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    Winthrop Hotel
    Tacoma Landmarks Commission briefing planned for historic Winthrop Hotel
    Tacoma Landmarks Commission briefing planned for historic Winthrop...
    By Todd Matthews • January 23, 2015 12:32 pm

    Are you interested in learning more about the future of the historic Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma? If so, a…

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    The 1890s-era Luzon Building was demolished in 2009 after City inspectors deemed the historically significant building a safety hazard for fear it would collapse after decades of neglect. In September, Tacoma City Council adopted an ordinance aimed to save historically significant, yet endangered, buildings. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Year In Review: Historic Preservation Legislation
    By Todd Matthews • December 26, 2013 10:23 am

    Tacoma’s historically significant, yet endangered, buildings received a boost this year thanks to new legislation.

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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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    The Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Building on the Brink: Add nuisance report,...
    By Todd Matthews • August 19, 2011 12:00 am

    A public nuisance order issued earlier this year by the City of Tacoma due to debris falling from the 12-story,…

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    The Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Building on the Brink: A line-item look...
    By Todd Matthews • August 10, 2011 12:00 am

    A May 2009 property condition assessment made public last week brought some sobering financial information surrounding the Winthrop Hotel, the…

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    Downtown Tacoma's Winthrop Hotel. (FILE PHOTOS BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Building on the Brink: Property report puts...
    By Todd Matthews • August 9, 2011 12:00 am

    A report that assesses the condition of the Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma provides a stark look at the severity…

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    "We can't deny that it's tough," says Washington Building investor and owner representative Michael J. Allan (right) of the current recession. "The economy is just terrible. Our vacancy is very high -- much higher than we would like it to be." Still, Allan and building manager David B. Morton (left) are working with a commercial real estate broker and a local bank to draw new tenants and make investments in the historic 85-year-old building in downtown Tacoma (PHOTOS BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    High Hopes for Historic Tacoma Skyscraper
    By Todd Matthews • January 13, 2011 12:00 am

    Downtown Tacoma is fortunate to have a handful of old structures that could easily serve as witnesses to the city’s…

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    Tacoma political cartoonist R. R. Anderson. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma's Man of Mischief: Inside the curious world...
    By Todd Matthews • November 10, 2010 12:00 am

    If you follow local politics, you are familiar with R. R. Anderson, the self-titled ‘DIY Cultural Arts Specialist.’ He is…

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    A major part of the 12th Street hill climb renovation in downtown Tacoma is a public art installation called "Projecting Drop" by Vancouver, B.C. artist Jill Anholt. The City of Tacoma is planning a formal ceremony as early as next month to mark the project's completion. Anholt was in town this week to work on night-time elements of the installation. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma's Ripple Effect: For artist Jill Anholt, history...
    By Todd Matthews • November 4, 2010 12:00 am

    For several decades, pedestrians in downtown Tacoma often opted for the short hike up and down the 12th Street hill…

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