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    Artifacts Consulting Inc.
    "We can't deny that it's tough," says Washington Building investor and owner representative Michael J. Allan (right) of the current recession. "The economy is just terrible. Our vacancy is very high -- much higher than we would like it to be." Still, Allan and building manager David B. Morton (left) are working with a commercial real estate broker and a local bank to draw new tenants and make investments in the historic 85-year-old building in downtown Tacoma (PHOTOS BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    High Hopes for Historic Tacoma Skyscraper
    By Todd Matthews • January 13, 2011 12:00 am

    Downtown Tacoma is fortunate to have a handful of old structures that could easily serve as witnesses to the city’s…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Landmark status for 1919 Edgecliff Apartment Building
    By Todd Matthews • August 19, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council Tuesday unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to place the Edgecliff Apartments on the city’s historic…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma City Council to vote on Edgecliff historic...
    By Todd Matthews • August 16, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council is scheduled Aug. 17 to vote on a resolution that would designate the Edgecliff Apartments a local…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Public hearing for Edgecliff Building landmark nomination
    By Todd Matthews • July 28, 2010 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing today regarding the nomination of the Edgecliff Apartment…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY DAHP)
    Blue Mouse Theatre added to state, national heritage...
    By Todd Matthews • February 9, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) announced Monday the Blue Mouse Theatre, located at 2611 N….

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    Dual surveys will identify Pierce County historic properties, documents
    Dual surveys will identify Pierce County historic properties,...
    September 2, 2009 12:00 am

    For the first time in some 20 years, preservation experts are heading into the field to compile a comprehensive list…

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    (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma City Council will honor historic preservation award...
    May 19, 2009 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has announced this year’s recipients of Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation Awards….

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Historic honor for downtown Washington Building
    By Todd Matthews • April 2, 2009 12:00 am

    The 84-year-old Washington Building in downtown Tacoma has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY ARTIFACTS CONSULTING, INC.)
    Tacoma City Council will decide Blue Mouse Theatre...
    By Todd Matthews • November 13, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has recommended the 85-year-old Blue Mouse Theatre should be added to the local…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY ARTIFACTS CONSULTING, INC.)
    Public hearing Nov. 12 for Blue Mouse Theatre...
    By Todd Matthews • October 24, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted Wednesday to hold a public hearing Nov. 12 to consider a nomination…

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