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Author: Caroline Denyer Gallacci
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738570020
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVintage photographs selected from the private collections of coauthor Ron Karabaich and Thomas R. Stenger, as well as the Tacoma Public Library.
Author: Downtown Tacoma Association
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Published: 1974
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKChiefly documents created by association committees in 1989, finances and other programs held that year, but begins in 1974 and spans until its incorporation with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce in 1991. The documents record the association's attempts with issues such as : downtown development, traffic and transportation, historic districts, the establishment of the University of Washington-Tacoma branch, restoration of Union Station, security cleanup, and retail development as well as promotion of festivals, parades, and other local events. Includes correspondence, articles, minutes, agendas, reports, photographs, articles, proposals, financial records, pamphlets, advertisements, and programs.
Author: Kimberly M. Davenport
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1467128678
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1889, a 40-acre parcel south of downtown Tacoma was set aside as South Park. In 1901, park commissioners officially changed the name to Lincoln Park to honor the former president. The heart of the Lincoln District, however remains the same--a neighborhood of modest single-family homes and thriving businesses, with the high school at its center.
Author: Peggy Cleveland
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Published: 2022-09-01
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 168106393X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTacoma has long sat in the shadow of its more famous neighbor Seattle when it comes to being a tourist destination. But with its combination of mountain, city, and sea not many towns can offer all three. 100 Things to Do in Tacoma brings you ideas for exploring all the terrain along with suggested itineraries and insider’s tips. You can hike Mt. Rainier in the morning inhaling fresh evergreen scented air, kayak in the urban waters of Puget Sound in the afternoon taking in the views of downtown, and then head to Tacoma’s theater district in the evening to watch a Broadway show at the Pantages, a historic theater. Explore Tacoma’s business districts, such as the Lincoln International District, each a mini small town with a unique personality. Head up to the Hilltop District for chocolate from the Johnson Candy Company. Discover small, neighborhood cafes like TibbittsFernhill that have cult followings among locals. You’ll love the personalized service you will receive from darling shops such as Pine and Moss. “Live Like the Mountain is Out” is a popular local saying when you can see Mt. Rainier and this guide offers tips for the best way to explore an old growth forest at Tacoma’s crown jewel, Point Defiance Park. This book is local author Peggy Cleveland’s homage to a city she loves and now calls home. Join her for a personalized experience that will energize locals and visitors alike to explore Tacoma.
Author: Caroline Gallacci
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2006-12-06
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 1439634319
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor more than 150 years, the activity on and around Commencement Bay-since the 1840s, when Charles Wilkes first named it, to the present day-has been a barometer for measuring Tacoma's maritime and industrial growth and development. Wilkes's early exploration assured the inclusion of Puget Sound within the boundaries of the United States following negotiations with Great Britain in 1846. Drawn to the deep waters of the south shore of the bay, the Northern Pacific Railroad established its transcontinental terminus here in 1873 and, in the process, created the city of Tacoma. In the early years, the waterfront was alive with the sights and sounds of commerce. The "longest wheat wharf in the world" lined the south shoreline, longshoremen handled cargo, the Mosquito Fleet carried people to and from the municipal dock, and the Puyallup River delta was transformed into the bustling Port of Tacoma.
Author: Tacoma (Wash.). Department of Urban Renewal
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Published: 1960
Total Pages: 11
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kimberly M. Davenport
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2015-09-07
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1439653135
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history of Tacoma's Theater District is nearly as long as that of the city of Tacoma itself, spanning from the opening of the Tacoma Theater in 1890 to the present day, with restored historical facilities anchoring a renewed cultural district. This telling of the district's history reflects a range of engaging topics, including the boundless enthusiasm of the initial residents of Tacoma (the "City of Destiny"), the changing ways in which culture was shared and experienced over the decades of the 20th century, and a community working together through difficult times to save and restore historical buildings as gathering spaces for the benefit of future generations. The story is told through historical photographs of the theater venues themselves, as well as images capturing a myriad of cultural and community events taking place in those facilities and in the surrounding district.
Author: Melissa McGinnis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9780738548968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen civic benefactor Clinton P. Ferry donated a graceful, elliptically shaped plot of land in 1883 for the first park in Tacoma, he hoped his adopted hometown would do him proud and become a veritable city of parks. The young community did not disappoint. Landmarks such as Wright Park, Lincoln Park, and Point Defiance Park graced the landscape by 1900, a testament to Tacomas appreciation for beauty, conservation, and recreation, which continues to this day. In 1907, residents voted to establish the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, Washingtons first independent parks municipality, to act as steward of these civic treasures. A century later, Metro Parks Tacoma embraces some 57 parks covering 2,700 acres, as well as swimming pools, sports complexes, community centers, and recreational programs for all ages.
Author: Melissa McGinnis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738559322
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe origins of Wright Park date to 1886, when the Tacoma Land Companythe real estate agency of the Northern Pacific Railwaydonated 27 acres of land to the newly incorporated and booming young railroad town of Tacoma on the condition that it become a city park. A hilly, logged, and brambly parcel of land, the acreage was nonetheless enthusiastically received by citizens of Tacoma. Named in honor of Charles Barstow Wright, the president of the Tacoma Land Company, Wright Park and its surrounding streets and avenues soon became the early address of distinction for Tacomas grand residences as well as many educational, religious, and medical institutions. Now, more than a century later, Tacomas landmark Wright Park is the recipient of renewed citizen investment and appreciation, as this photographic retrospective demonstrates.
Author: Caroline Gallacci
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2008-01-02
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1439634270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Allen C. Mason launched his Point Defiance line in the early 1890s, the Proctor area became one of Tacomas first streetcar suburbs. Before this time, Tacomas North End was a remote, unsettled region populated only by those visiting the citys horseracing track. After Mason established a streetcar stop at the intersection of North Twenty-sixth and Proctor Streetsnear the racetrackbusinesses began to line the thoroughfare. By 1900, houses had been constructed within walking distance of the line, and a residential neighborhood provided the impetus for the construction of schools, a firehouse, churches, and a library. By the 1920s, the neighborhood had expanded and changed to reflect the introduction of the automobile as well as the districts popularity with University of Puget Sound students studying nearby. The community spirit that emerged then continues to this day.
