The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has named the Alki Homestead, among other Washington landmarks, as an endangered historic property.

The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation says this about the Homestead:

In 1903, Gladys and William Bernard began construction of Fir Lodge.  This country estate, located near Alki Point in West Seattle, exemplified the Rustic Style of architecture and stands as an early iteration of the style in the Puget Sound region.  Its log structure and river rock fireplace provided a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Seattle and the city’s accompanying growth during the 1890s.  Almost immediately after its construction, Fir Lodge became a gathering place, serving as the first clubhouse for the fledgling Seattle Auto Club from 1907-1911.  Since 1950, the structure has been home to the Alki Homestead Restaurant.  Because of its architectural quality and its association with the development of Seattle, the Alki Homestead Restaurant is a designated city landmark.

In January, the restaurant suffered an electrical fire leaving the interior and portions of the roof damaged.  While temporary measures have been taken to prevent additional damage from weather exposure, the timeframe for implementing major repair work needed to stabilize the building is uncertain at this time.  Compounding matters is the fact that the restaurant had been for sale for nearly a year prior to the January blaze.  Despite this, the owner has publicly stated his intent to restore the building and re-open the restaurant, allowing denizens of West Seattle and other neighborhoods to continue to enjoy the warmth and storied history of the landmark building.

The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is a statewide, non profit organization founded in 1976 "to safeguard Washington’s historic places through advocacy, education, collaboration and stewardship," according to it Web site.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Globe tops the list of endangered Seattle properties. The George Carmack House and the Sand Point Naval Station round out the four Seattle sites named. Nine other properties from around Washington were named on the list.