Seattle Developers Woo Preservationists

A stream of letters reminds property owners, 'Do you know that your property is worth more than its current use?'

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February 25, 2006, 7:00 AM PST

"In this frenzied climate, there is danger that venerable homes near downtown will be bulldozed before their admirers even know to speak up. The historic Cooper House narrowly escaped demolition last fall, a close call that signals a need for preservation action.

The Central District and Capitol Hill are nearly as old as other city neighborhoods that have more designated landmarksâ€"structures that cannot be destroyed or significantly altered without approval of the Landmark Preservation Board."

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