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New Whatcom City Hall, 121 Prospect St Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA
"This is a beautiful central location, convenient and in full view of the entire city. This location with this building constructed thereon would be the first attraction of strangers coming into our harbor and a sure index to all newcommers, tourists and travellers of our taste, thrift, enterprise and intelligence." and that the building would be "elaborate, expensive and elegant in design." They further indicated that it "would be a great credit and ornament to the city." As such the building testifies to the expansion hopes of the young community. It was, and continues to be a manifestation of the ideas and ideals of western towns and their leaders during a period of competitive growth and development. As an architectural structure the building has retained or been restored near to its original 1892 external appearance. It continues active use as a well maintained, structurally sound building. Designed by a local, self-taught architect (as was typical of many smaller communities at the time) it reflects the eclectic Victorian style prominent in the West in the 1890`s. It is a unique, yet fine example of small city late-Victorian public architecture and one of the few remaining examples in the area.
New Whatcom City Hall, 121 Prospect St Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA
"This is a beautiful central location, convenient and in full view of the entire city. This location with this building constructed thereon would be the first attraction of strangers coming into our harbor and a sure index to all newcommers, tourists and travellers of our taste, thrift, enterprise and intelligence." and that the building would be "elaborate, expensive and elegant in design." They further indicated that it "would be a great credit and ornament to the city." As such the building testifies to the expansion hopes of the young community. It was, and continues to be a manifestation of the ideas and ideals of western towns and their leaders during a period of competitive growth and development. As an architectural structure the building has retained or been restored near to its original 1892 external appearance. It continues active use as a well maintained, structurally sound building. Designed by a local, self-taught architect (as was typical of many smaller communities at the time) it reflects the eclectic Victorian style prominent in the West in the 1890`s. It is a unique, yet fine example of small city late-Victorian public architecture and one of the few remaining examples in the area.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
