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October 9, 2024 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Walla Walla High School Commons
Residents are invited to join Development Services Department staff on a digital tour of Walla Walla’s historic places.
Join Dan Clark for a presentation on the Second Walla Walla Treaty Council and Stevens Skirmish of 1856 during the Walla Walla Chapter 021 of the Reserve Organization of America (ROA) meeting. Dan will highlight Isaac Stevens, the territorial governor and superintendent of Indian affairs, as well as Walla Walla Chief Peopeomoxmox (Yellow Bird), a […]
There are currently three openings on the Walla Walla Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Valley Giving Guide campaign, which runs from 11/28 through 12/31
Ross’s contributions to his community were many and varied, and he will be sorely missed both as a friend and community worker.
In the Walla Walla River Basin, there is not always enough water available to meet every need, including Tribes, agriculture, drinking water, and supporting aquatic ecosystems. The Walla Walla 2050 Watershed Strategy is a collaborative effort to meet the Basin’s growing water needs and provide water for healthy rivers, fish, farms, and people. You’re invited […]
If you can join us, please do! Oct. 23 & Oct. 28
Bring your glass containers to the grand opening of the Walla Walla Spoke, June 6 from 9am to 12pm
Walla Walla residents can report issues with transportation safety they have observed or experienced around the city.
If you are interested in training or otherwise participating in the Walla Walla Civility Project, please email civilityprojectww@gmail.com
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.
A little over a year ago, Ground2Ground Glass partnered with twelve wineries throughout the Walla Walla Valley to develop a sustainable recovery and processing system to alleviate some of the glass entering our local waste stream.
Joining other districts and properties that contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Washington state
Residents of Walla Walla recently applied for the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award from the League of American Bicyclists. The League would like to hear from residents, local area bicyclists, and bike advocates about your experiences and perceptions of bicycling in the community. Your input will help the League and the applicant community to better understand current bicycling […]
Facts and tips on water usage and conservation are presented weekly by the city of Walla Walla in partnership with Walla Walla Community College and the Union-Bulletin.
On an early spring day in 1988, a group of people met to talk about the future of Walla Walla. Our immediate objective was to produce a preliminary vision of our community in the year 2020 and a rudimentary plan for getting there. Our vision had four major elements. We wanted a green community that […]
We all need to pitch in to preserve our local papers.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the clearing of downed wood at the historic Stubblefield Cemetery
From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
A special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at 5:15 p.m. on July 30, 2020
From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
Public transit service is critical to our quality of life and economic vitality.
Walla Walla Water 2050 kick off with a two-day workshop on October 3 and 4, 2019
Volunteers sought for the advisory boards, commissions, and committees.
Please attend the Revive Mill Creek Presentation, Monday, April 22, 2019, from 4-6 pm at Olin Hall, Room 120 on the Whitman College Campus
The Walla Walla, Touchet and Tucannon basins are home to iconic salmon and steelhead runs in the mid-Columbia River. These basins are currently undergoing large-scale river restoration efforts that impact our community and lifestyle. Please join us for a showing of the River Restoration Northwest 2018 short film series “Stories of Our Watersheds”. The evening […]
Dan Clark will be talking about WW2020 on 8/30 from 5-6pm at Fort Walla Walla Museum
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
Many thanks to Joe Drazan for providing photos of site history panels from the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project.
On May 23, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. the Walla Walla City Council will hold the Public Hearing at the City Hall in the Council Chambers; 15 N. 3rd Avenue, Walla Walla, WA (N. 3rd Avenue and Rose Street). Read more… As you may know, the final opportunity to comment on the City’s Draft Comprehensive Plan […]
Get to know neighbors, city officials, and walkers from other parts of the city
Walla Walla 2020 will meet April 3, 2018 at 7 pm in the Whitman College Science Building, Room 138.
The Unrealized Gothic Church Planned for Walla Walla, WA
Now showing in Walla Walla the week of 8/14/2017
Watering lawns can be both time consuming and costly. We want to help you find the balance between water conservation and sustaining an attractive, healthy landscape.
Attend the May 23 live event or fill-out the online survey
Starts 10 a.m. April 29 at First Congregational Church
The SLC puts on excellent workshops! Find out what’s coming up…
Work session will be held at City Hall from 4-6pm.
