Overview
Technical preservation resources
The tools and guidance in this section, developed by various agencies and industry experts, are meant for the purpose of supporting the rehabilitation and historic preservation of historic buildings and sites. These resources will assist property owners to develop their Certificate of Appropriateness applications, nominate a property, and understand the basic tenants of historic preservation principles.
Architectural Style Guide
The Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has an extensive listing of architectural styles with photos of buildings within Washington built in that style. Check it out here: Architectural Style Guide
Character Defining Features
DAHP created a presentation to educate property owners to accurately identify the architectural characteristics that make it a property unique. This presentation covers everything from "the anatomy of a building to identifying the time period and style of its architecture. View the presentation here: Character Defining Features
