Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
Rehabilitation of Beverly Bridge
30000022
The National Register of Historic Places listed Beverly Railroad Bridge, a half-mile long structure, was constructed in 1909 as part of the transcontinental line from Chicago to Puget Sound. This funding will rehabilitate the Beverly Bridge to preserve its historical significance and make it suitable for multi-use recreation, as it is the primary and last component needed to fully connect the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. The bridge will be open for nonmotorized use such as hiking, horse-riding and cycling. This project also provides an opportunity and ability for the Kittitas Public Utility District to add power redundancy to unincorporated areas of Grant County.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,575,000 | 0 | 5,575,000 |
| Funds: General Fund - Local | 429,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 5,146,000 |
2019-21 Historic County Courthouse Grants Program
30000023
In 2005, the legislature established the Historic County Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant program in response to a statewide survey that determined 33 of the state's county courthouses are of architectural and historic merit. Funding is provided for grants to restore and rehabilitate eight historic county courthouses statewide.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,321,000 | 5,600,000 | 6,921,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 6,921,000 |
2019-21 Heritage Barn Preservation Program
30000024
Presently, there are 722 barns listed on the Washington Heritage Barn Register. As outlined in the Heritage Barns: Statewide Survey and Physical Needs Assessment, Washington's heritage barns face a variety of challenges, each of which increase the collective threat to their preservation and continued use. The high cost of barn maintenance leads to disinvestment, increasing the levels of deferred maintenance. This grant program provides incentives and preservation and rehabilitation of historic barns in the state.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 515,000 | 2,060,000 | 2,575,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 2,575,000 |
2019-21 Historic Cemetery Grant Program
40000001
Washington state has over 1800 historic cemeteries and burial sites. Due to burial alternatives, particularly cremation, cemeteries have seen a drastic decline in revenue across the nation and in the state of Washington. Funding is provided for grants to construct, rehabilitate or renovate decaying or abandoned cemeteries to preserve historic character, features or materials.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 515,000 | 2,060,000 | 2,575,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 2,575,000 |
Ebey's National Historic Reserve
40000003
Ebey's National Historic Reserve in Coupeville is in need of rehabilitation. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation will distribute this grant funding for historic rehabilitation at the Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve and the town of Coupeville. Grant funds will be allocated in consultation with the Trust Board for Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000,000 | 0 | 1,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 1,000,000 |
