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… [ Keep reading ]
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…. [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
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.
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… [ Keep reading ]
Preservation Nation Blog recently posted an informative article about the benefits of establishing local historic districts.
4Culture, King County’s cultural services agency, has a new program called Historic Preservation Special Projects which will focus on supporting a variety of non-bricks & mortar efforts in King County, including landmark nominations and survey/inventories. This program may offer just the financial boost you need to get your historic preservation project… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 20. Two positions were up for election this year. The results are as follows: Sue-May Eng won Position #3 for a District business person, property owner or employee. Candace Chin won Position #5 for an… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The available position is one of two seats on the board that are filled by mayoral appointment. Individuals who have an architectural background and an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with the Chinatown/ International District are encouraged to apply.
