Advocacy
The Landmarks Project
Landmark designation is a powerful way to protect meaningful historic places. The Landmarks Project is a three-year initiative to promote the City of Seattle’s Landmarks Program through public education and by partnering with willing property owners to prepare landmark nominations. We aim to expand access to the landmarking program while increasing the number and diversity of landmarks throughout the city. The Landmarks Project is made possible by a Cultural Support Services Projects grant from 4Culture and by individual donors from our 2025 year-end campaign.
Glickman House, image courtesy of Sarah J. Martin
The Landmarks Project Guidelines
This project will nominate 15 properties as Seattle Landmarks by the end of 2028. We are seeking properties for nomination that reflect the breadth and richness of Seattle’s history and architecture. The following guidelines help us select properties that meet this objective.
Collectively, the properties shall reflect:
- a broad geographic distribution across Seattle,
- a diversity of time periods,
- a variety of types of properties and functions, such as residential, commercial, social, educational, religious, and recreational,
- a variety of historical themes or areas of significance, and
- the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity of Seattle.
We're especially interested in properties that are
- in threat of demolition,
- owned or occupied by community organizations, and
- located in a part of the city with few designated properties.
Properties must be at least 40 years old, and owners must provide written consent to nominate their property as a Seattle Landmark.
Contact Sarah Martin, Landmarks Program Lead, to learn more.
Current Properties
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Built 1912 | Georgetown
Photo by: Sarah J. Martin
Country Inn / Carleton Avenue Grocery
Built ca. 1904 | Georgetown
Photo by: Sarah J. Martin
Glickman House
Built 1959-60 | Wedgwood
Photo by: Sarah J. Martin