Links To The Past: Week Of July 22
July 22nd, 2007 @ 1:39 am by Cliffe | Sorted Links To The Past
Err, that would be the week ending July 22. It’s a pretty busy week with regards to Seattle’s history — have a read.
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Seattle Is A City Flush With Forgetting
Mossback takes a look at historic preservation in Seattle and the battle between new blood and old bones. A great read, as always.
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Can We Afford Historic Preservation?
Now it’s The Paper Noose on historic preservation and progress as the new religion. Pithy in the Paper Noose style.
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Condo Conversion At Smith Tower One Step Closer
Usually the words “condo” and “historic landmark” do not go well together, but this time around it’s not quite as scary as one of Seattle’s most historic skyscrapes preps to become some rich people’s home.
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Any Old Buyer Won’t Do In Kirkland
I know, I know. This is called VintageSeattle, but let’s take a quick detour over to the east side for once.
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Pioneer Square: History Vs Renewal
Jeff Roush takes a look at the Seattle Plumbing Building and hopes the city will not put housing before history. This reminds me that I need to document this building before they “muck it up.”
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One Buyer, 40 Acres: A Quiet Revolution In Sodo
Story detailing Henry Liebman’s slow plan to snatch up land in the industrial district and say goodbye to blue collar jobs.