Monthly Gardening Tips

During the months of April and May, you should be focused on getting those unsightly weeds pulled out before they go to seed. Northwest Weeds by Ronald J. Taylor, is still the best book for weed identification in our area. In addition to weeding, put down 3”- 5” of mulch or compost to stop new weeds…
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Alders on Elwha

Alders growing along the Elwha River in what is now the Olympic National Park. The photograph that is a base for this hand tinted lantern slide was taken by Asahel Curtis during the trip to plan the 1907 Mountaineers Outing to the Olympic range. See more featured images and posts…
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Straw Hat Day 1926

Mildred Stiles, left, and Viola Barth were photographed dancing the charleston on top of a giant model straw hat in front of the Tacoma totem pole celebrating the arrival of Straw Hat Day in 1926. During the twenties Straw Hat Day in May was the date when men discarded their heavy wool hats for cooler…
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Swasey Book Club

Have you ever wanted to take part in a Book Club? Well, here is your chance! Stop by the Swasey Branch of Tacoma Public Library and join us every second Wednesday for a monthly book discussion - all are welcome. Below you will find the Book Club selections for 2017. June 2017: Last Bus to…
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Bob and Al: Marble Kings

In May of 1940, Robert H. Hager (left), physical education supervisor for Tacoma Public Schools, and Al Hodges, playground and recreation supervisor for Metropolitan Parks, were photographed demonstrating the correct "knuckle down" hand position required in the upcoming Marble King Tournament. See more featured images and posts…
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Making Camp Harmony Home

While interred at "Camp Harmony", in May of 1942, three unidentified Japanese Americans built their own furniture for their barracks "apartments." The Puyallup Assembly Center "Camp Harmony" had been constructed by the Army in less than 3 weeks. The living quarters were makeshift barracks divided into "apartments" consisting of a single room no larger than…
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