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    Historical Society
    Jennifer Kilmer. (COURTESY PHOTO)
    Kilmer named Wash. State History Museum Director
    August 23, 2011 12:00 am

    Jennifer Kilmer has been selected by the Washington State Historical Society board of trustees to succeed David Nicandri as its…

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    (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Spanish Steps, Titlow Park Lodge awarded Partners in...
    June 15, 2010 12:00 am

    American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today 11 historic and culturally significant sites in the Puget…

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    Curran House, Oberlin Church awarded historic preservation grants
    Curran House, Oberlin Church awarded historic preservation grants
    April 27, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation announced today the University Place Historical Society will receive a $500 grant to restore…

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    35 nonprofits receive GTCF grants
    35 nonprofits receive GTCF grants
    January 14, 2010 12:00 am

    The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has awarded $213,497 to 35 nonprofit organizations serving Pierce County. The 35 organizations are selected…

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    Tacoma Historical Society offers free downtown walking tours
    Tacoma Historical Society offers free downtown walking tours
    August 13, 2009 12:00 am

    Free walking tours highlighting Downtown Tacoma’s architecture will be offered by the Tacoma Historical Society Thurs., Aug. 20. Tours will…

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    "If we are to save historic buildings, it's going to take energy and people who care," says Tacoma Historical Society (THS) volunteer Heather Straub (right). Straub and THS Director Mary Bowlby have opened an exhibit about downtown Tacoma's notable historic buildings. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Building History: THS exhibit celebrates downtown Tacoma's architectural...
    By Todd Matthews • July 16, 2009 12:00 am

    Local history buffs will tell you that downtown Tacoma’s oldest buildings are more than bricks and mortar. Some carry the…

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    Tacoma Historical Society opens "A Stitch in Time" exhibit
    Tacoma Historical Society opens "A Stitch in Time"...
    April 13, 2009 12:00 am

    Tacoma Historical Society announced the opening of “A Stitch in Time,” a new exhibit showing the work of a few…

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    City's early connection to sailors focus of new Tacoma Historical Society exhibit
    City's early connection to sailors focus of new...
    October 13, 2008 12:00 am

    Tacoma Historical Society has announced the opening of a new exhibit entitled “Shore Leave: Above the Tall Ships.” Curated by…

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    Pierce County Landmarks Commission will revisit preservation grant applications in public forum
    Pierce County Landmarks Commission will revisit preservation grant...
    By Todd Matthews • July 24, 2008 12:00 am

    A Pierce County division manager has decided today to void a recommendation made earlier this month by the county’s Landmarks…

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    Pierce County Landmarks Commission approves grant funding recommendations
    Pierce County Landmarks Commission approves grant funding recommendations
    By Todd Matthews • July 17, 2008 12:00 am

    The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission (LHPC) has announced it will recommend 15 organizations receive approximately $170,000 in…

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