I took this photo of the old “Packard House” a couple of weeks ago when I noticed excavation work going on around it. Yesterday I read an article in the Skagit Valley Herald that reported the historic home’s future is in jeopardy as preparations are made to construct three new homes in the neighborhood. The home, which faces Fidalgo Bay on 5th Street at the base of Cap Sante, was built in 1929. Its first occupant was Charles Q. Adams, great-grandson of President John Q. Adams. Charles Adams died the day he and his wife moved into the home. Lyle and Doris Packard, both deceased, lived in the home from 1948 until 1999. Leading an effort to explore options other than demolition of the historic structure is Anacortes High School alum and 2002 Dartmouth graduate Brent Morrison.