Historic Preservation Month

Historic Preservation Month

Each May, the City of Ellensburg joins State and Local historical societies and civic organizations across the country in celebration of National Historic Preservation month. It is important to celebrate local Ellensburg history, and to recognize the people who work hard to preserve historic buildings and spaces throughout the community.

Did you Know?

The City of Ellensburg is home to many historic buildings and neighborhoods, including two official historic districts that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Local Ellensburg Historic Landmarks Register. These two districts are - The Downtown Historic District - and - The First Railroad Addition Historic District - which are highlighted in tan on the memories map below. There are several additional houses and structures throughout the city also listed on the National and Local historic registers, including City Hall (located in what used to be Washington High School), the historic Shoudy Mansion, Morgan Middle School, and Barge Hall on the CWU campus, just to name a few.

Past Award Winners: 

  • 2021
    • Commercial - Geddis Building: 317-1/2 N. Pearl Street
    • Commercial - McCormack Building: 200 E. 4th Ave.
    • Commercial - New York Café: 116 W. 3rd Ave.
    • Residential - Redmon House Remodel: 806 N. B Street
    • Residential - Charlie Anderson House: 311 W. 12th Ave.
    • Residential - Ames House: 109 E. 6th Ave.
  • 2022
    • Multifamily Restoration - 600 W. University Way
    • Single Family and Compatible Infill - 506 N. Walnut St.
    • Commercial - McCormack Building: 200 E. 4th Ave.
    • Tennant Improvement - Berkshire Hathaway: 400 W. 5th Ave.
    • Stewardship Award - Mollie Edson
    • Stewardship Award - Colin Condit and Margaret Condit
  • 2023
    • Commercial - Ace Hardware Building: 311 N. Pearl St.
    • Residential - Italianate House: 902 E. Capitol Ave.
    • Compatible Infill - ADU in Historic District: 911 E. 3rd Ave.
    • Stewardship Award - Darren Reid and Steve Reid
    • Posthumous Recognition - Larry Nickel
  • 2024
    • Commercial Award - Kittitas County Historical Society: Cadwell Building renovation.
    • Residential Award - Mr. and Mrs. Leang: 100 and 102 N. Main Street. 
    • Commission Award - Beverly Heckart
    • Community Award - Historic windmill building on Main Street
  • 2025
    • Commercial Restoration Award - Fitterer's Building Restoration
    • Residential Award - The Castle: 716 E. 3rd Ave. 
    • Commission Award - David Cross
    • Community Award - Reed Building: 413 N. Main St.