Dedication Ceremony for Sign Honoring Italian Heritage at St. Francis Catholic Church
The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for a new Walla Walla 2020 sign honoring the history of Italian immigrants in the Walla Walla area
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Applications open for plots in the Rees & Sumach Community Garden
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Resource Conservation, Trees & Landscaping, Updates/by Site ManagerThe Rees & Sumach Community Garden has plots available for the season
Dedication ceremony for new heritage site sign honoring The Walla Walla Tractor Show of 1919 on Russell Creek Road
/in Building History Reports, Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerDedication ceremony at 1:30 pm on Saturday, 10/11/2025 at 196 Foster Road
Provide input for the Walla Walla Valley 2050 Transportation Plan
/in Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerPlease take a few minutes, by February 28, to provide input to the 5-year update to the region’s transportation plan.
City of Walla Walla seeks volunteers to fill vacancies on City committees
/in Updates/by Site ManagerApplications are due at noon on December 11, 2024
Walla Walla Valley Civility Project Café: The Acceptability of Political Violence Today
/in Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerOctober 9, 2024 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Walla Walla High School Commons
City to unveil story map of the properties on its Register of Historic Places
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Building History Reports, Updates/by Site ManagerResidents are invited to join Development Services Department staff on a digital tour of Walla Walla’s historic places.
Presentation on Walla Walla Treaty Council at ROA Meeting Aug. 2, 2024
/in Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerJoin 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 […]
History of 914 Home Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports, Updates/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1941 by Norman and Winifred Smedes
827-Poplar
/in Images/by Site ManagerWalla Walla Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
/in Economic Development & Growth Management, Resource Conservation, Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerThere are currently three openings on the Walla Walla Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Support Walla Walla 2020 through Valley Giving Guide 2023
/in Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerValley Giving Guide campaign, which runs from 11/28 through 12/31
Saying goodbye to Ross Osborn
/in Updates/by Site ManagerRoss’s contributions to his community were many and varied, and he will be sorely missed both as a friend and community worker.
Walla Walla Watershed Strategy Open House November 16 from 4:30 – 8 PM
/in Community Events, Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerIn 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 […]
We need your help restoring Stubblefield Cemetery
/in Historic Cemeteries, Updates/by Site ManagerIf you can join us, please do! Oct. 23 & Oct. 28
Glass recycling beginning June 6 in Walla Walla
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerBring your glass containers to the grand opening of the Walla Walla Spoke, June 6 from 9am to 12pm
Walla Walla Water 2050 Plan Community Meeting April 26, 2023
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerJoin us Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 6–8 p.m. at WWCC Health Science & Performing Arts Building E Auditorium
SAVE THE DATE! Walla Walla 2020 35th Anniversary Celebration, April 2, Heritage Park
/in Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerHonoring Walla Walla 2020’s founding and accomplishments
The Leaf-Blower Blues
/in Trees & Landscaping, Updates/by Site ManagerIt’s fall, the season of more than usual leaf blower noise, particulates, global warming gases, and health issues (ears, eyes, throats, lungs).
WW City Safe Streets Virtual Open House
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Economic Development & Growth Management, Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerWalla Walla residents can report issues with transportation safety they have observed or experienced around the city.
Invitation to Join the Walla Walla Civility Project
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerIf you are interested in training or otherwise participating in the Walla Walla Civility Project, please email civilityprojectww@gmail.com
US Highway 730: a disaster waiting to happen
/in Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerWe urge the Washington Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit on US 730 to 45 mph for the for safety of those who play, study, exercise, and work there.
City of Walla Walla Historic Preservation Survey
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Updates/by Site ManagerCity 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.
Fundraiser for Ground2Ground Glass Sand Phase Two
/in Economic Development & Growth Management, Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerA 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.
Walla Walla Downtown Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerJoining other districts and properties that contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Washington state
Fall 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Community Events, Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerResidents 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 […]
Walla Walla Water Watcher
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerFacts 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.
Now Available to Order: Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Today’s Vision for Tomorrow’s Community
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Community Events, Economic Development & Growth Management, Historic Cemeteries, Resource Conservation, Transportation, Trees & Landscaping, Updates/by Site ManagerOn 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 […]
WW2020 and the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWe all need to pitch in to preserve our local papers.
