A photo of "The Immigrants - Grays Harbor 1848-1915" Medium: Paint on masonry | Artist: Jenny Fisher Location: 405 E Heron St, Aberdeen, WA 98520.

Artist: Jenny Fisher

The Immigrants of Grays Harbor 1848-1915 (outdoor)

Location: Union Gospel Mission, 405 East Heron Street

Based on census information, a depiction of the major nationalities that settled Gray Harbor between 1848 and 1915. Included on the mural is a legend identifying the national flags as they were at the time of immigration.

Artist’s Statement:

Our Aberdeen wanted a mural depicting people of Grays Harbor.  I researched into who actually made up the population of Grays Harbor.  This led me to a study that the Aberdeen Museum had on the census from 1848 – 1915.  The University of Washington study accomplished a deep dive into the immigrants from that 67-year period.  There were expansive descriptions of families from all over the world.  Grays Harbor was a vibrant melting pot of new Americans.

That’s all I needed to joyfully jump into a design depicting these immigrants and the talent they brought to the harbor.  I wrapped the mural with flags from that era, representing most of the immigrants included in that study.  

Sponsors:

  • City of Aberdeen

  • Port of Grays Harbor County Department of Tourism

  • Gray Harbor Community Foundation

  • City of Aberdeen Public Works Department

  • Crowley Marina

  • East County Rentals

  • Union Gospel Mission

  • Sylvia and Michael Dickerson