History of 517 South First Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1902 by Phillip Winans

History of 1003 Boyer Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1928 by John and Theresa Hoffmann
Safe Streets and Roads for All

WW City Safe Streets Virtual Open House

Walla Walla residents can report issues with transportation safety they have observed or experienced around the city.

Invitation to Join the Walla Walla Civility Project

If you are interested in training or otherwise participating in the Walla Walla Civility Project, please email civilityprojectww@gmail.com
City of Walla Walla

City of Walla Walla Historic Preservation Survey

City of Walla Walla officials are asking residents to help identify sites with historical significance within city limits that should be the focus of a 10-year plan for preservation efforts.

Walla Walla Downtown Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places

Joining other districts and properties that contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Washington state

Waldheim: a “Home In the Woods” for Maximilian and Alvine Baumeister (History of 124 Stone St, Walla Walla, WA)

"The structure began to assume an appearance somewhat castle-like: Waldheim, broadly translated as 'home in the woods'”

Fall 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey

Residents of Walla Walla  recently applied for the Bicycle Friendly…
396 South Palouse Street

History of 396 South Palouse Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1917 by Albert Jensen
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History of 332 East Poplar Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1899 by John H.  Abbott
Mullan Road Historic Site

Final work on historic Mullan Road through Walla Walla began 160 years ago

In March 1858, U.S. Army Lt. John Mullan was given the task of building a wagon road...
312-s-division

History of 312 South Division Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1910 by Charles E. & Mary E. Woodruff
122 SW 9th Street, left; 116 SW 9th Street, right

History of 116 and 122 Southwest 9th Street – College Place, WA

Built circa 1911 by Henry Link; built circa 1942 by Samuel and Fay Peck
1303-walla-walla-ave

History of 1303 Walla Walla Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1906 by Benjamin Bessett

Volunteers Needed at Historic Stubblefield Cemetery

Volunteers are needed to assist with the clearing of downed wood at the historic Stubblefield Cemetery

History of 389 South Palouse Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1906 by Archibald Tiderington

City of Walla Walla invites public to attend Historic Preservation Commission virtual meeting

A special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at 5:15 p.m. on July 30, 2020

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: The development of Walla Walla’s community, architecture awards

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."
liberty theater

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Walla Walla 2020 has been key in downtown Walla Walla renewal

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

Abandoned Cemeteries Tour on October 26, 2019

Historic Cemeteries Group to Lead Tour of Abandoned Cemeteries on Saturday, Oct 26, 2019
Gustavus Sohon, "Military Post & City of Walla-Walla, W-T, 1862"

Mullan Road History Conference, Historic Site Dedication, and Oregon Trail Tour Scheduled for May 3-5, 2019 In Walla Walla, WA

Find out how to register for the confrence and review the schedule of events

Walk with the Mayor through Germantown on Sunday July 8

Join Walla Walla Mayor Barbara Clark and city council members Yazmin Bahena and Jerry Cummins on a walk through the Germantown neighborhood around Garrison Middle School
Historic Sites & Markers ProjectJoe Drazan 2015

Site Signs of the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project

Many thanks to Joe Drazan for providing photos of site history panels from the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project.

Walla Walla citizens’ group to resume community awards

Walla Walla 2020 is going back more than a decade to catch up on what used to be annual awards it gave to honor examples historic building restoration, compatible new construction, energy and water efficiency, landscaping and public art.

Walla Walla 2020 Presents: “Awards for a Decade” April 27 at GESA Powerhouse Theatre

The ceremony will be held at 7 pm at the GESA Powerhouse Theatre, and the public is invited to attend.
Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP)

State Historic Preservati​on Meeting in Walla Walla

The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP) is meeting in Walla Walla on Friday, October 24
Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP)
Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP)

2001 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Sharpstein School, Seven Other Major Awards Granted

The Grand Prize in this year's Walla Walla 2020 Architectural Awards competition went to the Walla Walla School District for the restoration, renovation, and compatible new addition to the historic 1898-1905 Sharpstein School.
Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP)

Walla Walla Architectual Award Winners: 1988-1998

The following projects have received Walla Walla 2020 Architectural…