Volunteers Needed at Historic Stubblefield Cemetery
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Building History Reports, Updates/by Site ManagerVolunteers are needed to assist with the clearing of downed wood at the historic Stubblefield Cemetery
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Looking Ahead – The Waters of Walla Walla County
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerFrom the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
City of Walla Walla invites public to attend Historic Preservation Commission virtual meeting
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Updates/by Site ManagerA special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at 5:15 p.m. on July 30, 2020
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Honoring, marking Walla Walla County’s historic sites
/in Building History Reports, Updates/by Site ManagerFrom the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: The development of Walla Walla’s community, architecture awards
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Updates, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerFrom the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Walla Walla 2020 has been key in downtown Walla Walla renewal
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Updates/by Site ManagerFrom the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Sustaining economic development
/in Economic Development & Growth Management, Updates/by Site ManagerFrom the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Reduce, reuse, recycle
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerFrom the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s monthly series “Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond.”
Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Thank goodness for the bus
/in Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerPublic transit service is critical to our quality of life and economic vitality.
Walla Walla Basin Strategic Planning Workshop for Long Term Water Supply
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerWalla Walla Water 2050 kick off with a two-day workshop on October 3 and 4, 2019
City of Walla Walla: Volunteers Sought for Civic Boards
/in Updates/by Site ManagerVolunteers sought for the advisory boards, commissions, and committees.
Revive Mill Creek Presentation
/in Resource Conservation, Trees & Landscaping, Updates/by Site ManagerPlease attend the Revive Mill Creek Presentation, Monday, April 22, 2019, from 4-6 pm at Olin Hall, Room 120 on the Whitman College Campus
River Restoration Film Festival March 7, 2019 at 7pm at the Gesa Power House Theater
/in Resource Conservation, Trees & Landscaping, Updates/by Site ManagerThe 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 […]
Museum After Hours – Thursday 8/30: Dan Clark on Walla Walla 2020
/in Updates/by Site ManagerDan Clark will be talking about WW2020 on 8/30 from 5-6pm at Fort Walla Walla Museum
Walk with the Mayor through Germantown on Sunday July 8
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Updates/by Site ManagerJoin 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
Site Signs of the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Building History Reports, Updates/by Site ManagerMany thanks to Joe Drazan for providing photos of site history panels from the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project.
A Plea for Your Help from the WW2020 Water Working Group
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerOn 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 […]
Walk with the Mayor Sunday, May 6, with 3:00pm start at Blue Ridge School
/in Updates/by Site ManagerGet to know neighbors, city officials, and walkers from other parts of the city
Walla Walla 2020 Meeting to be held April 3, 2018
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWalla Walla 2020 will meet April 3, 2018 at 7 pm in the Whitman College Science Building, Room 138.
First Congregational Church: The Forgotten Dream
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThe Unrealized Gothic Church Planned for Walla Walla, WA
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerNow showing in Walla Walla the week of 8/14/2017
Summer 2017: Tips for Water Conservation
/in Resource Conservation, Updates/by Site ManagerWatering 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.
Updating the Walla Walla Comprehensive Plan
/in Updates/by Site ManagerAttend the May 23 live event or fill-out the online survey
People’s Climate March in Walla Walla
/in Resource Conservation, Trees & Landscaping, Updates/by Site ManagerStarts 10 a.m. April 29 at First Congregational Church
Sustainable Living Center Community Workshops
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThe SLC puts on excellent workshops! Find out what’s coming up…
City Council Work Session Mon 4/10/17: VRBOs, Ward Voting, and the Power House Theatre
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWork session will be held at City Hall from 4-6pm.
Biannual Meeting 3/30 @ 7pm – 26 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla
/in Updates/by Site ManagerBring yourself, your ideas, and a friend!
