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    Luzon Building
    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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    Daniel Burnham, the late architect who designed the former Luzon Building (pictured) in downtown Tacoma, will be the focus of a documentary airing on PBS next week. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Burnham, Luzon Building featured in PBS documentary
    By Todd Matthews • September 2, 2010 12:00 am

    Daniel Burnham, the late architect who designed the former Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma, will be the focus of a…

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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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    Downtown Tacoma's historic Luzon Building. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Year In Review: Luzon Building
    By Todd Matthews • December 22, 2009 12:00 am

    On Sept. 26, a crowd gathered at dawn to watch contractors begin to demolish the 119-year-old Luzon Building in downtown…

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    "Burnham & Root Uprooted" by Lynn DiNino will be part of an art show Dec. 17 benefitting Historic Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TOM HOLT)
    Luzon art show, fund-raiser to benefit Historic Tacoma
    December 16, 2009 12:00 am

    An art show memorializing the demolished Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma and benefitting Historic Tacoma will open Thurs., Dec. 17…

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    Tacoma Daily Index Top Stories — September 2009
    Tacoma Daily Index Top Stories — September 2009
    October 1, 2009 12:00 am

    Here are the top five stories / pages read by visitors to the Tacoma Daily Index’s Web site during the…

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    Workers began to demolish the 119-year-old Luzon Building Saturday morning. (PHOTO BY KEVIN FREITAS)
    Luzon's Last Dawn
    By Todd Matthews • September 26, 2009 12:00 am

    A crowd gathered at dawn Saturday to watch contractors begin to demolish the 119-year-old Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma. According…

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    A Historic photo of the Luzon Building in downtown Tacoma. (COLUMBIA CORNERSTONE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PHOTO COLLECTION 2008-7, COURTESY OF WEYERHAEUSER ARCHIVES)
    Downtown's Lost Block
    By Todd Matthews • September 23, 2009 12:00 am

    When the Luzon Building is razed this weekend, it will be a significant loss to Tacoma’s architectural history. The 119-year-old…

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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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    Safe and Clean program, Luzon updates headline Tacoma City Council study session
    Safe and Clean program, Luzon updates headline Tacoma...
    September 14, 2009 12:00 am

    Members of the City Council are scheduled Sept. 15 to receive an update from staff on the City’s Safe and…

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    City Center parking strategy, Luzon Building focus of study session
    City Center parking strategy, Luzon Building focus of...
    August 7, 2009 12:00 am

    Members of City Council are scheduled Aug. 11 to receive an update on the strategies and potential next steps for…

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