Above: Over 100 community supporters turned out for the official dedication of the newly exponentially as volunteers stepped
restored Eddon Boat Building. (photo courtesy of Marvin Lew) forward, local government got onboard
and the citizens of the town said, “YES!”
Below: The Gig Harbor Boat Shop’s first project will be to restore “Pirouette,” a 26’ by a 62% vote on the ballot.
Thunderbird, hull #2. Rhe 2004 “Save Eddon” campaign sign was changed from “Save” Bond money, along with state and
to “Saved” to complete the 5-year long preservation project. federal grants, paid for the renovation
of the boat shed and adjoining
house, environmental cleanup of the
surrounding shallows, construction
of public access and creation of a
pedestrian park.
On September 30th the town
held a grand launching to present to
their heritage-minded citizens The
Gig Harbor BoatShop, a non-profit
enterprise charged with the mission of
keeping alive the past. GHB will operate
to preserve, interpret and perpetuate
Gig Harbor’s working waterfront.
John McMillan, treasurer, explained,
“The community and bond tasks us
with what traditionally happened here:
boat building, restoring historic vessels,
repairing boats. We’ll handpick projects
that fit our facility and time.”
The all-day launching party
included a dedication ceremony
attended by first gentleman Mike
Gregoire, several other dignitaries and
a collection of proud citizens. Lita Dawn
Stanton, the city’s Historic Preservation
Coordinator, told the crowd, “Gig
Harbor Boatshop represents a great
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