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.
If you are interested in learning more about Tacoma’s captivating history, reach out to Tacoma History Comes Alive to schedule a presentation. Our presentations are tailored for groups, business owners, or residents, showcasing the people, places, and events that have shaped Tacoma’s unique past.
Please call 253-208-0135
For over 149 years Tacoma has been a city filled with hope, dreams and fortitude. Lives have been touched with happiness and sorrow along the way. We have built homes, raised families, opened businesses and celebrated life along the way.
Tacoma History Comes Alive! is a boutique firm that takes pride in leading historic walking tours and history presentations of Tacoma. We are passionate about sharing untold stories, history you might not have heard and memories which may otherwise be forgotten.
Our tour participants enjoy the opportunity to meet with neighbors and other history enthusiasts learning interesting and unique stories during our tours.
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
Visit Hive Beauty Boutique 3620 6th Avenue, Tacoma. Call 253-503-3038 and tell Jennifer that Patty referred you and you will receive a FREE mini facial. Enjoy a relaxing facial and get to see this beautiful 99-year-old home.