Looking Back
Downtown welcome arch: 2005
It was exciting to watch this project develop in 2005. Loved the copper columns glistening in the sun.
Pretty bird: 2004
What a beauty. Parrot “performing” at Waterfront Festival in 2004. Part of a feathered cast built around pirate theme.
Beneath Berentson Bridge: 2008
Photo from Skagit County boat launch underneath Berentson Bridge, which links Fidalgo Island with the mainland. Named after Anacortes native Duane Berentson.
Lady Washington: 2003
The tall ship replica Lady Washington has been a visitor to Anacortes many times over the years. This shot is from August 2003.
Downtown arch May 2005
Superstructure of Downtown Anacortes Arch, Spring 2005.
Samish Elder Laura Edwards: 1983
This portrait was taken on September 24, 1983 at the dedication ceremony of the “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole at Rosario Beach. I was commissioned by tribal leader Ken Hansen of Anacortes to photograph the event, attended by several dozen Samish tribal members including elder Laura Edwards. According to Leslie Eastwood, “Laura was the […]
Shell announces Anacortes decision: July 1953
It was 69 years ago next month that Shell Oil Company announced it would build a $75 million refinery in Anacortes. The decision represented a critical shot in the arm to the local economy, winning enthusiastic response from community leaders and citizens. A second refinery built by Texaco, followed with March’s Point operations beginning in […]
Majestic expansion past: 2013
Heavy equipment operators do their thing on the property lying between the Majestic Inn & Spa courtyard and the site of the inn’s new, 30-room addition. It’s fun to have such a high visibility construction project in town, and the added rooms will be a community asset. (Note: Yet another expansion to this downtown hotel […]
Popular Anacortes beach: 2008
Sunset Beach, Washington Park, 2008.
Waterfront Festival snapshots: 2004
One of this community’s most exciting events is the annual Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina. This family friendly festival is hosted by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce in partnership with local sponsors including the Port of Anacortes. Photos from the 2004 archives!
Paintbrush in bloom
This photo from 2018 was taken about this time of year, when wildflower Paintbrush is flashing its distinctive red blossoms. I’ve seen a few “families” on the way to Whidbey in recent days.
Anacortes Lutheran Church confirmation: 1928
In 1984 I had the privilege of editing a 75th Anniversary history of Anacortes Lutheran Church. I found this photo in my “archives,” and I have come to believe it is the confirmation class of 1928. If so, pictured here are Pastor Hjermstad, Harold Berentson, Laurene Johnson (Rhodes), Eldora Prawitz (Peterson), Willard Rockom, Harold Trulson, […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- …
- 79
- Next Page »