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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Puget Sound Region

 
By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 8, 2019
Camano City Schoolhouse/Community Hall and History Marker
1 ► Washington, Island County, Camano — Camano City Schoolhouse and Community Hall History —
On Orchid Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Camano City School District #18 was formed in 1903. This classic example of that eras "One-Room Schoolhouse” was built around 1905, to serve the children of the surrounding community of about 300 families. The land was deeded to the . . . — — Map (db m143264) HM
2 ► Washington, Island County, Camano — History of Camano/Camano City —
On Orchid Road at West Chapman Road, on the left when traveling south on Orchid Road.
History Of Camano/Camano City (Early records often interchanged these place names) In 1898 the Esary brothers with assistance from Porter Garrison and sons established one of Camano's major logging companies, in the area surrounding the . . . — — Map (db m143255) HM
3 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Welcome —
On Front Street NW at NW Alexander Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street NW.
We extend you a warm and friendly welcome to Coupeville in the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve! In 1792, Captain George Vancouver sailed the HMS Discovery into Puget Sound. His first mate, Joseph Whidbey then . . . — — Map (db m179345) HM
4 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — A Bold New Idea —
On Cemetery Road 0.2 miles south of Cook Road, on the left when traveling south.
In 1968, a seemingly simple zoning request kicked off a fight over the future of Central Whidbey Island. When proposed development threatened to cut off access to a beloved beach and replace the heritage farmland you see today with subdivided . . . — — Map (db m196842) HM
5 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — A Canoe Crossroads —
On NW Alexander Street at Front Street NW, on the right when traveling south on NW Alexander Street.
Humans have been part of this landscape for at least 10,000 years. By the time European explorers entered the Salish Sea in the late 1700s, the Lower Skagit people had [utilized] Whidbey Island for millenia, living in mobile and established . . . — — Map (db m179286) HM
6 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Central Whidbey Historic District — Registered State Historic Place —
On Main Street north of 4th Street NE, on the right when traveling north.
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 Dec. 12, 1973 by . . . — — Map (db m179278) HM
7 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey —
On 7th Street NE.
In honor of the founder of Island County and his wife Col. Isaac Neff Ebey – Rebecca Whitey Ebey 1818 – 1857 1822-1858 Whidbey Island’s first permanent settler 1850. Proposed the separation of Island County from Thurston County . . . — — Map (db m61038) HM
8 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Cross Built for Father Blanchet's Visit —
On NW Alexander Street south of Front Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
On May 28, 1840 Father Francois Norbert Blanchet came to Ebey's Landing, from his Cowlitz Mission. The visit was in answer to a request by Chief Tslalakum to come and teach his people the new religion. He was received with great joy by the . . . — — Map (db m179284) HM
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9 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Davis Blockhouse —
Near Cemetery Road.
This Blockhouse Erected in 1855 Restored in 1930 By the Ladies of the Round Table In honor of the Pioneer Mothers — — Map (db m60980) HM
10 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Douglas Fir Log — Tree Slab In Coupeville City Park —
On NW Coveland Street west of NW Colburn Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Douglas Fir is about 700 years old. It would, therefore, have been a sapling about 200 years before Columbus discovered America. ————————————— Restored October 1986 This slab was found near Perrigo's Lake in the early 1930's . . . — — Map (db m179324) HM
11 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Ebey Blockhouse —
On Cemetery Road south of Cook Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of four on this site Built 1854 — — Map (db m289435) HM
12 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve — Where the present partners with the past — Enjoy your time in the Reserve —
On Front Street NW at NW Alexander Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street NW.
You are standing in the nation's first historical reserve, a unique unit of the National Park Service. The Reserve was originally championed by a group of concerned residents in the 1970s when Ebey's Prairie was subdivided for large-scale . . . — — Map (db m179320) HM
13 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve —
On Engle Road (Washington Route 20), on the left when traveling west.
Ebey's Landing, the nation's first National Historical Reserve, was established by Congress in 1978 "in order to preserve a rural community which provides an unbroken historical record from nineteenth century exploration and settlement in Puget . . . — — Map (db m179349) HM
14 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Explore the Reserve —
On Front Street NW at NW Alexander Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street NW.
