Photos by Tag: Causland Memorial Park
‘Star’ of Anacortes park system
By Steve Berentson They are not precious stones in the traditional sense, but the thousands of colored rocks making up Causland Memorial Park walls and gazebo have distinguished the city block as a community gem since its construction 100 years ago. The downtown park’s roots trace to the turn of the century as a vacant […]
Keeper of Causland stonework: 2009
Stoneworker Bryan Elliott (right) and assistant work on stone stairway at Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes, March 2009. Elliott’s more recent work is in the same park at the Veterans Memorial site.
Unique stonework details
Work continues on a stone monument around Veterans Memorial plaques at Causland Memorial Park. Stonemason Bryan Elliott is lead craftsman on the project, with painstaking effort to match other stonework in this unique park (note circular design, left center). Renovation of the plaques was accomplished by staff from the city Parks Department.
Band of Brothers: Vet Day 2005
Celebrated World War II veteran Buck Compton was among several speakers at a 2005 Veterans Day event held at Causland Park in Anacortes. Compton, who served in the 101st Airborne Division’s “Easy Company” (506th Parachute Infantry Regiment), was honored with the Silver Star for his service. He told his audience he did not expect thanks […]
Veterans Day 2012
With Veterans Day approaching this week, I took this opportunity to “flash back” to a local event in 2012. The Port of Anacortes has hosted numerous Veterans Day gatherings over the years — a gesture much appreciated by this island community, its military veterans and those grateful for their service. This collection of images includes […]
Rhodies light up Causland Park
Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes. Gazebo and walled perimeter of park are unique, boasting rocks from this region.
Causland Memorial Park, downtown Anacortes
Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes was dedicated to local men killed in World War I, including Harry Causland. Unique stone walls and gazebo have distinguished the city block as a community gem since its construction 100 years ago. For acts of bravery that led to his death during a battle in France, Causland was […]