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SUMMARY:Secret Spaces Three-House Tour: Marshall House\, Grant House\, and O.O. Howard House
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Tickets will NOT be sold at the door\nThe Historic Trust’s Secret Spaces Tour will give participants a unique peek into typically unseen parts of three Officers Row homes: the Marshall House\, Grant House\, and O. O. Howard House. \nYour tour stop at each house begins at the top of the hour with a 10 to 15 minute seated educational session\, providing historical and architectural background information about the spaces you are about to see. Highlights in each location include: \nMarshall House \n\nThe Historic Trust’s Director of Historic Preservation\, Holly Chamberlain\, will provide the historical and architectural overview\nAccess the turret via the attic for a beautiful view and photo opportunity\nVisit private offices on the second floor\n\nGrant House \n\nLocal historian Jeff Davis will be in character as President Ulysses S. Grant circa 1879 with a living history presentation about Grant’s life and time at Vancouver Barracks\, and points of interest about the house\nEnjoy the view and get a special close-up look at the exterior portion of this log cabin from the 2nd floor balcony\nBrowse the entire 2nd floor including the large over-kitchen banquet room\n\nO. O. Howard House \n\nJulie Garver\, who was project manager for the City of Vancouver’s rehabilitation of the house in the late 1990s\, will give a presentation about the house and the unique challenges tackled during its restoration\nCheck out the ornate fireplaces and architectural details that adorn what are currently private offices\nLearn more about General Howard’s life & time at Vancouver Barracks\, and get a great view when visiting the attic\n\nIMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: many of these spaces are only accessible by stairs. Please read the “Building Accessibility” information below to determine if this tour is right for you and your companions\, if you are purchasing multiple tickets. All participants must be at least 12 years of age. \nTicket price includes all taxes and fees. Tickets are available in advance only. \nTo purchase tickets\, select the house for the start of your three-house tour below. Every tour will be the same\, the only difference is your starting point. Ticket sales will end at 5pm PDT Friday\, May 2\, 2025. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. \nBUY TICKETS: Start At Marshall House\nBUY TICKETS: Start At Grant House\nBUY TICKETS: Start At O.O. Howard House\nSECRET SPACES TOUR – BUILDING ACCESSIBLITY \nThese “Secret Spaces” tours are providing access to areas that are generally off-limits to the public\, and are not fully accessible. Please use the following building descriptions to determine whether these tours are right for you.  Please let us know ahead of time if you have specific questions about accessibility. \nMarshall House (MH): \nSouth side (Main) entrance is accessible by stairs. North (rear) entrance (with wheelchair accessible signage) is accessible via ramp. There is one accessible bathroom on the main floor. There is a chair lift available that provides access to the second floor. This tour includes a visit to the turret\, which is only accessible by a narrow set of stairs to the attic from the second floor. No ASL provided. \nGuests are welcome to remain on the main floor after the opening presentation to explore the rooms and additional resources about General Marshall. Volunteers and staff will be available to provide verbal interpretation of spaces on second floor and attic. \nGrant House (GH): \nSouth side (Main) entrance is accessible by stairs. North (rear entrance) is accessible via a ramp to the back door. There is one accessible bathroom on the main floor. The second floor is only accessible by stairs. No ASL provided. \nGuests are welcome to remain on the main floor after the opening presentation to explore additional resources about President Grant and visit the downstairs rooms. Volunteers and staff will be available to provide verbal interpretation of spaces on second floor. \nO.O. Howard House (OOHH): \nSouth side (Main) entrance is accessible by stairs. West entrance by employee parking lot is accessible without stairs. There is an elevator in the Howard House that provides access to the second floor. The attic is accessed via stairs only. The main floor has ADA accessible restrooms. No ASL provided. \nGuests are welcome to explore the main floor and second floor via elevator. Volunteers and staff will be available to provide verbal interpretation of the attic space. \nWe are grateful to Halbert Construction Services and Umpqua Bank for their support of The Historic Trust’s Preservation Month programming.
