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SUMMARY:Notorious Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Reservation is required by calling 253-400-2076
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/notorious-tacoma-6/
LOCATION:Meridian at Stone Creek Senior Living\, 1111 S 376th St\, Milton\, WA\, 98354\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T123000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Tacoma’s Alluring History
DESCRIPTION:Ever feel downtown Tacoma whispering? Streetcars once rolled out from the transportation barn\, carrying the city forward. A child was christened on the girders of the Rust Building – steel and blessing\, high above the street. Department stores where you shopped for everything from washing machines to violins to jewelry\, you will be fascinated to hear about Washington’s first female attorney and first female general manager. And yes\, some buildings are haunte
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/downtown-tacomas-alluring-history/
LOCATION:Clover Park Rotary meeting @ Carr’s Restaurant\, 11006 Bridgeport Way SW\, Lakewood\, WA\, 98499\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T151359Z
CREATED:20260313T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T151359Z
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SUMMARY:Notorious Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Step into Tacoma’s shadowy past. Have you heard about the 1951 vice raids – the kind of story that doesn’t just make the headlines\, it rearranges a whole city. Hear about the scandal\, the secrets and the shockwaves. From bootleggers and bordellos to a former city attorney who died in a mysterious fire\, these aren’t just crime stories\, they are hidden chapters Tacoma whispers about when the lights go low.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/notorious-tacoma-8/
LOCATION:Merrill Gardens\, 7290 Rosemount Circle\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98465\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260313T174652Z
CREATED:20260313T174525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174652Z
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SUMMARY:Rough and Tumble: The History of the Town of Ruston
DESCRIPTION:In 1906\, seven square blocks became something more than a dot on the map\, they became Ruston. A small town shaped by the people of the Tacoma Smelting Company who wanted what everybody wants\, safety\, better streets and services. A steadier kind of everyday life. And maybe most of all\, that simple\, beautiful thing called community \nReservation is required by calling 253-319-1415
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/rough-and-tumble-the-history-of-the-town-of-ruston/
LOCATION:Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance\, 6414 N Park Way\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192759Z
CREATED:20260609T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T192759Z
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SUMMARY:History of South Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:This area was known as Edison to honor Thomas Edison\, a friend of the railroad owner\, before transitioning to the name South Tacoma. The Northern Pacific Railway moved its railway shops from downtown Tacoma to the prairie land which is now known as South Tacoma. Soon South Tacoma became a bustling route for early auto travel\, Highway 99. Many small business owners opened cafes\, taverns\, churches and built homes in this bustling neighborhood which stood on its own. You will be interested to learn about the South Tacoma Cycling Company\, Edison Soft Drink Parlor\, Tillicum Toy Factory\, Steve’s Gay 90’s and the Settle Meat Market.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/history-of-south-tacoma-2/
LOCATION:Brookdale Allenmore\, 2010 S Union Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192709Z
CREATED:20260609T192709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T192709Z
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SUMMARY:Women Who Built Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:What if Tacoma was built twice…once in lumber and brick and again in courage? Meet Mrs. Bethel Schneebeck\, Miss Alice Humble\, Mrs. Elsbeth Haering\, Mrs. Violet Graham – strong women\, business owners\, well ahead of their time.  Not waiting to be invited into the room – but creating the room. Through vision\, risk and persistence\, hear how these women shaped the Tacoma we live in today.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/women-who-built-tacoma-2/
LOCATION:Cogir at the Narrows\, 8201 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192859Z
CREATED:20260609T192859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T192859Z
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SUMMARY:History of South Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:This area was known as Edison to honor Thomas Edison\, a friend of the railroad owner\, before transitioning to the name South Tacoma. The Northern Pacific Railway moved its railway shops from downtown Tacoma to the prairie land which is now known as South Tacoma. Soon South Tacoma became a bustling route for early auto travel\, Highway 99. Many small business owners opened cafes\, taverns\, churches and built homes in this bustling neighborhood which stood on its own. You will be interested to learn about the South Tacoma Cycling Company\, Edison Soft Drink Parlor\, Tillicum Toy Factory\, Steve’s Gay 90’s and the Settle Meat Market.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/history-of-south-tacoma-3/
