The historic town of Skamokawa, Washington is listed on the National Register. Established prior to statehood, and without road connection to outside areas, the community was dependent upon river transportation for freight and passenger movement. Visited daily by large stern wheel steam boats running between Portland and Astoria, Oregon, the community had an active life as a lumber town and trading center. With completion of a connection to the state highway system in the early 1930's the river traffic came to a sudden end.

The building and boat landing, once the hub of business activity for the community, became vacant and neglected. In the 1960's, as a result of the estate settlement of the pioneering founders, the property was listed for sale. After thirty years of neglect, resulting in all glass missing and faded paint, there was little interest in what appeared to be an economic liability until two principals in a construction firm took notice.

Both of these men, with civil engineering backgrounds, were impressed with the site as well as the craftsmanship and still remaining structural integrity of the building. There was also an emotional factor in wanting to prevent this building from ultimate ruin. They acquired the estate and made what remedial action was required to prevent further deterioration.

In 1986 the partners made a division of interests into separate ownership. One former partner, with registration in civil and structural engineering, undertook the restoration as a retirement project. Now designated as Skamokawa Landing, the location has now resumed its former status in this historical community.