Places to visit 1 Island County Museum 908 NW Alexander Street The Island County Museum features local and regional history. Ice Age relics, woolly mammoth remains, a Native American collection that includes . . . — — Map (db m179321) HM
15 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Guarding the Entrance to Puget Sound – Coast Artillery Corps — Fort Casey State Park — Admiralty Head Lighthouse —
On Washington Route 20.
A Glimpse In Time Like the majority of the coastal forts built in the United States, Fort Casey never fired its guns in warfare. Fort Casey is one of three coastal forts constructed in the late 1890s to defend the entrance to Puget Sound . . . — — Map (db m61063) HM
16 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — In Home Port After Eight Decades —
On NW Alexander Street at Front Street NW, on the right when traveling south on NW Alexander Street.
Penn Cove and Coupeville are home to the Schooner SUVA, during sailing season. See her moored at the historic wharf. A FAMILY YACHT In 1925, Frank J. Pratt Jr. had SUVA built in Hong Kong. Her old growth Burmese Teak hull and . . . — — Map (db m179319) HM
17 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Judge Lester Still — 1872-1960 —
On Front Street NW west of Grace Street NW, on the left when traveling west.
...came to Whidbey Island in 1895 as a young lawyer and stayed, having been struck with a life-long love of its beauty. Served as Island County Prosecuting Attorney 1896-1907, and Superior Court Judge for Clallam, Island, and Jefferson Counties . . . — — Map (db m179283) HM
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18 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Keeping the Alexander Blockhouse alive!!! — Preserving Alexander Blockhouse over time —
On NW Alexander Street.
History The Alexander Block house is one of four blockhouses remaining in Central Whidbey Island. Few original blockhouses of this type remain throughout the United States. John Alexander, Sr. built this blockhouse on his donation land claim . . . — — Map (db m60986) HM
19 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Mary Barrett —
On Cemetery Road.
Left side of marker is written in Gaelic and right side is in English Died here. April, 9 AD 1861 One year ten and twenty (years) of age Born at Mineth, Ireland Gentle wife (of) Sam’l Maylor They married in Liverpool At the . . . — — Map (db m60979) HM
20 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Methodist Episcopal Church Foundation Stone —
On Main Street at 7th Street NW, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The M. E. Church Orgaized 1853 This plate placed on a first foundation stone — — Map (db m179281) HM
21 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Northern Olympic Peninsula — Visitor Information Map —
On Engle Road (Washington Route 20), on the left when traveling west.
From the end of the Lake Ozette Road, 2 trails lead to the ocean beaches. One, the Indian Village Trail, leads to the site of an abandoned Ozette Indian village at Cape Alava. For over 2000 years, Cape Alava was home to the Makah Indians. . . . — — Map (db m179353) HM
22 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Original Home of Seattle’s Best Coffee —
On Front St NW.
“I bought a small old fashion coffee roaster and I plan to roast my own coffee. Front Street will never smell the same!” – Jim Stewart 1969
Jim and Dave Stewart, coffee pioneers and founders of Seattle’s Best . . . — — Map (db m60942) HM
23 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Remaining Blockhouses of Central Whidbey —
Near Cemetery Road.
Saved Blockhouse In 1921 a local civic group, the Ladies of the Round Table (LORT) began a ten year effort to restore the decaying Davis Blockhouse. Local carpenter Fred Krueger handled the project carefully replacing rotting beams while . . . — — Map (db m60991) HM
24 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Sunnyside —
On Cemetery Road.
Donation claim of Jacob Ebey. Served in War of 1812, the Black Hawk War and the Mexican War. When 61 yrs old led company across plains with covered wagons. Settled on Whidbey Island and built this home, four blockhouses and stockade in 1856 . . . — — Map (db m60977) HM
25 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — The Crockett Blockhouse —
On Fort Casey Road.
Sudden Indian attacks at Seattle and Bellingham in 1855 caused consternation among the small pioneering settlements on Puget Sound. The tradition of blockhouse defense was well known to American settlers, dating from the earliest English colonies. . . . — — Map (db m61040) HM
26 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — The Jolly Boat —
On Front Street NE at Gould Street NE on Front Street NE.
