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Download or read book Old Tacoma written by Caroline Gallacci and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1865, Job Carr paddled a canoe to his new homestead on a small harbor that would become Old Tacoma. The area's notorious reputation--as "The Wildest Port North of San Francisco's Barbary Coast"--haunted it for decades after the tall-masted schooners, sailors, brothels, and saloons were gone. Situated on the deepwater shoreline of Commencement Bay to ship timber from the vast tracts surrounding it, "Old Tacoma" was bypassed by the Northern Pacific terminus in favor of "New Tacoma" a few miles away. Settled by waves of Scandinavian and Croatian immigrants to work the mills and purse seiners, Old Tacoma became an isolated community. Though industry, shipbuilding, and timber mills gave way to commerce and recreation, the community of Old Tacoma still retains the unique flavor of its colorful past.
Book Synopsis Historic Photos of Tacoma by : Nick Peters
Download or read book Historic Photos of Tacoma written by Nick Peters and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Old Town to the Union Station, Historic Photos of Tacoma is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?The City of Destiny? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Tacoma and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Tacoma!
Download or read book Old Tacoma written by Caroline Gallacci and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1865, Job Carr paddled a canoe to his new homestead on a small harbor that would become Old Tacoma. The area's notorious reputation--as "The Wildest Port North of San Francisco's Barbary Coast"--haunted it for decades after the tall-masted schooners, sailors, brothels, and saloons were gone. Situated on the deepwater shoreline of Commencement Bay to ship timber from the vast tracts surrounding it, "Old Tacoma" was bypassed by the Northern Pacific terminus in favor of "New Tacoma" a few miles away. Settled by waves of Scandinavian and Croatian immigrants to work the mills and purse seiners, Old Tacoma became an isolated community. Though industry, shipbuilding, and timber mills gave way to commerce and recreation, the community of Old Tacoma still retains the unique flavor of its colorful past.
Download or read book Historic Photos of Tacoma written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Old Town to the Union Station, Historic Photos of Tacoma is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?The City of Destiny? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Tacoma and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Tacoma!
Download or read book Tacoma's North Slope written by Karen May and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listed on the local Tacoma Register, the Washington Heritage Register, and the National Register of Historic Places, the North Slope is the largest residential historic district in Washington. Perched atop Job Carr's Hill, it is a trapezoid with streets at an angle, or sloped, to the grid designed by city planners. The bulk of the neighborhood was built on a 166-acre farm belonging to the Carr family. Purchased in the 1860s from the federal government, it was sold in the 1880s for residential development. The first homes in the North Slope were built from 1888 to 1893 for tycoons, bankers, and railroad men. Renowned residents included Gov. Ernest Lister, John Q. and Virginia Mason, and Bing Crosby, who was born in the North Slope and baptized at St. Patrick's Church.
Book Synopsis Hidden History of Tacoma by : Karla Wakefield Stover
Download or read book Hidden History of Tacoma written by Karla Wakefield Stover and published by Hidden History. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection, discover the city's early notables and uncover the stories behind the historic landmarks.
Book Synopsis 100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die by : Peggy Cleveland
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die written by Peggy Cleveland and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tacoma 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.
Book Synopsis Tacoma's Proctor District by : Caroline Gallacci
Download or read book Tacoma's Proctor District written by Caroline Gallacci and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Allen C. Mason launched his Point Defiance line in the early 1890s, the Proctor area became one of Tacoma’s first streetcar suburbs. Before this time, Tacoma’s North End was a remote, unsettled region populated only by those visiting the city’s horseracing track. After Mason established a streetcar stop at the intersection of North Twenty-sixth and Proctor Streets—near the racetrack—businesses 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 district’s popularity with University of Puget Sound students studying nearby. The community spirit that emerged then continues to this day.
