Exciting news from 4Culture-funded heritage sites.
Saturday, September 25th will be a busy day around the county as three different grand openings will offer unique opportunities to celebrate local culture.
7:00 am – 7:00 pm: Grand Opening of Lake Union Park, with viewings…
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Mayor Mike McGinn recently announced three openings on the Landmarks Preservation Board, one (1) Architect position, one (1) Historian position, and one (1) Finance position. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council for landmark designation…
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Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Jul 27th, 2010

Thanks to all those who helped make this event such a memorable one! Over 200 people gathered in front of the Alki Homestead/Fir Lodge in West Seattle on July 4th to support the “This Place Matters” campaign. Co-sponsors included the…
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Calling all local historians, both amateur and professional! Preservation 4Culture is embarking on a new project in partnership with the White Center Community Development Association to document the history of the Southgate Roller Rink and we are asking YOU to share your…
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Listening Session
Thursday, July 1, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Franklin High School, 3013 S. Mount Baker Blvd, Seattle
President Obama launched a national dialogue on conservation and reconnecting Americans to the outdoors. As part of this initiative, the Department of the Interior is hosting a “listening…
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This is a reminder that 2010 applications for 4Culture’s Landmark Challenge Grants are due July 15th – just around the corner! This program supports “bricks and mortar” projects on designated City landmarks (Seattle and Bothell), King County landmarks in unincorporated…
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Come Celebrate the Alki Homestead
Invite Details
During Fourth of July festivities on Alki Beach, at 1:30 p.m. sharp, a crowd of diehard fans and friends of the old Alki Homestead Restaurant will mysteriously gather on 63rd Avenue SW in front of…
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On June 15th, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced awards to eleven historic sites in the Seattle-Puget Sound area as part of their $1 million 2010 Partners in Preservation campaign. The Schooner Adventuress was announced as the…
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4Culture is pleased to announce its latest funding opportunity for local historic preservation projects! The guidelines and application for the 2010 Landmark Challenge Grants are now available online.
This program supports “bricks and mortar” projects on designated City landmarks in Seattle…
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Recommended by Heritage and Preservation Staff
In Residence: How to Research a Building
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:30am-4:30pm
Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle
A MOHAI Nearby History Workshop, this full day class is presented in partnership with Historic Seattle.…
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Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Apr 29th, 2010
From Windows to Doors, Foundations to a Wagon Road – 4Culture’s Landmark Rehabilitation Program Awards Twelve County-wide Projects Preservation Funding

In honor of Preservation Month, Preservation 4Culture is pleased to announce Landmark Rehabilitation Program (LRP) support for twelve preservation projects, providing…
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Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Apr 29th, 2010

The 2010 Landmark Challenge Grant application will be available online starting May 19th. This program provides assistance countywide for “bricks and mortar” projects involving highly significant, designated historic properties. Eligible properties include: City of Seattle landmarks, City of Bothell landmarks, King…
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Posted in Preservation, Recommended Events on Apr 16th, 2010

It is not too late to sign up!
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, in association with the National Barn Alliance, is hosting the Heritage Barn Conference to be held at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla on May 6-7,…
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Available for immediate download at a computer near you!
King County Road Services Division recently announced the release of the Heritage Corridors final report, part of a two year project on which the Preservation 4Culture staff served as consultants. The report…
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Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Jan 29th, 2010

IMPORTANT upcoming grant deadlines for preservation projects – mark your calendars! Below is a list of some key funding opportunities for historic preservation, both inside and outside 4Culture.
Preserve America
Deadline: February 12, 2010
A matching-grant program that provides planning funding to designated Preserve America…
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Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation on Jul 6th, 2009

Deadline: July 13, 2009
Guidelines and Application
Do you have a Landmark bricks and mortar project that needs some additional support? Preservation 4Culture is currently accepting applications for our newest program – Landmark Challenge Grants – providing strategic assistance countywide for projects involving…
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The Artist Clinic at Country Doctor
www.artisttrust.org
For years the Country Doctor Community Clinic has offered affordable healthcare to artists in our region. Now, they have added an artist-focused night each week on Wednesdays from 5:30pm–8:30pm. Appointments can still be made at…
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Black Rock Arts Foundation Grants
Deadline: March 13, 2009
blackrockarts.org/grants
Grant giving is at the core of BRAF’s mission. Applications for 2009 are now available on our website.
American Association of Museums
Straight Talk: Museums Rising to the Financial Challenge Webinar Series
March 18 – 19,…
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