Friday Harbor (WA) (Images of America) (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing))
Title: "Images of America - Friday Harbor"Author: Staff WriterPublisher: The Island GuardianDate: 1/8/2009San Juan Historical Museum Director Kevin Loftus has announced the publication of a new book, authored by Mike and Julia Vouri and The San Juan Historical Museum. The book consists of more than 200 photos that captures 100 years in the life of the community in Friday Harbor.Many of the photos have never been published or available before now to the public. The photos depict Friday Harbor pioneers, the building of the town, historic buildings, schools, industries and the people who shaped the community.The foreword of the book is written by Dr. David Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Stanford University history professor.As a companion piece, a series of 15 postcards are being published, featuring photos from the book. The book will sell for $24, and the postcards for $9.00 through The San Juan Historical Museum. Proceeds from the book will go towards restoration and maintenance of the museum's historic structures. Pre-orders are being taken by the museum at 378-3949 or museum_admin@sjmuseum.org