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    Tacoma Dome: 33 years later, Vincent Fremont recalls Warhol's Tacoma connection
    Tacoma Dome: 33 years later, Vincent Fremont recalls...
    By Todd Matthews • May 15, 2015 11:41 am

    Thirty-three years ago, Vincent Fremont was managing Pop artist Andy Warhol’s New York City studio when a commission landed on…

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    City explores cost to clean Tacoma Dome's roof
    4 contractors respond to RFI for Tacoma Dome...
    By Todd Matthews • May 12, 2015 3:07 pm

    Four contractors have responded to a Request For Information (RFI) from the City of Tacoma to determine the estimated cost…

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    City explores cost to clean Tacoma Dome's roof
    City explores cost to clean Tacoma Dome's roof
    By Todd Matthews • April 21, 2015 10:29 am

    The City of Tacoma is reaching out to contractors in order to determine the estimated cost to clean the Tacoma…

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    "Andy [Warhol] said he wants to see the Tacoma Dome as a flower," says City of Tacoma Arts Administrator Amy McBride. She supports an effort to cover the roof of the downtown arena with a flower designed by the late Pop artist. "I think we should fulfill his wishes." (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma Dome: For Amy McBride, Warhol's rooftop flower...
    By Todd Matthews • April 14, 2015 11:43 am

    In January of 1982, a brief, two-page letter from New York City arrived at Tacoma City Hall with one important…

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    "I really and truly believed in the importance of the arts," said Ellida Lathrop of her advocacy work in 1975 that led to the creation of the One Percent for Art ordinance. In 1980, the law generated $280,000 for public art at the Tacoma Dome. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma Dome: How Ellida Lathrop helped to shape...
    By Todd Matthews • April 6, 2015 12:22 pm

    In 1975, Tacoma resident Ellida Lathrop pushed for an ordinance that would create more public art in Tacoma. Five years…

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    Tacoma Dome: Before Warhol's flower, Lyn Messenger drew diamonds on the Dome
    Tacoma Dome: Before Warhol's flower, Lyn Messenger drew...
    By Todd Matthews • March 30, 2015 12:31 pm

    Lyn Messenger has a special connection to Tacoma. A local resident and architect for nearly 50 years, Messenger was a…

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    City Council vote would formally support Warhol art atop Tacoma Dome
    City Council vote would formally support Warhol art...
    By Todd Matthews • February 6, 2015 10:14 am

    Tacoma City Council could vote next week on a resolution expressing support for a proposal to cover the roof of…

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    A proposal under discussion at Tacoma City Hall would cover the Tacoma Dome roof with art designed by iconic pop artist Andy Warhol. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)
    ***UPDATE*** City Council committee to revisit plan for...
    By Todd Matthews • December 1, 2014 9:28 am

    A Tacoma City Council committee is expected this month to revisit a plan to cover the Tacoma Dome roof with…

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    Tacoma Dome time capsule to be opened Saturday
    City seeks box office operator for Tacoma Dome,...
    September 4, 2014 7:53 am

    The City of Tacoma is accepting bids on a contract to handle box office duties at the Tacoma Dome and…

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    I-5 Tacoma: WSDOT to build more HOV lanes, new bridges
    I-5 Tacoma: WSDOT to build more HOV lanes,...
    July 10, 2014 3:09 pm

    Local officials gathered at McKinley Park Thursday morning for a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of a…

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