On January 30, 1947 a malfunctioning switch in the Centennial Flour Mill ignited flour dust in the building, setting the massive structure located on Bayside Drive (now Schuster Parkway) on fire. The mill was totally destroyed at a loss of $2,400,000. The fire was the first in Tacoma history with property damage that exceeded $1,000,000…
Making a snowman, winter 1936
Lots of snow fell in the winter of 1936, judging by the size of this snowman! NWR Richards, http://goo.gl/yl3YEE…
Calligraphy the Korean Way
Every Tuesday afternoon at the Moore Branch come awaken your inner artist and make new friends. Please bring a calligraphy brush, black ink, and paper with you. See the list of upcoming Korean Calligraphy events…
A conversation with Karla Stover
Thinking about writing a book but don't know how? Come hear local author Karla Stover talk about her experiences writing and the journey she took to publication. A writer for more than 20 years, Stover has published mysteries featuring the Puget Sound area, two books of local history, and many articles for local papers including the Tacoma News…
Unfinished Narrows bridge in January 1940
January,1940--unfinished Narrows bridge from the southeast. The bridge would officially open in July of 1940 only to collapse four months later. NWR Richards, http://goo.gl/WtXJGk…
What is Microsoft Imagine Academy?
What is Microsoft Imagine Academy? Microsoft Imagine Academy (formerly known as Microsoft IT Academy) is online coursework designed for anyone who wants to learn how to use Microsoft software products, like Word, Excel and Outlook. There are actually hundreds of online courses available. Many are for more advanced topics too, like Windows Server, SQL Server, and Coding. The…
How are your New Year’s resolutions going?
See if this sounds familiar. New Year rolls around and you get excited to make changes. Doesn’t matter what they are. Eat better. Exercise more. Spend less. Save more. Read more. Watch TV less. Get organized. And the list goes on. First week of January you’re all pumped up. This time, this year, it’s gonna be different…
Western Washington Experiment Station barns in January 1922
View of the Western Washington Experiment Station barns in Puyallup as seen in January, 1922. NWR Boland, http://goo.gl/FEp2yq…
Valentines for Veterans
Thank former military personnel for their service and show they are not forgotten. Tacoma Public Library invites patrons to stop by and create a Valentine which will be sent to veterans in local Veterans homes and hospitals. Schools, scouts, and any other community groups are welcome to participate. All materials are provided. Valentines must be…
Camp Fire girls in January 1957
In January, 1957, three Camp Fire girls stopped by the Brown & Haley Co. to pick up boxes of candy to be used to fund raise door to door all over Tacoma. It was the first time wafer-thin chocolate-covered mints were offered. NWR Richards, http://goo.gl/OW84u3…
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