101 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Belmont — Est. 1889 —

In 1885, George Sterming realized his lifelong dream. On this site he erected the building which still bears his name. The upper floor was devoted to office suites and the ground floor housed the soon to be famous Belmont Restaurant and . . . — — Map (db m179673) HM

102 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Haller Fountain — dedicated 1906 —

The Haller Fountain was brought to Port Townsend by resident Theodore N. Haller to honor his deceased father and brother. After the dedication speech, Mr. Haller read a poem about the Greek sea nymph, Galatea, and the statue has been known by that . . . — — Map (db m91294) HM

103 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — 13 — The Leader Building —

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 . . . — — Map (db m179530) HM

104 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The S'Klallams, The Strong People — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —

For thousands of years, the S'Klallam ("strong") people lived in villages along the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula, moving with the seasonal resources and living in harmony with nature. In addition to hunting in the mountains and . . . — — Map (db m179376) HM

105 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Unique Coast Salish Design — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —

Steven C. Brown, in his essay "Vessels of Life: Northwest Coast Dugouts," from The Canoe: A Living Tradition, by John Jennings published in 2002 by Firefly Books wrote: "The Coast Salish canoe incorporates features that make for a successful and . . . — — Map (db m179379) HM

106 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — The Welcome Totem Pole — at the Northwest Maritime Center —

Welcome 2019 Designed by: Dale Faulstich Carved and painted by: Dale Faulstich, Tyler Faulstich, Tim O'Connell, Andy Pitts —————————— Representing from the top: Supernatural Carpenter Spirit of the . . . — — Map (db m179433) HM

107 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Trade With Newcomers — Coast Salish Canoe Culture —

Fin Fish included salmon, halibut, smelt and euchalon (a kind of smelt). Fish were taken with reef nets, dip nets, trawl nets, harpoons, gaff hooks, spears, basket traps, weirs, tidal pounds (rows of underwater stakes), hooks, and herring rakes . . . — — Map (db m179383) HM

108 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — U.S. Coast Guard Memorial — Semper Paratus —

In Grateful recognition of the continuous presence of the U.S. Coast Guard in Port Townsend since 1854 — — Map (db m179753) HM WM

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109 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) — First Ship of the Fleet to Bear the Name — 1971 —

☆ ☆ Marvin G. Shields ☆ Construction Mechanic Third Class ☆United States Navy ☆ "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with . . . — — Map (db m179363) HM WM

110 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Union Wharf — Hidden History —

Why was Union Wharf so important? Port Townsend's shores boast shallow waters, frequently less than 10 feet deep, dozens of feet out into the bay. As shipping became central to the boomtown's economy, this asset to early settlers . . . — — Map (db m179597) HM

111 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Union Wharf / Indian Island — The čičməhán Trail Stop 7 —

Looking south, view Kilisut Harbor and Indian Island, now Naval Magazine Indian Island. Archeological evidence shows that Indian Island was an important location to the ancestors of the S’Klallam and Chimacum people for over 1,500 years. For . . . — — Map (db m179600) HM

112 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Union Wharf: A Century of Continuous Service —

Evolving over the years to meet Port Townsend's changing needs, Union Wharf has served sailing vessels and steamships, ferries and fish processors. It continues to anchor the axis of historic Port Townsend. 1867-1890: Built by Henry . . . — — Map (db m179628) HM

113 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Village at Memorial Field — The čičməhán Trail Stop 5 —

The village of qatáy once sat near the bluff at what is now the corner of Monroe and Water Streets. It was the principal village of S'Klallam people at the time of the treaty signing, and home to their Chief, čičməhán . . . — — Map (db m179731) HM

114 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Water — Hidden History —

Where does your water come from? Nestled in the "rainshadow" of the Olympic Mountains, Port Townsend gets surprisingly little rain and is surrounded by salt water. In the late 1800s water was scarce and expensive. Early residents . . . — — Map (db m179693) HM

115 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — Welcome to Port Townsend: Washington's Victorian Seaport —

In 1792, Captain George Vancouver sailed his ship, the HMS Discovery, up the Strait of Juan de Fuca. He named this harbor Port Townshend, in honor of the English Marquis of Townshend. Originally a small settlement, Port Townsend . . . — — Map (db m179633) HM

116 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Port Townsend — World War Memorial — 1917 - 1918 — They Gave All —

James A. Anderson · Chimacum • Fred W. Anderson · Port Hadlock John W. Anderson · Center • Edwin A. Bartlett · Port Townsend George W. Chadwick · Nordland • Allen W. Clements · Brinnon Richard C. Hill · Irondale • John Hreczuck · Port . . . — — Map (db m179761) HM

117 ► Washington, Jefferson County, Sequim — Discovery Bay —

On May 2, 1792. the intrepid English explorer, Captain George Vancouver, in search of a northwest passage, sailed his sloop Discovery and the armed tender Chatham down the strait of Juan de Fuca and into this sheltered harbor. This bay Vancouver . . . — — Map (db m177417) HM

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118 ► Washington, Mason County, Shelton — Goldsborough Creek Bridge —

This property Goldsborough Creek Bridge has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m197157) HM

119 ► Washington, Mason County, Shelton — Jarrell's Cove Cemetery —

Robert and Philura Jarrell, married in 1878, homesteaded 160 acres at what became known as Jarrell's Cove. Philura was the only non-native woman for 15 years. Robert ran a successful logging business until his death in 1894 at 65. He was buried . . . — — Map (db m291873) HM

120 ► Washington, Mason County, Shelton — Shelton Public Library and Town Hall — 427 West Railroad Avenue —

The building was constructed in 1914 and is an L-shaped Georgian Revival style building. The building embodies distinctive architectural characteristics of a design by Fredrick Heath who became one of Washington States most prominent architects . . . — — Map (db m116828) HM

121 ► Washington, Mason County, Shelton — Simpson Logging Company — Locomotive #7 and Peninsular Railway Caboose #700 — 230 West Railroad Avenue —

The Shay-type locomotive is a large steel vehicle whose most prominent features include an engineer’s cap, oil fuel bunker, large boiler and exposed engineer. This locomotive was built in 1924 and is 41 feet 2 inches long, 16 feet 2 inches high . . . — — Map (db m116839) HM

122 ► Washington, Mason County, Shelton — Site of David Shelton First Cabin 1854 —

Dedicated Bicentennial Year 1976 by the Fred B. Wivell Post No.31 American Legion — — Map (db m116836) HM

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