Port Townsend, Washington. A Victorian Era Seaport

kanhawk · #1 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 3:06 AM**

Port Townsend is located on the west side of the Puget Sound. Most downtown buildings were built in the late 1800s and are well preserved.

The Post Office

County Courthouse

A Few of the Victorian homes around town

In addition, next to Port Townsend is Fort Worden, and old Army post now a park. Movie fans may recognize the parade grounds from the movie An Officer and a Gentleman which was filmed there.

Senior officers quarters

Rocket1964 · #2 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 3:10 AM**

Some spectacular buildings.

OhioGuy · #3 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 3:13 AM**

Good to see Port Townsend on here! I could see it from a distance while traveling by ferry up Puget Sound from Seattle to Victoria 2 years ago. Nice to see it closer up now.

The county courthouse sort of reminds me of a larger version of the Williams County, Ohio courthouse.

TinChelseaNYC · #4 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 3:22 AM**

What a sweet town!

xzmattzx · #5 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 3:40 AM**

Great pictures. I've heard of Port Townsend, but I never would've expected it to look this good. There are a lot of great buildings there.

Evergrey · #6 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 4:42 AM**

this would make a great filming locale

pip · #7 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 5:02 AM**

thats gorgeous

pwright1 · #8 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 5:49 AM**

Port Townsend indeed is one lovely town. I love visiting there every once in awhile, especially during the Port Townsend Jazz Festival weekend. Thanks for the great pics.

mhays · #9 Posted **Oct 31, 2008, 6:02 AM**

The old fort also includes an actual hard-walled fort overlooking the water. I'm guessing it's WWI-era. Incredibly cool place to be a kid. I don't remember that from the movie but the waterfront next to it played a role.

Cool town. Sort of a mix of tourist, hippie, right winger, et al. I know a couple sets of people there and go once a year or so.