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Staff Report to City Council Nomination of Bank of Everett Building(Cope Gillette Theatre) 2730 Wetmore Avenue Everett Register of Historic Places July 21, 2017 Nomination Process for the Everett Register The nomination process requires the applicant to research the history of the property and submit an application to the Historical Commission for review. Owner approval is also required for listing on the Everett Register. The Historical Commission forwards their recommendation to City Council for a final decision. Listing on the Everett Register is primarily meant to encourage preservation of our heritage and to honor those who have cared for Everett's old buildings. It obligates the owner to consult with the Historical Commission before commencing major work on the property, although the consultation is advisory. Prior to demolition of a register property, an owner must request a waiver from the Historical Commission. The Historical Commission forwards a recommendation for approval or denial of a demolition request to City Council for final decision. Criteria for Listing in the Everett Register For listing on the Everett Register,the Bank of Everett Building must first be determined to be significantly associated with the history,architecture,archaeology,engineering or cultural heritage of the community;must have integrity; is at least fifty years old,or is of lesser age and has exceptional importance; and falls in at least one of ten categories defined in Everett Municipal Code 2.96.050. The Bank of Everett Building meets the first three criteria as follows: • It is significant to Everett's cultural and architectural history; • It retains significant historic character as it is in its original location and the exterior of the building is substantially original;and • It was built in 1963 as documented by City of Everett permit records and Everett Herald articles. As noted above,the building must also fall into at least one of ten categories to qualify for the Everett Register. The building meets and exceeds the listing criteria in five categories as described below: • Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state or local history; The "Bank of Everett",first established in 1892,failed during the Silver Panic of 1893. The second Bank of Everett at 2730 Wetmore Avenue was chartered in 1962, and was an important part of Everett's growth up to its merger with Rainier National Bank in 1980. • Embodies the distinctive architectural characteristics of a type,period,style or method of design or construction, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction;