City of CENTRALIA

Original Painting by Marc Desobeau available at Highlands Station, LLC

The Centralia Downtown Historic District is a contiguous collection of commercial buildings that comprise the heart of the City of Centralia. Mostly composed of brick commercial-style buildings, the central business district has been the apex of community life for this Southwest Washington town since it was platted in 1885. Most of the original buildings constructed during the historic period still exist, and continue to convey Centralia's economic and social history.

This rich tapestry of businesses and services, clustered within a confined space and surrounded by residential neighborhoods, offered local residents and business owners, as well as merchants and laborers, a variety of employment opportunities and recreational activities.

The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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Text Box: City of Centralia www.centraliaguide.com 118 West Maple Street Centralia, Washington 98531 360/ 330-7670

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HISTORY OF THE PIONEER

ENDORSEMENTS

FEASIBILITY STUDY

ROUTE OF THE PIONEER

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