First Eatonville Stage (1912)

This was the first Eatonville stage owed by Chas (Charles) Fredricksen.

“In 1912 the auto stage replaced the horse drawn stage lines, although the Eatonville fire fighters continued to use a horse cart propelled by man-power for almost twenty more years.

Charles Fredricksen owned and operated the first motor bus line to Tacoma. The first bus was a white with canvas top and side curtains.” (History of Southeastern Pierce County)

Pictured here are: Lee Smith (man in white apron), Lucy Kreger (woman in the second seat), Bob Kreger (in front of Lucy), and Charles Fredricksen (driver).

Photo courtesy of Smith family.

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