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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: News


The postman cometh…
Article Date: February 29th, 2012
Author: Pat Filer, AKCHO Awards Committee Chair
Category: News

“Ahhh, AKCHO!  So, it’s that time of year again…”  Those words are muttered every February – by my husband AND the postman!   Lots of interest this year, lots of questions, and lots of wonderful nominations!  Thanks to all who prepared nominations or wrote letters of support this year. Read the rest of this article »



Harborview Hall update
Article Date: February 29th, 2012
Author: Julie Koler, King County Historic Preservation Program
Category: News

King County received three proposals from qualified developers in early February for the rehabilitation of Harborview Hall.  Since that time, a technical review committee consisting of King County and Harborview Medical Center staff has been evaluating the proposals.  The evaluation should be completed by March 2. Read the rest of this article »



Recording fee allocation – SnohoCo style
Article Date: February 29th, 2012
Category: News

Snohomish County will use recording fees designated for heritage/historical preservation to provide matching funds for projects promoting public access to county history, according to Snohomish County Economic and Cultural Development Officer Wendy Becker. Read the rest of this article »



A morning with the hydros
Article Date: February 29th, 2012
Category: News

What do the AYPE, Guy Lombardo, and the Sino-Japanese War have in common? They all played a role in the history of hydroplanes, according to David Williams, executive director of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum. 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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