Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Stewart House at 10455 Maplewood Place SW during its meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission are seeking three new members to serve on the Commission. The openings are for: The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is a governmental body that reviews and makes decisions about proposed changes to use and design within the Pike Place… [ Keep reading ]
By Colin Wilfrid In 2025, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will reach its 35th anniversary. Signed into federal law in 1990, the ADA is quite possibly the most important piece of disability rights legislation in United States history. This law has been responsible for elevators in multi-story buildings, handicap… [ Keep reading ]
Often, when people hear the phrase historic preservation, the first thing they think of is saving old buildings. And while, yes, that is sometimes the outcome, it is certainly not that simple. Historic Landmarks are rooted in community. They are tangible connections to the people and events that have shaped… [ Keep reading ]
By Colin Wilfrid WARNING: This story talks about a disability-accessible school that the person this story focuses on, Janet Taggart, founded. The school’s original name uses ableist language that some readers may find offensive. Just like all mothers across the world, Janet Taggart loved her daughter, Naida, and she did… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Open membership roles include Property Owner, Attorney, and an At-Large position. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The ten-member Pioneer Square Preservation… [ Keep reading ]
In 2023, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program received a grant to support work toward building inclusion in our history writing and landmarking process. Historic Preservation staff have been supporting a team of researchers and advisors to gather information on the history of disability activism in Seattle for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Woodin House located at 5801 Corson Avenue S at its meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the meeting agenda. … [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board was held by mail with a ballot deadline of June 25, 2024. Two positions were up for election. The results are as follows: In accordance with the Election Procedures for the BLD Board, a runoff election will be held. … [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of University Way Apartments Office located at 4750 University Way NE at its meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the… [ Keep reading ]
