Old City Hall Updates
Watch the Renovation of this Iconic Building as it becomes a center of Innovation and Development in the heart of Tacoma.
Brick & Stone Episode 8 | Spanish Steps
Tacoma, rich in history and architectural treasures, holds a hidden gem that not only serves as a connection between two streets but also weaves a narrative of time, culture, and urban evolution.
Brick & Stone Episode 7 | Crescent Ballroom/Manley-Thompson Ford Building
Tacoma, with its vibrant past, has seen its fair share of transformations over the years. Nestled in its heart is a hidden gem that stands as a testament to the city's dynamic history — the Auditorium Dance Hall, later known as the Crescent Ballroom.
Brick & Stone Episode 6 | Pantages Theater
Constructed when the city was still the Wild West, Tacoma’s Pantages Theater established itself all on its own, making its mark on the arts in the South Sound region from the beginning.
Brick & Stone Episode 5 | Almond Roca Factory
From humble beginnings to a timeless classic! Who can forget those iconic pink tins? They've been the symbol of sharing sweetness for generations.
Brick & Stone Episode 4 | Tacoma Public Library Main Branch
The Tacoma Public Library Main Branch, also known as the Carnegie Library, holds a rich architectural history.
Brick & Stone Episode 3 | Stadium High School
It’s hard to imagine a Tacoma without its Brown Castle - our very own Hogwarts as it is often referred to.
Brick & Stone Episode 2 | Union Station
No landmark, no historic building has weathered the test of time quite like Union Station on Pacific Avenue.
Brick & Stone Episode 1 | The Murray Morgan Bridge
Explore the iconic bridge's historical importance, architectural design, and its role in Tacoma's development as a thriving port city.
Mystery and History of OCH Bricks
The mystery and confusion of the origin of Old City Hall’s bricks is an ongoing point of interest among community members and local history buffs alike.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Velma Stewart
Meet the wildly wonderful, Velma Stewart, of FLYSTART Foundation.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Vanessa Lewis
Meet Vanessa Lewis of FLYSTART, an intervention/prevention organization that steers individuals away from institutionalized models.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Krystina Jarvis
Meet Krystina Jarvis, founder and CEO of A Drop in The Ocean shop. A local, zero-waste and sustainable living boutique dedicated to giving back to the environment and the community.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Christina Vega
Meet Christina Vega, publisher at Blue Cactus Press. A local independent and hybrid publisher crafting books that serve as community resources for and by historically marginalized groups.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Knic Pfost
Meet Knic Pfost of Blue Cactus Press. A local micro-press that operates out of the Union Club, publishing books “from the edges”.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Kwabi Amoah-Forson
Meet Kwabi Amoah-Forson. Arguably one of Tacoma’s most well known and loved humanitarians.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Sharee Dammel
Meet Sharee Dammel, executive director of CJK Community Homes, a local nonprofit committed to providing clean, safe, contemporary, and affordable housing.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Lowell Wyse
Meet Lowell Wyse, executive director of the Tacoma Tree Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a community-based approach to growing the urban forest.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLD CITY HALL!
We're not the type to celebrate a "birthday month," but when you're turning 130 (yep, one hundred and thirty!) you just have to pull out all the stops.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Wayne Rowser
Meet Wayne Rowser, an exceptional hair stylist and drag performer!