Costco to Host Book Signing for Local Gig Harbor Author

GIG HARBOR, Wash. - June 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Gig Harbor, located in southern Puget Sound, received its name from the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. History indicates that the captain's gig led the expedition into this small harbor during a storm that came up quite suddenly, hence the name, "Gig."

Following the Native Americans, the early settlers were fishermen, farmers, boat builders and lumbermen. Gig Harbor was dependent mostly upon land and water travel until 1940, when the first Narrows Bridge was built; however, it collapsed in less than a year. The replacement bridge was not completed until 1950, but with its construction, Gig Harbor grew quickly and became a bedroom district of Tacoma and the greater Puget Sound area.

Today, the saw mills and lumber mills that stimulated the area’s economy are all closed. However, fishing still remains as one of the mainstays of Gig Harbor commerce.  

Join the Author for a Book Signing!
Where:  Costco
10990 Harbor Hill Dr., Gig Harbor WA 98335
When:  Saturday, June 15th, 2013; 12:00 —3:00 p.m.