Public Workshop to Develop a Network of Non-Motorized Trails and Transportation
/in Transportation/by Site ManagerShare your ideas on connection and destinations
Upper Mill Creek History to be Honored by Sign Dedication Nov 18, 2016
/in Updates/by Site ManagerDedication at 2pm on Friday, November 18 at Camp Kiwanis
WW2020 General Meeting Fall 2016
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWalla Walla 2020 general meeting: Thursday, September 22, at 7:00pm @ Whitman College’s Glover-Alston Center, 26 Boyer
WW 2020 Big Band Dance at Heritage Park on May 13
/in Updates/by Site ManagerSecond Annual Big Band Dance at Heritage Park from 7-9 pm on Friday, May 13
Wallula Historic Site Dedication Scheduled for April 30, 2016
/in Updates/by Site ManagerDedication on the 210th anniversary of the final departure of Lewis & Clark expedition from Wallula
Share your vision for Mill Creek in downtown Walla Walla
/in Updates/by Site ManagerSee conceptual ideas from WSU students and provide your own visions and ideas for Mill Creek.
Take This Two-Minute Survey on Transportation Priorities
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThe Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing the region’s transportation plan
Opportunity to Put Your Fingerprints on Walla Walla’s Future
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThere are openings on several City advisory committees, five of which were created as a result of lobbying by Walla Walla 2020.
60th Anniversary of Garrison School Oct 23-24, 2015
/in Updates/by Site ManagerReunion of the first five classes to graduate as 9th graders from Garrison in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960
Rally & March to Save the Trees on Mill Creek Levee
/in Updates/by Site ManagerRally and march on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m.
Sign Dedication for Flathers Halfway House on Mullan Road at Prescott
/in Updates/by Site ManagerOn Friday, September 25, a sign will be dedicated honoring the Flathers’ Halfway House at the Touchet River crossing of the Mullan Road.
Walla Walla Chinatown Talk & Sign Dedication Ceremony
/in Updates/by Site ManagerOn Friday, August 28, a sign honoring Walla Walla’s final Chinatown will be dedicated at the City Hall block in downtown Walla Walla.
Aug 12: Another Chance to make a Real Difference
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWednesday, 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.
Public Workshop for the Long Range Transportation Plan Aug 12 @ Noon
/in Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerDiscuss the Community’s transportation vision, needs, issues, and priorities.
Baker School Sign Dedication Set for Friday July 24 @ 2pm
/in Updates/by Site ManagerOn Friday, July 24, an interpretive sign honoring the site of Baker School will be dedicated by Walla Walla 2020.
Thursday Walla Walla Farmers Market
/in Updates/by Site ManagerGoing away for the weekend and can’t make it to the Saturday Farmers Market? Go to the Thursday Farmers Market.
Museum After Hours Thursday July 30th @ 5 pm – Walla Walla 2020: Historic Sites and Markers
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWalla Walla 2020: Historic Sites and Markers — Telling the stories and marking the sites of significant Walla Walla History
Please Send Comments on Homelessness Plan to Walla Walla County
/in Community Events, Economic Development & Growth Management/by Site ManagerThe June 24 meeting to give input on a new County Homeless Housing Plan was well-attended…
Get Involved! Openings on Walla Walla City committees close June 19
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThere 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 to revive Edgewater Park for big band dance
/in Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerThe 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.
GESA Power House, Community Solar, 18 Other Projects Receive Walla Walla 2020 Community Awards
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThe Grand Prize in Walla Walla 2020’s “Community Awards for a Decade” ceremony on April 27, 2015 went to the GESA Power House Theatre…
Help shape the future: Isaacs project open house
/in Transportation, Updates/by Site ManagerThere 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 citizens’ group to resume community awards
/in Updates, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerWalla 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.
Find Walla Walla 2020 on Facebook
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWalla 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.
March 27, 2015: Dedication ceremony for the Village of Halfway & Town of Walla Walla history sign
/in Updates/by Site ManagerSign Dedication & Talk on Competing Walla Walla Villages in 1859
Save the Dates: Landscaping with Native Species 3/24 and 4/25
/in Community Events/by Site ManagerSustainable Living Center Presents: Landscaping with Native Species 3/24 and 4/25
Friendly and Enjoyable Opportunity to Make a Difference
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThere are currently openings on several Walla Walla City committees where it’s important to have people with a long-term and broad vision.
WW2020 Presents: William W. Davies and his Community – Feb. 27, 2015 @ 1:30pm
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWalla Walla 2020 presents a talk by local historian Ron Klicker on William W. Davies and the religious community he established
Walla Walla 2020 website treasure trove of historical sites
/in Updates/by Site ManagerWalla 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 […]
Mill Creek Visioning at Council Work Session
/in Updates/by Site ManagerOn 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.
