In early 1965, 112 ornamental cherry trees were planted along the Deschutes Parkway, adjacent to Capitol Lake. The Olympia Chamber of Commerce funded the project. Pictured here are Don Trafford, Henry Quante, and Bob Selene. The trees continue to entrance visitors and residents alike in early spring.
Daily Olympian photo, 1965, State Capital Museum Collection, Washington State Historical Society, catalog C1986.43.65.2.18.5
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2020