Washington State University
Culture and Heritage Houses
PO Box 645501, Pullman, WA 99164-5501, Phone: 509-339-6172
Culture and Heritage Houses Day Use Policies
Asian Pacific American Cultural House (905 C Street)
Casa Latina (955 B Street)
Native American Cultural House (975 B Street)
Talmadge Anderson Heritage House (935 B Street)
To promote diversity and inclusion, Washington State University acquired a group of historic homes
on the edge of the Pullman campus and created the Culture and Heritage Houses. Constructed in the
1920s and 1930s, the buildings were once the homes for WSU faculty and feature all brick
construction, hardwood floors, and fireplaces. The Houses are devoted to promoting community and
diversity. They include collections of art, books, and cultural items related to African/African
Americans, Chicano/Latinos, Asian American/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. The structures
also provide spaces for gathering, learning, and building community. The Culture and Heritage
Houses have hosted the ribbon cutting for the Pullman Historic District, cultural celebrations, welcome
picnics, department socials, and more.
Goals:
1. Assist in the development of multicultural learning communities in the College Hill
neighborhood and beyond
2. Preserve and promote learning and appreciation of America’s diverse communities,
specifically the culture and history of African Americans, Asian American/Pacific
Islanders, Chicano/Latinos, and Native Americans
3. Provide a comfortable gathering space that encourages community building and
intercultural understanding
4. Support the research, teaching, and service mission of Washington State University
The Culture and Heritage Houses are open for use by the WSU community and the Pullman
Community at large. They are available for little or no charge, and therefore we appreciate cooperation
with the following guidelines. Failure to follow Culture and Heritage Houses policies may result in
an additional cleaning charge and the rejection of future reservations.
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Washington State University
Culture and Heritage Houses
PO Box 645501, Pullman, WA 99164-5501, Phone: 509-339-6172
1. Reservations
It is strongly encouraged that groups complete their reservations at least 2 weeks in advance. Requests
submitted within 2 weeks of the event may be denied. To make reservations contact the Culture and
Heritage Houses staff at 509-339-6172 or through email at chhouses.chh@wsu.edu.
2. Eligibility
The WSU Culture and Heritage Houses are open to university organizations and community groups.
The following groups may schedule events in the Culture and Heritage Houses: Registered Student
Organizations (RSOs), administrative/academic units of WSU (programs, departments, schools,
colleges, etc.), and civic/community groups. Personal events are not allowed.
3. Fees
Fees for day/event use of the Culture and Heritage Houses:
a. WSU Registered Student Organizations and administrative/academic units: NO CHARGE.
b. Non-WSU groups, see chart below.
House
Occupancy
Cost (per day)
Cleaning Fee**
Total (one day)
Asian Pacific American
60
$65
$25
$90
Casa Latina
25
$55
$25
$80
Native American Cultural
40
$60
$25
$85
25-30
$60
$25
$85
Cultural House
House
Talmadge Anderson
Heritage House
**Cleaning fee can be increased for excessive disorder and/or damage to house and belongings.
Prices include all applicable taxes
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Culture and Heritage Houses
PO Box 645501, Pullman, WA 99164-5501, Phone: 509-339-6172
4. Hours
All events must begin no earlier than 8:00am and end no later than 9:00PM. Rare exceptions.*
5. Student Groups
All student groups must have their faculty or staff advisor present throughout their events.
6. Staffing
A Culture and Heritage Houses staff member may be present to support the event and help as needed.
i. Staff will answer questions, retrieve supplies, help with set-up and cleanup, support
the event coordinator, and respond to emergencies.
ii. The staff will have a Food Handlers Permit. Any public event serving food may
require someone with a Food Handers Permit be present to ensure food safety, according to
Washington State law.
iii. The staff will have First Aid/CPR training.
iv. When appropriate, the staff will retreat to a separate, nearby room and be available
as needed.
8. Plates, Silverware, Cups, etc.
The kitchens offer a limited number of service ware. Groups are expected to provide their own plates,
silverware, cups, etc.
9. Cleaning/Kitchens
Please return the facilities to the condition in which you found them. Kitchens should be properly
cleaned upon departure:
a. Counters and stoves wiped off, floors swept clean, etc.
b. Take all food and drink with you when you leave
c. Cleaning supplies are available in the houses
10. Garbage
Groups are expected to dispose of their garbage off-site, due to our limited trash bins.
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Culture and Heritage Houses
PO Box 645501, Pullman, WA 99164-5501, Phone: 509-339-6172
11. Food and Caterers
Groups must inform the Culture and Heritage Houses staff in advance if food will be provided and
whether a caterer will be used.
12. Maximum Occupancies
Due to fire regulations and accessibility to exits, occupancy is not to exceed the following capacities:
a. Asian Pacific American Cultural House: 65
b. Casa Latina: 25
c. Talmadge Anderson Heritage House: 35, Training Room: 25
d. Native American Cultural House: 45
13. Expected Attendance
As the event approaches, if the number of expected guests exceeds the occupancy limits contact the
Culture and Heritage Houses staff for rescheduling.
14. Tables, Chairs, A/V, etc.
If there are any tables, chairs, and A/V equipment needs, please indicate at time of booking. Any
furniture rearranged by you to accommodate the event should be returned to its original position before
departure.
15. Food to Sell
The Culture and Heritage Houses do not have commercial kitchens; therefore, food that is prepared in
them cannot be sold for profit.
16. Fire
No open flames are allowed within the structures, including candles and incenses. Open flames like
candles or incense create a fire hazard and are not permitted. Rare exceptions.*
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Culture and Heritage Houses
PO Box 645501, Pullman, WA 99164-5501, Phone: 509-339-6172
17. Drugs
All facilities are smoke and substance-free, inside and outside. Unless prescribed by a medical
professional, no drugs are allowed on Culture & Heritage Houses property.
18. Alcohol
Alcohol is allowed on a case-by-case basis.* Washington State law requires any event serving alcohol
to have a liquor permit and a person in attendance with a liquor license. Users must provide their own
person with a liquor license.
19. Parking
Parking is available in the B Street Complex parking lot off Monroe Street. Maps can be provided.
a. When utilizing the Talmadge Anderson Heritage Houses, Casa Latina, and Native
American Cultural Houses the B Street Parking lot off Monroe Street is available for usage.
This lot allows for roughly 15-20 cars.
b. If utilizing the Asian Pacific American Cultural House, there is a driveway in front of the
building where parking is available for 3 or 4 cars.
20. Group Use Application
A Group Use Application is required to be filled out and returned to the Culture and Heritage Houses
staff. The Houses cannot be reserved without a Group Use Application.
a. There are several options to return your Group Use Application:
i. Scan and send as an e-mail attachment to chhouses.chh@wsu.edu
ii. Send via campus mail in an interdepartmental envelope, code: 5501.
iii. Drop off at 935 NE B St. office during hours: 8:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-5:00PM.
21. Accessibility
The Houses are historic structures and are not disability accessible.
22. Book Collections
Books in the structures are not available for circulation. Please come enjoy them in the Houses during
business hours. Contact the Culture and Heritage Houses staff with any questions.
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Culture and Heritage Houses
PO Box 645501, Pullman, WA 99164-5501, Phone: 509-339-6172
*Exceptions and case-by-case basis are decided by the Culture and Heritage Houses staff.
May 2015-- 6