The Plateau abounds with historical treasures, such as Sky Stone, the Naches trail and Kelley Farm. Residents are able to learn and explore pieces of it through literature, artifacts and historical markers.

The Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society announced its intentions to obtain a brick and mortar history museum in the near future.

The society currently houses artifacts and provides information to the community on a limited basis out of the old Public Works Center in Bonney Lake. The members have attempted to answer questions of historical significance and now, they hope to provide a physical location for learning and exploration, Winona Jacobsen said.

“We believe this information and our activities have benefited the city, and the next logical step is to open a small museum that provides a physical location to view some of the artifacts that have been donated over the years,” she said.

The City Council approved the purchase of 3.25 acres on Rhodes Lake Road in September, which includes a historic home from the early 1900s. The grounds would serve perfectly as a museum with views of Victor Falls and a possible connection to the Fennel Creek Trail, Jacobsen said.

Gary Leaf, special projects manager and city liaison to the historical society, said the society was originally planning to lease the old council chambers to operate from. But he agrees the home on Rhodes Lake Road is a logical space to open a history museum.

A committee was formed by the society to develop a business plan for the museum, which will then be presented to city administration. Several topics will be laid out in the plan, including who will staff the museum.