Introducing Building Dialogue

Historic Seattle’s new reading & discussion group

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The Preservation Station

A free digital programming series. Check back every Tuesday in June and July for a new video!

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Understanding and Preserving Black History

Resources for inclusive preservation

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our headquarters at the Dearborn House on First Hill will be closed until further notice. 

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The Showbox Still Needs Your Help!

The Showbox is now a designated City landmark. But that doesn’t protect use & without “controls,” it can be torn down. Our work continues.

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upcoming events

  • Seattle’s Maritime Heritage: The Center for Wooden Boats

    CANCELED

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  • Building Dialogue: The Peculiar Nature of Cities

    Digital Program

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  • Building Dialogue: The Conditions for City Diversity (Time TBD)

    Digital Program

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  • Building Dialogue: Forces of Decline and Regeneration (Time TBD)

    Digital Program

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BLOG - RECENT STORIES

  • Britton and Rachel Shepard & the Ronnei-Raum House

    Historic Seattle’s first Preservation Action Fund (PAF) project has been sold. Learn more about the sale and future plans for the property.

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  • Building Dialogue

    Now reading: The Death and Life of Great American Cities

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