Edmonds in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
First Auto Ferry Service
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2024
1. First Auto Ferry Service Marker
M/V City of Edmonds
Inaugurates first auto ferry service
From the City Dock the City of Edmonds, owned by the Joyce Brothers of Mukilteo, commenced regular service to Kingston on May 16, 1923. The 56 ft. auto ferry could carry 12 cars. Edmonds became a major ferry terminal with later service to Port Townsend, Port Ludlow, and Victoria.
Erected 1993 by Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1923.
Location. 47° 48.768′ N, 122° 22.962′ W. Marker is in Edmonds, Washington, in Snohomish County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Avenue. The marker is mounted to a low rock set amidst some shrubbery next to the walkway on the north side of the Edmonds Ferry Dock. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edmonds WA 98020, 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, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, 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: Bracketts Landing (here, next to this marker); Bracketts Landing Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank Building (approx. Ό mile away); Beeson Building (approx. Ό mile away); Princess Theater
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Also see . . . The automobile ferry City of Edmonds makes its first run (HistoryLink.org).
Excerpt: On Sunday morning, May 20, 1923, the automobile ferry City of Edmonds makes its first run from Edmonds to Kingston, inaugurating a new route across Puget Sound. As regular service begins, the ferry is "exceptionally well patronized" by both walk-on passengers and automobiles (Edmonds Tribune-Review, May 25, 1923). Within a few weeks an additional route across Hood Canal will make automobile traffic possible directly from Edmonds to the Olympic Peninsula.(Submitted on June 15, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2024
2. First Auto Ferry Service Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2024
3. Edmonds Ferry Dock, as seen from marker site
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