LOCATION:Merrill Gardens\, 7290 Rosemount Circle\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98465\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193008Z
CREATED:20260609T193008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T193008Z
UID:1143-1782223200-1782225000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Willits Canoes & the history of Day Island
DESCRIPTION:Earl and Floyd Willits are two brothers who came from Iowa with a talent like no other: determination\, perseverance and unique carpentry skills.  These brothers worked together along the shore of Commencement Bay while a neighborhood of homes and families grew up alongside them. Discover how the Day Island Yacht Club was formed\, how documenting their lives and the bridge to the island were all a part of their community.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/willits-canoes-the-history-of-day-island-2/
LOCATION:eliseo Senior Living\, 1301 N Highlands Pkwy\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T140957Z
CREATED:20260609T193746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T140957Z
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SUMMARY:The Serial Killer Who Came to Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Long before the term serial killer became part of everyday language\, one man left a dark and mysterious mark on Tacoma history. \nIn 1947\, Jake Bird was convicted of murdering a Tacoma mother and her daughter. After a trial that lasted just three days\, he was sentenced to death. But the story didn’t end there. Because while he was awaiting execution\, Bird claimed responsibility for an astonishing 44 murders across 12 states\, transforming his case from a local tragedy into one of America’s most chilling criminal legends. \nThen came the twist that would make Jake Bird infamous. \nBefore his execution\, Bird was given the opportunity to make a final statement. Looking at the men involved in his case\, he reportedly declared: \n“All you guys who had anything to do with this case are going to die before I do.” \nThe remark became known as The Jake Bird Hex. \nWithin a year\, five men connected to the case—including the Superior Court judge\, Bird’s attorney\, two police officers\, and the court reporter—had all died of heart attacks. Coincidence? Curse? The debate continues to this day. \nIn 1948\, Jake Bird was hanged at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Yet nearly eighty years later\, his story remains one of Tacoma’s strangest and most enduring mysteries.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/the-serial-killer-who-came-to-tacoma/
LOCATION:The Nosy Nif – A Wine Bar\, 2327 Tacoma Ave S\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T200931Z
CREATED:20260313T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T200931Z
UID:848-1782410400-1782415800@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:History of South Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:This area was known as Edison to honor Thomas Edison\, a friend of the railroad owner\, before transitioning to the name South Tacoma. The Northern Pacific Railway moved its railway shops from downtown Tacoma to the prairie land which is now known as South Tacoma. Soon South Tacoma became a bustling route for early auto travel\, Highway 99. Many small business owners opened cafes\, taverns\, churches and built homes in this bustling neighborhood which stood on its own. You will be interested to learn about the South Tacoma Cycling Company\, Edison Soft Drink Parlor\, Tillicum Toy Factory\, Steve’s Gay 90’s and the Settle Meat Market.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/history-of-south-tacoma/
LOCATION:Hosted by South Tacoma Neighborhood Council\, 4851 South Tacoma Way\, Tacoma\, 98409\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T213958Z
CREATED:20260313T180424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T213958Z
UID:846-1782846000-1782849600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Tacoma’s Alluring History
DESCRIPTION:Ever feel downtown Tacoma whispering? Streetcars once rolled out from the transportation barn\, carrying the city forward. A child was christened on the girders of the Rust Building – steel and blessing\, high above the street. Department stores where you shopped for everything from washing machines to violins to jewelry\, you will be fascinated to hear about Washington’s first female attorney and first female general manager. And yes\, some buildings are haunted. \n$20.00 per person – Reservation required: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/downtown-tacomas-alluring-history
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/downtown-tacomas-alluring-history-2/
LOCATION:The Lumora Theatre\, 724 Pacific Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260702T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193603Z
CREATED:20260609T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T193603Z
UID:1147-1783006200-1783008000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Built Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:What if Tacoma was built twice…once in lumber and brick and again in courage? Meet Mrs. Bethel Schneebeck\, Miss Alice Humble\, Mrs. Elsbeth Haering\, Mrs. Violet Graham – strong women\, business owners\, well ahead of their time.  Not waiting to be invited into the room – but creating the room. Through vision\, risk and persistence\, hear how these women shaped the Tacoma we live in today.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/women-who-built-tacoma-3/
