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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Vol. CXXIII, No. 189
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF TACOMA Devoted to the Courts, Real Estate, Finance, Industrial Activities, and Publication of Legal Notices
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5 contractors bid on former Brown & Haley headquarters demolition Article and File Photos By Todd Matthews, Editor Five contractors have submitted bids on a project to demolish the former Brown & Haley headquarters and warehouse (pictured) on the Tacoma tide flats. The sprawling, abandoned, and boarded up Port of Tacoma-owned property — located at 1940 E. 11th St., near the corner of East 11th Street and Thorne Road — was once a hub of economic activity and the headquarters for one of Tacoma's most prominent businesses. In 1965, Brown & Haley — the world-famous Tacoma candy-maker that produces Almond Roca and dates back to 1912 — moved into the 116,000-squarefoot building and remained there for more than 40 years. Eight years ago, the Port of Tacoma purchased the property for $3 million and continued to lease the warehouse to the candy maker until August of 2007, when a city building inspector "red tagged" the structure, which was built in 1948, citing two broken trusses and extensive roof leaks. Evidence of the candy maker's presence still existed in some places during a site visit two years ago. Although windows were boarded over and the entire 5.6-acre property has since been ringed by a chainlink fence, the building trim was painted the familiar pink color of Almond Roca tins, and a faded sign that once directed delivery drivers to the receiving department was still visible. According CONTINUED to Port of Tacoma staff, however, ON PAGE 2 the building has reached the end
Study examines economic impacts at Tacoma, Seattle ports Posted online Mon., Sept. 29 File Photo By Todd Matthews, Editor The Port of Tacoma Commission and Port of Seattle Commission will meet in Tacoma this week to discuss the results of a study that aims to highlight the economic impacts both ports have on the local economy. According to Port officials, Washington is the most trade-driven state in the U.S., with an estimated 40 percent of local jobs tied to the industry, and ports in Seattle and Tacoma play major roles because they are the two largest ports in Washington State.
On Tuesday, commissioners from both ports will hear from Martin Associates Founder Dr. John C. Martin and Community Attributes President Chris Mefford on the results of a joint economic study related to marine cargo activity at both ports. The joint study was prepared by Martin Associates and is a precursor to the release of updated comprehensive economic impact studies for both ports. The presentation will be made during a public meeting on Tues., Sept. 30, at 10 a.m., at the Fabulich Center (Room 104), located at 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, in Tacoma. The meeting will be
streamed online at portoftacoma.com. A copy of the agenda is available online at portoftacoma. com.