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    Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
    The historically significant Curran House in Pierce County. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
    2 Pierce County groups awarded Washington Trust historic...
    December 16, 2013 1:39 pm

    Two Pierce County historical societies have been awarded grants through the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2014 Valerie Sivinski Washington…

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    Historic preservation grant recipients to be announced at Washington Trust open house
    Washington Trust seeks nominees for 2014 Most Endangered...
    November 19, 2013 3:02 pm

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation announced Tuesday it is seeking nominations to its 2014 Most Endangered Historic Properties List.

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    The Scholz Farm in Orting dates back to 1931. It is one of 52 heritage barns in Pierce County that was nominated to Washington state's register of heritage barns. (IMAGE COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
    Free workshop available for Pierce County heritage barn...
    September 24, 2013 8:58 am

    If you own an old barn in Pierce County or the surrounding area, are you aware of the Heritage Barn…

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    Historic preservation grant recipients to be announced at Washington Trust open house
    Washington Trust offers historic preservation grants
    September 20, 2013 11:43 am

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2014 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are…

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    The Scholz Farm in Orting dates back to 1931. It is one of 52 heritage barns in Pierce County that was nominated to Washington state's register of heritage barns. (IMAGE COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
    Grants available for Wash. heritage barns
    August 26, 2013 2:26 pm

    The Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation announced Monday that applications to request funding through the Heritage Barn…

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    Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Executive Director Jennifer Meisner. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    New leadership at Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
    By Todd Matthews • August 20, 2013 3:12 pm

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation announced Tuesday its executive director will leave the organization this fall. “I have cherished…

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    The concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. Built in 1934, it is an important section of State Route 162 that connects Orting to Sumner. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Homer M. Hadley, whose work contributed to bridges spanning rivers, lakes and creeks throughout Washington State. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    McMillin Bridge added to Pierce County historic register
    By Todd Matthews • June 19, 2013 11:15 am

    Pierce County Council approved an ordinance Tuesday to place the 79-year-old McMillin Bridge on the county’s register of historic places.

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    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has included St. Nicholas Church in Gig Harbor on its annual list of Most Endangered Historic Properties in Washington state. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
    Historic preservationists deem century-old Gig Harbor church endangered
    May 16, 2013 9:11 am

    Washington Trust for Historic Preservation officials announced Wednesday they have included a 100-year-old Pierce County church on its annual list…

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    The concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. Built in 1934, it is an important section of State Route 162 that connects Orting to Sumner. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Homer M. Hadley, whose work contributed to bridges spanning rivers, lakes and creeks throughout Washington State. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Pierce County Council committee OKs historic McMillin Bridge...
    By Todd Matthews • May 7, 2013 10:33 am

    A Pierce County Council committee Monday approved a recommendation to place the 79-year-old McMillin Bridge on the county’s register of…

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    The concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. Built in 1934, it is an important section of State Route 162 that connects Orting to Sumner. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Homer M. Hadley, whose work contributed to bridges spanning rivers, lakes and creeks throughout Washington State. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Pierce County Council committee to consider historic McMillin...
    By Todd Matthews • May 2, 2013 1:06 pm

    A Pierce County Council committee is scheduled to meet next week to discuss a proposed ordinance to place the 79-year-old…

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    Pierce County’s historic McMillin Bridge. (PHOTO COURTESY HISTORIC AMERICAN ENGINEERING RECORD / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)
    Pierce County Commission OKs landmark nomination for historic...
    By Todd Matthews • February 21, 2013 10:20 am

    The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission voted Tuesday to nominate the 79-year-old McMillin Bridge to the county’s register…

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    The historic Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Downtown Tacoma's Pantages Theater awarded historic preservation grant
    January 29, 2013 2:28 pm

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced the recipients of the 2013 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund grant awards.

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    Pierce County's historic McMillin Bridge. (PHOTO COURTESY HISTORIC AMERICAN ENGINEERING RECORD / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)
    Public hearing scheduled for McMillin Bridge historic landmark...
    By Todd Matthews • January 15, 2013 10:49 am

    The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled next month to review a nomination to place the 79-year-old…

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