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WALLA WALLA —The Walla Walla Downtown Historic District, roughly bounded by Third Avenue, Rose Street, Palouse Street, and the alley between Alder and Poplar streets, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, where it joins other districts and properties that contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Washington state.

The National Register records the tangible reminders of the history of the United States and is the official repository for the documentation of cultural resources worthy of preservation. National Register designation allows property owners to take advantage of the Federal Historic Tax Credit Program, an incentive designed to spur the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Members of the public are invited to virtually attend the regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2021. State Architectural Historian Michael Houser of Washington’s Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation will provide an overview of what it means for Downtown Walla Walla to be on the National Register of Historic Places and the benefits that come from listing.

Those interested may attend the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86971963139 or may listen to the meeting by calling (253)215-8782 and entering meeting ID 869 7196 3139.