On Dudley Avenue east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, this property possesses exceptional value in illustrating American History and Culture Entered in the National Register of Historic Places December 12, 1976 by U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m129388) HM
Near NE 15th Avenue near NE Dallas Street when traveling east.
The first school in Camas (La Camas) was built prior to 1882. It was replaced by a four room school (with inside plumbing) in 1886. The first school remained on the school grounds until 1907. In 1907 the then Columbia River Paper Company gave the . . . — — Map (db m57954) HM
On Officers Row near E. Evergreen Blvd, on the right when traveling west.
Officers Row, a procession of homes for officers and their families, began during the early frontier years when Vancouver Barracks was considered by many to be a remote and lonely assignment. The first officer’s quarters on the Row wer log cabins . . . — — Map (db m8529) HM
On North Front Street at East Commercial Street Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Front Street.
The Spanish-American War was fought between the United States and Spain over a span of 3 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days: April 21, 1898 to August 13, 1898. Battle occurred in the Spanish colonies of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. . . . — — Map (db m159021) HM
Near East Commercial Street Avenue near North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1881 across the Touchet River by the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. the Union Pacific Railway bought the railroad in 1889. It moved the depot to its present site, on roller logs which were pulled by horse and winch. The stationmaster . . . — — Map (db m158961) HM
On North 2nd Street at East Commercial Street Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
By 1899, this intersection was busy with railroad commerce. Northern Pacific and Union Pacific RR depots were across Commercial Street from each other with three sets of train tracks in between. Two or more passenger trains left each depot . . . — — Map (db m158963) HM
On North Front Street at East Commercial Street Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Front Street.
Built in 1900, this country schoolhouse was originally located in Smith Hollow, eight miles north of Dayton. It served grades 1 thru 8 in the Smith Hollow School District #24 until 1933, when the district was consolidated with Dayton.
On into . . . — — Map (db m159020) HM
On Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Registered National
Historic Place
F. Arnold Polson House
and Alex Polson Grounds
Under the provisions of the
National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, this property possesses
exceptional value in illustrating
American . . . — — Map (db m72802) HM
On North Main Street at East Broadway Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In 1912 a committee was formed to construct a fire hall for the 1892 volunteer fire department. They acquired three lots on this corner & moved the post office that was here. James Movic was the contractor; the project bankrupted him & the $490 tile . . . — — Map (db m197150) HM
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
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
On Adams Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Port Townsend's first stone building was completed in 1874 for Enoch S. Fowler. It served as the Jefferson County Courthouse from 1880-1892 (and was also used as a store, performance hall, Masonic Temple, seamen's chapel, and, since 1916, home . . . — — Map (db m179527) HM
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
Under the provisions of the
State Historic Preservation Act of 1967,
this property possesses particular value
in commemorating, or illustrating
American History
Placed on the State Register
Feb. 11, 1972 by the Governor's Advisory . . . — — Map (db m179516) HM
On Water Street east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1891 architects Batwell & Patrick designed a multi-purpose civic structure to house administrative offices, council chamber, courtroom, fire hall and jail to serve the needs of a city of 20,000.
Port Townsend's city council still meets . . . — — Map (db m129357) HM
On Jefferson Street at Cass Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
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
July 24, 1973 by . . . — — Map (db m179757) HM
On Water Street near Polk Street, on the right when traveling west.
Begun in 1892 by Port Townsend pioneer Joseph A. Kuhn, this building represented the latest ideas of the time in architecture. Construction was directed by Jonas Guise, then the best known contractor in the area. Bricks came from the yards of . . . — — Map (db m91331) HM
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, 1974 by . . . — — Map (db m177418) HM
On Adams Street north of Clay Street, on the right when traveling north.
Starrett House 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 September 29, . . . — — Map (db m129376) HM
On Water Street east of Tyler Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Adams Street north of Water Street, 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
Sept. 29, 1970 by the . . . — — Map (db m179530) HM
On 22nd Ave. NW at Ballard Ave. NW on 22nd Ave. NW.
Multiple markers 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
On East Denny Way near Belmont Avenue East, on the right when traveling west.
