Ernie Taylor Music Store

Ernie Taylor was a popular musician in late 19^th and early 20^th century Olympia, leading and playing in several bands and orchestras. He owned the E.E. Taylor music store, shown here, at the current location of the the Ward Building. 

Robert Esterly photograph, around 1914, State Capital Museum Collection, courtesy Washington State Historical Society, catalog 2010.149.2.2

Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2017 and 2026