Fort Lewis

The current Fort Lewis, which exists today, several blocks over from this original fort, was built and occupied by military personnel in 1919. This older version of Fort Lewis was built around 1850, with the idea of helping to keep the peace between the existing native American population and… MORE

Old Tacoma City Hall

The bricks found at the base of the building that make up the eight feet thick walls were originally used as ballast on ships in this era. Bells and whistles that made this building stately and ornate were an integral part in this construction… MORE

Tacoma Pantages Theatre

The Pantages is the biggest theatre in Tacoma, with 1086 seats, a large balcony, a large stage, a lobby and grand staircase. The decor inside and out is truly… MORE

The Pagoda on Five Mile Drive

Because the Pagoda sat on land that sloped away from the parking area, the visitor entered by the second floor, and took the stairs down to the first floor. The Pagoda’s long tradition of being a popular place to have a social event of any kind continued on throughout… MORE