Port Townsend Historic District
Port Townsend Historic District, National Historic Landmark District in Port Townsend, Washington, United States
The district spans 200 acres along the waterfront and downtown, containing 700 residences and 60 commercial buildings from the late 19th century.
During the 1880s, Port Townsend grew from 1,000 to 4,500 residents as developers anticipated a railroad connection to Portland that never materialized.
The district features numerous Queen Anne style houses and Richardsonian Romanesque buildings, including the Jefferson County Courthouse constructed with Alaskan sandstone.
The Jefferson Museum of Art and History organizes guided walking tours through downtown and uptown districts to explore local architecture and heritage.
The failed railroad project in 1890 led to economic decline, inadvertently preserving Victorian buildings that would have otherwise been replaced during modernization.
Location: Port Townsend
GPS coordinates: 48.11694,-122.76083
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:07
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