House No. 11 (Hammersmith House) - Port Gamble Historic District - Port Gamble, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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: WMH1FX
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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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.

The NRHP nomination form says this House No. 11 was 'Built by Rounds-Clist for total cost of $5116.72. Rounds-Clist was paid $3173.00.'.

This former residence is currently home to Olympic Property Group, who owns and manages the majority of residences and businesses in Port Gamble.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Port Gamble Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
Mailing Address: Olympic Property Group PO Box 85 Port Gamble, WA 98364 Physical Address: Maintenance/Rentals 4110 Carver Drive Port Gamble, WA 98364


How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

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