Fun Facts About Lacey

 

Waiting for Taft

City of Lacey

Lacey was founded in 1852 by Isaac Wood and officially incorporated on December 5, 1966.

The Depot - Waiting for Taft from 1909,

Washington State Historical Society, Tacoma (Wash) C1968.5.1 - used with permission

Dr. William Ehlers

Doc Ehlers

Dr. William Ehlers answered an ad calling for a resident doctor for the community of Lacey. He came with his family to· serve this new community and since 1953 has played an integral role in the growth and development of Lacey.

Dr. Ehler's 1978 flyer

 

Thurston County Government, Assessor, Real Property Assessment Cards and Photographs, 1936-1997, Washington State Archives, Olympia, WA

A.G. Homann, General Contractor

Thurston County Government, Assessor, Real Property Assessment Cards and Photographs, 1936-1997, Washington State Archives, Olympia, WA

 

 

 

 

 

Turners Cash Market

Tacoma Public Library, Collection 2001-005

Turners Cash Market

Lacey Public School

Gallagher Collection number 1990-001

Union Lumber Company

Photo Credit unknown

Lacey City Hall

Lacey Museum - Collection Number 1983-005 Police/Fire Scrap book

 

JOIN US IN PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF LACEY

Membership is open to anyone interested in the History of Lacey. While we do encourage members to attend events and annual meetings, attendance is not mandatory for membership.  Annual membership dues are $10.00.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Margaret Delancey (Lanny) Weaver

LHS pass a two-page resolution honoring Past President Lanny Weaver for “Immeasurable Contributions,” and to award her a Life Membership in the Lacey Historical Society. The motion passed without opposition.

 

Recognizing Margaret Delancy (Lanny) Weaver

EVENTS

Ken Balsley Memorial Bench Dedication Invitation

Ken Balsley Memorial Bench Dedication

Please join us for a memorial bench dedication to honor Ken Balsley for more than 50 years of service to the Lacey community. MAY  30 , 2024 | 2 : 0 0 P M LACEY CIVIC PLAZA 521 Sleater Kinney

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October 2023 Membership Meeting

Next meeting of the Membership of the Lacey Historical Society:   Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.  Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave.

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Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

  Election for Board of Trustees   NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES   Trustee-nominee Larry Ganders came to Lacey in 1986 as the Western Washington Bureau chief for the Tri-City Herald and McClatchy Newspapers based at the

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