Historic Preservation Archives - Page 8 of 36

Mayor Durkan seeks new members for Pioneer Square Preservation Board

April 28, 2021

Mayor Jenny Durkan invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. The four open positions are: 1) Architect, 2) Architectural Historian/Historian, 3) Attorney, and 4) At-Large member that lives in the District. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nominations of University National Bank and Asa Mercer Middle School for landmark status

April 20, 2021

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of University National Bank at 4502 University Way NE and Asa Mercer Middle School at 1600 S Columbian Way on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Beacon Hill, Historic Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Board, University District

Seeking story submissions for Seattle Histories

April 15, 2021

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is looking to commission writers, artists, photographers, or other creatives to participate in a new storytelling project called Seattle Histories. This series focuses on the people and places that have shaped Seattle’s past and led us to the present. In partnership with the Historic Preservation Program, we are highlighting communities and stories… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Stories, Historic PreservationTagged With: Historic Preservation, Seattle Histories

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nominations of Wagner Floating Home and The Center for Wooden Boats for landmark status

March 22, 2021

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of Wagner Floating Home at 2700 Westlake Avenue N, Unit 10 and The Center for Wooden Boats at 1010 Valley Street on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Historic Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Board, Queen Anne, South Lake Union

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of El Monterey Condominiums in University District for landmark status

February 12, 2021

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of El Monterey Condominiums at 4204 11th Avenue NE on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Historic Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Board, University District

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Cayton-Revels House in Capitol Hill for landmark status

January 29, 2021

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Cayton-Revels House at 518 14th Avenue E on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Capitol Hill, Historic Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Board

Mayor Durkan seeks new member for International Special Review District Board

January 14, 2021

Updated February 24, 2021 Deadline extended to March 12, 2021. Mayor Jenny Durkan 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… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Chinatown International District, Historic Preservation, International Special Review District

Mayor Durkan seeks members for four Landmarks Preservation Board positions including At-Large, Urban Planning, History, and Real Estate

January 4, 2021

Mayor Jenny Durkan is seeking four new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the at-large, urban planning, history, and real estate positions. 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… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Historic Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Board

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of 802 16th Avenue in Central District for landmark status

December 18, 2020

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the building at 802 16th Avenue (former Considine House / Cohen House / Immaculate Conception Convent) on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Boards and Commissions, Historic PreservationTagged With: Central District, Historic Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Board, Squire Park

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of La Quinta Apartments in Capitol Hill for landmark status

December 16, 2020

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of La Quinta Apartments (1710 E. Denny Way) on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided… [ Keep reading ]