Since the mid-19th century, however, tourism has been the principal business.
But ship building was the principal business, with eight large vessels built in 1880.
The list may not include anyone "whose principal business is the provision of abortions."
Tourism rapidly took over from fishing as the principal business of the area.
"Now they can focus on casino gaming, which is their principal business."
"All animals, except man, know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it."
But the principal business for most of the town was agriculture.
Then Washburne got down to the principal business between them.
Today, government, higher education, insurance and tourism are principal businesses.
"I'll never give up the store, but real estate is my principal business," he said.