With Capitol Hill being held up as a national example of preservation done right, the area seems to be one of the best hopes in the region for further progress on historic development. If you’re interested in helping to continue this kind of growth, historic Seattle is hosting their first ever “Building Renovation Fair” at the CD’s Washington Hall Saturday, April 9 to showcase their “work in progress” at the amazing venue and to bring together members of the preservation and restoration communities.
What: Historic Seattle Building Renovation Fair
When: Saturday, April 9, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Washington Hall, 153 14th Avenue, Seattle, WA (south of Seattle University)
Tickets: Free to Historic Seattle members; $5 general public
www.historicseattle.org or (206) 622-6952
Meet the region’s experts in historic preservation, restoration, and renovation of old buildings. The inaugural Historic Seattle Building Renovation Fair brings together 28 architects, contractors, and engineers, along with specialty trades people and suppliers who appreciate working on the components of old houses–glass, wood, metal, tile, plaster, and ceramics, plumbing, electrical, hardware, painting, and wood windows. Learn about foundation and seismic repair and using salvaged materials.
The fair is geared to residential, institutional, and commercial building owners. It is an ideal opportunity to meet experts, ask questions, and get inspired. There will be presentations on a variety of topics throughout the day including appropriate approaches to remodeling older homes, earthquake retrofitting, and historically appropriate window weatherization for old buildings. To encourage strong community participation, a minimal entrance fee will be charged–$5 to the general public. Historic Seattle members are admitted free.
The event is being held at Washington Hall, one of the city’s most valuable community resources and Historic Seattle’s current “work in progress”. Ongoing restoration efforts on the 1908 Danish Brotherhood Hall are geared to making it a popular location for live performance, dance, rehearsals, classes, and workshops. Visit www.washingtonhall.org for history and rental information.
