An authentic replica of the Nonsuch, 17th century sailing ship bearing both English and American flags, arrived in Tacoma on September 15, 1972, for a four-day public display. The 53-foot ketch was primarily built of solid English oak although her 37-foot keel was English elm. She had 6-foot anchors with wooden stocks and 2000 square…
James Ray Jones
Jim Jones - Husky Star - ex-Lincoln High star leads at UW in rushing. The 6'1", 195-pounder was an all-state fullback from Tacoma's Lincoln High School. At the time of this September 27, 1955 photograph, he led the Huskies in rushing with 133 yards in two games. James Ray Jones played both offense and defense…
Fire at the Fair!
Fair staple since 1935 the roller coaster was damaged in a fire in 1970. See more featured images and posts…
Ready, Set, Read-Tacoma
Ready, Set, Read-Tacoma Tacoma Public Library is proud to partner with Communities In Schools to help support the Ready-Set-Read,Tacoma program. Preschool-aged children who participate in this program receive fun prizes from Communities in Schools for reading books. Take a look at the booklists below to easily place holds on the program’s featured titles, or read…
Get Help From a Youth Services Librarian
Ask A Librarian No question is too small! Librarians are here to help. Whether you’re looking for a new book to read, need suggestions for a reluctant reader, need help finding a specific AR level, or doing a research project, our Youth Services Librarians are still here to help while our buildings are closed. Youth…
A Fairly Good Day
Director Burr Gregory counting money and tickets at the 1960 Western Washington (now Washington State) Fair. See more featured images and posts…
Winsome Welcome!
Young girl standing on pumpkin next to sign that says " Welcome to the Western Washington Fair " at the 1950 Western Washington (now Washington State) Fair. See more featured images and posts…
Now That’s Some Car Wash!
Five boys were hard at work on September 11, 1969, washing and polishing "Gus II," the new Eastside bus. "Gus II" is a replacement for the much beloved original "Gus" who transported 15,000 lower-income children on various excursions for nearly two years. The Eastside community helped to raise money for the used North Kitsap School…
Simulated Sufferings
Girl scouts bandage each other after mock trauma at the 1950 Western Washington (now Washington State) Fair. See more featured images and posts…
Darling with Dahlias
Young girl sitting with a basket of dahlias at the 1930 Western Washington (now Washington State) Fair. See more featured images and posts…
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