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Seattle City Council Approves Ordinances of Three Seattle Landmarks

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 ]

International Special Review District Board Announces Results of Annual Election

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 ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Mama’s Mexican Kitchen for Landmark Status

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 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 ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of the West Coast Printing Building for Landmark Status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the West Coast Printing building at 622 Rainier Avenue S on Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards and Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited to attend the meeting and… [ Keep reading ]

City Council Approves Designation of Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church as City’s Newest Landmark

Seattle City Council recently approved a landmark designation ordinance for the Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church building. Located in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, 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,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council Approves Designation of Two Historic Landmarks on Capitol Hill

Seattle City Council approved landmark designation ordinances for the Gaslight Inn and the J.W. Bullock House. Located on Capitol Hill, these buildings join the more than 400 landmarks in the city that represent our rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage. Both landmarks were nominated by the owners. The city’s Landmarks… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council approves designation of The Theodora as the City’s newest landmark

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 ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Nomination of Mama’s Mexican Kitchen

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 Murray Seeks Historian for Position on Landmarks Preservation Board

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 ]