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    Old City Hall
    Old City Hall in downtown Tacoma, which was built in 1893 has faced foreclosure, was damaged by a fire set by a transient, was deemed 'derelict' by city inspectors, and was listed as 'endangered' by a local historic preservation group. A glimpse inside the building.(FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Old City Hall: Tacoma seeks contractor for historic...
    April 6, 2016 9:29 am

    The City of Tacoma has issued a Request For Bids from contractors to repair and stabilize portions of Old City…

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    City of Tacoma issues RFI for Old City Hall
    City of Tacoma issues RFI for Old City...
    September 8, 2015 1:06 pm

    The City of Tacoma issued a Request for Interest (RFI) Tuesday for the adaptive reuse of Old City Hall in…

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    An exhibit inside Old City Hall in downtown Tacoma illustrates the building's rich history. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma could spend $4M to purchase historic Old...
    May 29, 2015 12:34 pm

    The City of Tacoma is considering whether to purchase the five-story, 122-year-old Old City Hall building in downtown Tacoma, City…

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    Walk Tacoma series continues April 16 along Museum Row
    Walk Tacoma series continues May 7 with historic...
    April 29, 2014 9:24 am

    The fifth annual Walk Tacoma series continues next week with a walking tour of Tacoma’s unique architecture.

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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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    Albers Mill Lofts in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY)
    Historic Albers Mill Lofts sold for $1.4M at...
    By Todd Matthews • May 16, 2012 12:00 am

    You can now count a historic building in downtown Tacoma as one of the latest victims of a tough economy….

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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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    Tacoma Daily Index Top Stories -- Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
    Tacoma Daily Index Top Stories — January 2012
    February 1, 2012 12:00 am

    Here are the top 10 stories / pages read by visitors to the Tacoma Daily Index’s Web site during the…

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