Manschreck House

Location: 3132 Lorne St SE
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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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The Heart of Harriet February 12, 2023 Time: 3:00 – 4:15 pm
We fondly remember Miss Anthony’s 200th Birthday at the Bigelow House in 2020! Ever celebrating her 1871 visit to the Bigelow House and looking forward to future events to celebrate. Celebrate her 203rd Birthday early online with the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum this Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Noon, PST! See below for more…
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New exhibit “Our Town” opening at the Washington Center for Performing Arts on Monday January 23rd
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It’s Time to Join or Renew Your Membership!
Yes, December marks the best time of year to join or to renew your membership with the Olympia Historical Society-Bigelow House Museum. You can mail-in your membership form and check for 2023. Or, if more convenient, you can pay on-line with your credit card or PayPal from the homepage by clicking on The Society &…
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Throughout 2023 we’ll be exploring the origins of area place names. Langridge Avenue and Langridge Loop, in northwest Olympia, are likely named for the Langridge family. Father George, originally from England, arrived in this area in the mid 1800s. Pictured here are his three daughters, Alice, Frances, and Kate. Photograph selected and captioned by Deborah…
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Iva Van Epps and Ruth Allison – 3/12/23
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Nathaniel Crosby – 3/5/23
Throughout 2023 we’ll be exploring the origins of area place names. Crosby Boulevard in Tumwater is named for the Crosby family. The Crosbys were early American settlers, arriving in Tumwater in 1851. Pictured here, third from left, is Nathaniel Crosby III, Tumwater merchant. The Crosby House in Tumwater, now a museum, was originally built by…
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