1. Morales (8862 NE Lovgreen)
Historical Overview
Teddy and Gloria Morales built this house in 1953 (Kitsap County 2014). Teddy C.
Morales was born in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines in 1913 and immigrated to Seattle
in 1930. Gloria Paul (1933-1982) of Sechelt B.C. arrived in Seattle in March 1950 aboard
the ship Princess Marguerite, undoubtedly with other First Nations people traveling to
the Island for seasonal employment in the berry fields (Washington Naturalization
Records 2014). The two married in 1951 and raised four children on this property
(Washington Marriage Records 2014).
The Morales purchased this five acre parcel of land from Victor Corpuz, another Filipino,
who once owned a large tract of land stretching from current day 305 up to Viewcrest.
As noted above, this area included farms of numerous Filipino/Indipinos including the
BIHR due to loss of integrity from modifications and alterations of setting.
Almazans, Morales, Corpuz, and Almjoulea families (Rapada 2014). The Morales raised
berries, corn and other vegetables. The Morales family moved to the Philippines in the
1990s (Global Source Education 2014). The City of Bainbridge Island currently owns this
5 acre farm.
Physical Description
The house on this property is located at the south end of a rectangular 4.42 acre lot with
actively used farm land to the north. The original 1 story house is approximately 25 x 55
feet. The original 6:12 slope gable roof structure has one cross gable on the west side.
The roof is covered with asphalt shingles. The house has a poured 6 inch wide concrete
footing and is clad with oversize painted shingles. The house was entirely renovated in
2010 and all the windows were replaced with twin pane units with anodized metal
frames.
Statement of Significance
Constructed in 1953, this house reflects the later period of Filipino/Indiopino farming
when many families purchased land and operated their own farms rather than work for
others. The house retains its agricultural setting, however, it has recently undergone
updates to make it more energy efficient.
These updates included the replacement of windows and doors that detract from the
historical design of this small house making it ineligible for the BIHR.