Tacoma Daily Index, July 13, 2015

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MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015

Vol. CXXIV, No. 133

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Tacoma Historical Society exhibit spotlights iconic Tacoma bridges

Posted online Fri., July 10 Images Courtesy Tacoma Historical Society (TOP) / Washington State Department of Transportation (BELOW) The Tacoma Historical Society will unveil a new exhibit this month that explores the historic significance of Tacoma's bridges. "Tacoma is known around the world for the disastrous collapse of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge," said Chris Erlich, guest curator of the new exhibit entitled Spanning Tacoma. "However, Tacoma also has a fascinating history of other bridges such as the World's Longest Bicycle Bridge, the iconic Murray Morgan Bridge, and now the Bridge of Glass. Perhaps more importantly, Tacoma's bridges have created vital connections, while adapting to changing transportation needs." Tacoma's waterways and deep gulches presented challenges to an expanding city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, according to Tacoma Historical Society officials. Tacoma's bridges – designed for trains, trolleys, pedestrians, autos, and bicycles – linked industry to city, and neighborhood to neighborhood. "We're fortunate to have a copy of 1938-1939 bridge construction video footage donated to Tacoma Historical Society by John Woodworth," said Tacoma His-

The Tacoma Historical Society will unveil a new exhibit this month that explores the historic significance of Tacoma's iconic bridges, including the Murray Morgan Bridge, Bridge of Glass, and (pictured below) the Tacoma Narrows Bridges. torical Society president Bill Baarsma, referring to construction of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge 75 years ago. "We were surprised to see images of workers trudging on and off the emerging bridge structure pushing handwheelbarrows filled with concrete for the bridge decking. The first Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built with intensive manual labor, truly a credit to our hard-working community." The Tacoma Historical Society will host a series of

events in conjunction with the exhibit: — Tues., July 28, 6 pm: Book Signing and Reception with Deb Freedman, celebrating Tacoma Historical Society's new book Rising Up from Tacoma's Twenty-One Disasters & Defeats, Tacoma Historical Society Museum, 919 Pacific Ave., in downtown Tacoma — Thurs., Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Floating Ferry Farewell will let visitors relive the last 1940 ferry ride celebration before the opening of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and hold a "wake" for the "departed" ferry Kalakala. Leaves Point Ruston Dock promptly at 5:30 p.m. (Boarding starts at 4:30 p.m.) Admission is free or Donate-As-You-Can. Due to limited capacity, register in advance by calling Tacoma Historical Society at (253) 472-3738. This event is sponsored by the City of Tacoma's Historic Preservation Office and Point Ruston, LLC. — Thurs., Sept. 10, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Celebrate the 253rd day of the year by exploring what kind of bridge you can build with 253 Lego blocks with Lego artist Dan Parker. Pre-registration encouraged. Tacoma Historical Society Museum, 919 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma. — Mon., Sept. 14, 7 p.m.: City of Tacoma Public Works Project Engineer Tom Rutherford will discuss the renovation of the Murray Morgan Bridge. University of Puget Sound (Murray Board Room / Wheelock Student Center), 1500 N. Warner St., in Tacoma. — Mon., Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: Washington State Department of Transportation Project Engineer Dennis Engel will discuss the recent construction of the second Tacoma Narrows Bridge. University of Puget Sound (Murray Board Room / Wheelock Student Center), 1500 N. Warner St., in Tacoma. An opening reception for Spanning Tacoma will be held on Tues., July 14, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Tacoma Historical Society Museum, located at 919 Pacific Ave., in downtown Tacoma. The exhibit will run through Nov. 28, 2015. More information is available online at tacomahistory.org.


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