Montlake Historic District Nomination: Information & Comments Requested

WSDOT appreciates those who attended the Montlake National Register nomination update meeting on December 2. They were pleased to see so many people interested in their historic community. For those who couldn’t make the meeting, you can access the presentation materials online to learn what was covered and discussed.

Sections of the draft Montlake Historic District National Register nomination are online, and WSDOT is eager for more information about historic resources in the area. Comments will be accepted through January 5, 2015.

To review the draft, please follow these steps:

1. Go to ftp://ftp.wsdot.wa.gov/incoming/MontlakeHistoricDistrict/
2. Identify on the map the block(s) you want to review.
3. Open the file with the block number.
4. Find the address or addresses you want to review.
5. Open file titled Montlake Narrative Overview to review historic context of neighborhood.

To provide comments:

1. Use the comment form on the FTP site.
2. Include property address (not site numbers – they will change).
3. Provide comments via email by  Jan. 5, 2015 to Steve Archer (archers@wsdot.wa.gov).

For more information about the project:

• We are providing updates on the SR 520 history website, http://520history.org/1956-Present/MontlakeHistoricDistrict.htm
• The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP):http://www.dahp.wa.gov/national-register-of-historic-places.
• The National Park Service (NPS) website has more specific information on what it means to be listed in the National Register:  www.nps.gov/nr/national_register_fundamentals.htm
• WSDOT’s SR 520 program website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR520Bridge/