1898

Landscape marred by Fire

Despite the economic problems of the time, there were some high points.



The graduating class of Tacoma High School had a picnic at Point Defiance.
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After that things started to get hot:

September 18, 1898

Tacoma's Western Washington Industrial Exposition building burns to the ground. The building, built in early 1891, was the largest frame building on the West Coast. The mammoth structure covered two blocks around Tacoma Avenue and N 8th Street.

Loss on building $20,000. Loss on Tacoma Avenue bridge $2,000. No insurance.

October 11th, at 7:15 p.m.

Alarm was sounded from box 39 for a fire in the Tourist Hotel, on E street extending from North First to North Second.

(See Tacoma 1898)

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Alumni Band

"AND THE BAND PLAYED ON"

Attention all Stadium Band Alumni! What would the Centennial Celebration be without the band?

All band alumni are invited to march in the pre-homecoming game parade on Friday afternoon, and join the current pep band for some mass music making during the game.

Please come and march even if you no longer play your instrument, but if possible bring your instrument so you can play!

We will announce the details, including what music you will be playing and how to get copies, in August.

Meanwhile please make your plans to join us!

If you are interested in participating in the band alumni events, please email Kathie Hummel-Berry (who has volunteered to coordinate band alumni) at band@celebratestadium.com

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