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    Luzon Building
    Abandoned for more than two decades, the six-story Luzon Building has seen better days. Downtown Tacoma-based Gintz Group hopes the building's natural light and large floor plans will appeal to tenants once a $7.5 million renovation is complete. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma preservationists will mark Luzon Building demolition 5th...
    September 22, 2014 10:49 am

    Historic preservation advocates will host a memorial this week to mark the fifth anniversary of the demolition of Tacoma’s Luzon…

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    The 1890s-era Luzon Building was demolished in 2009 after City inspectors deemed the historically significant building a safety hazard for fear it would collapse after decades of neglect. In September, Tacoma City Council adopted an ordinance aimed to save historically significant, yet endangered, buildings. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Year In Review: Historic Preservation Legislation
    By Todd Matthews • December 26, 2013 10:23 am

    Tacoma’s historically significant, yet endangered, buildings received a boost this year thanks to new legislation.

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    The former Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma, which was designed by two famous Chicago architects, constructed in the 1890s, and demolished in 2009 after the City of Tacoma deemed the historically significant building a safety hazard for fear it would collapse after decades of neglect. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Public discussion continues on plan to save Tacoma's...
    By Todd Matthews • August 5, 2013 11:56 am

    Tacoma residents concerned about preserving some of the city’s landmark structures will have an opportunity this week to learn more…

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    The former Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma, which was designed by two famous Chicago architects, constructed in the 1890s, and demolished in 2009 after the City of Tacoma deemed the historically significant building a safety hazard for fear it would collapse after decades of neglect. A glimpse inside the building prior to its demolition. (FILE PHOTO / TACOMA DAILY INDEX)
    Can legislation save Tacoma's neglected historic buildings?
    By Todd Matthews • June 6, 2013 9:33 am

    An initiative is under way at Tacoma City Hall that aims to bolster the city’s ability to prevent so-called ‘demolition…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY HISTORIC TACOMA)
    Historic Tacoma accepting nominations for historic properties 'Watch...
    April 22, 2012 12:00 am

    Are you concerned about the fate of a historic property in Tacoma? Historic Tacoma is accepting nominations to its “Watch…

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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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    Downtown Tacoma's Winthrop Hotel. (FILE PHOTOS BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Building on the Brink: Property report puts...
    By Todd Matthews • August 9, 2011 12:00 am

    A report that assesses the condition of the Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma provides a stark look at the severity…

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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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    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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