Looking Back

May 15, 2020

American celebrates 130 years

Today, May 15, 2020, marks the 130th anniversary since the first issue of the Anacortes American newspaper hit the street. This proud community newspaper was established by Douglass Allmond and Frederick Boynton. It is now owned by Skagit Publishing, which also publishes newspapers including the daily Skagit Valley Herald. In a front page article this […]

May 12, 2020

Tall ships ’02

It was the Summer of 2002 when I shot this photo of tall ships motoring out of Cap Sante Marina. The Hawaiian Chieftain and the Lady Washington, regularly visitors to our community over the years. Their visits here include opportunities to visit aboard at the dock as well as on brief cruises. On at least […]

May 11, 2020

Before the fall

When I lived at Lake Campbell in the late 70s I had two “bookend” barns, one near the highway and the other not too far from Lake Erie Store. The highway barn fell first, and then this beauty succumbed to the ravages of time. This photo was taken in late April 2002. Remnants of the […]

May 9, 2020

Out with the old, in with the new

There have been many changes on the downtown Anacortes waterfront since June 2005, when this photo was taken from Cap Sante. Some buildings are gone, other “new” ones have been built. Have some fun comparing yesterday with today…

May 8, 2020

Samish host Canoe Journey: 2005

It was July 2005 when tribes from around the region participated in a traditional Canoe Journey that on this occasion led to the shores of Fidalgo Island. The Samish Indian Nation hosted this summer event, welcoming guests to their Weaverling Spit gathering place.

May 7, 2020

Anacortes aerial: 2009

You might have to look close to determine some of the changes that have taken place in Anacortes since this 2009 aerial photograph. A couple of the biggies include marina breakwaters and a new opportunity for shoreside dining…

May 4, 2020

Museum shares Bill Mitchell documentary online

On May 3, Bill Mitchell Day in Anacortes, our City Museum debuted a documentary film about the late historian and outdoor mural artist. This documentary was produced by Corin Noronha. (Photo is one I took in 2013, altered with “cartoon” effect in tribute to Bill’s countless cartoons.) Click here to link to documentary on YouTube.

May 2, 2020

Deception passing: 2010

A Canadian sailor motors west at Deception Pass, June 2010.

April 30, 2020

Sparks fly at Dakota Creek: 2004

Work goes round the clock at times. A welder at Dakota Creek Industries in downtown Anacortes, January 2004.

April 29, 2020

Just like a big leaguer

Among mementos that surfaced from Dad and Mom’s stash of kids’ stuff a few years back was this rosin bag. If I’m not mistaken, it dates back to my Little League days in the mid-Sixties. Wow. I pitched sometimes, and recall feeling like a big leaguer when I reached for the rosin, gave a few […]

April 28, 2020

Sailing Fidalgo Bay: 2012

On a beautiful May day in 2012 I drove to Cap Sante to take photographs of a sailboat race below on Fidalgo Bay. Among competitors were the “Emoyeni” of Whidbey Island and “Pangaea” of Anacortes.

April 27, 2020

Tursi legacy includes public park

John and Doris Tursi Park is located near the intersection of West 12th and Pennsylvania Avenue, adjacent to the Rock Ridge neighborhood and Anacortes Airport. Tursi met Doris as a young man after being stationed here with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He called Anacortes his new home and never looked back. John passed away […]

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