Elks Temple | Tacoma Daily Index

Tacoma Historical Society executive committee members Patricia Mannie and Dale Wirsing hope local history buffs will attend the society's fund-raising inaugural dinner and auction. The event -- entitled 'Going, Going, Saved' -- is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the Temple Ballroom at the Landmark Convention Center, and includes a presentation by Jim Merritt of Merritt Arch, who will discuss planned renovations for the former Elk's Temple. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

A bid for Tacoma's historic stewardship

By Todd Matthews • October 3, 2007 12:00 am

Attention local history buffs: You might want to clear some shelf space in your home. The Tacoma Historical Society has…

The former Elks Temple in downtown Tacoma. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

New chapter for former Elks Lodge

By Todd Matthews • April 26, 2007 12:00 am

The City of Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission yesterday unanimously approved a request aimed to protect the 92-year-old former Elks Temple…

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