5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, May 6
Chat/Eat/Drink with Historic Tacoma
Let's kick-off National Preservation Month with some conversation about Tacoma's architecture, neighborhoods, public policy... and if you have a question about rehabbing your house, we can probably tackle that too! Bring a guest, grab a drink and/or a meal, and join the conversation at Engine House No. 9, 611. N. Pine St., in our increasingly vibrant 6th Ave. Business District.
7pm, Thursday, May 28
Tacoma's Historic Sacred Places: Past, Present, and Future
A review of the architecture and history of Tacoma's sacred places, their contributions to the development of Tacoma and its neighborhoods, and a look to the future. Featuring Dr. Caroline Swope, architectural historian; Gerry Eysaman, architect; and Pastor Dennis Andersen, board member, Partners for Sacred Places. Funded by a grant from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Washington.
A discussion about the future of Tacoma's historic sacred places will follow the lecture.
Location: Urban Grace Church, S. 9th & Market Street, Tacoma
Saturday, July 18
Annual Walking Tour: The Wedge Neighborhood
Free event co-sponsored with the Tacoma Historical Society
10-5pm, Saturday, September 12
2009 Old House Tour - Back to Basics: The American Four-Square
Click the following Links for more information on the 2009 Old House Tour, Four-Square Design, and our homes included on the tour.
6:30pm, Thursday, September 17
WA State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave.
Conversations RE: Tacoma
The City: Urban Tacoma's Recent Past
Urban design lecture series sponsored by Historic Tacoma, Harris Architectural Trust, AIASWW, City of Tacoma, WA State History Museum, City Club of Tacoma, and the New Frontier Lounge
6:30pm, Thursday, October 22
New Frontier Lounge, 301 E. 25th Street
Conversations RE: Tacoma
The Neighborhood: Creating Vibrant Communities
Urban design lecture series sponsored by Historic Tacoma, Harris Architectural Trust, AIASWW, City of Tacoma, WA State History Museum, City Club of Tacoma, and the New Frontier Lounge
Pre-paid tickets $7.50, $10 at door, free for students with ID
1 - 5pm, Sunday, October 25
15 locations throughout the City
Open House & Tours of Tacoma's Historic Sacred Places
Learn about the architectural and historic significance of 15 of Tacoma's finest sacred places, dating from 1873-1968 AND celebrate the contributions each congregation has made to the vitality of the City.
Free event. Pick-up a tour guide/map day of the event at:
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3615 N. Gove Street (bus # 11 or 51)
Immanuel Presbyterian, 901 N. J (bus # 11)
or Holy RosaryCatholic Church, 434 S. 30th Street (bus # 3)
6:30pm, Thursday, November 12 7pm, Friday, November 13 Dec. 17 & 20, 2009
Carwein Hall, Keystone Building, UW-Tacoma
Conversations RE: Tacoma
The Building: Center for Urban Waters
Urban design lecture series sponsored by Historic Tacoma, Harris Architectural Trust, AIASWW, City of Tacoma, WA State History Museum, City Club of Tacoma, and the New Frontier Lounge
Pre-paid tickets $7.50, $10 at door, free for students with ID
Special Engagement at the Blue Mouse Theatre
The Blue Mouse and Historic Tacoma invite you to celebrate the Theatre's 86th birthday and its recent placement on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places. Experience an historically authentic presentation of "Green Goddess," the silent adventure movie that packed the theatre opening night in 1923 with standing room only. Enjoy a live concert with well-known silent movie organist, vaudeville song and dance, wine & hors d'oeuvres with Green Goddess dressing (!)
Tickets $35. Advance purchase recommended at the Theatre (2611 N. Proctor) or Pacific Northwest Shop (2702 N. Proctor).
Make No Little Plans: Art Exhibit and Sale Commemorating the Luzon Building
at the Logical Diagram Gallery, 301 E. Puyallup Avenue
50% of proceeds go to Historic Tacoma... 5-9pm on 17th, 12-5pm on 20th
Open by appointment through January 10, contact 253.274.0655
