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 ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the former Phillis Wheatley YWCA Building located at 102 21st Avenue East/2100E Denny Way at its meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 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… [ 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 ]
The Section 504 protests were a landmark civil rights demonstration that took place in 1977 demanding implementation of laws requiring equal access to federal projects for people with disabilities. Sit-ins and demonstrations happened across the country, and as part of our Disability Activism History Project, we have learned that Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board is holding its annual election of board members. Community members who are registered for this election will receive a ballot and self-addressed stamped envelope by mail. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Voters are encouraged to… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Historic Preservation Program conducts an annual election for the selection of Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board members who have been nominated by the community. All residents, persons who operate businesses, and property owners in the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, who have registered to vote… [ Keep reading ]
