On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, Bart Smith ended his 17 year journey of approximately 16,500 miles hiking all 11 of the National Scenic Trails in the United States. His accomplishment stands unique: he apparently is the only person ever to start and complete this feat. A Lakewood resident, Smith is not only an energetic camper […]
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Lakewood’s Tacoma Speedway
History of newspapers draws a crowd
Mueller-Harkins historical marker
University Place Senior Center wish list
At a recent luncheon/brainstorming session the financial plight of the University Place Senior Center was discussed in detail. Jennifer Robinson, Recreation Supervisor for the City of University Place, explained the impact of budget cuts on staffing and the day-to-day operation of the Center. Robinson revealed that the previous budget had been slashed from more than […]
Kiwanis Auction draws 300
Approximately 300 people participated in the Steilacoom Kiwanis Club Wine Festival and Auction Friday, Jan 29, according to MC Ron Lucas. The club’s activities are focused on kids in Steilacoom and DuPont as well as members of the military police unit at Fort Lewis. The club was formed in 1993 and currently has a membership […]
1840 expedition subject of LHS presentation
Part of an amazing five-year, six-ship expedition covering about 87,000 miles by a US Navy group included exploration of the inland Washington Waters around 1840. The expedition was led by Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes. Details of this epic journey will be described and explained by Dick Blumenthal of Bellevue at the January program of the […]
Lakewood’s Tacoma Speedway topic of LHS program
Dr. Wayne Herstad recounted the history of the Tacoma Speedway to an audience attending the November program of the Lakewood Historical Society, held at the Lakewood Library, Tuesday evening. The auto racetrack, which operated from 1912 to 1922 at what is today Clover Park Technical College, attracted some of the country’s most famous racers of […]
History Society to meet at Tacoma Country & Golf Club
Do you know what is the oldest country club and golf course west of the Mississippi River? It is none other than Tacoma Country and Golf Club, located on the shores of Lakewood’s American Lake. The recently remodeled and expanded clubhouse will be site for the Lakewood Historical Society’s July meeting, Tuesday, July 21, according […]