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This kind of a parade float wouldn’t fly in today’s environment, but in year’s past The Pocahontas— the female version of Eatonville’s Order of the Red Men — was active. If you’d like to ready a more about early Eatonville Fourth of July parades, just click HERE. And if you have any information about the people in…
The 1912 homes in La Grande were famous for their futuristic attribute — they were all electric in a time when everyone heated with wood thanks to Tacoma Power. (To read and see more pictures of these homes, click HERE.) Click on image to enlarge.
First aid class being held in the early 1950s at the fire station. Lots of local folks here. If you can name more, please share: First Photo: • Middle row, fourth from right — Louie Mettler • Clair Chase top second from left • Elmer Norberg back right • John Swanson, bottom right • Next to…
This was a giveaway at Christensen’s during probable the 1960s. They always had some great stuff, like this 1923 calendar. Kay Christensen Davis says “That was always the phone number, 832-3621.” Photos courtesy of Jim Mettler and Diane Mettler respectively. Click on images to enlarge.
In 1979 Pennsylvania dealt with the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, Michael Jackson released his album Off the Wall and the average cost of a new home was about $17,500.00 (and the new Sony Walkman cost $200). In addition, Eatonville High School send three reps to Girls State. This short Eatonville Dispatch article reads: Three Eatonville…
An ad taken from the 1940 Eatonville phone book for the Eatonville Undertaking Co. “Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. Lady Attendant” Photo courtesy of John Bratholm. Click on image to enlarge.
Clara (Fiander) Jensen was known for her hunting skills. In fact, her hunting prowess was covered by Sunset Magazine in 1923. Although folks who read the article may know her for tracking cats, she was a big part of the community for her entire life. She’s pictured here with her husband John Jensen. They were…
The Burwash family has the distinction of having some spectacular photographers. This picture was taken the day that Steve Burwash moved from the family (Kjelstad/Burwash) farm. Martin Burwash says, “[This was taken] the day we moved the Old Man off the farm. I took one last look around when we were finished. This is the…
This shot of Tod Gemmell has not other information than his name. If you know a little more about this man . . . or the car for that matter, please feel free to share. Will have to assume the person behind the camera was taking a picture of both of his babies. Photo courtesy…
This article, Deer, Buffalo Unusual Playmates On Murphy Ranch Near Eatonville, by Joseph Larin, ran in the Sunday Tacoma News Tribune in the early 1960s. Don Murphy’s dude ranch east of Eatonville probably is the only place in Washington State outside of Woodland Park Zoo where the deer and the buffalo play. Murphy always has…
The Van Eaton home has experienced some transformations. Built originally in 1898 by T.C. Van Eaton, it was looking a bit worn down here in 1960s. Justin Van Eaton says, “My Grandmother Elsie Van Eaton used to have a wonderful Garden there. I remember playing among the Sunflowers and Oregon Giant Green Beans.” Later on,…
Jeff Morrison posted this picture on Facebook of a carnival in front of Malcolm’s store. This caused many comments: Juanita Hagen and those rocks were full of snakes. There used to be grape vines on that hill and I guess the snakes loved them. Bert Rutherford: I remember riding that “helicopter.” — Malcom’s is now Medical Billing, Willy…
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