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    Sheraton Hotel
    The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Tom Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY TOM MORANDI)
    Sun King Dethroned: Can Tacoma ever appreciate this...
    By Todd Matthews • February 5, 2014 12:27 pm

    Forty years ago, a young sculptor was commissioned by the City of Tacoma to create a piece of public art…

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    The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Thomas Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. Five years ago, however, it was placed in storage to make way for a new sculpture. "Sun King" could be put on display again, this time at a park (pictured) near Thea Foss Waterway. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)
    A new home for Tacoma's Sun King?
    By Todd Matthews • December 3, 2013 11:44 am

    A publicly-owned bronze sculpture created more than 30 years ago, but warehoused for the past five years, could be on…

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    City of Tacoma News
    City of Tacoma News
    May 2, 2005 12:00 am

    1. Public can meet the City Manager finalists at May 5 forum 2. Council may add buildings to Tacoma Register…

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    Breakfast roundtable sessions in Tacoma, SBA announces
    Breakfast roundtable sessions in Tacoma, SBA announces
    April 29, 2003 12:00 am

    The event is set for Wednesday, May 7.

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    Ring in the new year at First Night celebration
    Ring in the new year at First Night...
    December 26, 2002 12:00 am

    Daytime and evening activities will be offered to mark the arrival of 2003.

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    City Club honors Emerging Leaders
    City Club honors Emerging Leaders
    June 21, 2002 12:00 am

    Four South Sound individuals are singled out for their community service.

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    (Photo by Brett Davis)
    City's new ads target Seattle/King County
    By Brett Davis • May 3, 2002 12:00 am

    The next phase of the “America’s #1 Wired City” campaign aims to lure and relocate businesses from there to Tacoma.

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