The Puget Sound Customs Collection District was moved to Port Townsend in 1854, just three years after the town was founded. Every vessel entering Puget Sound from any foreign port had to make its first stop at Port Townsend.
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Many shipmasters made Port Townsend their home port and the movements of their vessels were followed with great interest. Many ship captains also built beautiful homes uptown, thus contributing to the gentrification of the community. A separate shopping d
(hivelink)- Many ship captains also built beautiful homes uptown, thus contributing to the gentrification of the community. A separate shopping district was developed uptown, along with lovely churches, schools, hospitals and parks. tid:2644 (2) (hivelink)
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