historic preservation

The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board has designated The Showbox theater downtown as a landmark, a significant step in the nearly yearlong battle over the future of the music venue.

Efforts continue to 'Save the Showbox,' but the future of the theater is far from settled

Simone Alicea

Preservationists won a couple victories at Seattle City Hall this week in determining the fate of The Showbox theater. But the fight to halt the…

Environment

Demolition Of Historic Buildings At Bothell Country Village Before Landmark Preservation Board

Bellamy Pailthorp

Concerns about the future of Bothell Country Village top the agenda of the city’s Landmark Preservation Board meeting Tuesday evening.Part of the property…

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When It Comes To Funding Historic Preservation In Wash., There Are No Shortage Of Projects

One thing about historic buildings is – they’re old. They need maintenance and often costly upgrades so they can be enjoyed by future generations. In…

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Once At Heart Of Seattle Jazz Scene, Central District's Washington Hall Gets New Life

Paula Wissel

After being closed for renovations, Washington Hall, a legendary jazz and performance venue and gathering space in Seattle's Central District, is set to…

What will happen to the P-I globe? Museum of History and Industry is interested in taking stewardship of it.

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P-I globe’s future unclear as staff moves, but MOHAI wants it

Bellamy Pailthorp

The staff of the SeattlePI.com is moving out of the waterfront building with the iconic spinning globe on its top. It's unclear what will happen to the…