Montlake Historic District National Register Nomination in Final Stages

The Montlake Historic District nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) has been prepared, and has been sent to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) for review. All components of the nomination as submitted are available on the project website. We appreciate all the participation and support of the Montlake community during the development of the Montlake Historic District National Register nomination.

This May, the nomination will be reviewed by the Washington State Advisory Council for Historic Preservation. Following that meeting, the nomination is expected to be conveyed to the National Park Service (NPS). Following a 45-60 day review period, if accepted, the district will be listed in the NRHP.

Please note that National Register listing places no obligations on private property owners. There are no restrictions on the use, treatment, transfer, or disposition of private property as a result of listing on the National Register.

• National Register listing does not lead to public acquisition or require public access.

• An individual property will not be listed if the owner objects, or for districts, if a majority of property owners object.

• National Register listing does not automatically invoke local historic district zoning or local landmark designation.

To learn more about listing in the National Register, here are some useful links:

• The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)

• The NPS website has more specific information on what it means to be listed in the National Register.

• As always, please contact Steve Archer, WSDOT Cultural Resources Specialist, at 206-805-2895 or archers@wsdot.wa.gov if you have any questions about the nomination or the process.

Why is WSDOT undertaking this effort?

WSDOT has conducted this work as a mitigation commitment for the SR 520, I-5 to Medina: Bridge Replacement and HOV Project, as requested by the Montlake Community Club. WSDOT has been coordinating with the Montlake Community Club and the Washington State DAHP, and retained historic preservation consultants Connie Walker Gray and Mimi Sheridan to conduct the work.