Reserve the Carnegie

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The Snohomish Carnegie Building . . . where community comes together. 

Located at 105 Cedar Ave in the heart of historic downtown Snohomish, the 1910 landmark features dramatic interior and exterior architecture, and a plaza for expansion of events to the outdoors. The Snohomish Carnegie Building is registered with the Washington State and National Register of Historic Places.

Reservations

Reservations for use of the Snohomish Carnegie Building are required and offered on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of one-year advanced reservation. Rentals must be reserved a minimum of 90 days before the start of the proposed event.

For reservations requested 21 days or less before the proposed event date, the City will consider “last minute” reservations based on the size and nature of the event and staff availability for scheduling and coordination. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of City staff at the applicable daily or hourly rate. Payment will be due in full at the time of reservation and no refunds are available, including rental payments or deposits and damage, cleaning or key deposits.

Open Houses

The upper floor of the Snohomish Carnegie Building will be open for docent-led tours, hosted by volunteers from the Snohomish Carnegie Foundation, during the following days and times:

January - April 2023

May - September 2023*

Sundays
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*during Snohomish Farmers Market


Related documents

  1. Carnegie Alcohol Use Policy
  2. Carnegie Facility Checklist
  3. Carnegie Facility Use Agreement
  4. Carnegie Floor Plan
  5. Carnegie Floor Plan with measurements

Snohomish Carnegie Building Rental Fees

  Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday and select holidays All Day Rental Description
City of Snohomish No Charge (No Minimum) No Charge (No Minimum) No Charge (No Minimum City of Snohomish sponsored or partnered events, meetings and trainings.
Public Service Use: Free and open to the public with tangible benefits to the community No Charge (No Minimum) No Charge (No Minimum) No Charge (No Minimum) Events that are non-profit sponsored public event that provides a tangible benefit to a separate non-profit organization within the City of Snohomish. Tangible benefits can be assigned a monetary value, or other specific metrics. Example: HDSA Zombie Walk to benefit Community Food Bank. Food can be measured by weight, coats/socks/gloves can be counted, monetary donations can also be counted. Non-profit is defined as a 501(c)(3) as defined by RCW 24.03 and the Internal Revenue Code.
Public Service Use, Government Agency Use $50.00 per hour (3-hour minimum) $65.00 per hour (6-hour minimum) $850.00 Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm Events that are:
1. Not open to public such as meeting, training, etc., or
2. Open to the public but with a cost associated to participate, or
3. Open to the public with no fee associated to participate but proceeds do not provide a tangible benefit a non-profit organization within the City of Snohomish, or
4. Provides a tangible benefit to a non-profit organization outside the City of Snohomish.
Intangible benefits are those that are not physical or monetary in nature, are difficult to quantify or measure, and cannot be consistently measured or solely attributed directly to the project/program/event. The benefits ascribable cannot be reported for formal accounting purposes. Example: An awareness raising film event or presentation, application of behavioral recommendations. Non-profit is defined as a 501(c)(3) as defined by RCW 24.03 and the Internal Revenue Code.
Private Use $75.00 per hour (3-hour minimum) $85.00 per hour (6 hour minimum) $1,100.00 Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm Applies to activities sponsored by organization(s) and individual(s) that do not qualify for City or Public Service/Government rates
City of Snohomish Resident Private Use rates with 10% discount Private Use rates with 10% discount Private Use rates with 10% discount Able to provide proof of residency. (Lease, driver's license, mail with applicant name or utility bill).
Recurring Event $50.00 per hour (3-hour minimum $65.00 per hour (6-hour minimum) $850.00 Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm Educational or cultural benefit in nature: Reservation holders requesting recurring rentals or reduced fees, beyond what is identified in the rental/fee schedule, must enter into a written agreement with the City and must clearly demonstrate the community benefit to reasonably compensate the City for the Snohomish Carnegie use in this manner. At the discretion of City Staff.

Snohomish Carnegie Building Fees

Refundable Damage/Cleaning/Key Return Deposit $250.00 no alcohol service  $500.00 with alcohol service
Cancellation/Rescheduling Penalty 50% of rental fee (if cancelled or rescheduled 46 days or more from event) 100% of rental fee (if cancelled or rescheduled less than 45 days from event)
Furniture/Equipment Moving Fee $150.00 per event   
Other Cost/Fee $95.00 per hour To recoup cost incurred by the city to resolve any unforeseen matter than may arise and require intervention that is not related to city operations, maintenance, or negligence and/or exceeds the amount available by forfeiture of any damage or cleaning deposit

Snohomish Carnegie Building Facility Use Request

  13. Please provide in case staff are unable to contact the applicant via the phone number provided above.

  14. Please provide in case staff are unable to contact the applicant via the email address provided above.

  16. Event Information

    Rental facilities within the City of Snohomish are provided for use by public. The terms and conditions of the Facility Use Application, Facility Use Policy and the rental fees have been set to protect and maintain the facility. The City of Snohomish does not discriminate against any participant, client, or user of any services because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information or disability and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons having questions or wishing to file a complaint regarding this policy may contact the City’s Human Resources Manager. Persons requiring a reasonable accommodation for a disability may contact the City’s Human Resources Manager.

  20. Reservations are offered on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of one-year advanced reservation. Rentals must be reserved a minimum of 90 days before the start of the proposed event.


  21. If yes, please not an Alcohol Use Policy will be required

  22. The Snohomish Carnegie Building comfortably seats 70 people. Maximum occupancy is 134.

  24. Is the event open to the public*
  25. Is there a fee to attend? *
  26. Will the event be catered? *
  33. Is your organization a registered Non-Profit?*

    Must be a 501(c)(3) as defined by RCW 24.03 and the Internal Revenue Code. 

  34. Must be 9 digits (XX-XXXXXXX or XXXXXXXXX)


  38. City of Snohomish staff will contact you at the email address provided above within (10) business days to schedule a time to view the Snohomish Carnegie and review the Facility Use Policy and associated documents. This document does not constitute a confirmed reservation.
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