A Destination
PROJECT MISSION & vision
To preserve, restore and meaningfully use Pier's End: Garibaldi's Historic United States Coast Guard Boathouse, creating an inclusive community gathering place that enhances the Tillamook Coast's economic strength, and to generate both educational and recreational opportunities for public-private partnerships to thrive.
A HISTORY OF RESILIENCE.
Since 1936, this structure has endured the rugged test of environment and condition on the north end of Tillamook Bay.
The building and pier indicate a rare type of maritime architecture that tells the story of a pivotal chapter in Oregon’s history. Only a handful of these life-saving structures were built and only one or two remain on the west coast. The combination of location, historical integrity of the building, and scenic value elevate the heritage, cultural, and visitor value as well as the need for a long-term plan to repurpose and preserve the unique asset for our community.
With architecture that provides a window into another time, the Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse represents an opportunity for our current culture to reflect on a journey across generations, and preserve access to this site for generations to come.
GARIBALDI CULTURAL HERITAGE INITIATIVE
In 2015, a conversation resurfaced regarding the future use and plan for Pier's End.
From this, a community-led initiative formed an alliance to guide the project and begin development of a fundraising campaign to preserve and repurpose the facility, and to collect stories of the history here.
The Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of Pier's End and support of cultural heritage enhancement projects on the Tillamook Coast. Project partners represent a diverse variety of community stakeholders committed to stewardship of our area's local cultural and natural resources.
Historic photos courtesy John Luquette, Port of Garibaldi Commissioner
Join us in the journey.
More information on this project and its timeline will be available soon. Your support is most welcome.
For questions or comments please email us at savegaribaldipier@gmail.com