. . . — — Map (db m61036) HM
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27 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Washington State Ferries —
On Engle Road (Washington Route 20), on the left when traveling west.
Ferryboats have been active on Puget Sound since January 1, 1889. The City of Seattle offered the first scheduled service between Seattle and West Seattle; a bargain at 5 cents per passenger! The Washington State Ferry System traces . . . — — Map (db m179348) HM
28 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Water Highways —
On NW Alexander Street at Front Street NW, on the right when traveling south on NW Alexander Street.
The Coupeville Wharf was built in 1905 in response to the increased economic, military and social activities in the area, and was one of several that supported the busy shipping commerce to and from Whidbey Island. In the late 1800s, sailing . . . — — Map (db m179287) HM
29 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — World War Memorial — 1914 • 1918 —
On 7th Street NE east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Died in Service Harvey Baker · Camano • Glenn E. Muzzall · San de Fuca Ernest Knowles · Crescent Harbor • George B. Morris · Smith's Prairie Math. L. English · Fort Casey • Harry Nourse · Maxwelton Harry Burton · Langley • . . . — — Map (db m179280) WM
30 ► Washington, Island County, Coupeville — Zylstra Law Office — 1904 — Coupeville Historical Building —
On Front Street NE.
The cottage was actually built as two separate buildings. The eastern half was built as a law office for James Zylstra. The western half was added and the building became the medical office for Dr. Chas. White. In 1998 Rev. Barry Burton & Capt. Mike . . . — — Map (db m61037) HM
31 ► Washington, Island County, Deception Pass State Park — Deception Pass — A Mysterious Channel — Welcome to Deception Pass State Park —
On Washington Route 20, on the right when traveling south.
The swirling waters that pass in and out of the narrow channels between Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island have captivated visitors to this area for thousands of years. Salish Native American tribes were the first human inhabitants of these . . . — — Map (db m74012) HM
32 ► Washington, Island County, Deception Pass State Park — Deception Pass — Before the Bridge — Welcome to Deception Pass State Park —
On State Highway 20, on the left when traveling south.
It's hard to imagine Deception Pass without the bridge. But until 1935, the gap between Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island could only be crossed by boat. In 1924 a small ferry called the Deception Pass began running between Yokeko Point . . . — — Map (db m74083) HM
33 ► Washington, Island County, Deception Pass State Park — Deception Pass — A Park Divided — Welcome to Deception Pass State Park —
On State Highway 20, on the left when traveling north.
When the federal government transferred 1,700 acres of land on Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island to the State of Washington in 1925, Deception Pass State Park was barely an idea. For decades, the land had been a military reservation set aside . . . — — Map (db m74085) HM
34 ► Washington, Island County, Langley — Langley-Woodmen Cemetery Project —
On Anderson Avenue south of Fairgrounds Road, on the right when traveling south.
Presented to City of Langley Cemetery from Marcus Whitman Chapter NSDAR and American Legion Post #141 October 12, 1991 — — Map (db m313516) HM
35 ► Washington, Island County, Langley — Luhn Building 1939 —
On First Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Richard Luhn on the site of Anderson's blacksmith shop. Housed his realty and a dentist's office. Robert Smith's "First Properties" realty followed. Lawyer Tim Martin added an addition in 1982. Waterman Enterprises, Inc. bought the . . . — — Map (db m195450) HM
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36 ► Washington, Island County, Langley — Post Office 1939 —
On 1st Street at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
Built in 1939 on the site of Langley's first hotel that burned in 1921, it served as the Post Office until 1960. It next housed a laundry, pottery studio, appliance repair shop, wine shop, antique store, and flower shop, before becoming . . . — — Map (db m195443) HM
37 ► Washington, Island County, Langley — Star Store 1919 —
On 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
Joe Primavera founded the Star Store in 1919 as a shoe repair business in his home at Second Street and Anthes Ave. He moved the business to First Street in 1922. Joe, wife Martina and son Victor are standing in front of the new 1929 . . . — — Map (db m195446) HM
38 ► Washington, Island County, Langley — Tiemeyer Bakery 1925 —
On 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
Frederick Tiemeyer ran a bakery here from 1925 to 1944. His nickle butterhorns were very popular. The building next housed linoleum and furniture stores, beauty and barber shops, and several other businesses before becoming the Cafe . . . — — Map (db m195445) HM
39 ► Washington, Island County, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island — U.S. Navy Patrol and Reconnaissance Memorial —
On Charles Porter Avenue north of Hornet Road, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to all U.S. Navy Patrol and Reconnaissance Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers and Aircrewmen who, for the cause of freedom, have made the ultimate sacrifice. Special thanks to Mr. John Christiansen for his many contributions to . . . — — Map (db m74000) HM WM
40 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — Beeksma’s Corner — City of Oak Harbor —
On Southwest Beeksma Drive at Southeast Pioneer Way ( Route 20) on Southwest Beeksma Drive.
