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Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) members, Centralia city officials, Hubbub owner Rebecca Staebler and others gathered to celebrate a new historic marker plaque at the Hubbub storefront in downtown Centralia on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
The plaque reads “Golden Rule Store.” It’s now part of the Centralia Historic Walk.
From the CDA website: “Long before Tower Avenue became Centralia’s main artery, this ground belonged to George Washington — a man born into the shadow of slavery who walked 25 miles to protect the land he called home. In 1852, he built a cabin near the Chehalis River and the region’s busiest trails, welcoming travelers and laying the foundation for a future town once known as Centerville. As railroads shifted commerce and streets stitched the city together, this corner evolved from orchard and homestead into a hub of everyday life — grocery counters, dry cleaners, clothing shops and a bustling hotel that hosted travelers from across the country. Each chapter reflected the same spirit: a place shaped by people who believed land should serve community. Today, that legacy lives on in The Hubbub and Hubcap Art Park — spaces filled with art, conversation and quiet moments of reflection. More than buildings, they are a continuation of a long tradition: turning a simple corner of town into a place where stories gather and community grows."
The CDA plans to have at least 20 historic plaques installed around Centralia by May, which is National Historic Preservation Month. For more information about other historic buildings, visit https://downtowncentralia.org/historicwalk.
