The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has named 10 individuals and organizations as recipients of the State Historic Preservation Officer's Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation.
The awards program, in its 17th year, recognizes persons, organizations and projects that have achieved distinction in the field of historic preservation in Washington by State Historic Preservation officer Dr. Allyson Brooks.
This year's winners exemplify the spirit, motivation, and determination necessary to preserve our state's heritage for future generations.
Steve Hager, Highlands resident and vice chair of the Highlands Neighborhood Association, and the 12th Street Partners decided to save an entire neighborhood of historic homes in Everett, relocate them to a new site, and fix them up again.
The Donovan Lane Development formed from this idea and is an example of what can be done to protect historic buildings and retain much needed affordable housing.
Award recipients will be recognized during a special ceremony on the historic state capitol campus, on May 8. Brooks, will preside over the awards ceremony.
The awards coincide with National Historic Preservation Month, an annual celebration in May.
More information about the award recipients is available at www.dahp.wa.gov.
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