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During its early history, the grounds had been used as an automobile stop, a market place, picnic area, and a playground. By the 1940s, the space began to be primarily utilized for the State Department of Natural Resources and then later by the Chehalis fire department and the [[United States Junior Chamber|Jaycees]].<ref>{{cite news |title=When City Departments Finish Asking For Henderson Space |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/us/washington/centralia/centralia-daily-chronicle/1961/05-31/page-14/ |access-date=14 December 2021 |work=The Daily Chronicle |date=May 31, 1961 |page=14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hall Use Approved |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/us/washington/centralia/centralia-daily-chronicle/1966/09-20/ |access-date=14 December 2021 |work=The Daily Chronicle |date=September 20, 1966 |page=1}}</ref>
During its early history, the grounds had been used as an automobile stop, a market place, picnic area, and a playground. By the 1940s, the space began to be primarily utilized for the State Department of Natural Resources and then later by the Chehalis fire department and the [[United States Junior Chamber|Jaycees]].<ref>{{cite news |title=When City Departments Finish Asking For Henderson Space |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/us/washington/centralia/centralia-daily-chronicle/1961/05-31/page-14/ |access-date=14 December 2021 |work=The Daily Chronicle |date=May 31, 1961 |page=14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hall Use Approved |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/us/washington/centralia/centralia-daily-chronicle/1966/09-20/ |access-date=14 December 2021 |work=The Daily Chronicle |date=September 20, 1966 |page=1}}</ref>


Rose bushes were dispersed through the site during a transfer of plantings from the closure of the [[Parks_and_Recreation_in_Chehalis,_Washington#Defunct_Parks|Chehalis Municipal Rose Garden]] but the roses did not flourish.<ref name="CMRG"/> The park's pumphouse is dressed as a gingerbread house during the winter holiday season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wenzelburger |first1=Jared |title=Festive Decorations Showcase the Holiday Spirit in Chehalis |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/festive-decorations-showcase-the-holiday-spirit-in-chehalis,6475 |access-date=23 November 2021 |work=The Chronicle |date=November 29, 2019}}</ref>
Rose bushes were dispersed through the site during a transfer of plantings from the closure of the [[Parks_and_Recreation_in_Chehalis,_Washington#Defunct_Parks|Chehalis Municipal Rose Garden]] but the roses did not flourish.<ref name="CMRG"/> Beginning in 2009, the park's pumphouse is dressed as a gingerbread house during the winter holiday season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wenzelburger |first1=Jared |title=Festive Decorations Showcase the Holiday Spirit in Chehalis |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/festive-decorations-showcase-the-holiday-spirit-in-chehalis,6475 |access-date=23 November 2021 |work=The Chronicle |date=November 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Fitzgerald |first1=Emily |title=Chamber of Commerce honors Terry Harris as grand marshal of 'Aloha Christmas' Santa Parade in Chehalis |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/chamber-of-commerce-honors-terry-harris-as-grand-marshal-of-aloha-christmas-santa-parade-in,329719 |access-date=November 27, 2023 |work=The Chronicle |date=November 21, 2023}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 23:14, 27 November 2023

Henderson Park
Henderson Park (Chehalis, Washington) is located in Washington (state)
Henderson Park (Chehalis, Washington)
TypePicnic, community assembly
Coordinates46°39′12″N 122°57′11″W / 46.65333°N 122.95306°W / 46.65333; -122.95306
Area1-acre (0.40 ha)
Established1962
StatusOpen
PathsSidewalks
TerrainFlat
PlantsRoses
FacilitiesChehalis government buildings

Henderson Park is located in Chehalis, Washington in the city's South Market district and is a block northeast of nearby Recreation Park.

The 1-acre (0.40 ha) park hosts several buildings used by various city government divisions, most notably the Chehalis Parks and Recreation Department, and as a command center during emergencies in the city.[1]

History

The land was donated to Chehalis by the Henderson Lumber Company in 1908 but forgotten by the city until 1913, though the area was treated as a park by local residents.[2][3] The park would not be recognized by the city until 1916.[4] Full ownership was given to Chehalis, by deed, in 1962.[5]

During its early history, the grounds had been used as an automobile stop, a market place, picnic area, and a playground. By the 1940s, the space began to be primarily utilized for the State Department of Natural Resources and then later by the Chehalis fire department and the Jaycees.[6][7]

Rose bushes were dispersed through the site during a transfer of plantings from the closure of the Chehalis Municipal Rose Garden but the roses did not flourish.[1] Beginning in 2009, the park's pumphouse is dressed as a gingerbread house during the winter holiday season.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Voie, Brittany (August 3, 2018). "More Information Surfaces About the Chehalis Municipal Rose Garden". The Chronicle. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. ^ "New Plat To City Is Filed". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 26, no. 16. October 9, 1908. p. 20. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  3. ^ "City Garbage Again Talked". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 30, no. 49. May 23, 1913. p. 2. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  4. ^ "New Auto Park For Motorists". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 34, no. 25. December 1, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Henderson Park". ci.chehalis.wa.us. City of Chehalis.
  6. ^ "When City Departments Finish Asking For Henderson Space". The Daily Chronicle. May 31, 1961. p. 14. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Hall Use Approved". The Daily Chronicle. September 20, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  8. ^ Wenzelburger, Jared (November 29, 2019). "Festive Decorations Showcase the Holiday Spirit in Chehalis". The Chronicle. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  9. ^ Fitzgerald, Emily (November 21, 2023). "Chamber of Commerce honors Terry Harris as grand marshal of 'Aloha Christmas' Santa Parade in Chehalis". The Chronicle. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
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