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    Reuben McKnight
    Oakland Elementary School ca. now. (IMAGE COURTESY TACOMA LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION)
    Historic Preservation: 3 school buildings now Tacoma landmarks
    By Todd Matthews • October 29, 2014 10:46 am

    Tacoma City Council approved a resolution Tuesday placing three local public school buildings on the City of Tacoma’s Register of…

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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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    "It's an incredible honor," says Tacoma Historic Preservation Officer Reuben McKnight of the state award to honor the City for its rehabilitation of the Murray Morgan Bridge. "Many people worked very, very hard to save the Murray Morgan Bridge, and the end result is something that the entire community should be really proud of." (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma honored for Murray Morgan Bridge preservation
    April 9, 2013 4:13 pm

    The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has recognized the City of Tacoma for its outstanding rehabilitation of…

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    (PHOTOS COURTESY CAROLINE T. SWOPE))
    Hilltop's Swedish Mission Tabernacle now historic landmark
    By Todd Matthews • April 12, 2012 12:00 am

    Tacoma City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that places the Swedish Mission Tabernacle building on the local register of…

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    University of Washington Tacoma's Russell T. Joy Building. (FILE PHOTOS BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    UW Tacoma's Joy Building earns LEED Platinum certification
    January 31, 2012 12:00 am

    University of Washington Tacoma officials announced Tuesday the Green Building Certification Institute has awarded LEED Platinum certification — the highest…

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    Support grows for Clay Huntington Way
    By Todd Matthews • January 26, 2012 12:00 am

    Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission will gather public comment until Feb. 10 regarding a request to name a city street in…

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    Public hearing planned for Huntington Way
    By Todd Matthews • December 29, 2011 12:00 am

    Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing next month regarding a request to name a city street in…

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    Tacoma commission rejects landmark de-listing request
    Tacoma commission rejects landmark de-listing request
    By Todd Matthews • September 15, 2011 12:00 am

    Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission Wednesday rejected the request made by a homeowner to remove her 105-year-old home from the city’s…

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    (PHOTOS VIA CITY OF TACOMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE)
    Latest Recession Victim: Landmark Tacoma home?
    By Todd Matthews • September 14, 2011 12:00 am

    A Tacoma homeowner citing economic hardship is scheduled today to ask the City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to remove…

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