In May of 1950, the City of Olympia observed its centennial. Celebrations included a log cabin Centennial Headquarters in Sylvester Park, a special edition of the Daily Olympian, and, naturally, a parade. Here a replica of Tumwater’s Crosby House makes its way up Capitol Way, thronged by spectators, many in “pioneer” garb.
Merle Junk photograph, May 1950, Susan Parish Collection, Southwest Regional Archives
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2016