Port Gamble in Kitsap County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Wm. Walker - E.G. Ames House

1878-1979

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

1. WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House Marker

Inscription. William Walker, master mechanic, lived here with his wife Emma, daughter Maude, and son-in-law Edwin Ames. The house was close to the mill so Walker was nearby in case of emergencies. Ames was the resident manager from 1883-194 and then general manager until 1931. This is the rear of the house. It faced the waterfront to welcome ships and captains.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 47° 51.32′ N, 122° 35.028′ W. Marker is in Port Gamble, Washington, in Kitsap County. It is on North Rainier Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gamble WA 98364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New York House (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Lodge No. 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence R. & Lulu (Hovey) Cranmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Gamble General Store & Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Morrill S. Pope House (within shouting distance

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

of this marker); M.S. Drew House (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Hall / Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gamble.

Regarding Wm. Walker - E.G. Ames House. Historylink.org provides additional history: The resident manager at the Port Gamble mill had the biggest house with the best view of the mill. In 1885, the house burned down and it was replaced by this structure in 1888 in the Queen Anne Style popular at the time. Edwin Ames was the resident manager and was single and did not need a large house so, Master Mechanic William Walker and his wife Emma lived there. William took charge of the Fourth of July fireworks and Emma played the organ at church.

Edwin Ames married William's daughter Maude and the two couples shared the home until 1900, when Edwin and Maude moved into a new house.

(As of) 2003, the house is used for weddings and other celebrations.

Also see . . . Port Gamble online tour. (Submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)

WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, January 1, 2000

2. WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, January 1, 2000

3. WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

4. WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House Marker

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

5. WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, January 1, 2000

6. WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 2,042 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.