This extra long oak counter with drawers was once in Town Founder T. C. Van Eaton's store. It was inherited by his son, the late John Van Eaton and donated by Terry Van Eaton to the historical society. Many thanks to Pat and Edwinna Van Eaton for all their help in their efforts to restore some of the drawers in the counter, cleaning the cabin and helping with the decorations. They will do a permanent restoration of the counter and drawers later.
     Also many thanks to Roni Haynes Johnson for her decorating skills to make the cabin welcoming to the many visitors who attended the delicious salmon bake. The cabin is located at Mill Pond where the salmon bake was held. And thanks to Audrey Roley for cleaning the cabin in preparation for company.

Detail of "Country Store"

     This counter with drawers held many interesting items. The "shelves" are actually places for drawers which need to be repaired. It is believed this large piece was probably used in the town founder's "new" store and not the little, log cabin. Although the cabin did serve as a store, post office, stage stop, trading post and home to the Van Eatons and their children.

Another View of the Cabin's New Focal Point

The counter is about 12 feet long and took a crew to move it into the cabin.

Ready for Business

Carrots, apples, cabbage, yams, squashes, candies and beans were among the foods displayed during the Centennial weekend.

A Closer Look

An old coffee grinder sits ready to help folks wake up for another hard day's work.

Interesting Antiques on Display

Among the many antique items on display if the big cheese cutter on the floor.

The Children's Corner

     A rocking horse at one time belonging to the late Dan Christensen is believed to be about the same age as the town. A small hand bell sitting on the table to the left was used in the Eatonville Grade School and given to Ruby Haynes Rulien by a teacher. Also on the table is a print of the original artwork done by David Craig commemorating T. C. Van Eaton and his friend Soo-Too-Lick aka "Indian Henry" who was instrumental in helping Van Eaton choose the present location of the town.

The Dark Corner

A bright white wedding dress lightens up a dark corner of the log cabin.

A Place to Sit for a Few Minutes

Although pioneers didn't have much time to relax they did need to sit for a spell.