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Puyallup Historical Society at Meeker Mansion
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Kim
April 14, 2016
Ezra Meeker (1830-1928), Pioneer Trailblazer, Author and Salesman Extraordinaire of the Pacific Northwest.
Kevin & Casey
February 19, 2017
The Ezra Meeker family moved into the mansion in 1886 or 1887. It is believed that construction on the mansion was completed about 1890. Mr. Meeker had become wealthy through the production of hops. He was known as the "Hop King of the World." During the years that Meeker lived in the mansion, he worked to trace and mark the Oregon Trail. Meeker spent many hours writing about the Oregon Trail and the history of the Puget Sound. He produced twelve books on these topics. The Meeker Mansion was the social and political center of the valley, during Ezra Meekers life. There are holly trees which he brought from England and also a ginkgo tree.
The Ezra Meeker family moved into the mansion in 1886 or 1887. It is believed that construction on the mansion was completed about 1890. Mr. Meeker had become wealthy through the production of hops. He was known as the "Hop King of the World." During the years that Meeker lived in the mansion, he wo…
Araëya
November 1, 2019
Discover the rich history of Puyallup and the person who created the small quaint town.
Nick
December 3, 2018
A visit to Meeker Mansion is like walking back in time through the home of Puyallup's founding father, Ezra Meeker. Puyallup first mayor, Ezra Meeker was a shrewd businessman who grew hops, even though he didn't drink. A pioneer and strong advocate for preserving the Oregon Trail, Ezra Meeker is a prominent character in our nation's pioneer history.
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312 Spring St
Puyallup, WA