'Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House' - Port Gamble, WA
N 47° 51.268 W 122° 35.048
10T E 531108 N 5300209
This former residence and marker are located in the historic former milltown of Port Gamble, WA.
Waymark Code: WMGMGN
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2013
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Visitors to the historic town of
Port Gamble are inundated with historical elements throughout the township. Almost every building in this town contains a historical marker that highlights the history of prior occupants. Each marker stands out nicely on painted burgundy boards and gold lettering. This historic former residence contains a marker on the front fence that reads:
1918-1919 Leo & Goldie Hammersmith House Leo came to Pope & Talbot from the Hammersmith Mill in Yelm, WA. Leo married Goldie on July 4th, 1915, which was also Goldie's 18th birthday. Leo and Goldie had no children. Leo retired as mill manager in 1958, moved to Portland and passed away in 1961. |
I could find no other pertinent information regarding the history and background of this former residence. It is currently home to Olympic Property Group, who owns and manages the majority of residences and businesses in Port Gamble.
I DID manage to locate a PDF document of a walking tour of Port Gamble.