Photos by Tag: curtis
Anacortes Fire foursome: 2000
Pictured here in a January 2000 photo opp are Anacortes Fire Department’s Dan Harju, Betty Burgess, Rick Austin and Richard Curtis. (Thanks for ID assist from former Mayor Dean Maxwell.)
City namesake
I don’t know the story on this 4th of July parade entry, other than the fact that the sweet lady in the back seat portrayed city namesake Annie Curtis. My favorite entry in a great 2011 parade of winners. Note: discovered sign on side of car which identified vehicle as Diamond T Roadster, built by […]
Marina art
This slice of the Gerard K. Tsutakawa sculpture at Cap Sante Boat Haven’s Central Pier shows part of an orca and a clipper ship through the silouette of city namesake Annie Curtis.
Rockets red glare
Once again this year, Anacortes residents were treated to an impressive fireworks display over Fidalgo Bay. This year’s John Curtis Memorial Fireworks Display even got started a bit earlier than in recent years. Thanks to all who made the show possible!
Prepare for landing
My presence on the beach prompted airborne antics among several seagulls including this one, who opted for a new perch a bit further from the photographer.
Curtis tribute
This is AnacortesToday.com’s tribute to John Curtis, pictured here distributing poppers to children at the 2008 4th of July parade. Curtis volunteered to lead the community’s Fourth of July fireworks show for the past 15 years before announcing his “retirement” this year. Curtis, owner of Bubba Sudz on Commercial Avenue, cited complications including increased national […]
New art in town
Seattle artist Gerard Tsutakawa and crew (pictured here) spent the morning and early afternoon in Anacortes Thursday, installing the sculpture “Annie Curtis” on a pedestal near the Harbormaster’s Office at Cap Sante Boat Haven. This sculpture includes a cutout figure of Curtis on the shoreline side. Front images include a sailing ship, waves, octopus, salmon […]
Historic ties
Gaze under the “Historic Downtown Anacortes” arch these days and you will see the image of city namesake Anna Curtis on the side of the historic Wilson Hotel. Look soon for a new Bill Mitchell mural on the Commercial Avenue face of the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center.
NO to charter government
District One farmer Curtis Johnson visited Anacortes Tuesday morning to speak out against the charter government proposal voters will find on their ballots Tuesday, Nov. 4. The measure, which has been pushed by Mount Vernon Mayor Skye Richendrfer, would give a body of 21 “freeholders” responsibility for reviewing existing county government and possibly designing a […]