In 1912 the Bellingham chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks built the BPOE building on Cornwall Avenue. The Elks used the building as their meeting hall and club house for 67 years. It housed a number of businesses after the Elks relocated but currently sits empty. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Fringe boutique located in the historic Herald building downtown Bellingham. Selling clothes, jewelry and handmade gifts, the bohemian chic boutique is perfect for Bellingham.
The Cosmos Bistro is a modern and welcoming restaurant in the Herald Building in downtown Bellingham. This space in the Herald Building used to be a furrier according to the restaurant’s top chef Cinnamon Burg.
The bright and open upper corner space of the Herald Building is now home to Argyle Salon. The friendly, welcoming and vibrate environment of Argyle, is matched by the creative and enthusiastic staff. Salon owner Clara Singer gives insight to the Argyle’s story as well as the space’s history.
By repurposing the Herald building’s old print press room, the space is now home to Kombucha Town, a lively, fresh and a healthy spot for a hungry crowd.
The Downtown Bellingham Partnership fosters a stronger sense of community by serving as the downtown neighborhood association, putting on events throughout the year and working to beautify the area.
In recent years, downtown Bellingham has started the process of revitalization with the help of local businesses and organizations. Playing a vital role in this revitalization, Daylight Properties restores and manages historical buildings in the downtown area.
Walking by a homeless person on the street, how do you react? Do you feel guilt? Fear? Empathy? We might feel uncomfortable because we aren’t used to seeing vulnerability out in the open, says Kate Robertson of the Homeless Outreach Team, a street outreach team at the Whatcom Homeless Service Center.
