I figure if I keep writing about Port Townsend and even 1% of you come to visit, it will be a tremendous boost to our economy. This is a wonderful spot on the waterfront in Port Townsend with a very interesting history.
Clam Cannery
This is a great old building that was used for clam canning dating back to the year 1885. Eventually and more than once, Port Townsend had a big depression era when everyone moved away and the population was down in the 2000 range.
The cannery was in use again around the 30's and was next to the ferry dock. Sometime later it fell into disrepair, and was home to lots of pigeons and sea gulls.
A very ambitious business man fell in love with Port Townsend and this wonderful old building and bought it with plans for renovation, including a restaurant on the ground floor and retail shops or condos on the top floor. He has also leased the old ferry dock above and plans to make use of it one day.
It has been at least 5 years that I know of and probably longer in getting this project together, but I believe it will happen soon.
The upper floor is now finished with beautiful condos and are being offered for rent or for sale. They feature a smashing view of the bay and shipping lanes,as well as the Islands of the San Juans, and Cascade Mountains. The decor is beautiful and upscale with granite and stainless steel, hand-forged steel, hammered copper, concrete floors and counter tops, hand-blown glass fixtures, radiant floor heat, hand-built custom cabinets and top of the line appliances.
During this month and next since our bridge is out and we are floating out here by ourselves the owner is offering to fly people to his units in a seaplane.
. 
One of my favorite photos I have taken of a Bald Eagle was taken on a piling out in front of this building. From here you can walk to any number of good restaurants with live music, our wonderful Rose Theater, or some pretty great little shops. By the way, this is not my listing!
http://www.porttownsendrealestatesearch.net/
Sandra, I would love to see photos of the old cannery after renovation. It's such an interesting, solid old building.
I wish I could visit. It looks very interesting.
Hi Sandra, Thank you for sharing some of the local history of Port Townsend. I have been there and enjoyed visiting Fort Worden State Park. PT is a beautiful place. My husbands cousin and wife live in PT. Sorry to say the last time we visited was about 15 years ago.
Maria,
You can see photos if you google Port Townsend Cannery...it will take you to the Seller's own website with a lot of great photos. I can't even tell you how much time and money he has spent on this endeavor.
Amy,
We live in a time warp here. Nothing will have changed!
Sandra - we will be back that way in June, well, at least to Port Orchard. It will be a hectic time with my daughter's wedding, but hopefully we can get some time to visit around, especially Port Townsend. It's a beautiful place with a terrific old waterfront.
Mike,
Thats great...hope we will have some wonderful weather for you and your family.