Whittier day 2-part 1

Our first stop this morning was at the Partage Glacier Visitors Center outside on our side of the tunnel to Whittier. Very nice place. Normally, it was a $5 entrance fee, but the computers were down, so admission was free. The ranger said we should hurry to Whittier since today was the July 4 parade. Her fears were unfounded as we zipped right through the tunnel.

6.5 minutes later, we were in Whittier. We drove through the one lane tunnel on top of the rail tracks. Once in Whittier, we found a budget parking place and spent the morning walking around. This post was initially established in 1941 as a deepwater port, and the train tunnel was completed in 1943. It was used to get supplies to military posts.

There are several military buildings remaining. One is now a condo for residents, and about half of the people live there. It was bought by the city in 1972.

One building is no longer used due to asbestos, but it initially housed 1000 people. Other buildings also remained.

We also saw the July 4 parade. Most vehicles, but most of the residents were in the parade. Phil and I watched from the original Signsl Corps building (now a hotel and restaurant. )Read more