Manschreck House

Location: 3132 Lorne St SE
local register

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Manschreck House, 1936, Thurston County Assessor, Washington State Archives

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Manschreck House today (2013), Photo by Deb Ross

The Manschreck home was built in 1920 by Charles Manschreck, who platted part of the Carlyon neighborhood and built several of the homes. It is an attractive bungalow, built on a double lot, with exposed beams and a port-cochere that extends over the driveway. The home is on the local register.

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