Local History
Centennial on the horizon Ryderwood’s Pioneer Hall needs help! By Lois Sturdivant
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ioneer Hall was built in 1923 as a First Aid Station and infirmary for a thriving logging community. Many babies were born in the building. When logging subsided in about 1953 it served several purposes, including a retirement home and a real estate office. In 1976, “The Achievers” (now Ryderwood Women’s Club) renamed
the building “Pioneer Hall,” in honor of the women who came before them, and arranged to purchase the building from a real estate developer in exchange for showing new homes. In April 2017 the Hall was placed on The Cowlitz County Historical Register by the Ryderwood Women’s Club. Courtesy photo
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Pioneer Hall will soon be 100 years old and is in dire need of restoration. The Club hopes to be able to keep it around for another 100 years. The exterior is original Douglas fir narrow horizontal lap siding. Interior features include original historic horizontal bead board paneling and Douglas fir wood flooring, built-in cabinetry and trim. Ryderwood is an age 55+ community; its Pioneer Hall is an important part of the community and represents its rich history. The Women’s Club has a limited budget, mostly to maintain and do minor repairs on the building. The Club is looking at different avenues to
get the word out about and raise funds and is asking foundations and other clubs in town to help with the cause. Come see! On August 23-24 the Club is hosting a community garage sale at the Pioneer Hall from 8am–4pm and a hot dog lunch at the Community Center from 11am–3pm to raise funds for restoration of the Hall. For more information or to help, please contact Sharon Anderson, President of the Women’s Club, 400 Monroe, Ryderwood, Wash. Ph. 360-749-3702. Driving directions: From I-5 take Exit 59 toward WA-506 W / Vader/Ryderwood, continue approx. 11 miles.
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