June 24, 2013

8 Boat Barn

The Washington Egg & Poultry Co-op Building (aka The Boat Barn) was built in 1925 to support member farmers in trading eggs and poultry for farming supplies. Freight boats docked at the pier to unload hay, feed, and supplies at the co-op warehouse. Local farmers used the co-op to purchase farm goods and distribute their eggs and poultry to regional, national, and international markets. The co-op closed in 1956. In 1975, the building was converted to a commercial marina and boat barn. Today the structure includes a marine upholstery business, marketing and branding firm, and boat design services.