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    Charlie Solverson
    The crumbling six-story, 1890s Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma. The City of Tacoma is concerned the building, located at the corner of South 13th Street and Pacific Avenue, will suddenly collapse due to decades of neglect. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Luzon will come down Saturday
    By Todd Matthews • September 22, 2009 12:00 am

    Tacoma’s city manager confirmed Tuesday the 1890s Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma will be razed Saturday. During City Council’s noon…

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    "The City should explore establishing a PDA devoted to historic preservation, working exclusively on properties like the Luzon and other structures listed on Historic Tacoma's Watch List, which are difficult for developers to take on," says Historic Tacoma Board President Sharon Winters. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Luzon's Tough Lesson
    September 18, 2009 12:00 am

    After recent structural assessments and no owner action to stabilize or rehabilitate the building, the City of Tacoma has decided…

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    The crumbling six-story, 1890s Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma. The City of Tacoma is concerned the building, located at the corner of South 13th Street and Pacific Avenue, will suddenly collapse due to decades of neglect. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    City will demolish 1890s Luzon Building
    By Todd Matthews • September 15, 2009 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma announced today it will take emergency action to demolish the crumbling six-story, 119-year-old Luzon Building downtown…

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    Landmarks Commission seeks improved North Slope Historic District code enforcement
    Landmarks Commission seeks improved North Slope Historic District...
    By Todd Matthews • January 23, 2009 12:00 am

    It’s difficult to attend Tacoma’s Landmarks Commission meetings without picking up an agenda and noticing one item that seems to…

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    Public input on city project planning?
    Public input on city project planning?
    By Brett Davis • July 18, 2002 12:00 am

    A representative panel discusses the issue at the July 17 City Club of Tacoma luncheon.

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    "Tacoma City Council Agenda News for Tuesday, August 1, 2000"
    "Tacoma City Council Agenda News for Tuesday, August...
    July 31, 2000 12:00 am

    “Tacoma City Council Agenda News for Tuesday, August 1, 2000.”

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