Seattle’s Historic Preservation Program recently completed a three-year project to document the rich history of Southeast Seattle. Through a series of posters, essays, and reports prepared by community historians, the project focuses on the era since World War II and looks at the historical roots of the ethnic diversity for… [ Keep reading ]
Last Friday dozens of community members, along with Mayor McGinn and City Council President Clark attended the Southeast Seattle Community History Project Celebration at the Royal Esquire Club. The event celebrated the completion of a three-year project to recognize and document the history of the many neighborhoods and people in southeast… [ Keep reading ]
Conde Nast Traveler lists Seattle as one of the best cities for architecture lovers. Click here to read the article.
Join us Friday, June 1 at the Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Avenue South in the Columbia City Historic District, at 5:30 pm to celebrate the completion of the Southeast Seattle Community History Project. The celebration, sponsored by City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program, includes new research… [ Keep reading ]
The Ballard News-Tribune reported on the awarding of the Charles Payton Award for Heritage Advocacy being bestowed on this Small and Simple funded project in Ballard, which automated the historic bell to ring every hour. Click here to read the article.
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously approved the designation of the Seattle P-I Globe a City of Seattle landmark at its April 18 meeting. In the designation presentation, it was noted that “the Globe not only reflects the history of the P-I and the city, but vividly captures a… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open architect position on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Individuals who have an interest in the historical preservation of the district are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer Square Preservation Board reviews land use, new construction, changes of use, façade alterations,… [ Keep reading ]
The city of Seattle invites Seattle architects to apply for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. Applicants with a particular interest in the history of Ballard Avenue are encouraged to apply. The seven-member Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board protects the historical and architectural values and significance of… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the landmark nomination of the P-I Globe which is located at 101 Elliott Ave W. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. When: Wednesday, March 7 at 3:30 p.m. Where: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for two at-large positions on the Landmarks Preservation Board. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews proposed physical alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The deadline to submit is February 28, 2012. Click… [ Keep reading ]
