This photograph depicts the original courthouse from 1891. The courthouse was in existance until 1949, when a new one was built. Men can be seen standing on the steps of the courthouse, a young boy is on a bicycle at the bottom of the steps.
On the bottom: Island Co. Courthouse - 1891-1949. On the back: "W. H. McCasin Coupeville"
From the #61 entry in the book: Photograph of Island County Courthouse built in 1891 and used until 1949. Now destroyed except for vault which is standing two blocks east of present courthouse. Given by Joe Libbey of Coupeville.