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Tumwater commission approves Bower House porch repairs contingent on historic documentation

6424222 · October 20, 2025
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Summary

The commission granted a certificate of appropriateness to repair and replace the front porch and rear deck of the Bower House, conditioned on submission of historic photographs, contractor plans and materials details showing like-for-like repairs.

The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission on Oct. 16 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior porch and deck repairs at the Bower House, contingent on documentation demonstrating that proposed work preserves the property’s historic appearance.

Staff told commissioners the owners want to remove rotten materials and replace the front porch and rear deck with like materials. Chuck, a city staff member, explained the house is listed on the city historic register and therefore requires…

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