Bite-Sized History: The General Store Building
Although there is nothing bite-sized about this building, it was constructed in 1916 for $23,106.87. This building is the 5th store in the company’s history in Port Gamble. One of the first buildings constructed by Pope & Talbot in 1853 when the sawmill was established...
The Port Gamble Businesses are a “Labor” of Love and looking forward to Labor Day Weekend: Some busi
In the 19th and early 20th century, there were about 2500 “company” towns in the US. Now there are only a couple, lending to the uniqueness of Port Gamble, WA. It is inspiring to have a business community of entrepreneurs just as unique, where all of the businesses are here...
Bite-Sized Port Gamble History: The Community Center (Theater & Post Office)
Constructed and designed in 1906 by architects Bebb & Mendel, Seattle’s most prominent architect firm in the first decade and a half of the 20th century, the community center/theater/post office building was built for a staggering $12,110.80. The hall was a...