Coast Salish
Coast Salish use the shores for seasonal fishing and residences
Haro Strait
Haro Strait off the west coast of San Juan Island mapped by George Vancouver
Lime Deposits
Lime deposits discovered and first worked by Royal British Marines
San Juan Island
San Juan Island awarded to the United States
John S. McMillin
Tacoma lawyer John S. McMillin incorporates the Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Company
Nearly 150,000 Barrels
13 kilns produce nearly 150,000 barrels annually for distribution as far away as California
Our Lady of Good Voyage
Our Lady of Good Voyage built on shoreline overlooking the harbor
Company Town
Company Town grows to include over 800 workers and their families
Fire Destroys
Fire destroys wharf building
John S. McMillin Dies
John S. McMillin dies, and his ashes are interred in the Afterglow Vista Mausoleum
Decreased Demand
Decreased demand from the depression and waning quarry deposits slow down production
Roche Harbor is Purchased
Reuben Tarte and son, Neil, purchase the now-vacant Roche Harbor to develop a “boatel”
Colors Ceremony
The 1st colors ceremony is held
Hotel de Haro Reopens
Roche Harbor Resort reopens the Hotel de Haro along with other restored buildings
Resort Amenities Added
Resort amenities and accommodations added, including docks, airfield, condos, pool, tennis courts, and restaurants
Resort is Purchased from Tartes
Komen Family purchases resort from Tartes
New Docks
New docks completed, bringing total slips to 387
McMillin Suites Refurbished
McMillin Suites refurbished within Paul McMillin’s former home
Village Homes Completed
First Village neighborhood homes completed
Quarryman Hall & Spa Open
Quarryman Hall opens with 12 hotel rooms, Afterglow spa, and retail
Woodlands Added
Woodlands neighborhood added to the community
Pavilion & Courtyard Expansion
Pavilion and Courtyard expansion to elevate event experiences
*Historic images provided by the San Juan Historical Museum*