Day 4 began with about an hour drive to Port Townsend Washington which is an authentic Victorian seaport. The settlement was founded in April 1851 in Puget Sound.
Big stones surround the lighthouse to protect it from high tide.
Starfish and Anemones at the Marine Science Center
More marine life.
Captain Tibbals building built in 1889. The upper two stories were operated as a brothal during prohibition time. Most of the buildings in Port Townsend are listed in the National Register of Historical Sites.
James and Hastings building built in 1889. They sold clothing, dry goods hardware, along with boots and shoes. On this site in 1851 the first log cabin was built.
George Sterming Building built in 1885. Upper level was office suites and ground floor was the Belmont Restaurant. Frequented by sea captains, cargo brokers, gamblers and hustlers.
Only in Washington would you have a tree hugger book for kid's reading material at a restaurant!
Pretty flowers in Pope Marine Park.
Ship building in Port Townsend
Great picture overlooking the marina.
Wood Sculpture of Sea Lions
We are resting with the bronze otters.
The wording is "Genuine Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco best for three generations". This is on the side of the Fowler-Caines Building, also known as Fred Lewis Building built in 1889 by Mary Fowler and her son Robert Caines. It was known as the Claredon Hotel.
Haller Fountain and Terrace Steps Park. The fountain (Greek Sea Nymph)was brought to Port Townsend by Theodore Haller to honor his deceased father and brother in 1906.
Rothschild House Museum sign
Rothschild House Museum built in 1868 by a local merchant. Greek revival style home.
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