Historic Tharald House on Shaw Island, open for view /saturday, Nov. 5
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Shaw Island
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Boyd Pratt, architectural historian, will be available to provide historical background on the homestead which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by an Historic Preservation Easement held by the San Juan County Land Bank.
The privately owned Tharald Homestead is a pioneer farm on the west side of ShawIsland. It serves as a significant example of early Scandinavian settlement and “Nordic” style architecture within WashingtonState. It’s one of the best and oldest examples of its kind to survive in San JuanCounty. For information on the property tour and driving directions call the Land Bank Administrative office at 360-378-4402 or email judyc@rockisland.com
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