Bring yourself, your ideas, and a friend!
Share your ideas on connection and destinations
Dedication at 2pm on Friday, November 18 at Camp Kiwanis
Walla Walla 2020 general meeting: Thursday, September 22, at 7:00pm @ Whitman College’s Glover-Alston Center, 26 Boyer
Second Annual Big Band Dance at Heritage Park from 7-9 pm on Friday, May 13
Dedication on the 210th anniversary of the final departure of Lewis & Clark expedition from Wallula
See conceptual ideas from WSU students and provide your own visions and ideas for Mill Creek.
The Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing the region’s transportation plan
There are openings on several City advisory committees, five of which were created as a result of lobbying by Walla Walla 2020.
Reunion of the first five classes to graduate as 9th graders from Garrison in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960
Rally and march on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m.
On Friday, September 25, a sign will be dedicated honoring the Flathers’ Halfway House at the Touchet River crossing of the Mullan Road.
On Friday, August 28, a sign honoring Walla Walla’s final Chinatown will be dedicated at the City Hall block in downtown Walla Walla.
Wednesday, August 12, is shaping up to be a day of important public meetings, some or all of which we hope you will consider participating in.
Discuss the Community’s transportation vision, needs, issues, and priorities.
On Friday, July 24, an interpretive sign honoring the site of Baker School will be dedicated by Walla Walla 2020.
Going away for the weekend and can’t make it to the Saturday Farmers Market? Go to the Thursday Farmers Market.
Walla Walla 2020: Historic Sites and Markers — Telling the stories and marking the sites of significant Walla Walla History
The June 24 meeting to give input on a new County Homeless Housing Plan was well-attended…
There are currently openings on several Walla Walla City committees where it’s important to have people with a long-term and broad vision.
The historic Edgewater Park Dance Pavilion will come to life at a free, big band dance to be held 7 p.m., May 29 at Heritage Square Park, 116 E. Main St.
The Grand Prize in Walla Walla 2020’s “Community Awards for a Decade” ceremony on April 27, 2015 went to the GESA Power House Theatre…
There will be an Open House at 4:00 today (Tuesday, April 14) at Green Park School, for information about and public comment on proposals for how to configure Isaacs Avenue from Rose to Ash, as part of as major transportation project. Walla Walla 2020 has from its inception promoted the idea that transportation is more […]
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 is currently on Facebook under the name Sustainable Walla Walla, which is a committee we organized in March 2008 that has now been taken more actively under 2020’s wing.
Sign Dedication & Talk on Competing Walla Walla Villages in 1859
Sustainable Living Center Presents: Landscaping with Native Species 3/24 and 4/25
There are currently openings on several Walla Walla City committees where it’s important to have people with a long-term and broad vision.
Walla Walla 2020 presents a talk by local historian Ron Klicker on William W. Davies and the religious community he established
Walla Walla Union Bulletin : By Annie Charnley Eveland : As of Saturday, January 31, 2015 As temperatures hover near some semblance of warmth and the weather hints at improving, consider checking out the historic homes and buildings in this area by bike, on foot or on four wheels. You may live in one of these […]
On Monday, December 8, a landscape architecture class from WSU will present graphic art images of Mill Creek west of Ninth at the city council worksession. The meeting is at City Hall (Third at Rose) at 4:00 p,m. The public is welcome.
Thursday Oct. 30, 2014 @ 5 pm at Fort Walla Walla Museum
Oct 27, 2014 : 7 pm in Building 24, Room 111 (Whitman College Science Building)
The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP) is meeting in Walla Walla on Friday, October 24
1:30pm Oct. 24, 2014 : A free program about the history of the Walla Walla County Poor Farm and Poor Farm Cemetery will be presented at College Place City Hall, 625 S. College Ave.
This is a chance to add your own life experience and community values to discussions and recommendations about local policies
This has been another year of progress for the Frenchtown Historical Foundation, and we’re glad to be able to share the news with you.
