Shown above, the 1st floor of the Skansie home was built in 1908 and the netshed followed in 1910.  After the City purchased the site in 2002, the garage (pictured above in 2004) was replaced with a public pavilion. The house is now home to Harbor WildWatch, a non-profit environmental organization.  

The brothers spent their lives in Gig Harbor. They were well-respected for their fishing skills and mechanical know-how.  The Skansie NetShed Foundation honors the spirit of the brothers by maintaining the shed as it was.  It will be open seasonally and for special events.  Go to Hours of Operation for up-to-date information on the Netshed schedule.

When Mayor Gretchen Wilbert worked with the heirs of the Skansie Homestead in 2002 to purchase the site, it signaled the community's commitment to preserving local maritime culture. The Skansie legacy held that by protecting public access to the entire site, on land and water, the community honors its modest beginnings. Today, Skansie Park hosts a farmers market, festivals, events, and activities throughout the year. At it’s center, the historic and nationally listed Skansie Netshed preserves six generations of stories and traditions still shared by local fishing families.   

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