Lime kilns are used to heat limestone in order to create cement. A seemingly endless vein of pure limestone and the growing demand for its use in road construction, mortar, etc. brought labor, industry and prosperity to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Early kilns, like the first two in Roche Harbor, were built out … Continue reading Lime Kiln
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Washington State's oldest continually operated hotel, the Hotel De Haro, is located in Roche Harbor on the north side the San Juan Island. Its 20 rooms have hosted visitors since 1886, including Theodore Roosevelt and John Wayne. Only six of the twenty rooms have en suite bathrooms, other rooms share 4 bathrooms located at the … Continue reading Hotel de Haro
On the northwest side of San Juan Island, off the coast of Washington State, is Roche Harbor. The harbor is sheltered on three sides making it ideal for small pleasure craft. Fishing, whale watching, artists and craftsman provide a resort-like atmosphere. Thought for the Day: Where is there dignity unless there is honesty. … Continue reading Roche Harbor
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