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Named by English explorer Captain George Vancouver in 1792, Port Townsend did not attract its first settlers until 1851. However, by the 1880s the town had become an important shipping port and was expected to grow into one of the most important cities on the West Coast. Port Townsend felt that it was the logical end of the line for the transcontinental railroad that was pushing westward in the 1880s; and based on the certainty of a railroad connection, real estate speculation and development boomed. Merchants and investors erected mercantile palaces along Water Street and elaborate Victorian homes on the bluff above the wharf district. However, the railroad never arrived. Tacoma got the rails, and Port Townsend got the shaft.
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Palace Hotel Port Townsend
1004 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 Map Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Inn at Langley
400 First Street PO Box 835
Langley, WA 98260 Map Distance: 17.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Aladdin Motor Inns
2333 Washington Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 Map Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsWooden Boat Foundation
380 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: A hub for wooden boat enthusiasts, the Wooden Boat Foundation is located in historic Port Townsend.... Read More
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Fort Worden State Park
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, Washington 98504-2650 Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: Fort Worden State Park covers 433 acres with 11,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on Admiralty Inlet... Read More
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Marine Science Center
532 Battery Way
Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Marine Science Center encourages visitors to learn about the flora and fauna of Port Townsend's... Read More
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Fairmount Beach House*Private Beach*Propane Frplce
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Stereo, TV
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SeaCrest Villa
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: DVD Player, No Pets, Non-Smoking, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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