Gig Harbor in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Skansie Netshed & House
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Andrew & Bertha
Skansie Netshed & House
~Circa 1910~
This property possesses national significance in
commemorating the rich cultural heritage of
Washington State and Gig Harbor[']s link to the
fishing and boatbuilding industries associated
with the city[']s earliest Croatian settlers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 47° 19.842′ N, 122° 34.879′ W. Marker is in Gig Harbor, Washington, in Pierce County. Marker is on Harborview Drive north of Pioneer Way, on the right when traveling north. Building is fronted by Skansie Brothers Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3211 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor WA 98335, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Explore Gig Harbor Wildwaters (a few steps from this marker); Across the Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost At Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Skansie Brothers Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishing Family Memorial Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); First Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Our First Sawmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Birth of the Business District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gig Harbor.
Also see . . .
1. Andrew & Bertha Skansie Net Shed and House National Register Registration Form. (Submitted on August 20, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Ancich Brothers Netshed (Harbor History Museum Blog, 2013).
3. Gig Harbor's Historic Netsheds. (Submitted on August 20, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Skansie, Andrew and Bertha Borovich, House, Downtown, Gig Harbor, WA. (Submitted on August 20, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 21, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.