Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

The Leader Building

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2021

1. The Leader Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Under the provisions of the National
Historic Preservation Act of
October 15, 1966, this property
possesses exceptional value in
commemorating, or illustrating
American History
Placed on the National Register on
Sept. 29, 1970 by the National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

Erected by Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1966.

Location. 48° 6.917′ N, 122° 45.343′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Adams Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 Adams Street, Port Townsend WA 98368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fowler Building (here, next to this marker); Chinese Exclusion Act (within shouting distance of this marker); Preservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Smuggling (about 300 feet away); The Haller Fountain (about 400 feet away); Hastings Building (about 400 feet away); Citizens Independent Telephone Company (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Townsend.

Also see . . . The Leader. Website homepage (Submitted on August 15, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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2. Leader Building

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The Leader Building (ivy-covered) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2021

3. The Leader Building (ivy-covered) and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 15, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 15, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.