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Join the Cascade Bicycle Club for an Architectural Tour Through the International District

Grab your bike and join the Cascade Bicycle Club Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. for a ride/walk through the International District to check out the historic architecture. Click here for more information on the ride and here for more information on the historic district.

Landmarks Preservation Board to Consider Landmark Nomination

The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider landmark nominations for the Melrose Building at 301-309 E. Pine Street and the Pinevue Apartment Hotel at 313-321 E. Pine Street in Seattle. The meeting will be on Wednesday, February 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor… [ Keep reading ]

10 Benefits of Establishing a Local Historic District

Preservation Nation Blog recently posted an informative article about the benefits of establishing local historic districts.

New funding support for Historic Preservation from 4Culture

4Culture, King County’s cultural services agency, has a new program called Historic Preservation Special Projects which will focus on supporting a variety of non-bricks & mortar efforts in King County, including landmark nominations and survey/inventories. This program may offer just the financial boost you need to get your historic preservation project… [ Keep reading ]

Deadline extended for submission to serve on the International Special Review District Board (ISRD)

The deadline for submission of a cover letter and resume for one of two Mayoral appointee seats on the ISRD Board has been extended through Jan. 4th. We are seeking individuals who are architects and who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with the Chinatown/International District. If you… [ Keep reading ]

International Special Review District Board announces annual election results

The annual election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, November 20. Two positions were up for election this year. The results are as follows: Sue-May Eng won Position #3 for a District business person, property owner or employee.  Candace Chin won Position #5 for an… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor seeks candidates for International Special Review District Board

Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The available position is one of two seats on the board that are filled by mayoral appointment. Individuals who have an architectural background and an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with the Chinatown/ International District are encouraged to apply.

Several familiar buildings received landmark status this November

It’s been a busy month for the Landmarks Preservation Board and our staff as the Board designated several recognizable buildings as City landmarks: Town Hall Seattle, the former Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist on First Hill, the Ballard Carnegie Library on NW Market Street and the Neptune Building and Theater… [ Keep reading ]

Candidates sought for Pioneer Square Preservation Board

Mayor McGinn invites residents to apply for two open positions (one attorney and one historian or architectural historian) on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board.  For more information, click here.

International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election

The 2012 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board election will be held Tuesday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement level conference room. Two board positions are up for election: Position #3 for a District Business Person,… [ Keep reading ]