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Greenwood's Ark

Fri, 01/20/2006 - 1:01pm — Sarah

In the 1920- 40s, here in Olympia, a Captain Greenwood "for many years had an unusual 'boat' moored along West Bay Drive he said he was getting ready for the next flood from God.".

What with this current weather, I think we are due for some more ark building.

Captain Greenwood & Ark
(From Shadow Catchers and Susan Parish collections)

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Comments

Sat, 01/21/2006 - 6:27am — stevenl

Bill Greenwood's ark is an Ol

Bill Greenwood's ark is an Olympia legend. As the 1930s progressed, and as he started populating the craft with animals in anticipation of a great flood, the place got noisy and smelly. Eventually it was declared a hazard to public health and had to be destroyed. By this time Greenwood had a long white beard and long hair. No record on whether or not he had obtained two caimans to place on board.
Sat, 01/21/2006 - 3:13pm — Robert Whitlock

As well intentioned as Captai

As well intentioned as Captain Greenwood may have been, it should be plainly obvious to the observer that the seagoing exploits of his "ark" were at best dubious.

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