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International Special Review District Board announces meeting to consider revised Design Guidelines

The International Special Review District Board will meet on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. to consider a new set of Draft Design Guidelines for the International Special Review District (ISRD). Design Guidelines are a set of design standards that contain suggested guidance for alterations and development in the… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Bloch House

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Bloch House located in Capitol Hill at 1439 E Prospect Street at its meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. A copy of the Landmark Nomination can be viewed on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website. Meeting Information Members of the public can attend the… [ Keep reading ]

We want to hear your Stories in Place

Is there a particular place in Seattle that holds special meaning for you? A place that grounds and connects you? We want to hear about it! Our city is full of unique places that play a significant role in shaping our communities and our individual and collective identities. Some of… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Memorial Stadium

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Memorial Stadium located on the Seattle Center campus at 401 5th Avenue North in Uptown at its meeting on August 16, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. This application was submitted by Susan Boyle of BOLA Architecture + Planning and David Peterson Historic… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Seattle Center Playhouse and Exhibition Hall

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Seattle Center Playhouse and Exhibition Hall located on the Seattle Center campus in Uptown at its meeting on August 2, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. This application was submitted by Katie Pratt and Spencer Howard of Northwest Vernacular on behalf of… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Bullitt House

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Bullitt House located at 1125 Harvard Avenue E. on Capitol Hill at its meeting on June 7, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Histories: A Filipino Perspective of Black-Filipino Solidarity in Seattle

A Filipino Perspective of Black-Filipino Solidarity in Seattle by Jasmine M. Pulido When I was growing up, people like me were missing in American history books. The legacy of Filipino Americans’ contributions to larger social movements on local, national, and international levels was completely muted. More importantly, the cross-cultural solidarity… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of building located at 3414-16 Fremont Avenue N

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the building located at 3414-16 Fremont Avenue N at its meeting on May 3, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle City Hall, located at… [ Keep reading ]

Share Your Stories About the History of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Community

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is looking to commission individual community members to participate in a special LGBTQ+ version of their Seattle Histories Storytelling Project. Those with connections — currently or historically — to Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to submit story ideas by May 1, 2023. The Seattle Histories project… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ (formerly Sephardic Bikur Holim) located in the Central District at 1915 E. Fir Street at its meeting on May 17, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person… [ Keep reading ]