Dwell Rethinking Preservation Contest
A little item in the Daily Index caught our attention this week, and we think you’ll find it worth some thought too. Dwell magazine is partnering with Sub-Zero (yes, as in the refrigerators) to sponsor a contest to preserve one worthy historic landmark. The prize is $10,000 to a preservation organization and a Sub-Zero wine storage unit.
The submission process seems pretty straightforward; submit a description of the landmark, along with a few pictures, and an explanation of why you think your landmark is “deserving of preserving.” Online voting will determine the top 10 most popular submissions, from which a panel of judges will then select the winner.
There are quite a few landmarks in Tacoma – some of which could use a little help. Who wants to submit that application for the Luzon … oops. Old City Hall! Anyone? What other places in our town deserve some attention?
For contest details and to submit your favorite landmark in need, visit the Dwell Rethinking Preservation Contest page.
Filed under: Get Involved, Historic Preservation
4 comments
J JOHNESHERMAN January 19, 2012
Just thinking; I think, the only remaining landmark worth saving is City of Tacoma General Government and they could use any money to maintain their survival for tomorrow’s ;-)
J Jesse January 19, 2012
Fix the clock tower clock!!!
T tac_roark January 20, 2012
Anything is something, but $10,000 isn’t going to save much. The wine storage unit is what Old City Hall really needs. If it can’t be healed it can drown its pain with chilled Chablis.
G Gerry Sperry February 2, 2012
Begin at the beginning. Hold a regular farmers market and crafts fair in the empty lot just south of the Spanish Steps and directly across Commerce Street from Old City Hall and/or Fireman’s Park. Let there be traffic and good experiences in the shadow of OHC. Let folks see for themselves the ground floor potential of the area and OCH brick-and-mortar boutiques, shops and apartments. Create the desire for utility and preservation with real traffic and commerce. Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ venue. A neighborhood begins with people, not pre-concieved development plans.