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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

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Category: Heritage Briefs


The fight for Harborview Hall’s survival
Article Date: January 31st, 2012
Category: February 2012, Heritage Briefs

Prompt and vigorous advocacy may make all the difference in determining the outcome for Harborview Hall. Read the rest of this article »



Hiking to history in Franklin
Article Date: January 31st, 2012
Author: Karen Meador
 Category: February 2012, Heritage Briefs

Photo courtesy of Black Diamond Historical Society

Ed. note: This hike and many other events and adventures can be found on AKCHO’s online events calendar.

For those who appreciate communing with the Great Outdoors and history simultaneously, the annual Franklin Walking Tours are scheduled for Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, March 4. Read the rest of this article »



Historic fishing community commemorated
Article Date: January 31st, 2012
Category: February 2012, Heritage Briefs

The Croatian immigrant fishing community of West Seattle was honored on January 28 at the dedication of the Riverside Memorial Plaza, located at 17th Avenue SW and West Marginal Place. Read the rest of this article »



Remembering Garlic Gulch
Article Date: January 30th, 2012
Category: February 2012, Heritage Briefs

Rainier Valley Historical Society plans to make Garlic Gulch a research focus during 2012. Remnants of this north Rainier community still exist in Borracchini’s Bakery, Oberto’s Sausage Company, and other businesses. If you have a story to tell about Garlic Gulch, please contact the Society at 206-723-1663 or via e-mail at rvhsoffice@aol.com.



State parks pass to be retooled
Article Date: January 30th, 2012
Category: February 2012, Heritage Briefs

In the 2011 legislative session, lawmakers prevented the closure of any state parks by implementing a user fee system. Since last July, vehicles entering state parks must display an annual Discover Pass. Sales of the pass have not generated enough revenue to prevent cuts to the parks system, so in this session legislators are reexamining ways to make the program more user-friendly. 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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