Eden's Original Owners 1910

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I found this old photo on Ebay.This Victorian house was originally owned by the Eden's. I purchased this property in 1987 from the family of an 85 year old woman who had recently passed away. At the time it looked exactly like this.Since then I have remodeled the porch to add more square footage,landscaped,and added a new fence.
In the past 20 years it has been home to several retail stores, the first being "The Country Goose" home furnishings shop I started in 1983."The Goose occupied the space for more than 10 years.
"The Dish Ran Away The Spoon" gift store was in the space for a year.
During some renovation the carpet was pulled and to my surprise under the carpet was beautiful old growth vertical grain fir flooring in pristine condition.
For two years, 'The Beach House" occupied the house. A beautiful store with beach related gifts and home furnishings.The landscape was changed to reflect a "seashore feel" with flag stone and grasses. A new fence was installed, An outdoor gas fireplace and fire pit also added to the ambiance. Currently it is the home to a Real Estate Company.
This house is located on the main street through Anacortes,Wa..The first of the San Juan Islands. There is only a hand full of the old houses remaining on Commercial Ave. I think the Eden's would be proud the house is still there. Standing,growing old gracefully.