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    "We want to encourage private collectors to not just leave their stuff at home but display them at our society," says Tacoma Historical Society member Tom Stenger, whose collection of maritime memorabilia comprises a new exhibit at the society's downtown exhibit center. "There are great public collections. But our philosophy here is that we want private collectors to show their stuff so people can see their exhibits." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Ahoy History Buffs!
    By Todd Matthews • October 23, 2008 12:00 am

    Of the 200-plus photographs and artifacts that comprise “Shore Leave — Above the Tall Ships,” a collection currently on display…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY BLUE MOUSE THEATRE)
    Landmarks Commission will consider Blue Mouse Theatre historic...
    By Todd Matthews • October 17, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission is scheduled Oct. 22 to conduct a preliminary review of a nomination to…

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    University Terrace. (IMAGE COURTESY UW TACOMA / MITHUN)
    UW Tacoma closer to final master plan
    By Todd Matthews • October 15, 2008 12:00 am

    University of Washington Tacoma officials are closer to finalizing a master plan that could completely revamp a hillside stretch of…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Downtown Tacoma: Lights! Camera! Action!
    By Todd Matthews • October 14, 2008 12:00 am

    The former U.S. District courthouse located above the downtown Tacoma Post Office is currently the setting for a feature film…

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    Election Spotlight: Pierce County Executive
    Election Spotlight: Pierce County Executive
    By Todd Matthews • October 9, 2008 12:00 am

    The Tacoma Daily Index, Exit 133, and KXOT-FM 91.7 have collaborated on a project to profile and interview each of…

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    Agreement could transfer 14 City-owned parks to Metro Parks
    Agreement could transfer 14 City-owned parks to Metro...
    By Todd Matthews • October 8, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma is considering a 10-year interlocal agreement that would transfer the ownership and maintenance of 14 City-owned…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    MultiCare, Wedge residents discuss hospital expansion, historic district...
    By Todd Matthews • October 2, 2008 12:00 am

    For a small group of Wedge neighborhood residents who met this week with representatives of MultiCare Health System, the news…

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    "I have for many years always had a call to lead," says Pierce County Auditor Pat McCarthy, who has joined the race for Pierce County Executive. "I like people, and I like to serve. Really, it is that call to lead, and the encouragement and support from others who also feel I should make this step from going from county auditor to the Pierce County executive's office." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Election Spotlight: Pierce County Executive
    By Todd Matthews • September 25, 2008 12:00 am

    Many Pierce County voters would associate Pat McCarthy’s name with local elections. Since 2003, McCarthy has served as Pierce County…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Slice of History: Two meetings will explore...
    By Todd Matthews • September 23, 2008 12:00 am

    A nomination to designate Tacoma’s “Wedge” neighborhood as the city’s next historic district will be reviewed for the second time…

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    The 1914 Ansonia Building could be added to the city's register of historic places on Sept. 30. A recommendation to add the five-story building, located at 215 North Tacoma Avenue and within the National Historic Register's Stadium Seminary Historic District, was approved by the city's landmarks preservation commission last week. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Historic landmark designation expected for 1914 Ansonia
    By Todd Matthews • September 17, 2008 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council is expected to vote Sept. 30 on whether to add the 1914 Ansonia Building to the city’s…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Election Spotlight: Pierce County Executive
    By Todd Matthews • September 11, 2008 12:00 am

    The Tacoma Daily Index, Exit 133, and KXOT-FM 91.7 have collaborated on a project to interview each of the four…

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    Architectural historian Caroline T. Swope on the porch of her 100-year-old Colonial Revival home in Tacoma's North End. The home has played an important role in Tacoma history. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Reaching The Register: An interview with historic preservationist...
    By Todd Matthews • September 9, 2008 12:00 am

    When local property owners embark on a process to put their heritage properties on the City of Tacoma’s register of…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Will Tacoma's Wedge neighborhood go historic?
    By Todd Matthews • September 5, 2008 12:00 am

    It’s a part of Tacoma that boasts more than five dozen homes dating back 80 years and more. It’s also…

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