Last Friday dozens of community members, along with Mayor McGinn and City Council President Clark attended the Southeast Seattle Community History Project Celebration at the Royal Esquire Club. The event celebrated the completion of a three-year project to recognize and document the history of the many neighborhoods and people in southeast… [ Keep reading ]
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Join us Friday, June 1 at the Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Avenue South in the Columbia City Historic District, at 5:30 pm to celebrate the completion of the Southeast Seattle Community History Project. The celebration, sponsored by City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program, includes new research… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously approved the designation of the Seattle P-I Globe a City of Seattle landmark at its April 18 meeting. In the designation presentation, it was noted that “the Globe not only reflects the history of the P-I and the city, but vividly captures a… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open architect position on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Individuals who have an interest in the historical preservation of the district are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer Square Preservation Board reviews land use, new construction, changes of use, façade alterations,… [ Keep reading ]
The city of Seattle invites Seattle architects to apply for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. Applicants with a particular interest in the history of Ballard Avenue are encouraged to apply. The seven-member Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board protects the historical and architectural values and significance of… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the landmark nomination of the P-I Globe which is located at 101 Elliott Ave W. The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments. When: Wednesday, March 7 at 3:30 p.m. Where: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for two at-large positions on the Landmarks Preservation Board. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation and reviews proposed physical alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The deadline to submit is February 28, 2012. Click… [ Keep reading ]
The Landmarks Preservation Board will consider this nomination at its meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, 40th Floor, Room 4060. The public is encouraged to make comments. Please click here for more information.
The Wednesday, January 18 meeting of the Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB) has been canceled due to anticipated snow. The next meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2012, and all agenda items scheduled for the January 18 meeting will be on the February 1 LPB agenda.