LOCATION:Brookdale Allenmore\, 2010 S Union Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260702T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T142100Z
CREATED:20260622T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T142100Z
UID:1160-1783006200-1783008000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Built Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:What if Tacoma was built twice…once in lumber and brick and again in courage? Meet Mrs. Bethel Schneebeck\, Miss Alice Humble\, Mrs. Elsbeth Haering\, Mrs. Violet Graham – strong women\, business owners\, well ahead of their time.  Not waiting to be invited into the room – but creating the room. Through vision\, risk and persistence\, hear how these women shaped the Tacoma we live in today.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/women-who-built-tacoma-4/
LOCATION:Brookdale Allenmore\, 2010 S Union Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T154500
DTSTAMP:20260706T161343Z
CREATED:20260622T141342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T161343Z
UID:1162-1784042100-1784043900@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Lumber Mills & Delightful Dining - The History of Ruston Way
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful stretch of Commencement Bay has been home to the well-loved Top of the Ocean restaurant\, Fourth of July celebrations\, Cummings Boat Company and over 30 lumber mills through the decades.  Come hear the history of how Ruston Way got its name\, Tall Ships that shipped lumber from Tacoma to San Francisco and Japan and a home which once fell into Commencement Bay.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/lumber-mills-delightful-dining-the-history-of-ruston-way/
LOCATION:Patriots Landing\, 1600 Marshall Circle\, Dupoint\, WA\, 98327\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T185150Z
CREATED:20260708T185150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T185150Z
UID:1199-1784134800-1784142000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Historic Buildings Still Standing
DESCRIPTION:What if the buildings you drive past each day are whispering to you\, asking you to stop? See me. I am still breathing. Hear my story. Union Station\, Willamette Building\, Provident Building\, Old City Hall. All of these buildings are still standing but are we listening? They hold stories of hardworking men and women\, who toiled each day making a life for themselves. Bricks\, classroom chairs\, soap\, mattresses and beer were all manufactured in Tacoma. Come hear their stories. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this collaborative event with the Tacoma Business Council\, where I’ll be the guest speaker.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/historic-buildings-still-standing/
LOCATION:The Nosy Nif – A Wine Bar\, 2327 Tacoma Ave S\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T165001Z
CREATED:20260622T141454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T165001Z
UID:1165-1784206800-1784210400@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Tacoma Confectioners - Why Tacoma is So Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Why Tacoma is So Sweet – We are talking about candy – the kind that sticks and brings you back to being eight years old. Hear the surprising truth: some of America’s iconic candy stories began right here. Mars Candy Company\, Brown & Haley\, Marcoe Candy Company and Johnson Candy. Who were the men and women who mixed\, wrapped\, shipped and dreamed? What determination did it take to turn a small operation into a large-scale business that lives on today? \nThis presentation is a joint partnership with KBTC Public Television.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/tacoma-confectioners-why-tacoma-is-so-sweet-2/
LOCATION:The Village Senior Living\, 4707 S Orchard St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98466\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T143000
DTSTAMP:20260706T162106Z
CREATED:20260706T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T162106Z
UID:1181-1785333600-1785335400@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:South Tacoma History
DESCRIPTION:This area was known as Edison to honor Thomas Edison\, a friend of the railroad owner\, before transitioning to the name South Tacoma. The Northern Pacific Railway moved its railway shops from downtown Tacoma to the prairie land which is now known as South Tacoma. Soon South Tacoma became a bustling route for early auto travel\, Highway 99. Many small business owners opened cafes\, taverns\, churches and built homes in this bustling neighborhood which stood on its own. You will be interested to learn about the South Tacoma Cycling Company\, Edison Soft Drink Parlor\, Tillicum Toy Factory\, Steve’s Gay 90’s and the Settle Meat Market.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/south-tacoma-history/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Place\, 5250 Bridgeport Way W\, University Place\, WA\, 98467\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260609T194957Z
CREATED:20260609T194957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T194957Z
UID:1152-1785409200-1785411000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:The History of 6th Ave
DESCRIPTION:When Tacoma’s streetcars were still humming and the Narrows Bridge gateway began here\, 6th Avenue was already doing what it still does best. Moving people through\, connecting neighborhoods\, keeping the city in motion. Kmart is gone. Shakey’s is gone. PhotoMat\, the tiny booth-like time capsule you drove past without thinking is gone too. But the road stayed. Come hear the story of 6th Avenue\, decade by decade\, as it keeps changing but never stops bustling.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/the-history-of-6th-ave-2/
