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| Author | : Melissa McGinnis |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780738559322 |
The 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 | : Melissa McGinnis |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780738548968 |
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.
| Author | : Craig Romano |
| Publisher | : Mountaineers Books |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2019-09-12 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1680512269 |
Covering another fast-growing part of the state, this new guide shows locals where to go for a refreshing run, long walk, or peaceful hike right in their own backyards. The 43 South Sound routes highlight Anderson Island's trails and parks, Maple Valley's growing trail system, Green River Gorge greenbelt trails, trails in Auburn, Federal Way, Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Lakewood, Orting, Puyallup, DuPont, and the city of Tacoma’s historic and new trails. With an emphasis on easy access to the outdoors and fitness, features of Urban Trails Tacoma include: Trailhead directions, including public transit options "Know Before You Go" tips for park hours, events, and more Trail distances and high points Color photos and maps Trailhead amenities Info for families and dog owners Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights
| Author | : Melissa McGinnis |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0738595918 |
For more than a century, the citizens of Tacoma have valued Point Defiance Park as a forested refuge and an urban oasis. The community treasures its history and ecology as the crown jewel of the city's public spaces. Today's park amenities are designed to foster appreciation for the rich historic and environmental heritage of "Tacoma's Great Pride" and serve an estimated two million visitors annually.
| Author | : Joy Keniston-Longrie |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2010-09-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780738580692 |
A telegram stating, "We have located terminus on Commencement Bay," was sent on July 14, 1873, by R. D. Rice and J. C. Ainsworth, Northern Pacific Railroad commissioners, to Gen. Morton Mathew McCarver in Tacoma and Arthur Denny in Seattle's Pioneer Square. This message set the iron wheels in motion for Tacoma's destiny and transformation from old-growth forests to the Stadium District of today. It is here that railroad tycoons, timber barons, industrial leaders, and everyday people built their homes and raised their families. Perched high on the bluffs overlooking Commencement Bay, Mount Tahoma (Rainier), and the Cascade Mountains is one of the best-preserved historical residential areas in the nation. Magnificent Stadium Bowl is an important gathering place, and the steep spires of Stadium High School have inspired thousands of Tacomans for more than a century.
| Author | : Ross Allison and Teresa Nordheim |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1467131091 |
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?
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| Total Pages | : 934 |
| Release | : 2002 |
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| Author | : Nancy Glen |
| Publisher | : Glen Creations |
| Total Pages | : 42 |
| Release | : 2020-11-26 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1954229003 |
“Tacoma Adventures” is the fourth book of the Glen Creations City Adventure series. However, it is the first of their Northwest edition. The main character, Stuart, is a reluctant raccoon who is asked to write a report on Tacoma as part of his unit on Washington State. He is bummed because Tacoma is his home and thereby deemed “Boring”. The reader is invited to follow Stuart and his grandpa as they spend the weekend traveling throughout the city to get reacquainted with all the amazing attractions this city has to offer. Come along and learn the history and the positive energy that is at the core of this great city. Enjoy
| Author | : Caroline Alise Denyer Gallacci and Ronald E. Karabaich |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1467130281 |
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.
| Author | : Tacoma (Wash.) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 606 |
| Release | : 1913 |
| Genre | : Municipal charters |
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