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...