Join millions of people using oodle to find local real estate listings, homes for sales, condos for. The cracker factory is the most unique wedding venue that i have ever seen and my husband and i received countless compliments on how unique the space was. Built in 1888, this project was the adaptive reuse of a port townsend bakery where the mayor made biscuits and crackers for the ships that docked nearby. Unknown charles eisenbeis, the first mayor of port townsend was born in prussia and trained as a baker. Mar 27, 20 the historic eisenbeis cracker factory was part of the downtown walking tour offered by the port townsend victorian heritage festival on sunday. Search port townsend real estate for sale easily with rentuntilyouown. We will be packaging and selling cheese through february.
Aug 05, 2014 we say, do you want to live in an old cracker factory. Mar 29, 20 live in a former cracker factory in port townsend. Cracker factory adaptive reuse port townsend, wa built in 1888, this project was the adaptive reuse of a port townsend bakery where the mayor made biscuits and crackers for the ships that docked nearby. Aug 01, 2014 zero waterstreet studio, 819 washington st jani daubenspecks perspectives on age and beauty will decorate the old cracker factory. Bartlett was the son of port townsend merchant charles c. The cracker factory is a renovated industrial building in the finger lakes that houses 3stories, a nonprofit that hosts culturalarts events. To this end he established and operated, among other enterprises, a cracker factory, a brickyard, and the first brewery in washington territory. Singlefamily homes for sale in port townsend, wa on oodle classifieds. Charles eisenbeis was born 10 july, 1832, in spiesenelversberg, in neunkirchen, saarland, germany situated approx. Singlefamily homes for sale in port townsend, wa oodle. Located in port townsend s original townsite on bustling water street the building was occupied by delmonicos hotel and restaurant, and then later. May 05, 2019 port townsend shelly leavens often looks for documents to connect different points in history. Cracker factory turned in two gallery by jennifer jackson.
The 15 best things to do in port townsend for travel after. Sweet jewel tucked into a downtown courtyard, yet feels like youre a world away. In 2012, the owners completed the conversion of this 2700 square foot, 3story space into a residence with art gallery space. General history ptguide city guide to port townsend, wa. The cracker factory is an american television movie directed by burt brinckerhoff. This is an older and not often heard slang term for an insane asylum. May 26, 2006 imbued with a strong entrepreneurial drive, he was also infected with the popular delusion that port townsend would become a major seaport. Victorian festival port townsend sequim daily photo. Built in 1888 and wonderfully restored in 2008, it offers turn of the century charm with seismic code retrofits and. See our updates page and peninsula daily news article for more information. Gcw37f historic laurel grove cemetery tour unknown cache in. Historic cracker factory in port townsend ultimate loft. Aug 07, 2014 port townsendbuilt in 1888, the building at 819 washington st.
Too bad it is all the way over in port townsend though. Water street in 1911 block 41, lot 8 s 525 date of construction. The cracker factory is set like a jewel above the 19th century brick streets that line altons historic downtown. Original rustic brick accents one full wall in the dining room to highlight the historical character, and large windows showcase a spectacular view of the river. The teleplay by richard shapiro is based on the bestselling 1977 novel by joyce rebetaburditt. August brings belly dancing and erotic floral photos, surface design, handmade silver jewelry, garden gargoyles and surreal seascapes to port townsends gallery walk. The population was 9,1 at the 2010 united states census and an estimated 9,704 in 2018. We are so grateful to amy, brandon, and maggie for our wonderful wedding, which will forever be our favorite day. Take a stroll and explore the unique restaurants, local craft breweries, museums, art galleries, antique shops, and entertainment venues, or enjoy a birds eye view of the nearby wetlands. Thats what phil, an urban living regular, asked me when he sent me 819 washington st.
View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead vie. In the category of port townsend s most interesting real estate, the eisenbeis building also know as the cracker factory building was built in 1889. Discover your dream house for sale in port townsend, wa now. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in port townsend, washington on tripadvisor. We say, do you want to live in an old cracker factory. You may narrow or broaden your search for historical port townsend properties by selecting the available options on the right. Port townsend constructed in 1888, this historic building was a cracker factory before it was converted into a single family home. Its address is 819 washington st, but its tucked in a courtyard off of washington st. It has been restored by the current owners, an artistdesigner and her contractor husband, who use it as an art gallery, studio, and personal residence. From spiesermuhle to port townsend, washington the history of a pioneer. We plan to keep our tasting room open through that time. Mar 2, 2018 why have just a loft, when you can have the whole factory. Mar 29, 20 author kay posted on march 28, 20 categories day trip, general, local events, photos by kay tags victorian festival port townsend 8 comments on the hastings building the eisenbeis cracker factory the historic eisenbeis cracker factory was part of the downtown walking tour offered by the port townsend victorian heritage festival on sunday.
Why have just a loft, when you can have the whole factory. View 24 photos for 819 washington st, port townsend, wa 98368 a 1 bed, 2 bath, 3,543 sq. Roast turkey dinner fresh slow roasted turkey breast 14. Port townsend gallery, 715 water st stephanie oliverias steel comic garden sculptures, melinda brydens multimedia creations, garden art by dennis mcdaniel and walter massey, and philip carricos. It was built by prussian baker charles eisenbeis, the citys first mayor, in 1888. I am fascinated with the young, smart minds that work here and feel that i learn as much from them as they learn from me.
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Online menus, items, descriptions and prices for pizza factory restaurant port townsend, wa 98368. In a prominent spot overlooking port townsend and the bay, its striking mansard roof and italianate detailing are guaranteed to lure curious tourists to the uptown historic area. Bartlett and a descendant of josiah bartlett, a signer of the declaration of independence. Charlies eisenbeis, an emigrant from prussia, arrived in port townsend in 1858. Eisenbeis cracker factory 830 water street, behind 825 washington street behind 234 taylor street, building at rear on its own lot originally 316. Port townsend four years ago, phyllis day was lying on the couch reading the newspaper at her home on dabob bay near quilcene. Find 15 listings related to cracker barrel restaurant in townsend on. We are deeply saddened to announce that after 14 years mt townsend creamery plans to stop making cheese at the end of january. The phrase cracker factory was in use by world war ii, but is probably older.