Advancing Conversation About Culture in King County, Washington
Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation, Recommended Events on Aug 25th, 2010
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…
Posted in Preservation, Recommended Events on Aug 4th, 2010
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…
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…
Posted in Feature Stories, Preservation, Recommended Events on Jul 27th, 2010
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…
Posted in Heritage Opportunities, Recommended Events on Jun 23rd, 2010
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…
Posted in Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 22nd, 2010
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…
Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 21st, 2010
Come Celebrate the Alki Homestead
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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…
Posted in Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Jun 18th, 2010
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…
Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on May 18th, 2010
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…
Posted in Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation, Recommended Events on May 13th, 2010
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
Posted in Feature Stories, Heritage, Heritage Opportunities, Preservation on Mar 25th, 2010
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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…
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…
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…
Posted in Artist Opportunities, Arts, Heritage, Preservation, Public Art on Apr 28th, 2009
Posted in Artist Opportunities, Arts, Heritage, Preservation, Public Art on Mar 28th, 2009
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