Two markers are side-by-side on this house:
(Marker 1)
Ward House
Seattle's Oldest Building
1882
Seattle Landmark
(Marker 2)
George Ward House
520 E Denny Way
has been placed on the
National Register
of . . . — — Map (db m102516) HM
Designed in 1901 by Max Umbrecht
For Clifford Beebe, This Building Although
Presenting an Elegant Neo-Regency Facade,
Housed a Modest Hostelry for Most of its
Earlier Life. It was Restored to In-City
Housing by the Cornerstone . . . — — Map (db m120352) HM
On South 1st Avenue north of South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Originally known as the Squire-Latimer Building, this structure served as office space until 1897. At that time the influx of miners on their way to the Klondike Gold Rush brought about its conversion to the Grand Central Hotel. After years of . . . — — Map (db m48126) HM
Originally known as the Pacific Block, this building was designed by John Parkinson, a noteworthy Seattle-Los Angeles architect. Built in 1890, it housed the office of the Puget Sound Electric Railway Interurban Line, which served Seattle and . . . — — Map (db m48025) HM
This romanesque revival building, with outstanding brick masonry and exceptional stone carving and terra cotta trim, is one of the finest in Pioneer Square. The building served as an interurban railroad depot and ticket office until 1920, and was . . . — — Map (db m48036) HM
On South 1st Avenue at South Washington Street on South 1st Avenue.
Solid grey brick and stone, and fully restored interior paneling mark this romanesque revival building as one of Pioneer Square’s most handsome. Site of Seattle’s first bank, operated by pioneer merchant Dexter Horton. This building was restored in . . . — — Map (db m48127) HM
This modified Romanesque Revival building of brick and terra cotta complements the nearby Pioneer Building. It has been home to such varied businesses as a speakeasy (1920s), elegant cigar store (1930s), and ice cream parlor. Site of Henry Yesler’s . . . — — Map (db m47995) HM
Near 1st Avenue north of James Street and Yesler Way.
The Pioneer Building is one of the finest and most ornate buildings in the District, characteristic of the Richardsonian Romanesque style prevalent throughout Pioneer Square. Constructed in 1889 on the site of Henry Yesler’s first home. This . . . — — Map (db m22495) HM
On South 1st Avenue south of Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south.
This 1890 building once housed Schwabacher’s Store, a leading mercantile outfitter for prospectors passing through Seattle en route to the Klondike Gold Rush. The firm was managed by Bailey Gatzert, who married into the Schwabacher family, becoming . . . — — Map (db m48128) HM
On Cherry Street east of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This was the site of Seattle’s first civic and entertainment center. Built by Henry Yesler in 1865, in a corner of his private orchard, the Pavilion hosted town meetings, musicals, and theatrical performances. Remodeled into offices in 1887, it was . . . — — Map (db m120816) HM
On 1st Avenue at Yesler Way, on the left when traveling south on 1st Avenue.
1909
This ornamental glass and cast iron pergola provided shelter at the northwest’s first comfort station, a place featuring modern conveniences such as public restrooms.
2002
The pergola was extensively damage when a truck failed to safely . . . — — Map (db m47992) HM
The St. Charles Apartments, originally called the Rector Hotel was built to provide accommodations for the patrons of the Grand Seattle Opera.
The St Charles Apartments is listed in the Washington Heritage Register, and the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m48052) HM
The station was completed in 1906 for James J. Hill and his Great Northern Railroad. The depot and the vast freight yards were built on the reclaimed tide flats adjacent to a newly developing warehouse and industrial district near Pioneer Square. . . . — — Map (db m22490) HM
Under the Provisions of the
National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, This Property Possesses
Exceptional Value in Illustrating
American History and Culture
Entered in the
National Register of Historic Places
August 18, 1980
by . . . — — Map (db m120470) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Clarence was a past Master of the Franklin Lodge in 1896. Lulu died at the age of 32 on June 15, 1904 and is buried in the Port Gamble Cemetery. — — Map (db m112948) HM
On Walker St at N Rainier Ave, on the left when traveling west on Walker St.
The first mail deliveries arrived by sailing bark. The company payroll of silver dollars were hauled up in a "trusty" wheelbarrow, and counted and deposited in a safe by D.L. Jackson. A barber, doctor, dentist, and telegraph/telephone operator . . . — — Map (db m112954) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
D.B. Jackson was Port Gamble's third postmaster. His son Daniel Leslie Jackson was the telegraph operator and followed him as postmaster and owner of this house. Daniel Leslie was postmaster under nine U.S. Presidents. His sister May married George . . . — — Map (db m112945) HM
On N Rainier Ave, on the left when traveling north.
Lived in this house, 1950-1989. David Olson retired from Pope and Talbot in 1994 after 39-1/2 years of service. He lived in Port Gamble all his life. — — Map (db m112950) HM
On Walker Street east of Puget Way, on the right when traveling east.
