KingCounty Landmarks @KCLandmarks
Historic preservation in King County WA kingcounty.gov/landmarks Seattle, WA Joined October 2017-
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#historicwoodwindow #workshop Fri-Sun #neelymansion #auburn WA Want to learn how to restore #historic #woodwindows ? Join us for one day or all three. Go to Neelymansion.org for more info.
On 8/25/22, @KCLandmarks #commission designated #Seattle #PetCemetery an official #landmark Oldest in the county, founded 1950. One of few pet cemeteries designated as a landmark in the country. Also #NRHP eligible #historic #cultural resource. Resting place for some humans too.
On #InternationalArchivesDay, we want to recognize our @KingCoArchives professionals for preserving King County's past. The oldest surviving record of King County government is the 1853 marriage license issued to David Denny and Louisa Boren.
This recent session on equity and social justice in preservation, hosted by @NAPC, is a must-see. youtu.be/kXsS2IoEk00
#historic Des Moines #Masonic Home slated for #demolition Here’s an opportunity to comment on the #scopeofwork for the #enironmentalimpactstatement #nrhpeligible very significant #architecture desmoineswa.gov/departments/pl…
Hey @FeliksBanel loving your #spiritof62 show on the #seattlechannel Wondering if there’s a World Fair site somewhere else in the world that is still as vibrant and productive as #century21 #seattlecenter
Congrats to Lorelea Hudson, winner of 2021 #Spellmanaward for #volunteerservice with many organizations but especially with #kingcounty #historicpreservation program. Due to virtual ceremony she finally received her award this week! #archaeologist #landmark #commissioner
Happy #60thbirthday to the #spaceneedle Such a significant #landmark for #seattle and all of the #PNW #historic #architecture
Registration for FORUM 2022: Bridging The Divide is now LIVE! Register now thru May 31st to take advantage of early bird rates! See you in Cincy! forum.napcommissions.org/register
Recent aerial view of the #desmoinesmasonichome a #nrhp eligible property built in the mid-1920s. #Demolition permit has been submitted but an #environmentalimpactstatement will be required first. Public will have an opportunity to comment.
King County #historicpreservationofficer Jennifer Meisner presenting the #spellmanaward for #preservationpartnership to Nancy Ousley, #assistantcitymanager #kenmorewa for the city’s efforts to save and adaptively reuse #lodgeatstedward formerly #stedward #seminary
Spellman #HistoricPreservation award recipient 🏆 Lorelea Hudson, an archaeologist, was honored for her three decades of leadership, mentorship, and service in identifying and protecting cultural artifacts in our region and interpreting the history they represent.
Spellman #HistoricPreservation award recipient 🏞️ The Lodge at Saint Edward @WAStatePks, a stunning, large-scale rehabilitation project that saved and transformed the threatened 1931 Saint Edward Seminary in @KenmoreWA.
Spellman #HistoricPreservation award recipient 🏆 Volition Brewing for the outstanding rehabilitation of Glazier’s Dry Goods Store in downtown @CityofNorthBend for new use as Volition Brewing Company.
Spellman #HistoricPreservation award recipient 🍿 Vashon Theatre, where first-run movies have been shown & community events hosted since 1947. Owners Eileen & Gordon Wolcott were honored for their creative spirit which has kept this business in Vashon’s center thriving.
Please join us Thursday on KCTV for the latest Spellman Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Here's the link: youtu.be/QRgPKX9BhLs
Love this picture of Rainier Tower! [From Photographs: Prints, Office of Information Resource Management: Service Development / Printing and Graphic Arts, Series 1147, Box 5, Folder 18, 1147-5-18-051, circa 1970s-80s]
Great photo! The #historicpreservation folks at the county also like cows! Here are some #friendlycows on the #enumclawplateau back in 2007 when we were surveying #historic #barns
Great photo! The #historicpreservation folks at the county also like cows! Here are some #friendlycows on the #enumclawplateau back in 2007 when we were surveying #historic #barns https://t.co/emGCmV9zHA
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26 Followers 102 Following The historic Seattle-Tacoma Pet Cemetery & community of color on Kent's W. Hill are rich in culture. We tell stories of humans & animals and their close bonds.
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King County Archives @KingCoArchives
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37 Followers 136 Following Transgressing a community of color—AT&T, Crown Castle, Julie & Steve Morris, & King County put a 100' illegal tower in their historic cemetery & neighborhood.