The citizens group Walla Walla 2020 has recently revamped its website, expanded its historic research and plaque project, and set its annual meeting for Monday, March 10, at 7 pm in the Fulton Community Room at the Walla Walla Police Department, 54 E. Moore. Please add this to your calendar. We hope you will attend. […]
Built in 1930 by J. Howard Shubert
Fort Walla Walla Museum invites you to the kickoff of the Museum After Hours lecture series–a monthly series of talks to be given at the Museum. The first event will be held next Thursday, January 30th at 4 pm., and is open to the public without charge. Dan Clark, who is a local leader in […]
End 2013 and Start 2014 with ten minutes to send in a comment for nuclear safety and Hanford Clean-Up
This is the clearest explanation of what “global warming” is about in terms we can see and understand.
We hope you can join in this multicultural community celebration.
The Frenchtown Historical Foundation and Three Rivers Winery have joined together to host a celebration of our region’s French-Canadian heritage on Saturday, June 22, 2013.
Life in the Walla Walla Valley is transformed by environmentally-friendly transportation: a look back to 1907 and 1908 in advertisements.
Built in 1908 by William and Betsy FitzJerrell
Legal Description: Parcel A: Beginning at a point which is ascertained by beginning at the point of intersection of the Northerly line of Boyer Avenue with the Westerly line of Clinton Street in City of Walla Walla, Washington; thence Northerly and along said Westerly line of Clinton Street, 120 feet; thence Westerly, parallel to said […]
I am writing on behalf of the Walla Walla 2020 Transportation Committee regarding long-term transit planning for the Walla Walla area.
Built in 1918 by A.C. Cromer for William and Allie McLean
Built circa 1906 by Harriet E. and Katherine Blynn
Built in 1899 by Joseph and Ella McCabe
Built in 1903 by Charles and Ella Metzger
Built in 1910 by J. Carter and Minnie Smith
On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Second Walla Walla Treaty Council between Governor Isaac Stevens and Indians from throughout the region, as well as related events that took place 150 years ago in the Walla Walla area will be observed.
Built in 1911 by Bert M. Huntington
Built circa 1892 by Henry Kelling
Built in 1901 by Donald McCrae
Built in 1909 by Roland and Clarinda Green Smith
Built in 1930 by Frank Brotherton
Built in 1909 by John Milton and Martha Cox Crawford
Built in 1905 by John Milton and Martha Cox Crawford
Built in 1902 by William Henry Morrison
Built in 1909 by James and Mamie McLean
Built circa 1899 by Grant and Alice Copeland
Multiple buildings built by United States Army between 1858 and 1906
The Grand Prize in this year’s Walla Walla 2020 Architectural Awards competition went to the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, for the “loving and successful restoration and renovation of the historic 1928 hotel, and the addition of a compatible new conference center in downtown Walla Walla.” Six other major awards were made, eleven projects […]
Built in 1896 by Jacob Valaer, Swiss immigrant, farmer, capitalist
Built in 1917 by Elbert Smith
Built in 1908 by Chestner and Laura Offner
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.
Built in 1914 by John C. Hurspool
Built in 1916 by Justus and Mary Wade
The Grand Prize in the year 2000 Walla Walla 2020 Architectural Awards competition went to Salvation! LLC, owner of the Whitehouse-Crawford Building at 3rd and Cherry in downtown Walla Walla, for the rescue, restoration, renovation and reuse of the historic 1904 planning mill for use as a gourmet restaurant and winery. Three other major awards […]
The Grand Prize in the year 1999 Walla Walla 2020 Architectural Awards competition went to Hunter Conservatory at Whitman College, for the renovation and restoration of the historic 1910 music building at Park and Boyer Avenue for use as a media center. Awards were made and six projects were honored with certificates of merit in […]
The following projects have received Walla Walla 2020 Architectural Awards in past years. The 1988-1995 awards were made the following year for projects completed in those years. The 1997 awards, labeled 1996-97, were for projects completed from 1996 through the March, 1997 awards ceremony. The 1998 awards were presented in March, 1998. Please note that […]
Built in 1904 by Frank B. and Minnie Sharpstein
Built in 1912 by Matt G. Ennis
Built in 1907 by David and Minnie E. Still
Built in 1914 by John F. and Ivah McRae
Built circa 1903 by Charles W. and Elizabeth McKean
Built circa 1905 by Adam and Amanda Minnick
Built circa 1902-03 by Otto and Caroline Labudde
Built in 1905 by Charles A. Mott
Built in 1892/93 by E. M. Aeils and moved to this location.
