It reads hollow and with deceptions; a little too late for all this faux excitement in my opinion. In 2009-10 a vital group of local citizens encouraged and connected with vintners and pub owners to consider a new concept of developing the Everett waterfront, i.e. Although the article did not give the full story it did allude to the efforts being made by city and state historic organizations to save and utilize this vital building. A very popular pub from Oregon was very interested but was rebuffed by port officials at every turn. Did the Port think we all would have such short memories.
Source: The Herald September 07, 2021 09:56 UTC