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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Vol. CXXIII, No. 226
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Washington Trust seeks nominees for 2014 Most Endangered Historic Properties List Posted online Tues., Nov. 19 Photo Courtesy Washington Trust for Historic Preservation The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation announced Tuesday it is seeking nominations to its 2014 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Historic properties selected for the Most Endangered List receive advocacy support and assistance from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. While the focus is to remove the immediate threat facing historic properties, raising awareness of preservation issues in general remains a programmatic goal. Through proactive partnering with local organizations and concerned citizens, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's Most Endangered List program has resulted in many high profile success stories across Washington since its establishment in 1992. According to information on the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's Web site, the list has included historic properties in Tacoma and Pierce County, such as Pacific National Bank Building / Luzon Building (Tacoma) — listed in 1992, demolished in 2009; Japanese Language School (Tacoma) — listed in 1993, demolished in 2004; Elks Building
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation placed the 100-year-old St. Nicholas Church in Gig Harbor on the organization's list of most endangered historic properties last year. Historic properties selected for the list receive advocacy support and assistance from the organization. Through proactive partnering with local organizations and concerned citizens, the program has resulted in many high-profile success stories across Washington since its establishment in 1992. Nominations are being accepted until Mon., Jan. 13, 2014, for next year's list.
(Tacoma) — listed in 2003; First United Methodist Church (Tacoma) — listed in 2006, demolished in 2007; Murray Morgan Bridge (Tacoma) — listed in 2008; Kelley Farm (Bonney Lake) — listed in 2006; Historic Commercial Fishing Net Sheds (Gig Harbor) — listed in 2008; Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood) — listed in 2006; Sunrise Lodge (Mount Rainier Na-
WSDOT wants public input on transportation projects Posted online Tues., Nov. 19 The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released the final draft of the 2014-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which details future transportation improvement projects in store for communities across the state. WSDOT is now accepting public comments on the draft STIP, which includes more than 1,000 transportation improvement projects across the state. WSDOT developed the list of projects in coordination with the metropolitan and regional transportation planning organizations in an effort to ensure that the projects are consistent with local, regional and state plans. The 2014-17 STIP includes improvement projects utilizing $1.8 billion in federal funds. Projects include pavement overlays, roadway
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widening, bridge replacement or repair, signal systems, safety enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit facilities. The STIP is a statewide, financially-constrained prioritized program of transportation-related projects for Washington. It covers four years, and must be consistent with the long-range statewide transportation plan, metropolitan transportation plans, and regional transportation improvement programs. The STIP is required for projects to be authorized for federal funding. The 30-day public comment period is the final step in the process of adopting the STIP. Comments will be accepted on the plan between Mon., Nov. 18 and Tues., Dec. 17. Any comments received will be sent to the respective local planning organization for their consideration. Comments may be submitted by e-mailing Nancy.Huntley@wsdot.wa.gov or by regular mail to Nancy Huntley, P.O. Box 47390, Olympia, WA 98504-7390. They can also be submitted by fax at (360) 705-6822. To download a copy of the final draft of the 2014-2017 STIP, visit wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ProgramMgmt/STIP.
tional Park) — listed in 1992, saved in 1996; Balch House (Steilacoom) — listed in 1993, saved in 1994; Nathaniel Orr House (Steilacoom) — listed in 1996, saved in 1999; Fleischmann's Yeast Plant (Sumner) — listed in 2007, demolished in 2010; Curran House (University Place) — listed in 2009; Old City Hall (Tacoma) — listed in 2011; McMillin Bridge (Orting / Pierce County) — listed in 2011; McNeil Island Prison (Pierce County) — listed in 2011; and St. Nicholas Church (Gig Harbor) — listed in 2013. "Washingtonians enjoy a diverse collection of historic and cultural resources found throughout the state," said Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Executive Director Chris Moore. "Historic buildings and sites significantly contribute to the heritage and vitality of Washington while enhancing the quality of life in small towns, large cities and across rural areas. Yet each day, these resources face a variety of challenges, including lack of funding, deferred maintenance, neglect, incompatible development, and demolition. Inclusion in the Most Endangered List is an important initial step in highlighting these threats and bringing attention to those historic resources most in need." Nominations to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's 2014 Most Endangered Historic Properties List are due on Mon., Jan. 13, 2014. The 2014 List will be announced at the annual RevitalizeWA Preservation and Main Street Conference held in May as part of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Month programming. Those interested in nominating a resource are strongly encouraged to contact Cathy Wickwire, Operations Manager with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, prior to submitting a nomination. For more information on the Most Endangered Historic Properties List, including a nomination form, please visit the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Web site at preservewa.org/ Nomination-Process.aspx.