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    A collection of historic photographs of 117-year-old Old City Hall were on display in the building's lobby during a tour three years ago. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Hope for Old City Hall? Building clean-up, foreclosure...
    By Todd Matthews • December 14, 2010 12:00 am

    The leader of the ownership group behind Old City Hall in downtown Tacoma told city councilmembers today that work is…

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    Downtown Tacoma's Old City Hall. (FILE PHOTOS BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Bank publishes notice to foreclose on Old City...
    By Todd Matthews • December 9, 2010 12:00 am

    Union Bank of California plans to auction off Old City Hall in downtown Tacoma next month if an ownership group…

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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)
    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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    Taggers hit the 119-year-old Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma this week. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Luzon's Dark Legacy
    By Todd Matthews • July 10, 2009 12:00 am

    The announcement this week that the six-story, 119-year-old Luzon Building downtown is in danger of complete collapse is one more…

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    Downtown Tacoma's historic Luzon Building. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    What Looms for Luzon?
    By Todd Matthews • April 28, 2009 12:00 am

    For local architects and history buffs, the six-story, 119-year-old Luzon Building downtown is a jewel. Designed by Chicago architecture firm…

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    Gintz Group, Hotel Murano among New Tacoma Award recipients
    Gintz Group, Hotel Murano among New Tacoma Award...
    April 17, 2009 12:00 am

    The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announced its annual New Tacoma Award recipients during a luncheon today in downtown Tacoma. This year’s…

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    Chamber's New Tacoma Awards April 17
    Chamber's New Tacoma Awards April 17
    April 10, 2009 12:00 am

    Join the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber April 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pacific Grill Event Center, 1530 Pacific Ave., for…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    2008 Stories & Pictures — Photo Spotlight
    By Todd Matthews • December 30, 2008 12:00 am

    The Tacoma Daily Index concludes its look back at some of the significant people, stories, and photographs featured in these…

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