Looking Back
Lions Christmas Parade: 2002
It’s always fun to break into the archives for photos of Christmas events past. This collection includes scenes from the 2002 Anacortes Lions Christmas Parade. This year the Lions event will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. in downtown Anacortes.
Celtic Christmas: 2011
Violinist Geoffrey Castle has played several venues in Anacortes over the years, but his “Celtic Christmas” has to rank high with local audiences. These photos were taken 10 years ago during a Christmas performance at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed. Sharing the stage with Castle were the Gothard Sisters … and Santa Claus! Event […]
Puppies on parade: Christmas 2007
“Wishing you a very dachshund Christmas.” These cute little dogs were among stars in the 2007 Anacortes Christmas parade. Sorry, didn’t get their names. Besides, it’s been awhile…
Tsutakawa delivers sculpture: April 2008
It was April 2008 when renowned Northwest sculptor Gerard Tsutakawa and team delivered the sculpture “Annie Curtis” to its home at Cap Sante Marina. A beautiful day for placement and unveiling, with many arts community and Port of Anacortes dignitaries on hand.
Upriver park on Skagit River: 2019
Howard Miller Steelhead Park, just off Highway 20 near Rockport. This photo was taken about this time two years ago. Right now high water due to rain puts a return trip in the “sketchy” category. A county park with utilities, even a couple of cabins. Beautiful.
Shipwreck Day: 2002
Perennial favorite “festival.” The one-day Shipwreck Day garage sale in downtown Anacortes.
A flash of red
This was one of several turkey vultures perched menacingly in a tree near Lake Erie during an August 2018 drive. An impressive bird, to be sure!
Anacortes Salmon Derby: 2007
Prizes galore! Salmon fishermen from around the region descended on Anacortes for a few consecutive years as the Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers hosted the popular Anacortes Salmon Derby. Among board members and organizers was Jay Field.
Fog over Deception Pass: 2013
With contractors packing up equipment and closing on the finish of a two-plus-year painting project, I look forward to seeing the iconic Deception Pass spans again — shiny green and free of rigging. Maybe this month!
Eagle inspired sculpture: 2015
“Aerie,” a stainless steel sculpture by Merrilee Moore. Inspired by an eagle’s nest. Located at the roundabout on the south end of Commercial Avenue. Installed in January 2015.
Highway 20 project: July 2015
I made good use of my time on July night in 2015 when a crew stopped me on Highway 20 at Deception Pass. A much needed resurfacing project. Happy to wait…
Anacortes cannery history: May 2007
Port of Anacortes and City of Anacortes officials put a team together in 2007 to create and post colorful interpretive signs focused on businesses that once established Anacortes as “The Salmon Canning Capital of the World.”
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