Calvin Libbey House

Name/Title

Calvin Libbey House

Entry/Object ID

2024.RSC.560

Description

Photograph of the Calvin Libbey house. A handwritten note on the reverse of the photo (not written by Roger Sherman) reads, "Calvin Libbey House, Coupeville, built by John Alexander Jr. in early 1860s and sold to Sam Libbey, pioneer." A handwritten note by Roger Sherman directly below the above note reads, "Confusing -- no IOOF hall" The Libbey House was actually built in 1870 by John Alexander Jr. and sold to Calvin Barlow Libbey in 1871. Photo c. 18 September 1946.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Building

Libbey House

City

Coupeville, Washington

County

Island County

State/Province

Washington

Region

Cascades and Plateau, Whidbey Island

Continent

North America

Collection

Roger Sherman Collection

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Alexander, John S.