Photos by Tag: wt preston
Preston hibernates, Maritime Center remains open
The W.T Preston on “R” Avenue has “gone into hibernation” until March of next year. Still open to the public is the Maritime Heritage Center located between the Preston and the Depot. The Maritime Heritage Center is open Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is […]
Steam & music: 2004
One of my favorite “days gone by” events was the Steam Engine Show held for a number of years in downtown Anacortes. These photos are from September 2004. Included is an action shot of Anacortes musician Frank Orr, who has brought many a smile to his listening audiences over the years. Yes, and a bit […]
Pretty Preston
Blue skies and billowy white clouds made a great backdrop yesterday for a portrait of the W.T. Preston, a waterfront attraction under the umbrella of the Anacortes Museum. The museum Web site reports in part: “The era of federal snagboats in Puget Sound began in 1885 with the construction of the Skagit, which worked until […]