Ocean Shores was the newest city in Washington for nearly 40 years; but for centuries before it had been a place of permanent occupation and food gathering for Native American tribes and a place for sea otter hunters; pioneers; and settlers to reach the interior of the Olympic Peninsula. Before Ocean Shores; there was the dream of a town called Cedarville followed by the reality of Lone Tree with its post office and 200 residents. Point Brown Peninsula was a village of survival for Polynesian Kanakas; Finns living on the edge of society; migrant workers called Bluebills; and a Hooverville for Depression-era families. After World War II; when developers first conceived of creating a �Venice of the West;� many said their dream would never last. However; in 1970; Ocean Shores became a city and today has entered its 50th year of development.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Brings back memories of my teen-age daysBy RookieThe book told me things about where I grew up that I didnt know about.The pictures were excellent. I was even in one of the pictures0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sparta Images of America - my home townBy K. PamperinI came across this by accident when trying to access the township on the internet to pay my water bill. It was a delightful surprise to learn of this lovely publication with excellent photos of Sparta through the ages.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy cathynewer photos than I expected
