Historic Seattle
Architecture and PlanningWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Historic Seattle is a nonprofit public development authority, established by city ordinance in 1974 and based in Seattle, Washington, operating in the architecture and planning arena. It focuses on reusing and reimagining historic properties for new purposes, having saved dozens of buildings in the city through technical assistance, feasibility studies, and, where appropriate, full-scale redevelopment. In addition to project work, it functions as a membership organization that provides resources, referrals, and landmarks assistance, while offering educational programming such as lectures, workshops, tours, and visits to historic properties. Its activities target communities, property owners, and neighborhood stakeholders seeking to protect architectural heritage and preserve character, delivering advocacy and resources as part of its service. A collaboration in 2019 with the Seattle Theatre Group to pursue the Showbox project in downtown Seattle.