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International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election

The 2018 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board election will be held on Tuesday, November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bush Asia Hotel (409 Maynard Avenue South) in the plaza-level meeting room. Community members who are registered for this election are encouraged to vote. Two board… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Donahoe Building / Bergman Luggage for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Donahoe Building / Bergman Luggage (1901-1911 3rd Avenue) on November 7 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue,  Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited to attend… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council approves ordinances of two Seattle landmarks

Seattle City Council recently approved the landmark designation ordinances for two Seattle landmarks: Colonnade Hotel in Downtown and Anhalt Hall in University District. These buildings join the more than 400 landmarks in the city that contribute to the cultural and architectural heritage of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Colonnade Hotel (107 Pine… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Roy Vue Apartments in Capitol Hill for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Roy Vue Apartments (615 Bellevue Avenue E) on October 17 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited to attend the… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan seeks members for three Landmarks Preservation Board positions

At-Large, Urban Planning, and Structural Engineer positions open Mayor Jenny Durkan is seeking three new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the at-large, planning and structural engineer positions. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews all proposed physical… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Bricklayers Building in South Lake Union for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Bricklayers Building (318 Fairview Avenue North) on Wednesday, September 19 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited to attend the… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of the Mount Baker Community Clubhouse for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Mount Baker Community Clubhouse (2811 Mount Rainier Drive South) on Wednesday, September 5 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan seeks new member for International Special Review District Board

Mayor Jenny Durkan invites community members to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. An elected position (Position #1 – Business Owner, Property Owner, or Employee) has become vacant and in accordance with the Board’s Rules and Procedures, will be filled through a Mayoral appointment…. [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of University of Washington’s Parrington Hall for landmark status

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the University of Washington Parrington Hall (4105 Memorial Drive NE) on Wednesday, July 18 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Seattle City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Floor L2) in the Boards & Commissions Room L2-80. The public is invited… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Signs Ordinance Designating Mount Zion Baptist Church a Seattle Landmark

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed the landmark designation ordinance for Mount Zion Baptist Church located at 1634 Rev. Dr. S. McKinney Avenue. This new landmark joins more than 400 landmarks in the city that are recognized for their contributions to Seattle’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. “Mt. Zion Baptist Church… [ Keep reading ]