Port Townsend From the Bell Tower BW
by Connie Fox
Title
Port Townsend From the Bell Tower BW
Artist
Connie Fox
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Photograph - Outdoor Vintage Architecture, Landscapes, And Cities Photo
Description
Black-and-white image of the charming town of Port Townsend, Washington, located in Jefferson County, at the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula on the north shore of Washington. The population of Port Townsend is approximately nine thousand. Its area is about nine square miles, some of which is water.
According to Wikipedia: In addition to its natural scenery, Port Townsend is also known for the many Victorian buildings remaining from its late 19th-century heyday, numerous annual cultural events, and as a maritime center for independent boat-builders and related industries and crafts. The Port Townsend Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.
By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport, very active and banking on the future. Many homes and buildings were built during that time, with most of the architecture ornate Victorian. With the other Puget Sound ports growing in size, Port Townsend saw a rapid decline in population when the Northern Pacific Railroad failed to connect the city to the eastern Puget Sound city of Tacoma. By the late 1890s, the boom was over. Without the railroad to spur economic growth, the town shrank and investors looked elsewhere to make a good return.
Since the 1970s new residents, including many retirees, have moved to town. The waterfront retail district has restaurants, services, and tourist destinations.
You will find a color version of this image in my Washington gallery.
Copyright 2012 Connie Steitz Fox. All Rights Reserved. Shot with a Canon A630, hand-held, with available light.Converted to black-and-white, with some noise added for a more vintage look. Featured in October 2013 in Your Best Work. My sincere thanks!
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September 30th, 2013
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