American Lake Vignettes

Lake City and Tillicum began as twocommunities separated by American Lake. Although they later joined with othersurrounding neighborhoods to become part of the City of Lakewood, American Lakeremains the treasured focal point of the region. The largest of twelve lakes inthe Lakes District, American Lake was once envisioned by Tacoma developers asan ideal resort location. But their grandiose dreams came to a crashing haltwith the Panic of 1893. Author Nancy Covert explores the little-known historyof American Lake, weaving together stories from lifelong residents. Their talesrecall a simpler time, when money earned from paper routes paid for seaplaneflight lessons and dancing at the Lakeside Country Club was a favorite pastime.Join Covert for a vivid look back at life on American Lake.