top of page
Walk 3/10 Anacortes History Walk
Entering the Anacortes Museum. This was a Carnegie Library, one of nearly 1700 across the country largely funded by stell magnate Andrew Carnegie. Built in 1910.
Displays at the museum included some photographs dating back to the city's founding. The museum has also put over 80,000(!) historical photos online.
This is Anne Curtis Bowman, wife of one o the town founders. He named the town after her, slightly modifying the form to make it sound more appealing.
The Olson building, built in 1902, was a one-time saloon (seemed like every other building downtown was once a saloon).
The Matheson House, built during the boom year of 1890, when thousands came in anticipation of the railroad coming.
Monument in Causland Park, named for a WWI hero. The unique stonework is the trademark of this park.
Bandstand in Causland Park
Stone walls line the borders of this 1-square-block park
Andy after a particularly long tough hike
In the Maritime Heritage Museum, looking at stories of the old fishing vessels that sailed out of Anacortes.
This is a replica of the craft that won the America's Cup in 2010. It (the actual boat) was built in Anacortes, with a sail that was 225 feet tall. That wouldn't fit under the Deception Pass Bridge!
The WT Preston, a paddlewheel ship that served as a "snagboat" in Puget Sound for decades. It would pick up snags (large logs) and other shipping obstacles.
Full side view of the Preston. This will reopen for tours in April 2023.
Signs of spring in Anacortes!
Entering the Anacortes Museum. This was a Carnegie Library, one of nearly 1700 across the country largely funded by stell magnate Andrew Carnegie. Built in 1910.
Displays at the museum included some photographs dating back to the city's founding. The museum has also put over 80,000(!) historical photos online.
This is Anne Curtis Bowman, wife of one o the town founders. He named the town after her, slightly modifying the form to make it sound more appealing.
The Olson building, built in 1902, was a one-time saloon (seemed like every other building downtown was once a saloon).
The Matheson House, built during the boom year of 1890, when thousands came in anticipation of the railroad coming.
Monument in Causland Park, named for a WWI hero. The unique stonework is the trademark of this park.
Bandstand in Causland Park
Stone walls line the borders of this 1-square-block park
Andy after a particularly long tough hike
In the Maritime Heritage Museum, looking at stories of the old fishing vessels that sailed out of Anacortes.
This is a replica of the craft that won the America's Cup in 2010. It (the actual boat) was built in Anacortes, with a sail that was 225 feet tall. That wouldn't fit under the Deception Pass Bridge!
The WT Preston, a paddlewheel ship that served as a "snagboat" in Puget Sound for decades. It would pick up snags (large logs) and other shipping obstacles.
Full side view of the Preston. This will reopen for tours in April 2023.
Signs of spring in Anacortes!
bottom of page