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    Preventing Neglect of Historic Properties
    "This award is recognition of the high value that Tacoma places on the preservation and care of our historic and cultural places, for the benefit of all citizens," said City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Officer Reuben McKnight of the award to honor the City for enacting new legislation that aims to protect historic buildings. "The historic property maintenance code is one component within our expanded effort to encourage investment and rehabilitation in historic buildings, including more financial and regulatory incentives." (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma honored for historic preservation legislation
    By Todd Matthews • April 9, 2014 1:16 pm

    A new law enacted last year that aims to protect Tacoma’s historic buildings has earned top honors from the State…

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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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