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Week 39CURRENT PHOTO - Week #51
This is a small part of photo. Can you identify what this is a part of?
Click photo to view larger image size.
Clue: I may look dry right now - but I am often times soaking wet.

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PREVIOUS PHOTOS & SOLUTIONS

Week #50
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a photo. Can you identify these people and what role they played in the City's history?

Clue: We are the first of many that have served us.
Solution: This is the first City Council of Port Angeles.


Week #49
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I just got a new coat
Solution: This is the Budget Garage owned by the City of Port Angeles on Front Street. This building was recently repainted as part of the "Paint the Downtown" project. Click photo to view solution.


Week #48
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I am part of our community's rich history.
Solution: This is the historic Rayonier Train located on Lauridsen Boulevard. Click photo to view solution.


Week #47
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I am shiny and new and part of a view.
Solution: This is one of the decorative bollards at the look out points on the 8th Street Bridges.



Week #46
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I am one of the newest additions to the City but come from a foreign country.
Solution: Click photo to view the solution.


Week #45
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I am tall and can carry a tune, or two, or three, or more.
Solution: This is a section of the new clock tower located at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles. Click photo to view larger image size.


Week #44
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I am but one of four that look at two and you can watch me 24/7 - through sun, or rain, or dark of night.

Solution: This is a view of one of the 8th Street Bridges under construction via one of the four webcams - on a rainy day.
Click the photo to view a larger image size. Did you guess correctly?


Week #43
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: If you step on me, it won't hurt a bit.

Solution: This is a special grating that was installed in the sidewalk on Laurel Street as part of the restoration of this historial sidewalks. Click the photo to view a larger image size. Did you guess correctly?


Week #42
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: My purpose is to honor a lady of the sea.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #41
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I have one of the best views of the downtown area. Come downtown and you'll see me by some water.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #40
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: I am one what was two - and I'm slowly disappearing.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #39
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: Something old became something new
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #38
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: What are these people finding so interesting?
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #37
Mystery Photo 37This is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: This is also considered a proud symbol of something.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #36
Mystery Photo 31This is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: The view is worth the climb.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #35
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object.
Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: If you enter here, you can enjoy a wide variety of events from music to basketball.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #34
Mystery Photo
This is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: It is part of an anniversary event for a City facility.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #33
Mystery Photo
This is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: This is bigger than a breadbasket, taller than a person and very subject to interpretation.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #32
Mystery Photo
This is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: You'll find this one along the water - but a real one lives in the water.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #31
Mystery Photo
This is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: This item this is attached to is bright red and weighs 74,000 pounds..
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #30
Mystery Photo
This is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?

Clue: If you wanted to touch this, you'd have to get your feet wet. But, it's much better to appreciate this from dry land.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #29
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?


Clue: You'll find it on the side, not on the front of this object. Think "feet".
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #28
Mystery PhotoThis is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify what this is and where it is located?


Clue: It is better to use this when it's dry, rather than wet.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #27
Mystery Photo of the WeekThis is a small part of a much larger object. Can you identify where this is located?

Clue: It is near a city viewpoint.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #26
Mystery PhotoThis is a photo of a current city project. Can you identify what project this is and where it is located?

Clue: Volunteers are playing a very important part in making this project possible.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #25
Mystery PhotoHow well do you know Port Angeles history? Can you identify this historic person by name and title?

Clue: The answer is within the website. He wore a uniform and was the first one in Port Angeles..

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Mystery PhotoWeek #24
This is a small part of a much larger object. Where and what is this?

Clue: This is a popular gathering place.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Mystery PhotoWeek #23
What are these workers doing and where are they located?

Clue: They are working on a City project located on the west side of town.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Mystery PhotoWeek #22
This is just a small portion of a much bigger object.
What is this and where is its location?

Clue: This is part of a structure that contains a replica of something and honors certain groups of people.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Mystery PhotoWeek #21
This is just a small portion of a much bigger object.
What is this and where is its location?

Clue: This is the symbol of group that has been around about 30 years. Although not directly connected to Port Angeles, this group has many dedicated fans in our city, throughout Washington state and the Pacific Northwest.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Mystery PhotoWeek #20
This is just a small portion of a much bigger object.
What is this and where is its location?

Clue: There are two of them - they won't be around much longer - and, they are currently for sale!

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #19
Can you guess the mystery question?A little change of pace to start off the new year. No photo this time. Just a number mystery of sorts.

The answer to the question is 23.15
What does this number represent?


Clue: You can find the solution on the website - and it's a measurement of something.

Solution: The total amount of rainfall for Port Angeles during 2005 was 23.15 inches.
See how we compared with 2004 and other local areas. Click for more information


Mystery PhotoWeek #18
This is just a small part of something much bigger.
What is this and where is its location?
Clue: It is located in the downtown area.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week 17Week#17
This is just a small part of something much bigger.
What is this?
Clue: This is the latest addition to the Port Angeles Fire Department.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week 16Week#16
This is just a small part of something much bigger.
What is this and where is its location?
Clue: This is a City facility and might be known by more than one name.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Mystery PhotoWeek #15
This is just a small part of something much bigger.
What is this and where is its location?
Clue: This is part of an event at the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center.
Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.

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Week #14
Week 13This is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?
Clue: This is a symbol of the past.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.

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Week #13
Week 13This is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is its name and where does it travel to?
Clue: This method of transportation has been in the Port Angeles area for over 40 years.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.

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Week #12
Mystery Photo 12This is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?


Clue: It's a bit of a climber and where it's located is a great place to sit and never be in the rain.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.

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Week #11
Mystery PhotoThis is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?
Clue:
You'll have to have a keen "eye" to guess this correctly. Think water.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #10
Mystery Photo - Week 10This photo (circa 1980) is of a city employee. He had been with the city for over 26 years and assisted in the relief effort after the wake of destruction caused by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast area.

Update:Our Mystery Person is Pat Rose. Pat died tragically on July 6, 2006 in a plane accident......Click for more information...

Clue:
Our mystery person is also an accomplished pilot and plane builder.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #9
Mystery PhotoThis is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?
Clue:
This popular walkway is also a shortcut of sorts.


Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #8

Mystery PhotoThis is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?
Clue:
This building was previously used by a government entity.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #7
Week 7 Mystery Photo
This is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?
Your clue was:
You will have to look up...way, way up.



Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.
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Week #6
Week 6 Mystery PhotoThis is just a small part of a much bigger object. What is this and where is its location?
Your clue was:
There is a playground nearby.

Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer
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Mystery Photo #5Week #5
A City facility was named after this selfless volunteer. Can you name this gentleman and the facility?

Your clue was: It has something to do with water and the answer can be found somewhere on this website.
We've received several guesses that this is William Shore - but that is not the correct answer.


Solution: Please click the photo to learn the correct answer.


Week 4Week #4
Your clue was: You might have to use your artistic side to guess this photo.

Solution: Click the photo to reveal the solution.
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Mystery Photo 3Week #3
Your clue was: It's not a part of the downtown, but it is very much a part of the history of our town.

Solution: Click the photo to reveal the solution.
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Mystery Photo - Week 2
Week #2

Your clue was: This time you had to face north, and again look up - but not quite so high.

Solution: Click the photo to reveal the solution.
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Mystery PhotoMystery Photo - Week #1
Your clue was: You'll have to face south and look up to find it.

Solution: Click the photo to reveal the solution.
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