Museum After Hours: Building the Fort Colville & Mullan Roads, 1859
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThursday Oct. 30, 2014 @ 5 pm at Fort Walla Walla Museum
Quarterly WW2020 Board Meeting
/in Updates/by Site ManagerOct 27, 2014 : 7 pm in Building 24, Room 111 (Whitman College Science Building)
State Historic Preservation Meeting in Walla Walla
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Updates/by Site ManagerThe Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP) is meeting in Walla Walla on Friday, October 24
Program to discuss sites of WW County Poor Farm, Cemetery
/in Updates/by Site Manager1:30pm 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.
Opportunity Beckons: Openings on Walla Walla City Committees
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThis is a chance to add your own life experience and community values to discussions and recommendations about local policies
St. Jean-Baptiste Day Celebration on Saturday June 21, 2014
/in Community Events, Updates/by Site ManagerThis has been another year of progress for the Frenchtown Historical Foundation, and we’re glad to be able to share the news with you.
Walla Walla 2020 Offers New Website, Sets Annual Meeting, Expands Historic Research and Plaque Project
/in Updates/by Site ManagerThe 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. […]
History of 561 University Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1930 by J. Howard Shubert
Book Signing Kicks Off Museum After Hours Lecture Series
/in Community Events/by Site ManagerFort 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 […]
U.S. Dept of Energy plans to bring outside radioactive waste to Hanford
/in Resource Conservation/by Site ManagerEnd 2013 and Start 2014 with ten minutes to send in a comment for nuclear safety and Hanford Clean-Up
How Global Warming Causes Extremes
/in Resource Conservation/by Site ManagerThis is the clearest explanation of what “global warming” is about in terms we can see and understand.
Walla Walla’s 20th Annual Diversity Day Festival
/in Community Events/by Site ManagerWe hope you can join in this multicultural community celebration.
St. Jean-Baptiste Day Celebration 2013
/in Community Events/by Site ManagerThe 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.
A look back: Walla Walla Valley Transit in 1907 and 1908
/in Transportation/by Site ManagerLife in the Walla Walla Valley is transformed by environmentally-friendly transportation: a look back to 1907 and 1908 in advertisements.
History of 716 University Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1908 by William and Betsy FitzJerrell
History of 50 Brookside Drive, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
Letter to Valley Transit from Andy Pryor, chair, Transportation Committee, Walla Walla 2020
/in Transportation/by Site ManagerI am writing on behalf of the Walla Walla 2020 Transportation Committee regarding long-term transit planning for the Walla Walla area.
History of 1104 Alvarado Terrace, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1918 by A.C. Cromer for William and Allie McLean
History of 244 Marcus Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1906 by Harriet E. and Katherine Blynn
History of 253 Marcus, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1899 by Joseph and Ella McCabe
History of 1142 Isaacs Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1903 by Charles and Ella Metzger
History of 721 University Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1910 by J. Carter and Minnie Smith
Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Second Walla Walla Treaty Council
/in Updates/by Site ManagerOn 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.
History of 418 North Bellevue Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1911 by Bert M. Huntington
History of 529 South Palouse Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1892 by Henry Kelling
History of 605 South Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1901 by Donald McCrae
History of 922 Bonsella Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1909 by Roland and Clarinda Green Smith
History of 401 West Main, Walla Walla, WA – Brotherton Building
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1930 by Frank Brotherton
History of 1328 East Isaacs Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1909 by John Milton and Martha Cox Crawford
History of 1324 East Isaacs Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1905 by John Milton and Martha Cox Crawford
History of 717 North Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1902 by William Henry Morrison
History of 1049 Alvarado Terrace, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1909 by James and Mamie McLean
History of 12 Whitman Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1899 by Grant and Alice Copeland
History of 77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla – Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerMultiple buildings built by United States Army between 1858 and 1906
2003 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, Six Other Major Awards Granted
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerThe 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 […]
History of 423 North Seventh Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1896 by Jacob Valaer, Swiss immigrant, farmer, capitalist
History of 803 Valencia Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1917 by Elbert Smith
History of 721 Pearson Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1908 by Chestner and Laura Offner
2001 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Sharpstein School, Seven Other Major Awards Granted
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerThe 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.
