Throughout 2023 the Sunday Olympian’s Looking Back theme was origins of area place names. Talcott Avenue, in downtown Olympia, is named for the Talcott family, early Olympia settlers. Charles Talcott came west with his family in 1872 and opened his jewelry store on Main Street (now Capitol Way). He was later joined by his two brothers, Grant and George Noyes Talcott. The three brothers are pictured here in front of the store. The Talcott Building still exists and is on the local Heritage Register.
State Library Collection, Washington State Archives, image AR-07809001-ph004443
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2023