Lakewood's Pioneer Commercial Development
Celebrating 75 years of the Lakewood Colonial Center
Oct 13, 2012
Got a good story to share? We'd love to hear it!
How many of you sneaked up to the balcony of the Lakewood Theatre when the usher turned his back? Who enjoyed a soda at the counter of Ludwig’s Drug Store after school? Do you remember finding that special Christmas present for your Mom at the Country Store that took you six months to save up to purchase?
These are the stories we want to hear about for our next exhibit. This is your opportunity to share your fond memories of visiting the Lakewood Community Center that opened in 1937 and expanded in 1951 and 1955. It had all of the services and stores that made it a very special place to visit by people from all over the Pierce County. It was the place to shop and visit during the Christmas holiday season with its blue lights and Nativity Set.
Our next major exhibit scheduled to open in March, 2013, will be on the commercial development of Lakewood focusing on the Lakewood Community now Colonial Center. If you have any information or anecdotes about this historic area of our city, we would like to hear from you.
Please contact Meg Justus at mmjustus@nwlink.com or (253) 459-3701.
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