Meeker Mansion

<p>The historic Meeker Mansion was one of the homes of the first mayors of Puyallup, Ezra Meeker. He built it for his wife, Eliza Jane, after taking her on a trip to Europe, as she enjoyed the Victorian houses and wanted her own. Meeker built it for her on their three-acre property. It was finished by 1890 and took two and a half years to complete. At Meeker Mansion, you can see what life was like in the pioneer days, enjoy a film that shows Ezra crossing a river on a boat made from a covered wagon, and check out the ceiling tiles that were specifically painted to look like the sky above the home. </p> <p>There are books, postcards and sweatshirts from around the area for sale. Meeker Mansion also is a venue for parties and weddings, plus it offers tea specials and tours.</p>