Boehms & Cargo Hold

Boehms Chocolate and Cargo Hold of Poulsbo

Boehms Chocolates of Poulsbo (1942) features legendary chocolates created by Boehm's Candy Kitchen.

Cargo Hold of Poulsbo features nautical and aeronautical decor. There's also a great selection of cigars and pipes here.

Boehms

Licorice

Cargo Hold

Glass pen

Feather pens

Glass pen

Cigars

Pipes

 

Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum, Poulsbo

Showcases rich maritime history of Poulsbo and North Kitsap. The exhibitions were neatly displayed inside and outside the small museum. They have very passionate, dedicated and friendly staff here. They would happily tell you stories about ships and transportation and even fishing if you ask them. Admission if free!

I learnt that Poulsbo was originally Paulsbo; meaning Paul's place. 

Poulsbo was founded in the 1880s by Jorgen Eliason from Norway. Later, more Norwegian and other Scandinavian immigrants joined the community in Poulsbo. There were activities of logging, fishing and farming here. Primary travel method was by water in those days. 

 

First Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church, Poulsbo

In 1886, the Fordefjord Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation was formed.

Then Free Lutheran Church of Poulsbo was born. It became Grace Lutheran, then Free Christian Mission Society and Christ Memorial.

In 1942, this chruch became First Lutheran. 

View from church

Bluebells

Lichen

A combination of fungus and algae.

I think these are California Spanish Moss or Fruticose Lichen.

They look like soft coral-like shrubs sitting on dead or dry tree branches.

Pretty, really!

Holy bush