Looking Back’s theme for 2024 is Many Streams, celebrating our rich and diverse history. Margaret Whyte was responsible for bringing the concept of a Continuing Care Retirement Community to the developers of the Panorama retirement community developers. She and her life-long companion Marie Lauenroth were also among the first residents. In this 1969 photo, Margaret displays her skill as a “Rockhound.” Photograph selected and captioned by Deborah Ross on behalf of the Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum. Photograph selected and captioned by Deborah Ross on behalf of the Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum.
Courtesy Panorama Resident Archives