From terrorist blockade to PSNS Memorial Plaza.
After the September 11 attacks security for military installations around the country implemented new security measures, and bases in Kitsap County followed suit. The Navy proceeded to purchase land in downtown Bremerton adjacent to the Bremerton Puget Sound Naval Shipyard entrance for a security buffer. Instead of looking at some jersey barriers along the sidewalk the City of Bremerton had a vision that would lead to the creation of PSNS Memorial Plaza.
The now complete park prevents vehicles from driving into the shipyard fence and its gorgeous with lots of plantings, fountains, cut and polished boulders, a ship's bow and a history lesson!
The bow is from the Guided Missile Cruiser USS South Carolina.
The park is a history lesson of the shipyard. There are three sections, women workers of WWI near Burwell Street, in the middle World War II history and at the bottom the area honoring today's shipyard workers.
On Sunday I went down with my video camera to capture this unique and gorgeous Bremerton feature. I had been down a few weeks ago but hadn't carried my camera. Sunday was a gorgeous day and I really enjoyed my time there. While video taping a Navy Veteran stopped me to ask some questions. Lots of Navy Veterans visit Bremerton and the shipyard probably because they served here at one time in their career.
Author:Jo Soss
Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction.
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Hello Jo, what a marvelous and artful way to both improve your community and protect our Navy base there. Great job in telling the story. Thanks! John
John, Thanks! It is an amazing place.