Download or read book Tacoma written by Herbert Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tacoma written by Donald R. Tjossem and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceding the state of Washington's admittance to the United States in 1889, Tacoma, located south on Puget Sound, was officially incorporated on November 12, 1875, after the Northern Pacific Railway determined that Tacoma should be the western terminus of its transcontinental line. With this decision, the city began its transformation into the "City of Destiny" and allowed farm products and manufactured items to be brought across the country and shipped to Asia and anywhere on the Pacific Rim. Known for its fishing and logging industries, Tacoma prides itself on being the original world headquarters for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company and the birthplace of Bing Crosby. Today, Tacoma has a population that exceeds 200,000 and is the third-largest city in Washington, preceded by Seattle and Spokane.
Download or read book Pacific Poultryman written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tacoma's Waterfront by : Caroline Gallacci
Download or read book Tacoma's Waterfront written by Caroline Gallacci and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-12-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 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 :Caroline Alise Denyer Gallacci and Ronald E. Karabaich Publisher :Arcadia Publishing ISBN 13 :1467130281 Total Pages :128 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (671 download)
Book Synopsis Vanishing Tacoma by : Caroline Alise Denyer Gallacci and Ronald E. Karabaich
Download or read book Vanishing Tacoma written by Caroline Alise Denyer Gallacci and Ronald E. Karabaich and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tacoma, like most cities across the nation, has changed its appearance over time, creating many different urban landscapes. This phenomenon was apparent throughout the area as landowners, developers, community organizations, and government agencies all contributed to the city's growth and transformation. The changing landscape was further impacted by fires, earthquakes, and other acts of nature, resulting in a rich mosaic of old and new. The history of Vanishing Tacoma illustrates the city's past and present landscapes and honors the historic properties that still remain.
Book Synopsis Tacoma's Parks by : Melissa McGinnis
Download or read book Tacoma's Parks written by Melissa McGinnis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When 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.
Book Synopsis Baseball in Tacoma-Pierce County by : Marc H. Blau
Download or read book Baseball in Tacoma-Pierce County written by Marc H. Blau and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tacoma-Pierce County area has enjoyed a rich tradition of baseball from the sandlot beginnings in 1874, to the first professional game at the “Eleventh Street Ball Grounds” in 1890, to the “100 Day Wonder” known as Cheney Stadium, which was opened in the spring of 1960. While Tacoma has laid claim to six Pacific Coast League championships since the 1904–1905 season, it was the players who competed in the City, Valley, Sunset, Community, Timber, Commercial, Industrial, and Shipbuilders leagues that formed the backbone of the sport. Among notables that have dotted local rosters or competed in the major leagues are Ron Cey, “Indian” Bob Johnson, Mike Blowers, Jon Lester, Steve Whitaker, and Doug Sisk, as well as Baseball Hall of Famers Walter Johnson, Joe McGinnity, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, and Willie McCovey.
Book Synopsis Tacoma's Haunted History by : Ross Allison
Download or read book Tacoma's Haunted History written by Ross Allison and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two members of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest working ghost-hunting team (AGHOST) share the spooky stories of Washington State’s City of Destiny. Tacoma hides in the shadows of Seattle, but what hides in the shadows of Tacoma? The city’s paranormal history is riddled with Native American culture, spiritualists, mysterious deaths, tragedy, and curses that dwell in the dark. Much of Tacoma is built directly on top of sacred lands, and many natives to the area can attest that the city is haunted by its past. Desecration of graves can leave troubling results. Hexed citizens can perish. An untimely death can leave behind a soul. These unfortunate circumstances bring forth tales of the strange and unexplainable. Are we alone in Tacoma or accompanied by ghosts of the past? Includes photos! “Tacoma native Ross Allison is a modern day ghost hunter. . . . [He] said that Tacoma’s haunted past hasn’t generated that same kind of attention that Seattle’s has, but he’s hoping to change that by sharing more South Sound stories.” —Q13Fox
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Download or read book Northwest Poultry Journal and Pacific Homestead written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