URL:https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/secret-spaces-three-house-tour-marshall-house-grant-house-and-o-o-howard-house/
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SUMMARY:What Style is It? The Historic Architecture of Washington State
DESCRIPTION:May is National Historic Preservation Month! Join long-time State Architectural Historian Michael Houser for an engaging presentation on the rich architectural history of Vancouver and surrounding communities in a statewide context. Learn from this Vancouver native about architectural styles and residential designs from the 1870s to the 1970s\, with a particular emphasis on Officers Row. \nHouser holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and an MS in Historic Preservation from Eastern Michigan University. We are grateful to him for traveling from Olympia for this program. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Vancouver Barracks Military Association (VBMA). \nPhoto caption: The Queen Anne-style Marshall House built in 1886 on Officers Row \nPhoto credit: Robert Holcomb \nRegister for this free program HERE. \nSeating is limited\, so make your reservation today! \nWe are grateful to Halbert Construction Services and Umpqua Bank for their support of The Historic Trust’s Preservation Month programming.
URL:https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/what-style-is-it-the-historic-architecture-of-washington-state/
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SUMMARY:Secret Spaces Tour: Post Hospital
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Tickets will NOT be sold at the door\n  \nHave you seen the large brick building situated right next to the freeway as you were driving through downtown Vancouver on I-5\, and wondered what’s inside? Now is your chance to see for yourself! \nThe Historic Trust is pleased to offer this unique tour in honor of Preservation Month! \nThe Secret Spaces Post Hospital Tour will give participants a chance to step back in time and imagine the rooms of this historic building in action. Built in 1903-1904\, the Post Hospital was considered cutting-edge for its time\, including being one of the first in the nation to have space purpose-built for taking and developing x-ray images. \nToday\, many of the building’s original structural features remain: \n\nTin ceiling tiles\nCoved ceilings\nWoodwork\nSun porches to support recovery of tuberculosis patients\n\nWith access to explore spaces on all four floors\, you’ll get an exclusive peek inside this structure that has been off-limits to the public for decades. \nYour one-hour experience begins across the street from the Post Hospital at the Red Cross Building with a brief 10 to 15 minute seated educational session by The Historic Trust’s Director of Historic Preservation\, Holly Chamberlain\, sharing historical and architectural background information about changes the building has seen over time\, and about the spaces you’ll get to explore. \nThis building is not open to the public! Your time in the hospital will not be guided. Most spaces will be open for you to walk through or look into\, so you can see the building at your own pace within the allotted time frame (10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Notable spaces include the large open wards for enlisted men and officers\, sections of the first and second floor porches\, the attic\, and the basement. \n  \nIMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: The Post Hospital is only accessible by stairs\, and movement between floors inside the building is via stairs only. Please read the “Building Accessibility” information below to determine if this tour is right for you and your companions\, if you are purchasing multiple tickets. All participants must be at least 12 years of age. All participants must wear closed-toe flat shoes. \nTicket price includes all taxes and fees. Tickets are available in advance only. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the BUY TICKETS link below. When on the ticket sales page\, select your tour start time (10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.) by clicking the drop-down menu under “Choose a Date.” \n  \nSECRET SPACES TOUR – BUILDING ACCESSIBLITY \nThis “Secret Spaces” tour includes areas that are generally off-limits to the public and are not fully accessible. Please use the following building description to determine whether this tour is right for you.  Please let us know ahead of time if you have specific questions about accessibility. \nPost Hospital Tour \nThe Post Hospital is currently only utilized by The Historic Trust staff and is not open to the public. It is being opened for this special “Secret Spaces” tour only. The building is only accessible by stairs\, and movement between floors within the building is via stairs only. There are no accessibility accommodations in place. No ASL provided. \nGuests are welcome to purchase tickets to enjoy the brief (10-15 minute) opening presentation about the Post Hospital\, which will be held in the Red Cross Building (RCB) and forego exploration of the Post Hospital building requiring mobility. The Red Cross Building is accessible via a ramp on the east side of the building with access from the north. There are accessible restrooms on the main floor. \nWe are grateful to Halbert Construction Services and Umpqua Bank for their support of The Historic Trust’s Preservation Month programming.
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