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The townsite improvements consist of 35 single-family homes,
1 duplex, and 8 nonresidential buildings, including a country
store, company offices, community hall and post office building,
Masonic temple, church, gas station, fire hall, and carpenter
shop. The town’s structures are wood and were built between 1853
and 1929. The style, quality, and condition of these structures
vary widely. They lack functional heating systems but have
chimney systems for occupants to install wood-burning stoves.
Plumbing and electrical fixtures are minimal. Although
sufficient spring water was available to supply Port Gamble’s
needs, the water system was not in compliance with State and
Federal regulations in terms of water quality on December 20,
1985. The sewer treatment plant was operating at or above
capacity on a regular basis. It was sufficient for existing
improvements, but additional development would likely require
additional treatment capacity. The homes in Port Gamble were
generally rented to mill workers at an average rent of
approximately $170 per month, less than the cost to operate the
townsite.
Petitioner also transferred to the Partnership the land,
buildings, and inventory associated with its Cyrus T. Walker Tree
Nursery and its 40-acre Hansville Transplant Nursery. The
nurseries grow Douglas fir seedlings for reforestation of cut-
over timberlands and have the capacity to produce 2.5 to 3
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