Family Origins This park is named after the family of Egbert and Betty Beeksma in recognition of the business they started on the site of park and their contribution to the development of Oak Harbor. Egbert Beeksma was born the Netherlands . . . — — Map (db m60940) HM
41 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — Crossing the Pass — Past to Present —
On Deception Pass Bridge.
Before the bridge was completed in 1935, the only way to cross Deception Pass was by boat. If you wanted to take your car from Whidbey to Fidalgo Island in 1929 your crossing would look like this, aboard the MV Acorn. Your captain could . . . — — Map (db m61465) HM
42 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — Deception Pass —
On Deception Pass Bridge (Washington Route 20).
Named by Captain George Vancouver 10 June 1792. Feeling that he had been “Deceived” as to the nature of the inner waterway, Port Gardner (now Saratoga Passage) he wrote on his chart “Deception Pass”. He . . . — — Map (db m60904) HM
43 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — 3 — Deception Pass —
On Deception Pass Bridge (Washington Route 20).
To the north of this narrow passage is Fidalgo Island, so named for the Spanish explorer, Lieutenant Salvador Fidalgo. To the south is Whidbey Island, second largest island in the contiguous 48 states, which Captain George Vancouver, while exploring . . . — — Map (db m60903) HM
44 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — Flintstone Park Flagpole —
On SE Dock Street south of SE Bayshore Drive, on the left when traveling south.
This Navy flagstaff is placed here to honor all those Navy people who have served aboard the Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island, their families, and the people of Oak Harbor who have long supported the Navy mission. Our National Ensign was . . . — — Map (db m73990) HM WM
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45 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — Oak Harbor’s Early “Town” —
On SE Pioneer Way at SE Bayshore Drive on SE Pioneer Way.
Oak Harbor’s early “town” was built along the waterfront, and stretched from Maylor’s store along Pioneer Way to about a block east of the junction of Flintstone Freeway and Midway and Pioneer. The east end of the town burned in a . . . — — Map (db m60938) HM
46 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — Oak Harbor's Ties to the Sea —
On SE Dock Street.
'Why do we love the sea? Because she has the power to make us think things we like to think.' - Robert Henry The Old Wharf and Steamships Look offshore toward Maylor's Point and you will see a concrete block that remains from Oak . . . — — Map (db m73991) HM
47 ► Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor — The Skagit, a stately society —
On Penn Cove Road near Monroe's Landing Road.
The Skagit Indians maintained several villages on Penn Cove. The paramount Skagit chief lived at Snakelum Point, southeast across the cove. The village at Monroe’s Landing was called cokwol’a. Cokwol’a was a major village of the Skwdabs, a subgroup . . . — — Map (db m61074) HM
48 ► Washington, King County, Auburn — Auburn Carnegie Library — (Smith Dance & Music Center) —
On Auburn Avenue at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Auburn Avenue.
Built 1914 Designated a City of Auburn Landmark 1995 The development of this local public library building was part of a national movement spurred by the philanthropy of iron and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. In 1911, the Auburn Library . . . — — Map (db m197164) HM
49 ► Washington, King County, Auburn — Crow with Fries — Peter Reiquam —
On Washington Route 164, on the right when traveling north.
