Tacoma and Vicinity

"Tacoma and Vicinity" by Loan and Trust Company Oakland Land is a snapshot of a city on the rise in the late 1800s. It paints a picture of Tacoma, Washington, becoming a big deal for business and making things on the West Coast, especially after the railroad came to town. It talks about all the cool stuff happening, like new buildings and how the city was planned out. You learn about Tacoma's main businesses like shipping and lumber, showing how important it was because of where it was located and what it had to offer. The writing includes the schools, culture, the pretty scenery, and all the things that made people want to live and work there; ultimately capturing a time of excitement and possibility in Tacoma's story.