... and the recently restored Moran Bungalow, one of several Rosario area homes built by Moran for family and staff.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Moran Centennial House Tour
The Robert Moran built homes open to the public for last Sunday's "Moran Centennial House Tour," included Moran's White Beach House, which was built by Moran after he sold Rosario on Orcas Island in 1938...
... and the recently restored Moran Bungalow, one of several Rosario area homes built by Moran for family and staff.
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... and the recently restored Moran Bungalow, one of several Rosario area homes built by Moran for family and staff.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Centennial Celebration
In celebration of the Moran Family moving into the Moran Mansion at Rosario on June 21, 1909, over 100 islanders where at Rosario's Centennial Celebration yesterday. The celebration culminated the “Moran Centennial House Tour,” a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum. The event featured four Robert Moran built homes, including Robert Moran’s White Beach home, built after Moran sold Rosario in 1938. Deer Harbor Charters transported tour guests from Rosario’s dock to the Moran White Beach home.
Robert Moran's Great-Granddaughter Becky Burns (center) paid tribute to Robert Moran's legacy, and welcomed Rosario's new owners, Craig, Jerry and Jan Barto (right) to the mansion and its next 100 years. General Manager Christopher Peacock (left) reported that over $4000 was raised by the event for the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum.
In honor of Rosario's Centennial, a new guest registry, hand made by Orcas Island artisan Susie Shipman, was signed first by Becky Burns.
Other Moran family decendants in attendance were Orcas Islanders Patty Moran-Hodge (Great-Granddaughter), and her children Melissa and Winslow (Great-Great-Grandchildren)!
Flying all the way from New York City for the weekend was Malia (left), Great-Great-Grandaughter of Robert Moran. Next to Malia is her stepfather Stuart, mother Becky and Jerry and Jan Barto. The Barto Family enjoyed meeting many from the Orcas Island community and honoring the Moran legacy.
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Robert Moran's Great-Granddaughter Becky Burns (center) paid tribute to Robert Moran's legacy, and welcomed Rosario's new owners, Craig, Jerry and Jan Barto (right) to the mansion and its next 100 years. General Manager Christopher Peacock (left) reported that over $4000 was raised by the event for the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum.
In honor of Rosario's Centennial, a new guest registry, hand made by Orcas Island artisan Susie Shipman, was signed first by Becky Burns.
Other Moran family decendants in attendance were Orcas Islanders Patty Moran-Hodge (Great-Granddaughter), and her children Melissa and Winslow (Great-Great-Grandchildren)!
Flying all the way from New York City for the weekend was Malia (left), Great-Great-Grandaughter of Robert Moran. Next to Malia is her stepfather Stuart, mother Becky and Jerry and Jan Barto. The Barto Family enjoyed meeting many from the Orcas Island community and honoring the Moran legacy.Go to Rosario Resort Web Site
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Moran Mansion Centennial
The Moran Family moved into the Moran Mansion at Rosario on Orcas Island on June 21, 1909. The original guest register is on display in our lobby this summer thanks to the Burns Family (Moran
relatives).
The first entry in the register is by Mrs. Moran, who wrote "We moved in this house on this day."
The second entry is by Robert Moran, who wrote "A House built on a Rock."
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relatives).
The first entry in the register is by Mrs. Moran, who wrote "We moved in this house on this day."
The second entry is by Robert Moran, who wrote "A House built on a Rock."
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Low Tides
Low tides bring an upclose look at the incredible sea life in Cascade Bay at Rosario Resort on Orcas Island!
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
June Wedding
Our first June wedding of the year brought a Chinese theme to the Compass Room at Rosario Resort.
Ju-Hsuan Cheng came all the way from Florida to Orcas Island for her wedding, with many family
members visiting from Taiwan.
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