In the 1970s, photographer Stephen Cysewski captured moments of humor, oddity, and human interaction on Washington State ferries, offering a glimpse into passengers’ unique experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Arthur French: Tacoma Photographer in Focus
Arthur French, a photographer in Tacoma during the turn of the last century, may not have left as significant a mark as some larger photographers and studios. However, his work provides a unique visual record. He captured not only the physical structures of Tacoma but also offering glimpses into the lives of its residents through…
Meet Heather, who is cataloging, digitizing, and enhancing access to the Tacoma News Tribune Photograph Collection.
This is a guest post by Heather Lowcock. Heather is an archivist working with the Northwest Room on the National Archives’ National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant project, which is digitizing the Tacoma News Tribune Photography Collection. Did you work for Adams Peanut Butter or walk the anti-nuclear Peace March in 1986…
Introducing the NEW Tacoma-Pierce County Buildings Index in ORCA
The Northwest Room has recently made our NEW Tacoma-Pierce County Buildings Index available in ORCA. Previously the index was only searchable by address or block. Now, users have the ability to browse and search by city, town, area, block, street, and address! The Buildings Index contains information on Tacoma and Pierce County buildings found in…
Two New Photography Collections Available in ORCA
Browse two unique photograph collections available on our online database ORCA. Carsten's Packing Company Photographs The Carsten’s Meat Packing Company was founded by Thomas Carstens, a German immigrant and butcher. The company quickly became the largest facility of its kind west of Denver, with a staff of 170 employees in its first year. Two major…
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Through the Lens of Tacoma’s History
As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Northwest Room invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of stories within our collections. These materials offer a window into the vibrant history and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in our area. Begin your exploration…
A Reel Grand Time!
On the 4th of May, the Northwest Room presented an exhibition of historical films, videos, and audio recordings from its local history archives at The Grand Cinema. The turnout was remarkable, and we would like to thank everyone who attended! The venue reached full capacity, and the event concluded with an engaging Q&A session. For…
Image Featured on Library Card Brings Back Memories for Local Resident
When 63-year-old Pierce County resident Debra White Mosby was 7 years old, her photograph was taken by Richards Photography Studio during an Easter Egg Party held in Wright Park. The event featured egg decorating and an Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Hilltop Multi-Service Center. Debra, a second grader, was joined by first grader Wendy…
Poetry in the Northwest Room
Explore the poetry within the collections in Northwest Room! Here are some of our favorite highlights: Laureate Listening Project: The Laureate Listening Project was orchestrated by Tacoma Poet Laureate Lucas Smiraldo between 2013 and 2015. Community members from Tacoma and beyond lent their voices to this project, reflecting on the profound significance of specific places in their lives…
Sulja Warnick: Bridging Cultures and Empowering Immigrants
In honor of Woman’s History Month, we turn our spotlight to Sulja Warnick, a remarkable individual whose life and contributions deserve recognition. Let’s delve into her story and explore the organizations she was involved with. Sulja Warnick arrived in Tacoma in 1977 after graduating from the University of Taegu and graduate school in Seoul. She worked…
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