City to unveil story map of the properties on its Register of Historic Places
Residents are invited to join Development Services Department staff on a digital tour of Walla Walla’s historic places.
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
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 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…
History of 396 South Palouse Street – Walla Walla, WA
Built in 1917 by Albert Jensen
History of 332 East Poplar Street – Walla Walla, WA
Built in 1899 by John H. Abbott
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...
History of 312 South Division Street – Walla Walla, WA
Built in 1910 by Charles E. & Mary E. Woodruff
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
Now Available to Order: Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Today’s Vision for Tomorrow’s Community
On an early spring day in 1988, a group of people met to talk…
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."
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
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
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.
State Historic Preservation Meeting in Walla Walla
The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP) is meeting in Walla Walla on Friday, October 24
2003 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, Six Other Major Awards Granted
The Grand Prize in this year’s Walla Walla 2020 Architectural…
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.
2000 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Whitehouse-Crawford, Ten Other Projects Win Awards
The Grand Prize in the year 2000 Walla Walla 2020 Architectural…
1999 Awards Granted — Grand Prize Winner: Hunter Conservatory, Whitman Colleges and 7 Other Major Projects
The Grand Prize in the year 1999 Walla Walla 2020 Architectural…
Walla Walla Architectual Award Winners: 1988-1998
The following projects have received Walla Walla 2020 Architectural…