Historic Preservation seeks nominees

Old barn owners in Spokane County or the surrounding area may want to know about the Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative.

A program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, this initiative established the Heritage Barn Register, a statewide list of historically significant barns.

Owners of historic barns more than 50 years old that retain a significant degree of historic integrity can nominate their barn to be designated as a Heritage Barn and be included in the statewide register. Additionally, owners of the designated Heritage Barns are eligible to apply for matching grants available to assist with barn stabilization and rehabilitation projects.

The next deadline for nominating a barn to the Heritage Barn Register is Friday, Oct. 7, with the deadline to submit applications requesting barn rehabilitation grant funds set for Saturday, Oct. 17.

For more information about the Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative call Chris Moore at (206) 624-9449 or visit http://www.wa-trust.org.