Made to last
Subtitle: historic preservation in Seattle and King County
By: Lawrence Kreisman.
Contributors: Kreisman, Lawrence.; Historic Seattle Preservation Foundation.
Publisher: Historic Seattle Preservation Foundation in association with the University of Washington Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Seattle
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
Subjects: Historic preservation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Historic preservation -- Washington (State) -- King County.; Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Washington (State) -- King County.
Genres: Washington (State); Seattle.; King County.
Description: "Despite Seattle's relative youth, its buildings and historic sites are reminders of a rich and colorful heritage. Made to Last describes exemplary preservation programs in Seattle and King County, how they developed, and the process of landmark designation and the extent of protection offered landmark properties.".

"Descriptions and photographs provide a guide to individual buildings and landmark districts, demonstrating how each played a part in the remarkably swift development of the county and city.

Some of the finest examples of the many rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects accomplished through creative public and private financing are described and illustrated, as are the personal stories of commitment, perseverance, and labor that have spurred the renewal of properties - designated or not - and made them useful again. Made to Last celebrates buildings whose age is not a detriment, but rather a valuable and contributing force in the community."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-212) and index.
Rev. ed. of: Historic preservation in Seattle.  c1985.