items tagged with Commercial
June 2, 2009
Anchor art space welcomes artist Carolyn Law for an exhibition of mixed media works on paper. “Noting” opens Friday, June 5, with a reception from 6-9 p.m. This exhibition runs through June 27. Anchor art space is available to accommodate … Continue reading →
Tags: anchor, art, Commercial
May 5, 2009
This is one of the views from the Majestic Inn and Spa, looking down on Commercial Avenue and 4th Stret. Among shops in the neighborhood are The Business, the Brown Lantern, Maison et Jardin and Rockfish Grill/Anacortes Brewery.
Tags: 4th, Commercial, majestic
January 15, 2008
Although it is tiny in comparison to its prime decades ago, there is still an active commercial fishing industry in Anacortes. Pictured here at Cap Sante Boat Haven are Kyle and Ken Crews.
Tags: Commercial, crews
October 30, 2007
This might look like a photo from the past, but it actually a photo I shot just a few days ago at the “T” Dock at Cap Sante Boat Haven. The monochrome treatment, plus the familiar features of the commercial … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, fishing, T Dock
May 1, 2007
Contractors are working this week at the New Wilson Hotel on Commercial Avenue, leveling floors in street-level space committed to business leases. To date, businesses include Impressions Salon and Wildflower Home and Garden. Artwork is planned on the blank wall … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, construction, new wilson
September 1, 2006
Mayor Dean Maxwell toured the New Wilson Hotel project this week, including a visit to the commercial/retail spaces available for lease on the first floor level. Upstairs, the historic building features 25 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The subsidized living units … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, new wilson
February 4, 2006
Wind and rain dealt damaging blows to Anacortes this weekend, including this high-profile hit on the New Wilson renovation project downtown. Emergency crews worked all day on the twisted wreck of a wall of scaffolding and protective plastic wrap on … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, crews, hotel, new wilson, wind
January 13, 2006
It was literally a sign of progress this week when neon signs went up on north, east and west sides of the historic Anacortes building that will soon be home to The Bank of the Pacific. The bank, located across … Continue reading →
Tags: bank of pacific, Commercial
December 7, 2005
Today we enjoy a north-south perspective on downtown Anacortes from the cupola at the Majestic Inn & Spa. Volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center (VIC) combined a Christmas party with hotel/spa tours Monday afternoon. The volunteers hear … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, cupola, majestic, south
December 1, 2005
If it’s December it must be time for snow. That was the case Thursday when the snow started falling in Anacortes shortly before lunch. This photograph was taken at 1 p.m. at the top of Commercial Avenue. Don’t know if … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, snow
October 1, 2003
Commercial crab fishermen left Anacortes harbors early this morning on the first day of the 2003 season. Crab fishing is a generations-old way of life for a number of Anacortes families. Ken Crews and Karen Thompson of Anacortes were recently … Continue reading →
Tags: Commercial, crab