Built 1901 by W.W. Baker
Built circa 1879 by Thomas O’Brien
Built in 1875 by William O’Donnell
Built circa 1883 by Charles and Aurelia Boyer
Built in 1901 by George H. Chamberlin
Built in 1908 by E. S. Isaacs
Built in 1904 by Charles A Matt
Built in 1909 by A. C. Ebbert
Built in 1904 by Ernest A. Knight
Built circa 1888 by Leonard and Emma Bender
Built in 1928 by Dr. Wallace A. Pratt
Built in 1898 by Thomas B. Hawley
Built in 1915 by Nick and Amelia Wierk
Built in 1920 by John and Magara Byrnes
Built in 1889 by Adolph Schwarz
Built circa 1880 by William Stephens
Built in 1910 by J. C. Hockett
Legal Description: Begin at a point 29.64 chains (approx. 1,956 feet) West of the N.E corner of the N.W. quarter of the S.E quarter of Section 33 in Township 7 N. of Range 36 EW.M. and run West 3.65 1/2 chains (approx. 241 feet), thence South 13.5 chains (approx. 891 feet), thence East 3.65 1/2 […]
Built in 1905 by Mordo McDonald
Built in 1893 by C. B. and Addie Upton
Legal Description: Begin in SE corner of SW quarter of SW quarter in Section II, T 6 N, R 35 EW.M., and run thence N 0 degrees 36′ 25″ W., along the E line of said subdivision, 9.90 feet to the True Point of Beginning for this description, continue thence S 89 degrees 01′ 00″ […]
Built in 1896 by George W. Somerindyke and James H. Lasater
Title and Occupant History: September 30, 1871–Bruce’s Addition to the Town of Waitsburg was platted by William P. and Caroline Bruce, husband and wife, in the West one-half of the S.W. quarter of Section II. Township 9 N . Range 37 East of the Willamette Meridian, in Walla Walla County, Washington Territory. Waitsburg stands on […]
Built circa 1906 by Robert and Marion Minion
Built in 1912 by John H. Pedigo
Legal Description: lot 12 in Block 4 of Bryant’s Addition to the City of Walla Walla. Title and Occupant History: September 15, 1880– John and Viretta Bryant, husband and wife, platted Bryant’s Addition to the City of Walla Walla. (Walla Walla County Auditor’s Office, Volume A of plats, page 75) September 22, 1883–Viretta Bryant released […]
Built in 1904 by The Drumheller Co.
Legal Description. (abbreviated): Westerly 50 feet of lot 6 in Block 5 original City of Walla Walla plat. Title and Occupant History: January 20. 1870–the City of Walla Walla sold lot 6 in Block 5 to Edward Sheil for $100. (Deed Book G, page 34; hereinafter F/34) Edward Sheil was a physician and surgeon who […]
Legal Description: Begin at a point in the northwesterly line of Main St.. which point is a distance of 75 feet measured along said northwesterly line of Main St. from it point of intersection with the southwesterly line of Spokane 51.; thence S. 37 degrees 7 minutes W., along said northwesterly line of Main St., […]
Built in 1903 by Max Baumeister
Legal Description (approximate): rectangle: 31 feet along Main St. by 120 feet along First St., the east part of lot I, Block 13 of the original plat of the City of Walla Walla. Title and Occupant History: November 22, 1862–William H. and Elizabeth A. Patten sold the east part (23 feet by 120 feet) of […]
Legal Description (abbreviated): Southerly 47.25 feet of lot 5 in the Stahl and Cambern Addition. (Walla Walla County Auditor, plat book C, page 8) Title and Occupant History: August 30, 1865–John and Margaret Sparks sold land including the property to Henrietta and J. W. Hunter for $1500. (Deed Book 77, page 100; hereinafter 77/100) November […]
Built in 1912 by George Barber
Legal Description: N. 120 feet of lot 2 and S. 40 feet of lot 2 plus E. one �half of lot 9 of Jaycox Addition to the City of Walla Walla. Title and Occupant History: August 14. 1878–John and Viretta Bryant. husband and wife, sold the following land to Jane M. Wilson for $500: commence […]
Built in 1910 by W.H. and Ellen Jones
Legal Description: Lots 7 and 8 in Block 3 of Bruce’s Addition to the Town of Waitsburg, Book A of Plats, page 31 in office of the Auditor of Walla Walla County. Washington. Title and Occupant History: September 30, 1871–the Addition of W. R Bruce to the Town of Waitsburg was platted by William P. […]
