On May 13, Historic Seattle hosted the 6th Annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony to showcase and recognize some of the exceptional public and private projects that preserve and protect Seattle’s built heritage and historic landmarks. Since the first year of the awards in 2009, they have recognized prominent rehabilitation projects,… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, May 13, Historic Seattle will host its 6th Annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony at the city landmark Good Shepherd Center to acknowledge recent successes in the field. The event will showcase and recognize some of the exceptional public and private projects that preserve and protect Seattle’s built heritage… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray is seeking two new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board. The 12-member board reviews all landmark nominations, makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for designation of city landmarks, and reviews all proposed physical alterations to designated features of landmark properties. These recent openings are for… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray invites the public to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board, the official board that reviews façade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use, and street improvements within the International Special Review District located in the Chinatown/International District. An elected position –… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Stoddard Terrace Apartments/Aloha Terrace Apartments (902 East Aloha Street) on Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of Fire Station No. 22 (901 East Roanoke Street) on Wednesday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments should be… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Woodrow Wilson Junior High School/Wilson–Pacific School (1330 North 90th Street) at its meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 17th Floor, Room 1756. The public is invited to attend the meeting and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Council recently approved landmark designation ordinances for three new City of Seattle landmarks. Located in the Queen Anne/Fremont, Maple Leaf, and University District neighborhoods, these landmarks exemplify the diversity and the rich cultural and architectural heritage of our city. The City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board approved the… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the 1916 Boren Avenue property at its meeting on Wednesday, March 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. Written comments should be… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider nomination of the Harwood / A.W. Larson Building (3206 Harvard Avenue East) at its meeting on Wednesday, March 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make… [ Keep reading ]