LOCATION:Merrill Gardens\, 7290 Rosemount Circle\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98465\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260720T192927Z
CREATED:20260313T180933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T192927Z
UID:850-1786366800-1786368600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Notorious Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Step into Tacoma’s shadowy past. Have you heard about the 1951 vice raids – the kind of story that doesn’t just make the headlines\, it rearranges a whole city. Hear about the scandal\, the secrets and the shockwaves. From bootleggers and bordellos to a former city attorney who died in a mysterious fire\, these aren’t just crime stories\, they are hidden chapters Tacoma whispers about when the lights go low. \nReservation is required by calling 253-210-3318\, please ask for Diana
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/notorious-tacoma-4/
LOCATION:Merrill Gardens at Wright Park\, 5 S G St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T200402Z
CREATED:20260720T194236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T200402Z
UID:1217-1787059800-1787061600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Lumber Mills & Delightful Dining
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful stretch of Commencement Bay has been home to the well-loved Top of the Ocean restaurant\, Fourth of July celebrations\, Cummings Boat Company and over 30 lumber mills through the decades. Come hear the history of how Ruston Way got its name\, Tall Ships that shipped lumber from Tacoma to San Francisco and Japan and a home which once fell into Commencement Bay. \nPlease call and make a reservation with Lily at (253) 564-4770.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/lumber-mills-delightful-dining/
LOCATION:Cogir\, 8201 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T172315Z
CREATED:20260720T194444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T172315Z
UID:1220-1787146200-1787148000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Lumber Mills & Delightful Dining
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful stretch of Commencement Bay has been home to the well-loved Top of the Ocean restaurant\, Fourth of July celebrations\, Cummings Boat Company and over 30 lumber mills through the decades.  Come hear the history of how Ruston Way got its name\, Tall Ships that shipped lumber from Tacoma to San Francisco and Japan and a home which once fell into Commencement Bay.  
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/lumber-mills-delightful-dining-2/
LOCATION:Solstice\, 6414 N Park Way\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T141955Z
CREATED:20260622T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T141955Z
UID:1167-1787239800-1787241600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Tacoma's Alluring History
DESCRIPTION:Ever feel downtown Tacoma whispering? Streetcars once rolled out from the transportation barn\, carrying the city forward.  A child was christened on the girders of the Rust Building – steel and blessing\, high above the street. Department stores where you shopped for everything from washing machines to violins to jewelry\, you will be fascinated to hear about Washington’s first female attorney and first female general manager.  And yes\, some buildings are haunted.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/downtown-tacomas-alluring-history-4/
LOCATION:Brookdale Allenmore\, 2010 S Union Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260810T161755Z
CREATED:20260313T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T161755Z
UID:852-1787598000-1787601600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Built Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:What if Tacoma was built twice…once in lumber and brick and again in courage? Meet the first female doctor\, an imaginative entrepreneur\, the first female voter\, a creative teacher and the first female general manager. Strong women\, business owners\, leaders\, well ahead of their time. Not waiting to be invited into the room but creating the room. Through vision\, risk and persistence hear how these women shaped the Tacoma we live in and see today. \n$20.00 per person – Reservation required: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-women-who-built-tacoma
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/the-women-who-built-tacoma-3/
LOCATION:The Lumora Theatre\, 724 Pacific Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T163041Z
CREATED:20260804T163041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T163041Z
UID:1237-1787740200-1787742000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:History of 6th Avenue
DESCRIPTION:When Tacoma’s streetcars were still humming and the Narrows Bridge gateway began here\, 6th Avenue was already doing what it still does best. Moving people through\, connecting neighborhoods\, keeping the city in motion. Kmart is gone. Shakey’s is gone. PhotoMat\, the tiny booth-like time capsule you drove past without thinking is gone too. But the road stayed. Come hear the story of 6th Avenue\, decade by decade\, as it keeps changing but never stops bustling. \n 
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/history-of-6th-avenue/
LOCATION:Asia Pacific Cultural Center\, 4851 South Tacoma Way\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195749Z
CREATED:20260720T195749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195749Z
