Historic Preservation
Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission
The primary responsibility of the Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is to carry out the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in Historic Preservation, and to provide recommendations, on matters related to Pierce County Heritage, to the County Executive and Council.
Pierce County Register of Historic Places
The Historic Register is one of the important tools utilized by Pierce County to provide public recognition and measures of protection for historically-significant properties in Pierce County. Properties are designated to Pierce County Register of Historic Places through nomination processes which include evaluation and determination of their eligibility for listing by the Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, and further review and final adoption by the County Council.
For further information please contact Chad Williams, .
WHAT'S HAPPENING
2013-14 Preservation Grant Program
The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission announces the 2013-14 Preservation Grant Program which assists in funding preservation efforts in the Pierce County. The program is funded by HDOC money, derived from the $1 recording fee, as appropriated by the Pierce County Council.
Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. For stabilization, restoration or rehabilitation of Certified Local Government register-listed buildings or structures, the maximum request is $10,000. For photographic/document preservation, historic markers, history research, and public events/programming the maximum request is $5,000. Matching resources must be provided by the applicants. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on April 15, 2013. Project activities must be completed by October 1, 2014. Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and owners of property listed on local historic registers are eligible to apply. The grant guidelines and application form are available on the Planning and Land Services website, Grant Guidelines & Application.
For further information, contact Sean Gaffney, , or Chad Williams, .
McMillin Bridge (SR162)
The 77-year-old structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now faces an uncertain future as the State proposes to demolish the bridge and replace it with a new span.
The bridge was built in 1934 and utilized concrete design, rather than steel, making the structure architecturally rare and significant. In addition to being on the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge is in the Library of Congress' Historic American Engineering Record. The Commission is on record with the WSDOT, urging them to consider alternatives that would preserve the historic bridge.
Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission Members
There are currently four openings on the Commission. If you are interested, please complete an application, sign, and return. For additional information contact Chad Williams, .
| Represents |
Member |
Expiration |
Term |
| District 1 |
Vacant |
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| District 2 |
Gordon "Buzz" Grant |
10/11/14 |
1 of 2 |
| District 3 |
Vacant |
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| District 4 |
Caroline Swope, Chair |
8/12/14 |
1 of 2 |
| District 5 |
Vacant |
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| District 6 |
Robert Edington |
6/25/14 |
2 of 2 |
At-Large #1
Architect | Brett Santhuff |
8/08/15 |
1 of 2 |
At-Large #2
Archivist |
Vacant |
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At Large #3
Historian |
Robert Allen |
1/30/14 |
Replacement
Unexp. Term |
Informational Brochures
(Copies are available at the Pierce County Annex, Room 175)
Historic Preservation in Pierce County
Do You Own a Landmark?
Farmstead and Barn Preservation
Tax Relief for Renovating Historic Buildings
Researching the History of Your Pierce County Property
Resource Links
Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records
Database (WISAARD)
Pierce County Historical Documents Survey