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AKCHO was established to encourage cooperation among historical organizations and to promote and encourage the study and preservation of the history and heritage of King County through member organizations, individual members, and the community they serve, and to support such preservation efforts through public awareness and understanding of legislative issues.
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THE HERITAGE ADVISOR
The newsletter of the Association of King County Historical Organizations
Submit your news, announcements, and calendar items. Visit our membership page and become a member today.
Category: Sound Off
Looking Ahead in 2011
AKCHO board president John Chaney
To say these are challenging times is truly an understatement. As guardians of our past, we know the importance of collecting and saving the understanding of our past as part of the path to a brighter and informed future. Read the rest of this article »
Viaduct Replacement Threatens Cultural Resources
 Cheryl Dos Remedios - photo by Lisa Reynolds Constructing a tunnel under the heart of Seattle poses serious risks. Transportation officials have acknowledged that tunnel construction may damage at least thirteen buildings that are located within the Pioneer Square Historic District or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Risking this many historic buildings is a serious concern, yet just as imperiled is the pedestrian character of the entire Pioneer Square historic district. In fact, impacts to Seattle’s cultural resources will occur all along the tunnel route and may extend into adjacent neighborhoods, such as the International District/Chinatown.
Recent news stories have highlighted the planned demolition of the 619 Western Building which will displace over 100 artists. The artists have made it clear that they do not want to obstruct tunnel construction. After WSDOT recently declared it would demolish the Western Building rather than retrofit it, the agency received considerable pushback from many entities and advocacy groups. As a result, WSDOT is now looking at alternatives to demolition but the issue is far from settled and the Western Building’s fate is yet to be decided. Read the rest of this article »
ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
Heritage Advisor is published 10 times a year by the Association of King County Historical Organizations as a service to members and those who support its mission. AKCHO was established in 1977 to: encourage cooperation among historical organizations; promote and encourage the study and preservation of the history and heritage of King County through member organizations, individual members, and the community they serve; and support such preservation efforts through public awareness and understanding of legislative issues.
The Heritage Advisor welcomes submissions of news items, calendar items, and opinion columns from AKCHO members, HA subscribers, and readers. Articles are limited to 300 words and they should have a strong relevance to historic preservation and heritage issues in King County, Washington. Submission of an article does not guarantee publication. AKCHO does not pay for published submissions. All articles are subject to review by AKCHO staff. Please send your article within the body of an email (no attachments, please) to heritageadvisor@akcho.org.
AKCHO welcomes new members year round. Individual memberships are $15. Organization memberships are $35. Join more than 150 individuals and organizations supporting heritage work and historic preservation in King County. For more information and an application form, visit http://www.akcho.org/members.php.
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