Photos by Tag: Commercial
Leaving the city
Hawk soars over the south end of Commercial Avenue in an area where city gives way to country in Anacortes.
3rd and Commercial
One of my favorite blocks, as viewed from the cupola at the Majestic Inn and Spa. The antique shop is located at the intersection of 3rd and Commercial Avenue, just up the street from the port’s administrative offices.
Artistic greeting
Extending a greeting to folks on Commercial Avenue in Anacortes is this interesting trio of figures, part of the city’s public art display. This piece is located at the corner of 32nd and Commercial Avenue. Look for numerous other pieces along the avenue.
Moving horizon
There are times when a glance to the north end of Commercial Avenue gives the sense our downtown is in motion. In fact, that sensation is created when a huge oil tanker departs from one of the refineries on March’s Point. The tankers are BIG, and often riding high as they churn past the dock […]
Monday sunshine
Commercial docks at Cap Sante Boat Haven were busy Monday, as were sidewalks filled with walkers enjoying the sunshine and blue skies.
Silver blues
Late afternoon scene at the Port’s Cap Sante Boat Haven commercial docks.
Rain or shine
No one can accuse these folks, or their peace counterparts across the street, of being fair weather activists. Peace signs, American flags and message placards appeared Sunday on all four corners of Commercial Avenue and 12th Street. Andy Stevens (right) and his compatriots expressed support of military action in the Middle East.
Seiner crew
This is a busy season for commercial fishermen, as evidenced by activity Tuesday at Cap Sante Boat Haven. This is the crew of the salmon purse seiner
Hole on Commercial
A Strandberg Construction crew spent a couple of days last week demolishing this building at the corner of 25th Street and Commercial Avenue. The cinderblock building last housed a tile shop. Anyone know plans for vacant lot?
New art
This is a new piece of art displayed on Commercial Avenue near Bob’s Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon, 3320 Commercial Avenue. “Red Glow” was created by Jeff Tangen. See anacortesartscommission.com for details.
Business photo
Anacortes American publisher Jack Darnton (right) and staff presided over a community “business portrait” Wednesday at the corner of 5th and Commercial Avenue. This shot was taken shortly after the 7:30 a.m. event, which featured pastries and fruit from Gere A Deli and coffee from Johnny Picasso’s. The morning Kiwanis group showed up in force […]
Stripe sharpening
While south Commercial Avenue construction work continues, activity on the north end included re-striping of center lines by a city crew. Just in time for Shipwreck Day, the giant garage sale set for Saturday, July 18 in the downtown area.