Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Crescent-Hamm Building at 4302 SW Alaska Street/4559 California Avenue SW on Wednesday, January 4 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards and Commissions Room L2-80. The public is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Council recently approved the landmark designation ordinances for three Seattle landmarks: Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Garfield Exchange in Queen Anne, Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill, and University Heights School in the University District. These icons join the more than 400 landmarks in the city that contribute to the… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 15. Two positions were up for election this year, and the results are as follows: Eliza Chan won Position #3 for a Business owner, Property owner or Employee. Tiernan Martin won Position #5 for At-large…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Mama’s Mexican Kitchen at 2234 2nd Avenue on Wednesday, December 7 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, in Room L280 – Board and Commissions (Floor L2). The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Yesterday the City of Seattle appointed seven members and re-appointed the eight existing members to the Seattle Youth Commission. The appointments occurred at a special City Council Committee meeting held at 4:00 p.m. to accommodate the schedules of the students. Appointed by the Mayor and Seattle City Council, the 15 youth… [ 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 ]
The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a commission of 15 Seattle residents ages 13-19 that address issues of importance to youth. Appointed by the Mayor and Seattle City Council, youth serving on this commission get a unique opportunity to work with elected… [ 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 ]
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 ]