Inspired by the park's many resident crows, this clever corvid reminds us that a drive-in restaurant once stood at this site. Intended as a whimsical landmark for Auburn's beloved Les Gove Park, this sculpture is meant to capture the attention of . . . — — Map (db m224098) HM
50 ► Washington, King County, Ballard, Adams — The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project —
On 22nd Avenue NW at Ballard Avenue NW on 22nd Avenue NW.
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District holds a significant place in Seattle history. The uniquely-preserved state of Ballard Avenue provides visitors with a window into the heyday of Ballard’s industrial and commercial era. The City of Ballard . . . — — Map (db m27976) HM
51 ► Washington, King County, Bellevue, West Bellevue — Downtown Park — Bellevue —
On Bellevue Way Northeast at NE 4th St, on the right when traveling north on Bellevue Way Northeast.
Bellevue Downtown Park, a 20-acre oasis in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is a gathering place that connects Downtown Bellevue and the Meydenbauer Bay waterfront. It provides places for active and passive recreation, and is a prime location for . . . — — Map (db m266193) HM
52 ► Washington, King County, Black Diamond — Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — Never Forget Garden —
On Morgan Street at Cemetery Road on Morgan Street.
This garden is a living tribute to all of America’s Veterans and their families in silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to . . . — — Map (db m296345) WM
53 ► Washington, King County, Bothell — Co-Operative Mercantile Company building in c.1938 —
On Main Street at 102nd Ave NE, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This brick facade is part of the original structure that housed the historic Bothell Cooperative Mercantile Company. In 1906, a group of merchants, teachers, and farmers founded the co-op and built the long-standing brick store in 1908. The Merc . . . — — Map (db m272454) HM
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54 ► Washington, King County, Bothell — Military Road — Washington Territory 1856-1864 —
Near Bothell Way Northeast west of 96th Ave NE.
In the late 1850’s under the leadership of the Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, Military Road was constructed between Fort Vancouver and Fort Bellingham, continuing north of Seattle, skirting the swamps of the Sammamish Slough. The portion of the . . . — — Map (db m254933) HM
55 ► Washington, King County, Carnation — Segis Pietertje Prospect —
On Northeast Carnation Farm Road 0.2 miles east of 284th Ave NE, on the left when traveling west.
Here lived and gave her service to mankind World's Champion Milk Cow Born 1913 - Died 1925 Twice she registered production records that set her fame above all dairy cattle of any age. In each of two years she exceeded 16,500 quarts of milk, . . . — — Map (db m303152) HM
56 ► Washington, King County, Carnation — Tolt Oddfellows Hall — Eagles Lodge & Hall — Built 1895 —
On Tolt Avenue at NE 40 Street, on the right when traveling north on Tolt Avenue.
Designated a City of Carnation Landmark 1994 The old Tolt Oddfellows Lodge Hall has been an integral part of community life in Carnation since its construction. It was built by IOOF Lodge No. 148 and subsequently became the Eagle's Hall. The . . . — — Map (db m303154) HM
57 ► Washington, King County, Des Moines — Salt Water State Park —
Near 8th Place South.
Presented April 24, 1926 Dedicated Aug. 20, 1933 by Seattle, Tacoma & Associated Young Men's Business Clubs Co-Sponsors Seattle Star and Tacoma Times 9-10-39 — — Map (db m180095) HM
58 ► Washington, King County, Kent — The Saar Pioneer Cemetery —
Near 84th Ave. S. north of South 212th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Saar Pioneer Cemetery is named for former King County Councilman Peter Saar, who in 1873 buried his wife on a small hill on their homestead. Since that time the cemetery has been known by many names. Kent Cemetery • Kent Methodist Cemetery . . . — — Map (db m52568) HM
59 ► Washington, King County, Kirkland, South Juanita — Forbes Family History —
Near Northeast Juanita Drive west of 98th Ave NE.
Leslie and Alicia Forbes opened Juanita Beach resort in 1921. They and their five children: Dorris, Betty, Joyce, Joanne, and Dorr ran the beach for 35 years. The 20’s and 30’s were exciting and busy years with thousands of visitors coming to the . . . — — Map (db m266201) HM
60 ► Washington, King County, Kirkland, South Juanita — Juanita Beach Park: The Beginning —
Near Juanita Drive Northeast west of 98th Ave NE.