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Washington Trust @PreserveWA
2K Followers 513 Following The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation safeguards Washington State’s historic places through advocacy, education, collaboration, and stewardship.
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Nico Six @Nico6Preserves
559 Followers 2K Following Recovering archaeologist, working architectural historian, fighting for the unseen resources. #history #BlackLivesMatter #preservation #architecturalhistory
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Preservation Action @PreservationAct
4K Followers 543 Following Preservation Action is a 501c4 nonprofit organization created in 1974 to serve as the national grassroots lobby for historic preservation.
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9K Followers 1K Following 4Culture provides funding and support for the cultural work that makes King County, Washington vibrant. Comments policy: https://t.co/MOuJI49IyVThese two items are currently on display as part of our current exhibit, "Invisible Cities: The Prints of Giovanni Battista Piranesi and the Art of the Built Environment." Come and see this history unfold! #UWInvisibleCities #FinePressFriday @uwlibraries
4Culture Project grants can help you put your ideas in motion & share them with King County. They award Project grants in three disciplines: arts, heritage, and preservation. Check it out right here: 4culture.org/project-grants/
Though he was more of a California guy, Cal Worthington once owned a Ford dealership near Seattle - which is a perfect excuse to play all kinds of old car dealer jingles on the radio this morning. mynorthwest.com/3841015/so-lon…
See you at the #woodwindows workshop at the Neely Mansion on Sunday! #Preservation
#historicwoodwindow #workshop Fri-Sun #neelymansion #auburn WA Want to learn how to restore #historic #woodwindows ? Join us for one day or all three. Go to Neelymansion.org for more info.
On #InternationalArchivesDay, we want to recognize our @KingCoArchives professionals for preserving King County's past. The oldest surviving record of King County government is the 1853 marriage license issued to David Denny and Louisa Boren.
Thrilled to get my review copy in the mail today! Congrats to @QuintardTaylor, Quin'Nita Cobbins-Modica and @UWAPress!
This recent session on equity and social justice in preservation, hosted by @NAPC, is a must-see. youtu.be/kXsS2IoEk00
#OnThisDay in 1948, a mob of Vashon vigilantes refused to let a Black Ball ferry land at their dock. The boat was repelled using ax handles, hoes, and pickaxes. historylink.org/File/3735
#OnThisDay in 1962, work began on a fallout shelter underneath I-5 in Seattle historylink.org/File/3705
@KCLandmarks Glad you're enjoying it - we had a blast putting on the big show! I'd say the short answer to your question is "no" - Seattle Center beats every other former World's Fair site for vibrance, diversity, and continued evolution - not a museum - a living, breathing part of the city!
In addition to tours all around Cincinnati, FORUM 2022 will feature a tour in Dayton, Ohio. The Arcade and Aviation: The Story of Invention in Dayton will explore the Arcade Building along with sites associated with the Wright Brothers! #FORUM2022 forum.napcommissions.org/schedule
Profile photo credit: Little Tyke and kitten by Ernest Reshovsky. Thank you.
#OnThisDay in 1971, a Seattle City Council committee named the first Seattle Women's Commission members. historylink.org/File/8205
#OnThisDay in 1903, the US Supreme Court ruled against Kaoru Yamataya, a Japanese teenager who had petitioned to overturn an order of deportation obtained by immigration officials in Seattle. historylink.org/File/20597
Bothell banned cars from Main Street in response to COVID. They may never return seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
Thnaks, @aeeventdesign, for all your help with last month's Valentine's Bouquet fundraiser. Thanks to the many donors, we raised $1150 to help fund this year's exhibits.
[From Photographs: Prints, Office of Information Resource Management: Service Development / Printing and Graphic Arts, Series 1147, Box 5, Folder 19, 1147-5-19_207, circa 1980s]
Days are getting longer! ☀️ Seasons come & go, but our parks & trails are still lovely. In which season do you like #KingCounty parks most? 🌷🍃🍁❄️ (Clockwise from top left) 🌱 #Marymoor Park Audubon BirdLoop 🌤️ Island Center Forest ☃️ Grand Ridge Park 🍂 Taylor Mountain Forest
Sharing a piece of #seattle history with you is our favorite thing to do, and we truly appreciate your continued support. Thank you everyone - happy Sunday! 📸: @urbansplice
WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE MAKE THESE CRAZY SUNSETS STOP
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