Seattle has lost the high-end Victorian era residences that filled downtown and close-in neighborhoods in the 19th century. Fires, regrading of hills, commercial and residential development led to the virtual disappearance or complete remodeling of these vestiges of early-day Seattle. But in Puyallup, pioneer Ezra Meeker’s 17 room Italianate Victorian designed by Tacoma architects Ferrell and Darmer and completed in 1890 preserves extraordinary interiors. These include rooms defined by different hardwoods, including ash, oak, bird’s eye maple, and cherry. Six unique fireplaces feature a variety of original art tile surrounds. The house was used over the years as a hospital, retirement home, and nursing home. It underwent remodels that hid woodwork and stenciled ceilings under layers of paint, dropped ceilings, and the removal or alterations of some doors and windows. Under the ownership of the Meeker Historical Society since 1970, the restoration of the house has been an ongoing process to return it to its original condition. This is an outstanding stewardship and restoration story that revels in the return of the original exterior painting scheme and of actual Meeker family pieces to the rooms.