UID:1231-1787752800-1787754600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Tacoma's Alluring History
DESCRIPTION:Ever feel downtown Tacoma whispering? Streetcars once rolled out from the transportation barn\, carrying the city forward.  A child was christened on the girders of the Rust Building – steel and blessing\, high above the street. Department stores where you shopped for everything from washing machines to shoes to jewelry\, you will be fascinated to hear about Washington’s first female attorney and first general manager.  And yes\, some buildings are haunted.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/downtown-tacomas-alluring-history-5/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Place\, 5250 Bridgeport Way W\, University Place\, WA\, 98467\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260706T162736Z
CREATED:20260706T162736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T162736Z
UID:1184-1787828400-1787830200@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Families in My Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:During the 1910’s residents of Tacoma wanted the peace and quiet of the suburbs before the suburbs became popular.  Craftsman homes on the corner of North 13th and Stevens Street\, North 12th and Stevens Street and North 12th & Huson Street still stand today.  Residents Mr. William Lechner\, a barber; Mr. Christian Jorgensen a laborer and Mr. Carl Carlson a metal worker would have all known each other\, after all these were the only homes in the area.  Hear the stories of how these families intertwined\, how they traveled on horseback and how this neighborhood grew to what it is today.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/families-in-my-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Merrill Gardens at Tacoma\, 7290 Rosemount Circle\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98465\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260901T123000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181937Z
CREATED:20260313T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181937Z
UID:854-1788264000-1788265800@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Notorious Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Step into Tacoma’s shadowy past. Have you heard about the 1951 vice raids – the kind of story that doesn’t just make the headlines\, it rearranges a whole city. Hear about the scandal\, the secrets and the shockwaves. From bootleggers and bordellos to a former city attorney who died in a mysterious fire\, these aren’t just crime stories\, they are hidden chapters Tacoma whispers about when the lights go low.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/notorious-tacoma-5/
LOCATION:Parkland Spanaway Rotary Club\, 15803 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98444\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T170426Z
CREATED:20260812T170426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T170426Z
UID:1245-1788355800-1788357600@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Families in My Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:During the 1910’s residents of Tacoma wanted the peace and quiet of the suburbs before the suburbs became popular.  Craftsman homes on the corner of North 13th and Stevens Street\, North 12th and Stevens Street and North 12th & Huson Street still stand today.  Residents Mr. William Lechner\, a barber; Mr. Christian Jorgensen a laborer and Mr. Carl Carlson a metal worker would have all known each other\, after all these were the only homes in the area.  Hear the stories of how these families intertwined\, how they traveled on horseback and how this neighborhood grew to what it is today.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/families-in-my-neighborhood-2/
LOCATION:Weatherly Inn Tacoma\, 6016 N Highlands Pkwy\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260903T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260313T182528Z
CREATED:20260313T182528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182528Z
UID:857-1788433200-1788435000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:History of the Stadium Business District
DESCRIPTION:What if a neighborhood story isn’t about headlines but by the people who unlocked the door each morning? Hear about Wright Park\, Stadium High School and distinctive entrepreneurs who shaped the Stadium business District.  You may not recognize the names of Mrs. Lucy Darling\, Mr. Harold Allen or Mrs. Lois Scholl\, most don’t. And yet their impact still lives on in the businesses they built.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/history-of-the-stadium-business-district/
LOCATION:Franke Tobey Jones\, 5340 N Bristol St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T200139Z
CREATED:20260720T200139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T200139Z
UID:1233-1790170200-1790172000@tacomacomesalive.com
SUMMARY:Notorious Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Step into Tacoma’s shadowy past. Have you heard about the 1951 vice raids – the kind of story that doesn’t just make the headlines\, it rearranges a whole city. Hear about the scandal\, the secrets and the shockwaves. From bootleggers and bordellos to a former city attorney who died in a mysterious fire\, these aren’t just crime stories\, they are hidden chapters Tacoma whispers about when the lights go low.  \nPlease call and make a reservation with Lily at (253) 564-4770.
URL:https://tacomacomesalive.com/event/notorious-tacoma-9/
LOCATION:Cogir\, 8201 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Presentation
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