Legal Description: supplied by owner Lot 7 of Jaycox Addition to the City of Walla Walla pius 571 x 10′ rectangle adjacent to NW corner of lot 7. Title and Occupant History: August 14, 1878–John & Viretta Bryant, husband and wife, sold the following land to Jane M. Wilson for $500: commence at NE corner […]
Built circa 1920 by Norman Hawk
Legal Description: Lot 12 and the East 10 feet of Lot 11 in Block 10 of Reed’s Addition to the City of Walla Walla. Title and Occupant History: November 2, 1878– Isaac and Cynthia J. Reed platted Reed’s Addition to the City of Walla Walla (Walla Walla County Auditor’s Office, plat page A 56) and […]
Legal Description: supplied by owner N. 60′ of lots I & 2, Block 52 Shauble’s Addition to the City of Walla Walla Title and Occupant History: March 18. 1870–Philip Shauble sold all of Block 52 in Shauble’s Addition to Edward Sheil. (Deed Book 98. Page 83. hereinafter 98/83) November 22. 1875–Edward Sheil sold lots I. […]
Title and Occupant History: July 6, 1892–J. C. Isaacs told 10 acres in the N.E. quarter of the N.W. quarter of the N.E. quarter of Section 28, Township 7 N., Range 36 E.W.M., including the property, to Mrs. C. J. Ritz for $3050. (Deed Book 52, Page 173, hereinafter 52/173) Mrs. C. J. Ritz was […]
Built circa 1910 by Harry and Alice Van Nattan
Title and Occupant History: January 20, 1864–William& Elizabeth Patten sold 80 acres in Section 21, Township 7 N., Range 36 E.W.M., including the property, to H. P. Isaacs for $2000. (Deed Book liD,” Page 146, hereinafter 0/146, see also E/95) Henry P. Isaacs started several flour mills in eastern Washington, Idaho, and Oregon (1858 in […]
Legal Description: furnished by owners Lot 2 in Block F of Foster’s Addition plus 60′ x 30′ of Lot 1 Title and Occupant History: December 19, 1890–John& Jane Singleton sold Lots 1, 2, & 3 in Block I of Singleton’s 2nd Addition to the City of Walla Walla, 3 1/2 acres containing the property, to […]
Legal Description: provided by owner: S. 49′ of Lot 2 and N. 14′ of Lot 3, Stahl and Cambern Addition. Title and Occupant History: August 30, 1865–John& Margaret Sparks sold land, including the property, for $1500 to Henrietta & J. W. Hunter. (Deed Book 77, Page 100) March 21, 1871–J. W.& Henrietta E. Hunter sold […]
Built circa 1908 by Allen H. and Fanny K Reynolds
Legal Description: Being the Easterly 34 feet of Lot 13 and the Westerly 26 feet of Lot 14 in Block 1 of Isaac’s Park Addition; situate in the City and County of Walla Walla, State of Washington. Title and Occupant History: The Isaac’s Park Addition was platted in 1904 by the H. P. Isaacs Company. […]
Built circa 1886 by Stephen and Mary Falconer
Legal Description: supplied by owner. Short version: Lot 13 plus the Easterly 34.75 feet of lot 12 in block 3 of Isaacs 3rd Addition to the City of Walla Walla, Washington. Title and Occupant History: Isaacs 3rd Addition to the City of Walla Walla was plated by Henry P. Isaacs in April, 1900. Henry P. […]
Built circa 1910 by W.H. and Ellen Jones
Built circa 1902 by Shaffer and Nellie Gardenour
Title and Occupant History: Catharine Stahl owned the entire block of 300 South Third Street from the 1870s. December 15, 1896–Catharine Stahl sold the lot of 362 South Third to John Roberts for $800 December 16, 1899– John Roberts sold to William Dunphy for $900. William Dunphy lived at 356 South Third. March 15, 1900–William […]
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Fiftieth Anniversary of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Congregation – May 3, 1959 NOTE: The following text is taken from the program given to congregation members on May 3, 1959, the fiftieth anniversary ceremony for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (formerly Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church) Pastors: Rev. Roland A. Langbecker – Present Pastor Rev. Elmer E. Streufert – […]