Lynnwood in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Wickers Building
Photographed By Norm Kumma, September 16, 2012
1. Wickers Building Marker
Built by the Puget Mill Company in 1919, this grocery and supply store was located on the North Trunk Road in Alderwood Manor (now 196th Street SW in Lynnwood). The Main Store was a familiar landmark half-way between Seattle and Everett to passengers on the Interurban Rail Line which ran behind the store.In 1920, the post office was established in the building with the store keeper as postmaster, and mail was delivered daily by the Interurban. In the mid-Twenties the store was sold to Guy and Hannah Parker and, in 1933, to Herman and Anita Wickers who sold it in 1965. The building remained on 196th
In 1997, the City of Lynnwood rescued the Tudor revival-style building from demolition during freeway construction. In 2001, it was moved a few blocks to Heritage Park, and renovation in 2003 restored the building’s distinctive features. Funding for the renovation was made possible by a federal TEA-21 grant, local hotel/motel taxes and the City of Lynnwood.
The Wickers Building is listed on the Historical American Buildings Survey in the Library of Congress, and the Washington Heritage Register of Historic Places.
Erected by City of Lynnwood.
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Location. 47° 49.073′ N, 122° 16.655′ W. Marker is in Lynnwood, Washington, in Snohomish County. Marker can be reached from Poplar Way, half a mile south of 196th ST SW, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at Lynnwood Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood WA 98036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Humble House (within shouting distance of this marker); Interurban Trolley (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library & Log Cabin (approx. 4.6 miles away); Carnegie Library Building (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Olympic Mountains (approx. 5˝ miles away); Emil Fredreksen Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away); Carkeek Park (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynnwood.
Regarding Wickers Building. The Wickers Building is now home to the South Snohomish County Visitor Information Center, offering information on travel, accommodations and community events to tourists and residents.
Exhibitions in the Wickers Building:
• 1st floor main gallery includes “Making Tracks: Linking
Photographed By Norm Kumma, September 16, 2012
2. Wickers Building
The marker is visible nestled in the bushes to the left of the entrance.
• Photo gallery of historic Alderwood Manor.
• Donated artifacts displayed throughout the building.
• 2nd floor exhibits include the history of the building and historic artifacts.
circa 1920
3. Wickers Building circa 1920
This same photo is also displayed on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2012, by Norm Kumma of Bothell, Washington. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2012, by Norm Kumma of Bothell, Washington. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
