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    Proctor District
    The 112-year-old Mead House has been nominated to the City of Tacoma's Register of Historic Places. Perhaps equally as interesting as the home's long history and architectural pedigree is the amount of salvaged and historically significant material that comprise the century-old residence. (PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN JOHNSON / ARTIFACTS CONSULTING)
    Mead House: A Proctor area home moves closer...
    By Todd Matthews • August 20, 2015 11:16 am

    The Mead House, a single-family home dating back more than 100 years and located near Tacoma’s Proctor District, may soon…

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    Tacoma City Council to consider $158K in innovative grant program recommendations
    Tacoma City Council to consider $158K in innovative...
    August 23, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution that would direct $158,647 for neighborhood improvement projects as…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY DAHP)
    Blue Mouse Theatre added to state, national heritage...
    By Todd Matthews • February 9, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) announced Monday the Blue Mouse Theatre, located at 2611 N….

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    "I gave up smoking a few years ago," says Winthrop resident John Heffler. Better known as 'Yo-Yo Man,' Heffler, 52, has lived in the downtown high-rise for a decade. "I took up the yo-yo and gave up smoking. It really helps." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Voice From the Winthrop: John Heffler
    By Todd Matthews • July 30, 2009 12:00 am

    Ask most residents of the Winthrop Hotel if they know John Heffler, and they’ll likely tell you they don’t. Ask…

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    (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma City Council will honor historic preservation award...
    May 19, 2009 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has announced this year’s recipients of Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation Awards….

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    (COURTESY PHOTO)
    Blue Mouse Theatre, TV Tacoma win Washington State...
    March 25, 2009 12:00 am

    Blue Mouse Theatre Associates and TV Tacoma have been named as recipients of the State Historic Preservation Officer’s Awards for…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY PROCTOR DISTRICT ASSOCIATION)
    Historic Mason Plaza dedication Dec. 6
    November 21, 2008 12:00 am

    Join the Proctor District Association, Tacoma Historical Society, Tacoma Public Library, city partners, community sponsors, North End neighbors and others…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY ARTIFACTS CONSULTING, INC.)
    Tacoma City Council will decide Blue Mouse Theatre...
    By Todd Matthews • November 13, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has recommended the 85-year-old Blue Mouse Theatre should be added to the local…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY ARTIFACTS CONSULTING, INC.)
    Public hearing Nov. 12 for Blue Mouse Theatre...
    By Todd Matthews • October 24, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted Wednesday to hold a public hearing Nov. 12 to consider a nomination…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    New restaurant opens on Pacific Avenue
    June 28, 2007 12:00 am

    Capers restaurant opened its doors this week at 701 Pacific Ave. for lunch and dinner service. The restaurant, which has…

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