The entire block in which this building stands burned in 1917, but this building sort of escaped the fire. At the time of the fire it was under construction, with the basement, of native stone, largely completed. The fire filled it with ash and embers, but it was shoveled out and construction continued.
The building was completed in 1918, with Ivan Zwang's Corner Store occupying the north half. Slagle's Drugs has occupied the other half of the building ever since. Today this is home to
Freckles' Gourmet BBQ, a well known and well liked eatery in Republic. When we asked the lady behind the desk at our motel she immediately responded "Try Freckles', they have great barbecue and great burgers." Fortunately we took her advice and made our way the two blocks to Freckles'. As well as barbecue, Freckles' offers sandwiches and burgers, as well as various seafoods, when available.
On the
barbecue menu they list pulled pork, brisket, baby back ribs, smoked turkey and hot wings as the everyday choices. On occasion they will have other choices as they become available.
Freckles' is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner six days a week and will deliver to anywhere in town. They will also cater affairs and events.
Freckle’s Gourmet BBQ
Specializing in sandwiches, burgers, and wraps.
Delivery to immediate town of Republic.
18 N Clark Ave (New address!)
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-2222
Freckle’s Gourmet BBQ serves sandwiches, burgers and wraps, and specializes in pulled-pork and smoked turkey sandwiches (from meats smoked on site) as well as sirloin burgers. Their side dishes include their own French fries and crinkle fries; and beer-battered, deep-friend onion rings, mushrooms, jalapenos, and pickles.
Their menu varies, and they post photos of their daily menu board on their
Facebook page.
From Ferry County