Prior to 1916, Lake Washington’s shoreline reached today’s Juanita Drive. When Lake Washington was lowered, a vast, sandy expanse was revealed on the north side of Juanita Bay. Leslie and Alicia Forbes erected a small bathhouse and established a . . . — — Map (db m266197) HM
61 ► Washington, King County, Redmond — Red Brick Road — Designated a King County Landmark in 1983 —
On 196th Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north.
Originally paved in 1913, the road was part of the transcontinental Yellowstone Trail connecting Boston and Seattle, and which is now the longest remaining stretch of brick highway in King County. — — Map (db m176611) HM
62 ► Washington, King County, Redmond, Bear Creek — Perrigo Springs —
Near Snohomish Drive south of Wapato Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The willow commemorates this water source used by Indians and early Redmond pioneers. — — Map (db m296454) HM
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63 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — Barney Clark Memorial Court — First-Ever Artificial Heart Recipient —
Near Pacific Highway S (U.S. 99).
In Honor of Dr. Barney B. Clark 1921 - 1983 Medical Pioneer First Recipient Artificial Heart He gave of Himself For Others — — Map (db m120465) HM
64 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — Celebration Rose Garden — Seattle Rose Society — Founded in 1913 —
Near 24th Avenue South.
The Celebration Rose Garden was initiated in 2004 by the Seattle Rose Society through the vision and efforts of Seattle Rose Society member Lori White. The planning and maintenance of the Rose Garden during its early years was carried on . . . — — Map (db m178625) HM
65 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — Elda Behm's Paradise Garden —
Near 24th Avenue South.
The story of the Elda Behm Paradise Garden is also the story of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. It is the story of Elda's love of gardening and how a community came together to express and share that love. Many of the plants in the . . . — — Map (db m178573) HM
66 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — National Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose Garden — Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive! —
Near 24th Avenue South.
These roses honor the legacy of the women who made history on our Home Front during WWII. They are part of a national "Living Memorial" to inspire a new generation of 21st century Rosies. — — Map (db m178624) HM
67 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — POW/MIA Memorial Plaza —
Near International Blvd.
. . . — — Map (db m178348) WM
68 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — Seike Japanese Garden —
Near 24th Avenue South.
Seike Family History Shinichi Seike immigrated from Ehime, a southern Japanese island, in 1919 and ran an import/export business in Seattle. In 1929 he purchased 13 acres near Des Moines Memorial Drive and moved into a farmhouse along with . . . — — Map (db m178673) HM
69 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — The Freedom Shrine —
Near International Blvd.
Presented by The Exchange Club of Highline To the P.O.W.-M.I.A. Memorial Plaza Washington Memorial Park. September 19, 1992 [Historical Documents in U.S. History, listed chronologically] The Mayflower Compact The Mayflower . . . — — Map (db m178541) HM
70 ► Washington, King County, SeaTac — The Victory Garden —
Near 24th Avenue South.
This Victory Garden or Food Garden for Defense was planted in 2019 in commemoration of the over 20 million victory gardens planted across the U.S. during World War II. The orchard in the Neighborhood Heritage Garden is over 50 years old and was . . . — — Map (db m178622) HM
71 ► Washington, King County, Seattle — Joshua Green — 1869 - 1975
Near Alaskan Way. Reported permanently removed.
Purser, mate, trader, Shipowner, venturer, Joshua Green began his waterfront career on Puget Sound in 1888 when steamboating was in its infancy. He founded the LA Conner Trading and Transportation Company, operating freight and passenger steamers, . . . — — Map (db m294122) HM
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72 ► Washington, King County, Seattle — Margaret Louise Clayton Kelly — Mar 1838 - July 1921 —
Near 12th Avenue Northwest north of Northwest 87th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Volunteer Civil War Nurse US Christian and Sanitary Commission — — Map (db m290987) WM
73 ► Washington, King County, Seattle — Mrs. Hannah Newman —
On 6th Avenue at Union Street, on the left when traveling north on 6th Avenue.
with courage and faith in the development of our city owned this ground from pioneer days until the erection of this building. — — Map (db m299768) HM
74 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — America's Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theatre —
On Northwest Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
America's oldest continually operating movie theater opened on this historic site in 1914 as the Majestic. In 1929, as the Roxy, it featured "talkies." In 1946, it became known as the Bay. In 2000, with the opening of The Majestic Bay, we start a . . . — — Map (db m294121) HM
75 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — 103 — Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell —
On 22nd Ave. NW at Ballard Ave. NW on 22nd Ave. NW.