Originally built as a dormitory for girls working at the Puget Hotel; it later housed Chinese workers who worked at the Puget Hotel from 1925 until 1936, when they left Port Gamble.
Earliest record of Chinese in Port Gamble was 1870, with 12 men . . . — — Map (db m129349) HM
On N Rainier Ave, on the left when traveling north.
Raised in Port Gamble, Eugene returned from World War II and began his career in 1947 on "Green Chain". He held every job in the mill and retired in 1985 as plant manager. — — Map (db m112951) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The fire hall building, its origin uncertain, was apparently installed or moved between the Masonic Lodge and the Community Hall between 1929 and 1956. The mill workers acted as a volunteer fire department for the mill and town. The building was . . . — — Map (db m112952) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Franklin Lodge is the oldest active Masonic lodge in Washington. It was chartered September 6, 1859 when its eight original members carried a petition by canoe to Steilacoom. The hall originally stood where the store is today. It wasn't turned . . . — — Map (db m112946) HM
On Northeast State Highway 104, on the left when traveling north.
This is the oldest continuously occupied house in the state of Washington. James Thompson came to Port Gamble on the schooner Towana and his descendants lived in the home for more than 99 years. The Thompsons owned the house as private property and . . . — — Map (db m112957) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Leo came to Pope & Talbot from the Hammersmith Mill in Yelm, WA. Leo married Goldie on July 4th, 1915, which was also Goldie's 18th birthday. Leo and Goldie had no children. Leo retired as mill manager in 1958, moved to Portland and passed away in . . . — — Map (db m112944) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
As timber agent for Puget Mill Company, Mike Drew bought so much land the company became the largest owner of timberland in Washington. By 1880 he and his wife Susan lived here with their five children. — — Map (db m112953) HM
This house was barged over from Port Ludlow after 1929. At Port Ludlow, this was Morrill Pope's house, who was supervisor of the mill. This house replaces the earlier John Seavey house that had stood here since 1870. — — Map (db m112941) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The house was built by the company in order to attract and retain the resident physicians who lived there over a long period of time. It likely served both as hospital and home to the town's resident physician until sometime prior to 1929, when the . . . — — Map (db m112949) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Port Gamble's first store opened for business before the mill was up and running. It sold merchandise to employees, Indians, settlers, ships, and logging camps. This is the town's fifth store building and the first to be located on the bluff. . . . — — Map (db m112955) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Here the company sold meat and vegetables raised by local farmers. The building was remodeled into a garage after the market moved into the store building in 1916 — — Map (db m112956) HM
On State Highway 104 west of Olympian Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
One of the last structures erected in Port Gamble, this building symbolizes the rise of the automobile which reduced the need for company towns after WWI. Pope and Talbot leased the property to a private operator, ensuring much-needed service . . . — — Map (db m129352) HM
On North Rainier Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
William Walker, master mechanic, lived here with his wife Emma, daughter Maude, and son-in-law Edwin Ames. The house was close to the mill so Walker was nearby in case of emergencies. Ames was the resident manager from 1883-194 and then general . . . — — Map (db m112958) HM
On Memorial Drive south of West Cowlitz Street, on the right when traveling south.
Registered National Historic Place Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Pacific County Courthouse
Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, this property possesses . . . — — Map (db m129143) HM
Advertised as a place "where the flowers and the glaciers meet,” Paradise Inn opened on July 4, 1917. Here tourists arrived wearing long skirts and woolen traveling suits, "seeking a renewal of spirit in the vast world out-of-doors.”
Today, . . . — — Map (db m129378) HM
On Harborview Drive at Novak Street, on the left when traveling west on Harborview Drive.
This Craftsman-Bungalow style house was only a cabin before 1910. One of Gig Harbor's early Croatian Fishing Families, John Maljich (Malich) arrived in 1890. By 1903, he mined in Trinidad, Colorado. Then in 1904, he wrote home with "I'm ready to . . . — — Map (db m179927) HM
On Harborview Drive north of Pioneer Way, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Andrew & Bertha
Skansie Netshed & House
~Circa 1910~
This property . . . — — Map (db m179929) HM
Boat House
The Boat House and Boat Ramp were built in 1905. Light keeper Oscar Brown's primary means of transportation was a boat and several times per week he rowed to Tacoma for his mail and supplies, once bringing back a young calf. . . . — — Map (db m180067) HM
In 1952, the Coast Guard authorized construction of a Crew Quarters to house two men to help with the care of the light station. Built with pieces of barracks suplused from another station, this small wood frame building had a kitchen, bunk . . . — — Map (db m180057) HM
Constructed in 1945 by the U.S. Coast Guard, this concrete building sits 25 feet behind the lighthouse. It held the backup generator for the lighthouse light and foghorn, and served as the watch room for the light keepers. The watch room was . . . — — Map (db m180084) HM
The first lighthouse and this cottage were built during the summer of 1903 by the United States Lighthouse Service. The tender Heather delivered Oscar Brown and his wife Annie, along with their furniture which included an upright . . . — — Map (db m180058) HM
On North 30th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Job Carr, a recently discharged Union war veteran, came to Commencement Bay in 1864. In the
winter of 1864-65 he began clearing
land for a small log cabin near today's
North 30th and McCarver in an area
now called Old Town Tacoma. By . . . — — Map (db m157618) HM
On 2nd Street at Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
This building
was built about 1875
for a Grange Hall
It became the first federal
court north of Seattle, the
district court for Whatcom
County, and the first court
house for Skagit County.
