Club, Historic Preservation Program, International Special Review District, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Categories: Chinatown, Downtown District, Front Porch, Historic Preservation, 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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Feb
11
Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Landmark Nomination
by Wendy Watson
Tags: Historic Preservation Program, Landmarks Preservation Board, Melrose Building, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
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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