Description: Anacortes, WA, Postcards of America Located on the north shore of Fidalgo Island in Washington State?s Puget Sound, the town of Anacortes is known as the ?New York of the West.? Founded by railroad surveyor Amos Bowman and named in honor of his wife, Anna Curtis, Fidalgo Island has actually been home to the Samish and Swinomish tribes for thousands of years prior to the 1890s boom and bust. White settlers arriving in the 1850s established farms and eventually wood mills, salmon canneries, and a vital downtown waterfront, transforming Anacortes into the "salmon-canning capital of the world" by the early 20th century. Japanese and Chinese cannery workers and Croatian and Scandinavian fishermen were among the many immigrants who brought their unique ways to the island. As a port town, Anacortes retained an open and adventuresome spirit, attracting new arrivals and visitors with the stunning natural beauty of the Northwest frontier. Commercial fishermen still ply local waters alongside a thriving maritime industry, whale-watching ecotourism, and a tradition of creative festivity. Enjoy the rich, multicultural history of Anacortes in 15 historic black-and-white postcards.
Price: 5.59 USD
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Arcadia Publishing
MPN: 978-0-7385-7130-0
Author: Bret Lunsford
Format: Postcard Book or Pack
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2009
Number of Pages: 15 Pages
