About King County's Historic Preservation Program
Learn more about our Historic Preservation Program and our staff.
The Historic Preservation Program was formed in 1978. The program's goal is to protect historic properties in King County. The program provides many services including:
- Historic resource survey and inventory
- Landmark designation and regulation services
- Review of developments that could impact historic resources
- Archaeological site identification and protection
- Public information
- Educational programs
- Technical assistance
Our staff
All staff members now work remotely.
Historic Preservation Officer
Jennifer Meisner
jennifer.meisner@kingcounty.gov
Jennifer manages overall program administration, budget, program planning, policy development, grant administration, and interlocal agreements.
Archaeologist
Phil LeTourneau
philippe.letourneau@kingcounty.gov
As our staff archaeologist, Phil handles archaeology, reviews of federal, state, and local projects involving archaeological resources, and archaeology project coordination.
Preservation Architect/Planner
Todd Scott
Todd works on planning and policy development, historic property surveys, inventory and database management, reviews of federal, state, and local projects affecting historic buildings and landscapes, and our current use taxation program.
Landmarks Coordinator
Sarah Steen
Sarah manages Landmarks Commission coordination and training, special valuation and investment tax credit programs, historic property surveys and inventory, and provides technical assistance.