Rosario Resort Museum
Construction of Rosario Estate began in 1906, and was overseen by Moran himself. Upon completion, Rosario was called the "showplace of the San Juan Islands" |
FAQ's About The Rosario Museum:
Question: What is the Moran Museum?
Answer: A former residence of Robert Moran, a noted shipbuilder, a prominent businessman and a former Seattle mayor, who was also an avid photographer.
Question: What will I see at the museum?
Answer: A walk through the mansion is in itself a step back in time, with its ambiance resembling the great ocean liners of the past, also reflecting the fact that Robert Moran was a leading shipbuilder and used his company’s shipwrights to construct the mansion.
Question: Can I take a tour of Rosario?
Answer: Yes, Christopher Peacock gives a presentation in the mansion’s Music Room about the history of Rosario, which includes a performance on the magnificent 1,972-pipe Aeolian organ. A slide show of archival photos and memorabilia is also available to guests.
Question: Where is Rosario?
Answer: Orcas Island.
Further Rosario Museum Info:
Rosario Resort
A Resort and Spa page that provides info about the Rosario mansion and museum.
Robert Moran History
San Juan Sites Rosario and Robert Moran history page.
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