Historic Tours and Resources
Explore Tacoma’s history through a variety of tours and resources designed to help residents and visitors learn more about the city and its past.
Self-Guided Stories and Tours
Our self-guided tours collection below is a collaborative source for historic walking tours in Tacoma. Tours are hosted by the City of Tacoma and many other community partners.
Links Library
Explore the dozens of links and resources below for a host of information and guidance on history and historic preservation topics.
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Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
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University of Washington Manuscripts and Special Collections
Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation
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National Register of Historic Places
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
National Trust Mainstreet Program
Master Builders Association of Pierce County
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)
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Washington State Certified Local Government Program
City of Seattle Historic Preservation Program
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