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community. Its mission is to support the citizen, organizations and maintain the building for social and civic needs. Over the decades, several renovations have taken place. In 1976, the OCC created its non-profit status and in
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in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On 21 October 1934, a severe
Pacific storm swept through the Puget Sound. Virginia V was attempting to dock at Olalla, when the brunt of the storm hit. The powerful winds pushed the ship against the dock as the waves pounded the ship into the pilings. The
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On the way up hill along the Olalla Valley Road from the lagoon, the Olalla Bible Church and the Olalla
Community Club stand. The OCC was built around 1906 by the Modern Woodsman of America and in 1937 they deeded the structure to the community. The OCC was incorporated and chartered to serve the
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was well on its way out. Olalla was no exception. The land was stripped clean leaving a barren landscape. This created an opportunity for farming as dynamiting stump and clearing the land became a standard operation. With
European immigration fueling the growth spurt, new commerce came by growing
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Throughout Olalla's history, the strong sense of community has played out in various forms of a community celebrations. Most notable was the
Strawberry Festivals in the 60's and beginning in 1991, a 25-year run with the Olalla Bluegrass Festival. Currently, the name has changed to the Olalla
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steamer. She was built along the shores just south of Olalla near
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strawberries and vegetables. Olalla being a port of commerce flourished as the logging, farming and boat building were king.
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