History of 310 South Division Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1914 by John C. Hurspool
History of 1041 Alvarado Terrace, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1916 by Justus and Mary Wade
2000 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Whitehouse-Crawford, Ten Other Projects Win Awards
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerThe 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 […]
1999 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Hunter Conservatory, Whitman Colleges and 7 Other Major Projects
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerThe 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 […]
Walla Walla Architectual Award Winners: 1988-1998
/in Architecture & Neighborhoods, Walla Walla Architectual Awards/by Site ManagerThe 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 […]
History of 404 South Palouse Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1904 by Frank B. and Minnie Sharpstein
History of 1049 East Isaacs Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1912 by Matt G. Ennis
History of 221 Fulton Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1907 by David and Minnie E. Still
History of 219 Fulton Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1914 by John F. and Ivah McRae
History of 382 Catherine Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1903 by Charles W. and Elizabeth McKean
History of 628 Washington Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1905 by Adam and Amanda Minnick
History of 605 South Division Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1902-03 by Otto and Caroline Labudde
History of 41 South Palouse Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1905 by Charles A. Mott
History of 1606 Evergreen Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1892/93 by E. M. Aeils and moved to this location.
History of 330 Craig Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt 1901 by W.W. Baker
History of 507 West Main, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1879 by Thomas O’Brien
History of 22 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1875 by William O’Donnell
History of 204 Newell Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1883 by Charles and Aurelia Boyer
History of 603 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1901 by George H. Chamberlin
History of 210 Stanton Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1908 by E. S. Isaacs
History of 230 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1904 by Charles A Matt
History of 811 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1909 by A. C. Ebbert
History of 838 Whitman Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1904 by Ernest A. Knight
History of 315 Newell Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1888 by Leonard and Emma Bender
History of 109 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1928 by Dr. Wallace A. Pratt
History of 532 Washington Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1898 by Thomas B. Hawley
History of 1210 Figueroa Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1915 by Nick and Amelia Wierk
History of 210 Dixon Road, Box 119, Touchet, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1920 by John and Magara Byrnes
History of 129 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1889 by Adolph Schwarz
History of 5 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1880 by William Stephens
History of 1003 Alvarado Terrace, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1910 by J. C. Hockett
History of Route 3, Box 110, Reser Road, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 126 West Poplar Street, Walla Walla, WA – McDonald Feed & Sale Stable
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1905 by Mordo McDonald
History of 208 South Palouse Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1893 by C. B. and Addie Upton
History of 3120 Old Milton Highway, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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″ […]
History of Seil Building – 14 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1896 by George W. Somerindyke and James H. Lasater
History of 124 West Fourth Street, Waitsburg, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerTitle 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 […]
History of 1204 Figueroa Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1906 by Robert and Marion Minion
History of 741 Boyer, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1912 by John H. Pedigo
History of 660 Balm Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 5 West Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA – Drumheller Building
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1904 by The Drumheller Co.
History of 328 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 121 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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., […]
History of 38 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA – Die Brucke Building
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1903 by Max Baumeister
History of 28 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 363 South Fourth Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 130 East Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1912 by George Barber
History of 826 Whitman Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 211 Fulton Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt in 1910 by W.H. and Ellen Jones
History of 121 West Fifth Street, Waitsburg, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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. […]
History of 516 South Division Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 904 Bonnie Brae Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1920 by Norman Hawk
History of 835 Whitman Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 315 North Third Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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. […]
History of 1015 Pleasant Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerTitle 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 […]
History of 1127 Fern Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1910 by Harry and Alice Van Nattan
History of 10 North Madison Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerTitle 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 […]
History of 115 Locust Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 347 South Fourth Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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 […]
History of 41 South Clinton Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1908 by Allen H. and Fanny K Reynolds
History of 709 University Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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. […]
History of 704 Catherine Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1886 by Stephen and Mary Falconer
History of 705 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerLegal 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. […]
History of 217 Fulton Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1910 by W.H. and Ellen Jones
History of 397 Catherine Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerBuilt circa 1902 by Shaffer and Nellie Gardenour
History of 362 South Third Street, Walla Walla, WA
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerTitle 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 […]
827 W Poplar
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History of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (formerly Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church)
/in Building History Reports/by Site ManagerFiftieth 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 – […]