The Association of King County Heritage Organizations (AKCHO) is seeking nominations for its annual Awards Program taking place at MOHAI on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The awards are given for the outstanding work of individuals ... Continue
new hope for alki homestead / fir lodge
Advocates for the preservation of the venerable old Alki Homestead / Fir Lodge were encouraged by a fresh new direction for the project, made public on Friday.
Alloy Design Group, newest member of the ... Continue
shoreline history is moving…
By February of this year, the Shoreline Historical Museum will no longer occupy the landmarked Ronald School building, its home for over 30 years. Instead, the museum will open a temporary exhibit space on property ... Continue
update: ronald school building hearing
A new hearing date for the proposed changes to the landmarked Ronald School building in Shoreline has been set for November, 17th, 2010 at 7pm. The hearing will take place at the Richmond Masonic Center ... Continue
celebrating three openings on september 25th
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: ... Continue
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seattle landmarks board looking for new members
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 ... Continue
this place matters: alki homestead
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 ... Continue
opportunity to share your stories
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 ... Continue
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july heritage & preservation events
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 ... Continue
upcoming funding deadline for local landmarks
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), ... Continue
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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 ... Continue
king county landmarks awarded over a half-million dollars
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 ... Continue
