Mr. Appelo’s goal is to make the collection available to the public for research projects related to the history of Southwest Washington. Those researching their family roots can also access genealogical information.

Center Hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

The Appelo Archive help with

  Family Histories

  Books

  Articles

  Photos

  Oral Histories

  Other Historical Materials

Photo Reproductions can be purchased through the center. Proceeds from the sales will help pay operating expenses.

In honor of Carlton Appelo’s lifelong love of history, the Wahkiakum Community Foundation partnered with Mr. Appelo in 2005 to establish the Appelo Archive Center.

Located above the Comet Cafe at 1056 SR-4 in Naselle, the Center contains more than 6,000 photos, as well as books, articles, family histories, oral histories, and other materials. The photos depict pioneer families and early logging, farming, and fishing scenes. Many of the items were accumulated by Mr. Appelo, whose family owned general stores in Deep River, Gray’s River, and Naselle.