Multiple plaques on and near the Ballard Centennial Bell identify the Ballard Avenue Historic District. Marker 1: Be it remembered that at this place on the eleventh day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Six, the Ballard . . . — — Map (db m168325) HM
76 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Ballard Centennial Tree —
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Ave NW, on the right when traveling north.
This commemorative centennial tree was planted to celebrate the annexation of Ballard to the City of Seattle on May 29, 1907. Mayor Greg Nickels May 29, 2007 — — Map (db m294644) HM
77 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Ballard Hardware — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Built by Ballard saloon entrepreneur Louis Anderson, this structure was originally home to Warren Brothers Drug Store. In 1912 Samuel and Lewis Barthelemy opened the well-known Ballard Hardware and successfully conducted business from here for . . . — — Map (db m181484) HM
78 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Ballard Livery & Transfer — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Considered one of the largest moving companies in the area, Ballard Livery and Transfer was established on Leary Avenue in 1904. Its office was moved to this location in 1907, when B.J. Cooney took over the business. A year later the Boyd Brothers . . . — — Map (db m181485) HM
79 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Chopard Block — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The original owner was Louis Chopard, a partner in Chopard and Cosgrove Wholesale and Retail Liquors, who ran his successful business in downtown Seattle. In 1901 Nicholas Theisen purchased this property and maintained ownership until the late . . . — — Map (db m181441) HM
80 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Club Tavern — Built 1911 — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
As early as 1893 this property housed a saloon in a modest wooden structure. In 1911 this fine brick building was constructed to take its place. Known as the Club Tavern for over fifty years, this drinking establishment took a short break during . . . — — Map (db m310047) HM
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81 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Cors and Wegener Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On 20th Avenue NW at Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on 20th Avenue NW.
Through the 1890s this was the most imposing structure in Ballard. It was built in 1893 by William Cors and Robert Wegener, proprietors of the Ballard Wine House. These two men first became business associates in 1889 and opened the Wine House a . . . — — Map (db m181461) HM
82 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Eagle Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of 22nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Built for Fitzgerald and Hynes Department Store for a total of $15,000, this building was dedicated in February of 1909. The department store was located on the ground floor. The Ballard Aerie of Eagles leased the entire upper floor for what was . . . — — Map (db m181473) HM
83 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Enquist Block — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In 1898 Swedish merchant tailors Frank and Arthur Enquist opened their first tailor shop down the street in the Swanson Block at 5140 Ballard Avenue. Through their success at that location, they were able to build this classic brick structure in . . . — — Map (db m181474) HM
84 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Fisher Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Stephen Battleson, secretary and treasurer for the Horse Shoe Mining Company, with his sisters Olga and Emma, constructed a modest storefront here in 1905. It was initially occupied by Dr. A. J. Douglas's optical manufacturing business and P. . . . — — Map (db m181482) HM
85 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Fremont Saloon — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Louis Anderson began his illustrious career in Ballard as a barber in 1891. He quickly became involved in the thriving saloon business, fronting bonds for various bar owners' liquor licenses. By 1902 he had opened his own saloon, the Fremont Saloon, . . . — — Map (db m181479) HM
86 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — G.B. Sanborn Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
This fine example of Romanesque architecture was built in 1901 and named in honor of Gustavus B. Sanborn, a pioneer Ballard businessman. Sanborn began his career as a carpenter in 1891. He owned a series of hardware stores on Ballard Avenue in the . . . — — Map (db m181481) HM
87 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Halverson's Dry Goods — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
In 1920 Charles and Edna Halverson built this structure to house their Ladies and Gents Furnishings Store, which they ran successfully for thirty-four years. Shortly after opening the store they expanded their retail focus to include dry goods. . . . — — Map (db m181476) HM
88 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Hansen Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On NW Dock Place at Ballard Avenue NW on NW Dock Place.
