The Granary in Sequim

Over the past four years, it’s often been difficult to see the progress in real time. When you’re deep in the pit, one shovel at a time can feel insignificant.
That’s why we’re so grateful for the progress photos we’ve taken along the way — they offer powerful, tangible proof of just how far we’ve come. It’s hard to believe all four of these photos were taken from the exact same spot.
We’re incredibly excited to soon share one of Sequim’s most important historic structures with you all: the 1923 Granary grain elevator at 531 W. Washington St. A beloved local landmark and symbol of our agricultural heritage, this building stands as a testament to the community’s strong tradition of historic preservation — from the New Dungeness Lighthouse and the 1893 Dungeness Schoolhouse to the Sequim Opera House.
As William J. Murtagh wrote in Keeping Time: “At its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.”
We’re honored to carry that spirit forward by breathing new life into Sequim’s iconic “skyscraper” and creating a new gathering place for our community.
More updates coming soon — stay tuned!