Anacortes in Skagit County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Paul & Nicolo Luvera

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2014

1. Paul & Nicolo Luvera Mural Marker

Inscription.

had a market here 1922-57
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Paul Luvera Sr. Memorial Highway

An Italian immigrant who exemplified the fulfillment of the American dream, Paul N. Luvera, Sr.'s life was dedicated to public service. He was an Anacortes grocer, a community activist, a state senator, and, in later years, a totem pole carver. He served numerous civic organizations and committees and spearheaded the drive to build a community swimming pool. A section of State Route 20, where flooding occurred annually, was reconstructed due to his efforts while serving in the Washington State Senate (1953-1957).

Erected by Bill Mitchell and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 48° 30.996′ N, 122° 36.764′ W. Marker is in Anacortes, Washington, in Skagit County. It is at the intersection of Commercial Avenue and 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Commercial Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 702 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes WA 98221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles Pinson, USN (here, next to this marker); "Anne Curtis Bowman" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Causland Park (about 800 feet away); Causland Memorial Park (about 800 feet away); Powered by Steam (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Life Aboard a Snagboat (approx. 0.2 miles away); Snagging (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anacortes.

More about this marker. The Luvera Memorial Highway marker is located at a roadside pulloff along northbound WA Hwy 20, at 48.484162, -122.596021, near the south edge of town.

Also see . . . Paul Luvera Obituary. The Seattle Times, November 9, 1990 (Submitted on May 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Paul Luvera Sr. Memorial Highway Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2014

2. Paul Luvera Sr. Memorial Highway Marker

Paul Luvera Sr. Memorial Highway and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2014

3. Paul Luvera Sr. Memorial Highway and Marker

Paul & Nicolo Luvera Mural and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2014

4. Paul & Nicolo Luvera Mural and Marker

Paul & Nicolo Luvera Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2014

5. Paul & Nicolo Luvera Mural

Among other Anacortes Mural Project artwork

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.