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Lakewood Historical Society Takeover
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By Nancy Covert
Lakewood Historical Society’s planning a Takeover—it’s for a good cause, though. On Tuesday, April 10, between 4-9 p.m., the Society (and as many LHS members who can/will take part) will arrive at Carr’s Restaurant at 11006 Bridgeport Way SW for a good time.
Steilacoom's “Mall”
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By Nancy Covert
Did you notice the historic photo from Steilacoom in a recent edition of the News Tribune?
That photo showed the town’s new “shopping mall”—erected in 1962—the same year as the Seattle World’s Fair, which marks its 50th anniversary this year. Read More→
Top Side Bar and Grill officially opens
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By Nancy Covert
The Top Side Bar and Grill in Steilacoom—on the upper level of the Port Steilacoom Building—is open for business. Read More→
Revisit Century 21
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By Nancy Covert
Remember the Space Needle? The Science Center? The International Fountain? The Monorail? How about Belgian Waffles?
Then there were Gracie Hansen’s Paradise International ladies! (Just as long as you could prove that you were over 21!)
Plus all the other attractions at the 1962 World’s Fair, known as "C-21”.
Donut survey, continued
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By Nancy Covert
What would prompt you to stand in line for donuts?
After reading the local paper’s weekend entertainment section survey of area donut shops, this past weekend I was inspired to check out a donut eatery in Portland known as “Voodoo Donuts.” Whatever. That ‘old black magic’ worked for me. Read More→
Art entries welcome
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Lakewood Arts Commission invites Lakewood area artists to submit entries for a juried show that will be held May 5-13 at Lakewold Gardens. The exhibit is part of the Gardens’ annual May Fest, held in early May. Artists, who are residents of Lakewood or who work within the Lakewood city limits, are encouraged to enter.
All artistic media will be included in this event. Details are available at www.cityoflakewood.us (Parks and Recreation/Arts Commission) or by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the City of Lakewood Arts Commission, Attention: Suzi Riley, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA98499.
Crocuses at Old Settlers Cemetery
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Crocuses popping up at Old Settlers' Cemetery off Washington Blvd. in Lakewood. Photo taken 3/22/2012 by Nancy Covert.
Lakewood’s 'other' castle
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Most area residents are familiar with Thornewood Castle, on the southern shore of American Lake.
They’re not as knowledgeable about another castle in the region—Building 100 on what was known—until recently—as McChord Air Force Base; now Joint Base Lewis McChord.
Lakewood Historical Society’s monthly meeting on March 20 featured Dr. Robert Allen’s recap of the local Air Force Base’s 70-year history to date, beginning with its creation in the early 1930s on land that formerly was part of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Anderson Island’s library day
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By Nancy Covert
Wednesdays are special days for residents of the floating world that’s about five nautical miles from the mainland.
That’s the day reading materials are delivered from Pierce County Library’s mainland branch to the library, located in a corner of the Anderson Island community clubhouse. Read More→
The Farnsworth Connection
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The scene played out this past Saturday night at the Lakewood Playhouse was like something from a “Twilight Zone” episode. Cue the other-worldly music, first. Read More→
Renovation work continues at Ferry Terminal, starts at Tacoma Narrows Airport
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By Nancy Covert
For ferry passengers headed from the mainland to the island, it’s necessary to use the temporary on-dock ticket booth service for a couple more months. Read More→
Renaissance woman is topic of March lecture at historic Fort Steilacoom
Posted by | CommentsTranslator of Chinook, author of many Northwest History books, musician, playwright, avid collector—of photos, documents and more, as well as a mining engineer…Laura Belle was all of these during her 82 years. Read More→
Leap Year…thanks to St. Bridget
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St. Valentine’s the chap to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for inspiring Valentine’s Day…but who’s responsible for Leap Year?
Signs of Spring at Lakewold
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By Nancy Covert
When Wordsworth wrote about “wandering lonely as a cloud” he could have been thinking about Lakewold Gardens. While there’s not quite a “host” of golden daffodils, (there soon will be) there’s at least one brave gold bloom that’s appeared in the garden’s west-side parterre area—a brave appearance, considering the recent ice storm that created much damage in area gardens.
Buffalo Soldiers to visit Steilacoom Library
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The 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association, better known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” will be the featured presentation at Steilacoom Library this month.
Ham’s living Memorial
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Saltar’s Point Elementary students tour Steilacoom Museum
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How did the Apple Squeeze become a Steilacoom tradition? What does “Steilacoom” mean?
More than 200 Saltar’s Point Elementary School Fourth Grade students learned the answers to those questions and more when they toured the Steilacoom Historical Museum this past week.
The annual student class tour to visit the Museum’s properties: the Museum, the Wagon Shop and the Orr Home, took place during the last week of January and first week of February. Docents from the Museum’s Education Committee shared their knowledge about Mr. Orr’s shop, and other parts of the community’s history.
The students’ collective reaction to the displays and activities—such as making butter—“what an amazing place!”
