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Even though this picture was taken decades ago, when giant trees were common and men chopped them down by hand, it still feels modern. Maybe it’s because the chain in front looks so new, and the men are so young. I wonder though how many hours it took for those seven men to take down…
You’re looking at the corner of Carter St. and Pennsylvania Ave., and, of course, Mountain Rainier on a winter day. Things haven’t changed too much since then, except that maybe the roads are in a little better condition. Thank you Heidi Stephens for the great shot. Click on image to enlarge.
This strapping young man is Rusty Taylor. He played a role in one of Eatonville notorious events in 1935. That year angry mod took to the streets when the pool hall (now the Pour House) served beer after a baseball game. “Tacoma Constable John Davis strode belligerently into the pool hall and ordered beer sales…
Sandy Seaman Rash (deceased) at her parent’s house in the 35th and K Street area of Tacoma at Easter along with Linda Lewis (right). They two look practically like twins as they carefully carry their Easter eggs. Linda Lewis lived out at the Torger Peterson’s (her great grandfather) farm. Photo courtesy of Linda Lewis. Click on…
Paradise Inn in the 1940s looked similar to what it looks like today. One difference is that the large, wood floor is covered with carpet. Madora Dawkins says that Bem Dawkins (Jess Dawkins‘ father) put in that floor. She says next time you’re up there, peak under the carpet. It’s still as beautiful as it…
The Eatonville Basketball team was at the top of their game in 1952. If you click on the article to enlarge, you can read about Albert Wehmhoefer’s field goal in the final seconds that won the game against Orting. These articles come to us from Dick Logston who remembers the year well. “You will notice Eatonville…
Here’s Clyde Williams kicking back with his faithful dog, Pal, in August of 1961 (The same year John F. Kennedy becomes president.). Clyde was part of the community all is life. For a fun story about his adventures driving one of the town’s first ambulances, just click HERE. Photo courtesy of Rich and Ruthie Williams.…
Eatonville Lumber mill in action around 1940. The mill may be gone, but many of the houses in the foreground still stand. Photo courtesy of Rich and Ruthie Williams. Click on image to enlarge.
I LOVE this picture. I believe it was taken possibly at an early Eatonville school in the late teens. (If anyone has any better information, please let me know.) I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a picture with more personality brimming from every student. Once you’ve taken a close look, you’ll feel like you…
Many of you know Madora Dawkins as a former elementary school teacher at Eatonville. But teaching is only a small piece of this interesting woman’s story. Madora lost her mother at a very young age and was raised by her aunt and uncle. She lived in Seattle and then Portland. Early on everyone…
After looking at this photo for a moment, you have more questions than answers. First, how did they get the car out there? Where’s the road? The car seems to be emerging from solid brush. Why would they be driving out in the woods? Is that an animal the kid in the back is holding?…
The 2013 Washington State Fair has just come to an end. In 1908 two boys from Eatonville, Clyde Williams and Frank Van Eaton were on their way home after having a good time. This postcard shows the boys in the band uniforms. The boys don’t look too excited about this picture. Photo courtesy of Rich…
Eatonville To Rainier 