The process for turning Tacoma’s Wedge neighborhood into a historic district continued March 17 when the City of Tacoma’s Planning…
The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has rejected a request to place a 700-pound, seven-foot-tall, $122,000 bronze statue…
Supporters of a plan to re-create the so-called ‘Goddess of Commerce’ — a statue that once represented Tacoma’s economy, adorned…
In April, the Index interviewed long-time Wedge neighborhood resident Diane Walkup, who compared her 117-year-old home to a single-owner automobile…
The Tacoma Historical Society (THS) announced today it will close its downtown exhibit center, located at 747 Broadway, later this…
Tacoma City Council is scheduled Nov. 24 to consider a resolution that would name a pocket park located north of…
The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) yesterday approved a recommendation to name a pocket park adjacent to City…
Supporters of a plan to re-create the so-called ‘Goddess of Commerce’ — a statue that once represented Tacoma’s economy, adorned…
The Tacoma Historical Society will host a ceremony on Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The event will take…
The Tacoma Historical Society (THS) is now accepting reservations for its 3rd Annual “Destiny” Dinner & Auction, to be held…
A new pocket park adjacent to Tacoma City Hall could be officially named after the late editor and historic preservationist…
Free walking tours highlighting Downtown Tacoma’s architecture will be offered by the Tacoma Historical Society Thurs., Aug. 20. Tours will…
Local history buffs will tell you that downtown Tacoma’s oldest buildings are more than bricks and mortar. Some carry the…
