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Posted: 21 Jan 2017

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Port Gamble, Washington

Port Gamble, Washington
This week's SSC challenge: "History"

This week features a trip to the historic mill town of Port Gamble

Built in 1853 it is one of the oldest towns in Washington state and actually predates Washington becoming a state in 1889. All the houses and buildings in the town are well over a hundred years old and were fashioned after a town in Maine, where the founders originated, giving the town a unique personality.

This is St. Paul's Church which is no longer used for weekly services, but you can still be married here if you choose. A couple of our son's friends got married here last year. The two Redwood trees that stand next to it are easily as old as the church and may even be older.

Carly Simon from her debut album "Carly Simon" (1971) (My favorite song about marriage.)

Live 1971: That's the Way I Always Heard it Should Be

Album:
That's the Way I Always Heard it Should Be

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 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
St. Paul's Church
8 years ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
I have an American nephew who, during his first visit to France at the age of 15, declared peremptorily when he saw a large square decorated with houses from the end of the 17th century: "In America, when it is as old, all is destroyed ..."
The boy was young ... and he has changed his lens ever since.
Beyond this anecdote, it is comforting to see that we are busy rehabilitating the testimonies of the Past !
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Pat Del club
Yes, he was somewhat correct. A lot of places fall into disrepair here, but some are faithfully looked after and also restored. Merci, Patrick. :)
8 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
lovely wooden church
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Thank you, Wierd. :)
8 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
what a beautiful capture and church Karen. Its lovely to see a bit of your history
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Jan
Thanks, Jan. I need to do more exploring around my own state. It's fun. :)
8 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
What a beautiful church building, and I love how you captured it, Karen! It's interesting that the town's buildings were inspired by architecture found in New England; except for the redwood trees in front of it, this church would have been quite at home in Maine!
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Valfal club
Yes, I guess the founders were wanting to have something of "home" in their new home. It's a neat, little town and has a cool, old cemetery too. I will post more pics in the coming days. Thanks, Val. :)
8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
Terrific old building and beautifully captured Karen ... of course it has a cool name too! ;)
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to autofantasia club
And of course, I thought of you. :) Thanks, Paul!
8 years ago.
 HaarFager
HaarFager club
Interesting that town was modelled after one in Maine - that's quite fascinating! I love the sun peaking through the tree!
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to HaarFager club
Thanks, Kenny. It really is a fascinating town and I love the New England influence.
8 years ago.

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