Photos by Tag: downtown
Downtown snow
Main streets and highways were bare Sunday but there was still a blanket of snow decorating the landscape. This scene was photographed from the Chamber of Commerce parking lot looking toward the New Wilson Hotel, future home of public housing.
Labor Day in Anacortes
There were more flags than people in downtown Anacortes this morning. There were a few walkers, and the doors were open at gas stations and grocery stores. Other than that, most businesses gave their employees the day off. The sun was bright … a beautiful end to an amazing summer.
Dish moves downtown
It was a homecoming of sorts Friday morning when sister Marianne Mach re-opened the doors of The Dish in downtown Anacortes, right across the street from Calico Cupboard Restaurant. The shop’s “roots” trace back to two downtown locations before a move to the south side of Commercial. Now the store is located adjacent to Anacortes […]
Glass at Gere-a-Deli
Part of a recent remodel at the Gere-a-Deli restaurant is this eye-catching weather guard. Rather than going with the traditional awning, owner Laurie Gere opted for an addition combining brightly painted steel framing and tinted glass, a sweeping curved face on Commercial Avenue. The building project also included new windows and exterior tile, plus a […]
Downtown improvement
After a few weeks of inactivity, renovation work is under way again at the former Harbor restaurant building at the corner of 7th Street and Commercial Avenue. To get a sense of the progress being made, compare this photograph with others in the AnacortesToday Gallery (page nine). This building will ultimately be opened to the […]
Historic downtown
Businesses located in this historic downtown building on the corner of 4th Street and Commercial Avenue include the Red Snapper and Maison et Jardin. If you haven’t been to these shops before, check them out. You won’t be disappointed.
Horse and carriage rides
Shop owners grew accustomed to the clop clop of horse’s hooves Saturday as downtown shoppers were treated to free carriage rides. This holiday shopping feature, available every Saturday in December, is made possible by the Chamber of Commerce and Shell Puget Sound Refinery. The carriage leaves from the Chamber parking lot, proceeds down a brightly […]
Downtown lights up
Holiday surprises await visitors to downtown shops such as Buer’s Floral and Gift Shop on 7th and Commercial Avenue. Quaint, owner-operated shops are part of the seasonal attraction to Anacortes. In addition to business decorations, the community’s skyline will be transformed tonight at 5 p.m. with the lighting of historic Causland Park. Spearheading this ambitious […]
Proud post office
Among the most impressive buildings in this community is the U.S. Post Office, located in downtown Anacortes just a block from City Hall. Visit the post office to see a classic post-Depression era painting high on the south wall of the customer service area.
Landmark building
Plans are underway to make sure that this landmark building, the old Wilson Hotel in downtown Anacortes, will be around for many more years. In addition to a beautiful brick face, the side of the building features historic scenes painted by Bill Mitchell. That’s the face of city namesake Anna Curtis just under the word: […]