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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOX_ship-harbor_Anacortes-WA.html
THE NATURAL DYNAMICShip Harbor was formed by natural forces over thousands of years. It is maintained as a natural landform by the continued dynamic balance of these same forces. Preservation of this area requires that physical, chemical, and biol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOT_depot-circa-1915_Anacortes-WA.html
The Great Northern Depot was built in 1911 at 7th & R & served as a depot until 1973. This photo of the north side shows a steam engine, people on the platform, horse-&-buggy "hacks" for hire &, in the background, the original Methodist Episcopal …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOM_powered-by-steam_Anacortes-WA.html
The W.T. Preston's steam-powered engines were first installed on the Swinomish in 1914, then transferred with most of the machinery to the new wood-hulled W.T. Preston in 1929, and to her steel-hulled replacement in 1939.
Originally fired with …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOK_life-aboard-a-snagboat_Anacortes-WA.html
A skipper and crew of up to 14 lived and worked on the W.T. Preston. River maintenance skills were cultivated and passed to the next generation. A diligent fireman could earn a license and work up to engineer. Deckhands were promoted to mate and e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOJ_snagging_Anacortes-WA.html
By 1882, Puget Sound's rivers were served by hundreds of steam paddlewheelers with such shallow drafts people joked they could "float on a heavy dew." Because their flat-bottomed hulls were easily punctured by submerged stumps and debris, Congress…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOE_douglas-fir_Anacortes-WA.html
Specie: Douglas FirOrigin: Olympic ForestAge: 970 yrs.Height: 242 ft.Board Ft: 51000
Donated byAnacortes Veneer25th Anniversary 1964
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOC_charles-pinson-usn_Anacortes-WA.html
USS Chabaulip [sic], 1917Our Last WWI Vet, '95
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EO0_paul-nicolo-luvera_Anacortes-WA.html
had a market here 1922-57——————————Paul Luvera Sr. Memorial Highway
An Italian immigrant who exemplified the fulfillment of the American dream, Paul N. Luvera, Sr.'s life was dedicated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ELR_anne-curtis-bowman_Anacortes-WA.html
Wife of City of Anacortes founder,Amos Bowman
Lisa Liedgren, Artist
Mural based on image courtesy of Anacortes Museum(Wallie Funk Collection - 1890)