Taholah, circa 1920, at the mouth of the Quinault River. Note the canoes along the beach and netss sstretched out on poles. st
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Pacific Beach Post Office and Christian’s Store, circa 1933. A salmon derby competition in Westport in 1954. In the background is a small sign for Deep Sea Charters, still in operation today.
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The Pacific Beach Hotel dates back to about 1902. During World War II it was purchased by the U.S. Navy and converted to a military installation. Today, it is a resort that is available to military families. In 1898, the lighthouse complex was nearing completion. The foghorn was powered by steam.