Welcome to Tacoma's History
Have you ever passed a building in Tacoma and wondered about its history? Are you curious about a distinctive home or the story behind a historic structure in the city? Whether you work in a historic building or simply have an interest in Tacoma’s rich past, Tacoma History Comes Alive can bring those stories to life.
SCHEDULE A PRESENTATION
We offer a variety of Tacoma history presentations that will entice and delight - providing you with a new way to appreciate the people and places of Tacoma history. You will hear stories you have never heard before.
A few of the Tacoma history presentations we offer include:
- Westmoreland Terrace Neighborhood – The history of 90 homes built in Tacoma's North End in 1951
- Stadium High School, Wright Park, and Entrepreneurs – The history of Tacoma's Stadium District
- Rough & Tumble – The history of the Town of Ruston
- Downtown Tacoma’s Alluring History – The history of the buildings and entrepreneurs of downtown Tacoma
- Lovely & Historic Homes – The history of Tacoma’s historic homes
Our Tacoma history presentations are 25 minutes long, with an additional 10 minutes for questions and discussion. If you are interested in a specific Tacoma history topic, we can also tailor a presentation to pique your curiosity.
Our presentations are available to community groups, clubs, and businesses. Monetary fees are collected at the time of the presentation.
Contact Patty today at 253-208-0135 to schedule a presentation you are sure to enjoy!
Walking History Tours
Tacoma History Walking Tours are held each Wednesday at 1pm and each Saturday at 10am.
Once a ticket is purchased, please call 253-208-0135 to choose which Wednesday or Saturday you would like to attend. I look forward to having you on the tour!
Downtown Tacoma Tour
This interesting walking tour includes the history of Pacific 1st Federal Savings, the Rust Building, the variety of music teachers who lived at the Bernice Building, where Woolworth’s Store first opened and the why the notorious Broadway Hotel was padlocked in 1929.
Ruston Way History Tour
Once named Front Street before the name was changed to Ruston Way, hear how Schuster Parkway was developed and why it connects to Ruston Way. Experience the notorious history of racketeering, burning buildings, lumber barons and a home which sank into Commencement Bay.
Westmoreland Neighborhood Tour
Before North 30th Street was paved, before Westgate Shopping Center, before Tupperware parties, Briggs Construction Company built 90 homes in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Tacoma’s North End.
Call 253-208-0135 or email me with any questions you may have about our Tacoma history walking tours, Historic home history research or Tacoma history presentations.
History is more than a lesson in a book or an internet search. History is a passion for sharing stories and carrying on meaningful traditions.
~ Anonymous
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