Meeker House

Location: 1202 10th Ave SW
Local register

Meeker House 1959, Thurston County Assessor, Washington State Archives

Meeker House today (2014), photo by Deb Ross

This elaborate Mission revival style building overlooks Capitol Lake. It was erected in 1924 by builder Ernest Meeker (see also La Villa-Meeker Mansion). Its former owner believed it may be a Joseph Wohleb design, consistent with Wohleb’s signature Mission style. Its crenellated roof gives a castle-like appearance when seen from Deschutes Parkway. The building is on the local register.

Many thanks to owner Angela Bowen for additional information about this house.

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