Built by Swan Hansen, the president of the Horse Shoe Mining Company, this elegant brick structure was home to the Henry Brothers Saloon (Charles and Lewis). By 1908 the Pederson and Olsen Bar took up residence on the ground floor and stayed until . . . — — Map (db m181487) HM
89 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Hiram M. Chittenden Locks — Why Are The Locks Needed? —
Near Northwest 54th Street.
When dedicated on July 4, 1917, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks was the largest navigation facility in North America. During the dedication, the USS Roosevelt - flagship for Commodore Robert Peary's famous 1909 expedition to the North Pole - led a . . . — — Map (db m86455) HM
90 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Junction Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Built by Seattle saloon owner Stephano Raggio in 1904, the Junction Building originally stood three stories tall with a crenellated turret. Unfortunately, fire destroyed the third floor, requiring its removal. In the early 1900s the ground floor was . . . — — Map (db m181465) HM
91 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Kutzner Block — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of NW Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north.
Brothers Charles and Richard Kutzner built this stately brick and sandstone structure in 1904 to house their Tonsorial Parlor, a successful barber shop that was formerly located in downtown Seattle. The Kutzners operated their business out of the . . . — — Map (db m181471) HM
92 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Marvin Sjoberg —
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Ave NW, on the right when traveling north.
plaque one: Dedicated in Honor of Marvin Sjoberg Mayor of Ballard April 4, 1975 plaque two: Marvin Sjoberg (born April 4, 1921 – Died February 26, 1989) was a colorful resident of Ballard Avenue. He was given the . . . — — Map (db m294639) HM
93 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Matthes Block — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Originally only two stories tall, this Neoclassical Revival building was financed by Albin and Oscar Matthes, proprietors of the Old Home Saloon. In 1905 the Fraternal Brotherhood of the Elks purchased the building and occupied the upper floor. The . . . — — Map (db m181466) HM
94 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Mural at Bergen Place
On Northwest Market Street at Leary Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Northwest Market Street. Reported permanently removed.
The Ballard Historical Society and the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association joined together to create this mural in 1995 to commemorate our community’s rich and prosperous history, and to celebrate our economic and cultural ties . . . — — Map (db m310889) HM
95 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Olsen Furniture — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Tacoma residents James and Welthia Kelsey built this one-story building in 1903 as an investment. They entered into an agreement with Eugene Felt, the owner of the Felt Block next door, to create an internal opening between their two buildings . . . — — Map (db m181472) HM
96 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Owl Saloon — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest south of 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling south.
Longtime Ballard bar owner Charley Swanson built this structure in 1904 and opened the Owl Saloon here with his partner Leonard Strygen. Except for the years during Prohibition, when the Owl Cafe occupied the ground floor, this building has . . . — — Map (db m181460) HM
97 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Palmer Building — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue NW at NW Dock Place, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue NW.
Alfred Palmer, proprietor of Alfred Palmer and Sons Real Estate Company in downtown Seattle, owned this building for more than three decades. Valued at $3,890 in 1905, the property was one of the more impressive structures in what was known as the . . . — — Map (db m181440) HM
98 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Percy Sankey Dry Goods — Built 1893 — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Vernon Place, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Pioneer businessman Percy Sankey built this building in 1893 to house his dry goods business, which had existed elsewhere on Ballard Avenue since 1891. For the next twenty years Percy Sankey and his partner Alexander Grub ran the Sankey and Grub Dry . . . — — Map (db m310053) HM
99 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Princess Hotel — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest south of NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built by prosperous Norwegian miner Martin Markusen, this vernacular sandstone and brick building first housed the St. Paul Hotel and later the Princess Hotel on its upper floor. Groceries and meat markets occupied the ground floor storefronts . . . — — Map (db m181478) HM
100 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Scandinavian-American Bank — Ballard Avenue Landmark District —
On NW Vernon Place at Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling west on NW Vernon Place.
For over two decades the Ballard branch of the Scandinavian-American Bank operated out of this Second Empire Baroque structure, which was built in 1902. Originally incorporated in 1892, the bank's main branch was located in Seattle and boasted of a . . . — — Map (db m181468) HM

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