by LACanby | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog, Historic Places, What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Two photos of State Route 525 – before the road was straightened (1955) and one after (1963) with views of Bayview, Deer Lagoon, Useless Bay and Double Bluff. How many landmarks can you find such as the Bayview Cash Store, Bayview Hall, the Weedin barn and...
by LACanby | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog, Historic Places, What's New Posts
WhidbeyTV just released this wonderful new video about the history of the Dog House in Langley. Thanks to all who participated.
by LACanby | Mar 23, 2017 | Blog, Historic Places
Rainy, cold days are great for going to the Langley Library and finding a good book… Helen Coe donated $500 and a plot of land in 1922 for Langley’s first library. It was dedicated in 1923 to the young men who had served in the war (WWI). Coe was the first...
by Bill Haroldson | Dec 31, 2015 | Churches, Historic Places, What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Langley United Methodist Church will marked the 100th anniversary of its sanctuary in 2009. It’s considered to be the oldest house of worship on South Whidbey. United Methodist actually got its start before the turn of the century. About 20 members of local families...
by LACanby | Dec 1, 2015 | Churches, Historic Places
As South Whidbey communities began to form, the pervasive, indomitable Pacific Northwest forest continued to deter transport by road. For the longest time, travel by boat was the most practical method. As settlers fought the narrow, dusty wagon trails to get to...
by LACanby | May 10, 2014 | Historic Places
Voelker House – 715 Third Street – Langley Contributed by Linda Beeman in 2007 Adam Voelker (1863-1940) was a short, bow-legged man with crossed eyes and stained teeth according to Lorna Cherry. Small wonder that there’s no record of him marrying or having...