Later it became at various
times...a school . . . — — Map (db m177795) HM
On Southwest Russell Avenue at 1st Street, on the right on Southwest Russell Avenue.
Bank Open
Stevenson's first bank opened for business in 1907 with William P. Christensen as the first cashier. George F. Christensen, Sr. joined the bank in 1912 and was elected president in 1920.
Great Depression Threatens Bank . . . — — Map (db m158180) HM
On 5th Avenue North north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Carnegie Library/Historical Museum
The first public library in Edmonds was opened in 1901, with a rotating stock of books provided by the Washington State Traveling Library Committee. In 1909, Reverend Lockwood succeeded in acquiring a $5000 . . . — — Map (db m197204) HM
Near Poplar Way, 0.5 miles south of 196th ST SW, on the left when traveling south.
This cottage was built in 1917 by the Puget Mill Company as a residence for the superintendent of the 33-acre Alderwood Manor Demonstration Farm. F.C. McClane was the superintendent until the Company closed the Demonstration Farm in 1933. The . . . — — Map (db m60021) HM
Near Poplar Way, 0.5 miles south of 196th ST SW, on the left when traveling south.
The park site’s original residence was built in 1919 by the Puget Mill Company, and first owned by Joseph R. and Harriet B. Holt. In 1934, wanting to “live in the country,” Mildred and Albert Humble and their two daughters, Janice and . . . — — Map (db m60022) HM
Near Poplar Way, 0.5 miles south of 196th ST SW, on the left when traveling south.
Built by the Puget Mill Company in 1919, this grocery and supply store was located on the North Trunk Road in Alderwood Manor (now 196th Street SW in Lynnwood). The Main Store was a familiar landmark half-way between Seattle and Everett to . . . — — Map (db m60020) HM
The cottage you see on the bluff above
was Snohomish County's first courthouse,
first post office and our first city hall.
Originally built in Steilacoom
and delivered by steamship in 1859.
It was also the home of city founder,
Emory . . . — — Map (db m72646) HM
Near 12th Avenue SW / Water Street SW at Cherry Lane SW, on the right when traveling west.
On August 3, 1911, the Washington State Capitol Commission awarded first prize in a design competition for our state's new capitol to New York architects Walter R. Wilder and Harry K. White. Wilder and White were relatively unknown, young . . . — — Map (db m128611) HM
Near Old Highway 12 near U.S. 12, on the left when traveling east.
The Prince's cabin displays prominent characteristics of homes French-Canadian/Métis design in the 1830s.
These features include the cabin's size (16' x 24'), original hinges, door (Fig. 1), and interior paint color, as well as the design . . . — — Map (db m158833) HM
Near Old Highway 12 near U.S. 12, on the left when traveling east.
Based on architectural design and textual evidence, the cabin standing before you is believed to have been built in 1837 by Hudson's Bay traders for a Cayuse leader called "the Prince."
The Prince's cabin is thought to be the oldest . . . — — Map (db m158823) HM
On E Street just south of Holly Street, on the right when traveling east.
Washington Territorial Court House
1308 E Street Bellingham Washington
Washington State's oldest brick building, built in 1858 with bricks made in Philadelphia and shipped around Cape Horn.
Erected as a combination store, commission . . . — — Map (db m53542) HM
On North Front Street north of East Yakima Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Lund Building is a contributing member.
Built by A. F. Switzer for Thomas . . . — — Map (db m129405) HM
On North Front Street south of Pendleton Way, on the right when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Old City Hall is a contributing member.
Built in 1889 by A. F. Switzer for . . . — — Map (db m129406) HM
