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    Ellida Lathrop
    "I really and truly believed in the importance of the arts," said Ellida Lathrop of her advocacy work in 1975 that led to the creation of the One Percent for Art ordinance. In 1980, the law generated $280,000 for public art at the Tacoma Dome. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma Dome: How Ellida Lathrop helped to shape...
    By Todd Matthews • April 6, 2015 12:22 pm

    In 1975, Tacoma resident Ellida Lathrop pushed for an ordinance that would create more public art in Tacoma. Five years…

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    The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Tom Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY TOM MORANDI)
    Sun King Dethroned: Can Tacoma ever appreciate this...
    By Todd Matthews • February 5, 2014 12:27 pm

    Forty years ago, a young sculptor was commissioned by the City of Tacoma to create a piece of public art…

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