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
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 this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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. Marker 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.
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);
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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.)
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 January 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 64 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.
