My listing at 1234 Franklin Street in Port Townsend, Washington was built by one of Port Townsend's most interesting characters named Captain Henry Tibbals.
Capatain Tibbals was instrumental in the building of the Union Wharf, The Pioneer Hotel, built in 1858, and the Palace Hotel which is still an active hotel in operation today on Water Street. (On tour this weekend in the Victorian Home Tour).
Tibbals was also a county Representative and also held many other public offices. He was also a sheriff, a deputy U.S. Marshall, and built a race track and 18 other buildings in Port Townsend. Captain Tibbals had a colorful and turbulent career ending in alcoholism and poverty and died in 1920 in the county poor house.
Captain Tibbals erected this modest Victorian house in 1890 and it is believed to have been for one of his daughters, along with 2 other houses next door, with his own larger 2 story home on the corner.
This historical listing is priced at $499,000 and is Open this Saturday from 2 - 4 pm, the forecast is for sunshine. Come by and say hi.
A tragic story but definitely interesting to hear the story behind the home. Good luck with the open house.
Karl, thanks for reading my post. Port Townsend is full of interesting history which has been documented in some very good books, and we have a fine little museum and an historical reasearch facility. I learn more about all the time.
Sandra,
Thank you for all the wonderful information about Port Townsend! I didn't realize, that we are not that far apart. If you are ever in the Bellingham area please give me a call.
Good Luck with your Open House too!
Judy
Sandra - How was your open house?
I would think that by learning more about your community, your clients and potential clients can see the passion you have not just for your job, but where you work and live.
How cool to have an historical listing. I loved reading the history. Good luck!
Karl, most people here in this little town appreciate our rich history.
Keisha, It is very cool, but that's not helping to sell it. It is fun to hold it open because so many people stop by and tell me they have always wanted to see inside. At least I have traffic there.