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    Tacoma Historical Society
    Tacoma Historical Society executive committee members Patricia Mannie and Dale Wirsing hope local history buffs will attend the society's fund-raising inaugural dinner and auction. The event -- entitled 'Going, Going, Saved' -- is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the Temple Ballroom at the Landmark Convention Center, and includes a presentation by Jim Merritt of Merritt Arch, who will discuss planned renovations for the former Elk's Temple. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A bid for Tacoma's historic stewardship
    By Todd Matthews • October 3, 2007 12:00 am

    Attention local history buffs: You might want to clear some shelf space in your home. The Tacoma Historical Society has…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tour turns back clock on downtown's former Auto...
    July 20, 2007 12:00 am

    Tacomans with enthusiasm for vintage automobiles, and the architecture and dealerships that brought Tacoma into the automotive age, were treated…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Downtown walking tour highlights historic Auto Row
    July 5, 2007 12:00 am

    On July 19, Tacomans interested in learning more about the city’s historic auto row will have an opportunity to participate…

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    State award for Index's historic preservation coverage
    State award for Index's historic preservation coverage
    May 9, 2007 12:00 am

    The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) presented this year’s award for outstanding achievement in media to…

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    "Anytime I was someplace and there was a postcard that had anything from Tacoma, I bought it," says Tacoma native John Graham, who has collected vintage postcards for 40 years. His collection is presently on display at Tacoma Historical Society's exhibit center downtown. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    "Wish you were there . . . "
    By Todd Matthews • April 27, 2007 12:00 am

    The tones are softer, the colors muted, but it’s all there. Arranged on a multi-paneled carousel inside the Tacoma Historical…

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    Historic Tacoma board president Sharon Winters outside Old City Hall. "The city is at a very vulnerable time right now," says Winters. "It's a very exciting time for Tacoma, but also a very vulnerable time for the old structures in town." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    History Makers
    By Todd Matthews • November 21, 2006 12:00 pm

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared in the Tues., Nov. 21, 2006, edition of the Tacoma Daily Index. It was…

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    Tours will celebrate Tacoma history in May
    Tours will celebrate Tacoma history in May
    April 24, 2006 12:00 am

    Tour Tacoma’s past to celebrate Historic Preservation Month May is National Historic Preservation Month across the United States. Tacoma will…

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    Landmarks Preservation Commission announces 2005 Preservation Award winners
    Landmarks Preservation Commission announces 2005 Preservation Award winners
    May 24, 2005 12:00 am

    In honor of National Preservation Month, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has released its list of 2005 Outstanding Achievement in Historic…

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    The historic Murray Morgan Bridge, which spans the Thea Foss Waterway and links downtown to Tacoma’s industrial area. (Photo by Todd Matthews)
    Spanning the ages, scars and all: City Council...
    By Todd Matthews • January 12, 2005 12:00 am

    The Tacoma City Council may draw a resolution to direct City Manager Jim Walton to negotiate an agreement with the…

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    Tour of Homes tickets available  in mid-April
    Tour of Homes tickets available in mid-April
    March 25, 2004 12:00 am

    The Tacoma Historical Society’s annual event is set for May 1-2.

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