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2008 Tribute to Andy Liljestrand
Part 1
Part 2
2003—Volunteer Fire Department
Commissioners
Clarence Forseth and
Mac McDonel (Courtesy Everett Herald)
Grace Stenlund
(Courtesy Everett Herald)
Clarence Forseth
(Courtesy Everett Herald)
2002—Reverse Osmosis Water System
Construction
Beach Well
(Courtesy Everett Herald)
System Construction
(Courtesy Everett Herald)
Skip Stienstra (center)
and workmen (Courtesy Everett Herald)
Workman and Skip's dog,
Maggie (Courtesy Everett Herald)
1995—Their Little Bit of
Paradise
This overview of Hat Island appeared in the Seattle Times on
Friday, June 30, 1995.
Mid-1990's—Special Assessment Flyer
This is the flyer created by Don Condit describing the
community's first special assessment. The special assessment was for $84.00 per
year for 8 years and was used to cover major community expenses over $10,000
without the need for separate votes.
1980's—Fire Department Article
1977—"Hat Island, A Community Pulls Together"
These photos were taken in
1977 by Rich Shulman of the Everett Herald
Saturday potluck dinner
is an occasion for conviviality
Ed Bruegeman
digs for clams
Pat Richard paints the
lettering on the
"Else M"
1974—Electric Cable Project
In 1974, as a direct result of the 1971-1972 Community
Development Study, an underwater electric cable was laid
to Hat Island from Mission Beach. The Holiday was the
vehicle for PUD executives and engineers and Hat Island
board to watch the project being done. This project was
a very exciting for both the PUD and Hat Islanders. This
was the first underwater cable for the PUD and Hat
Island had been running on generators that were less
than reliable. Our Elsie M was also involved in the
project. It was raining and a dark and dreary day much
lightened by the exciting project and unrealistic
successes. Basically there were no problems from one
side to the other. The cable was energized on December
12, 1974.
Mission Beach where the
cable originates. Note large power pole in the background.
The overhead lines on the mainland are where most of the power
outages occur.
Mission Beach from
farther out.
The cable barge is towed
by tugs during the cable laying process
Cable barge being
maneuvered by its tug
Another view of the tugs
keeping the barge on line
Barge in tow
Our Elsie M helping with
project
View of the very large
reel that carried the one piece cable
1972—Early Marina Photos
The black and white picture of the marina labeled 1972 was scanned from the
aerial photo in the Community Development Study 1972-1972. It shows the original
configuration of the marina. In 1978 the marina was dredged and the dock system
expanded to its present configuration. Notice the ferry bridge and ramp at the
southern end where the ferry ACORN docked. Out side the marina on the north side
was the barge piling for barges to tie up to unload building materials
1972 Marina
Picture toward the Yacht
and Golf Club building showing more sand and gravel from the marina.
Pile driver in the
northern corner of the marina driving pilings for the ramp bridge.
Notice the very large piles of sand and gravel.
The "Acorn" Passenger
Ferry
1970's—Plastic Waterline Installation
1967 Special Sales Event
1962 Hat Island Sales Brochure
From the 1962 Washington Travel Book..."A secluded residential-recreational area afforded complete privacy, yet with
ready access to metropolitan centers―that's Hat Island, two
miles offshore from Everett and now in the process of development by the Hat
Island Development Co. of Seattle."
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