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    Bricks, an elevator fly wheel, a fire hose reel, and an elevator operator controller are some of the 450 artifacts left over after the 1891 Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma was demolished in 2009. (ARTIFACT PHOTOS COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA / LUZON BUILDING FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    What's Left of Luzon? Report keeps tabs on...
    By Todd Matthews • February 22, 2012 12:00 am

    It can be difficult to find evidence of the historic Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma. Designed by famed Chicago architects…

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    Endangered Properties: A historic list no property owner wants to join
    Endangered Properties: A historic list no property owner...
    May 25, 2011 12:00 am

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation was in Tacoma Tuesday to share some ignominious news about Tacoma and Pierce County….

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    Washington Trust seeks nominees for 2011 endangered historic properties
    Washington Trust seeks nominees for 2011 endangered historic...
    February 14, 2011 12:00 am

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2011 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Nomination forms may…

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    Downtown Tacoma's historic Luzon Building. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Sidewalk party marks Luzon Building demolition anniversary
    By Todd Matthews • September 8, 2010 12:00 am

    Do you miss the former Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma? If so, you’re not alone. A group of artists and…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)
    Wedge Historic District issue reaches City Council July...
    By Todd Matthews • July 19, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing Tues., July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to take comment…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)
    Wedge Historic District issue reaches City Council July...
    By Todd Matthews • July 19, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing Tues., July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to take comment…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)
    Wedge Historic District issue reaches City Council July...
    By Todd Matthews • July 19, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing Tues., July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to take comment…

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    Coke Oven Park listed as endangered historic site
    Coke Oven Park listed as endangered historic site
    June 3, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Wednesday announced it has placed Coke Oven Park in the town of Wilkeson as…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    More voices heard as Wedge Historic District decision...
    By Todd Matthews • March 24, 2010 12:00 am

    The process for turning Tacoma’s Wedge neighborhood into a historic district continued March 17 when the City of Tacoma’s Planning…

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    Washington Trust seeks nominations for 2010 Endangered Historic Properties List
    Washington Trust seeks nominations for 2010 Endangered Historic...
    February 10, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2010 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Properties selected for…

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