The Town of Friday Harbor has presented its fourth Civic Pride Award to Farhad Ghatan for his detailed and thoughtful renovation of a Blair Avenue property into the recently opened Friday Harbor Grand bed and breakfast.

This turn-of-the-century home, located at 345 Blair Avenue, was built by and for one of the town founders, and the county’s first probate judge, Judge John Bowman.  The property is often referred to as the Capron House for long-time owner and two-term mayor Dr. Victor Capron.

In recent years the home was known as Blair House bed and breakfast and the Spring Street School dormitory.  Ghatan purchased the property in March 2014, and invested over a year in renovating the property and extensively landscaping the grounds.

“The community now gets to enjoy viewing a beautiful addition to the recently renovated Blair Street neighborhood,” said Town Administrator Duncan Wilson.  The Town completed a major renovation of the street in 2014 that included new sidewalks, lighting, railings, landscaping, and decorative grating as well as new street surfacing.

The Town began providing Civic Pride Awards last year in recognition of citizens who have made an exceptional effort and investment in beautifying the Town.