Historic Property · Built 1927
Built in 1927, the Proffitt Building stands as a landmark of Centralia’s commercial history. Founded in 1907 by Samuel Lehman “Lee” Proffitt, Proffitt’s Department Store grew from
Downtown Centralia PastPort
Additional property history is coming soon.
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Community Resources
Find downtown businesses, services, gathering places, and convenient places to park before your next visit.
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Downtown grows stronger when the community takes part. Choose the opportunity that fits your time, interests, or level of support.
Centralia’s downtown is shaped by the people, places, and stories that came before us.
For city services, permits, utilities, public works, public meetings, and official community information, visit the City of Centralia.
Visit the City of Centralia ↗Business Resources
Merchant membership connects your business to the tools, visibility, and opportunities that help downtown businesses stay informed and engaged.
Opening, relocating, or investing downtown? The CDA wants to help you connect with local contacts, programs, events, and practical information from day one.
The CDA helps connect downtown businesses and property owners with grant opportunities supporting storefronts, activation, preservation, and business growth.
Stay current on downtown events, business resources, grant announcements, project updates, and opportunities to participate.
Choose the opportunity that best matches your goals and level of involvement.
Visit the City’s website for business licensing, permits, planning and zoning, utilities, public works, and official municipal information.
Visit the City of Centralia ↗Plan Your Visit
Start with the places that make Downtown Centralia memorable, then find a convenient place to park and explore at your own pace.
Centralia’s story is written into its streets, buildings, and the people who shaped a community with uncommon character.
Centralia rewards the visitor who lingers. Stay for an evening, settle in, and give yourself time to discover the stories, flavors, and small surprises that make this place memorable.
Explore Places to Stay →Living here means having the energy of downtown close by, the outdoors within easy reach, and a community that still knows how to show up for one another.
Explore the City of Centralia ↗Community Collaboration
Strong downtowns are built through shared effort. Partner with the CDA through time, expertise, sponsorship, advocacy, or direct investment in the programs and places that keep Downtown Centralia moving forward.
Connect employees, customers, visitors, and community members with downtown businesses, destinations, and convenient public parking.
Receive event announcements, partnership opportunities, project updates, and ways your organization can participate.
Centralia College × Downtown Centralia
In partnership with Centralia College, Trailblazer Tuesday brings exclusive downtown discounts and perks to Centralia College students, staff, and alumni.
Present the appropriate Centralia College ID, employee badge, or alumni card each Tuesday at participating downtown businesses.
Offers can change. CDA staff can update this list in WordPress under Settings → Trailblazer Tuesday.
Centralia College alumni can register for a Trailblazer Tuesday card, then present it at participating businesses to receive the listed Tuesday offers.
Downtown businesses can participate by creating a Tuesday offer for Centralia College students, staff, and alumni. Contact the CDA to discuss the offer, signage, and listing.
Downtown Plaza
Tell us about your proposed event. CDA staff will review the request and follow up with next steps.
CDA Member Access
For downtown businesses
Keep your Business Profile connected to the Downtown Directory, submit events for approval, follow grant opportunities, and access practical member resources in one place.
Learning & connection
Access courses, practical tools, workshops, member resources, and a learning community designed to support meaningful growth.
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