Check out the following links for additional information and helpful resources. If you would like to see a list of other books that cover aspects of Lakewood's history, click here.
Fort Steilacoom Museum
Learn more about Lakewood's most valuable historic resource: four buildings that remain from the first official U.S. presence in Washington Territory
Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens captures the atmosphere of the great estates of the 20th Century.
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce can provide information about visiting our historic resources.
Lakewood Historical Society
The Lakewood Historical Society is dedicated to commemorating aspects of the community's history.
Tacoma Public Library
The Tacoma Public Library's Northwest Room is an incredible resource for information about our region. Click on 'the photography collection' for a visual treat and more information that you could digest in a week.
Thornewood Castle
Thornewood Castle, besides being a historic English estate recreated on the shores of American Lake, was the site of filming for the Stephen King movie "Rose Red."
Lakewood History
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