Tacoma and Vicinity
by Loan and Trust Company Oakland Land
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About This Book
"Tacoma and Vicinity" by Oakland Land, Loan and Trust Company provides a detailed historical account of Tacoma, Washington, focusing on its growth from a small town to a bustling city. The book covers the city's development, infrastructure, economic activities, educational institutions, and commercial advantages in the late 19th century. It highlights key landmarks, industries like lumber and shipping, and the real estate market, portraying Tacoma as a city poised for prosperity and growth.
Chapters (26)
- TACOMA AND VICINITY.
- Tacoma and Vicinity.
- TACOMA’S NEW GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
- HOTELS OF THE TERMINAL CITY.
- GRAIN SHIPMENTS AND FLOURING MILLS.
- COAL AND IRON RESOURCES.
- LUMBER INTERESTS OF TACOMA.
- LOGGING ON PUGET SOUND.
- GENERAL OFFICES OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
- TACOMA’S FINE BUSINESS BLOCKS.
- STREETS, WATER WORKS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
- TACOMA AS A MANUFACTURING CITY.
- MOUNT TACOMA, THE CASCADE MONARCH.
- REDUCTION OF ORES OF THE NORTHWEST.
- PARKS, DRIVES AND AQUATICS.
- EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND CHURCHES.
- THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF TACOMA.
- RAILROADS OF THE TERMINAL CITY.
- SWITCHBACK ON THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
- BEAUTIFUL HOMES OF TACOMA.
- HOPS OF THE PUYALLUP VALLEY.
- HISTORY OF TACOMA REAL ESTATE.
- COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGES OF TACOMA.
- WATER FRONT AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS.
- GREEN RIVER HOT SPRINGS.
- SCENERY OF PUGET SOUND.
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