Looking Back’s theme for 2026 was Downtown by the Decades. Shown here in a photo from 1962 is a new Mercury Comet station wagon at Kearns Motor, located on Cherry Street. The name reflected the fascination with the space race. The showroom demonstrated the versatility of the wagon, with camping gear and sleeping bags on display.
Susan Parish collection, Washington State Archives
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2026