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

Water Towers

1880-1885

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2016

1. Water Towers Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The first tower was built in 1880 and a second tower was built by 1885. The tanks were built so that water could be piped to hydrants located near the mills, docks, and primary community buildings.

In 1892 a San Francisco contractor installed a sprinkler system that depended on water from the tanks to protect the mills, blacksmith and machine shops, and general store, which at that time was located on the mill site. Each tower held 50,000 gallons of water, and in the 1960's they were decommissioned when the reservoir was installed behind the Walker Ames House.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 47° 51.269′ N, 122° 35.035′ W. Marker is in Port Gamble, Washington, in Kitsap County. Marker is on North Rainier Avenue north of Washington Highway 104, on the right when traveling north. This is a painted, wooden "billboard-style" marker, mounted directly on the white picket fence, beside the sidewalk on the west side of the subject water towers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gamble WA 98364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Port Gamble Market (a few steps from this marker); Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House (a few steps from this marker); Daniel B. Jackson House (a few steps from this marker); M.S. Drew House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morrill S. Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence R. & Lulu (Hovey) Cranmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); New York House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); WM. Walker - E.G. Ames House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gamble.

Also see . . .
1. Port Gamble History. (Submitted on January 30, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Port Gamble, Washington. (Submitted on January 30, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Water Towers Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2016

2. Water Towers Marker (wide view)

Water Towers (<i>wide view looking north along North Rainier Avenue; marker visible on fence</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2016

3. Water Towers (wide view looking north along North Rainier Avenue; marker visible on fence)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.