Landmarks Preservation Board hearing Jan. 17, 2001
The Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously decided at its meeting on Dec. 6, 2000, not to designate the existing Central Library building as a landmark.
The board did nominate the North East and Southwest libraries for landmark status, which means board members will have an opportunity to visit the buildings and consider whether they should be designated as landmarks at a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Arctic Building, 700 Third Ave., 10th floor, room 1003.
The board has to become more familiar with the records submitted on the buildings to determine whether they meet the criteria for landmark status.
If the branches are designated as landmarks, the Library would proceed with the renovation projects as planned, but the landmarks board would review the work.
Landmark consideration is a part of the public environmental review process prior to application for alteration or demolition of structures that are important to the life and heritage of the city. Schools and libraries fall under this review process. Buildings and structures more than 25 years old are eligible for Seattle landmark nomination.
By evaluating our buildings now, we avoid any disruption to the building process later.
- Andra Addison, communications director, Seattle Public Library
Content Modified: 10 January 2001
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