A 20 minute video of Gordie Tweit has just been posted to YouTube. Bellingham mural artist Lanny Little created the tribute to the beloved Fairhaven elder and historian. Gordie is the retired pharmacist of Fairhaven Pharmacy and has a vitural living museum of south side Bellingham history in the basement of the building. He is now 88 years old and still active caring for and organizing his collection of historic books, documents and photos.

This is a fine video for all who enjoy local history or have a fondness for the eclectic historic Fairhaven district. The pharmacy is the oldest continuous business in Fairhaven, starting in 1891. During this 125 years it has only moved across the street from its original location in what is now called the Sycamore Square building, which was built in 1890.

The video includes testimonials to Gordie by other south side Bellingham historians, Penny Tillson and Brian Griffin, plus tributes by Dee Robinson of Village Books, Jeff Jewel of the Whatcom Museum, and Bellingham mayor Kelli Linville. It also has a segment of Gordie’s sister Eloise.

- John Servais