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100 1 _aOakland Land, Loan and Trust Company
245 1 0 _aTacoma and Vicinity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-10
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Tacoma and Vicinity" by Loan and Trust Company Oakland Land is a historical account published in the late 19th century. It describes the rapid development and growth of Tacoma, Washington, highlighting its potential as a major commercial and manufacturing hub on the Pacific Coast, particularly following the establishment of the Northern Pacific Railroad's terminus in the city. The book provides insights into the various industries, infrastructure, and urban planning that were flourishing in Tacoma during this dynamic period. The book outlines Tacoma's transformation from a sparsely populated area with basic structures to a thriving urban center with extensive infrastructure, including graded streets, electric lighting, and valuable business districts. It discusses numerous industries such as shipping, lumber, coal, and agriculture, underscoring Tacoma's strategic location and abundant resources. The narrative is enriched with descriptions of the city's educational and cultural institutions, its beautiful natural surroundings, and the various amenities that contributed to its appeal as both a residential and commercial destination. In essence, it serves as a promotional piece that captures the optimism and entrepreneurial spirit of Tacoma during a pivotal era of growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTacoma (Wash.) -- Pictorial works
653 _aTacoma (Wash.) -- History
653 _aTacoma (Wash.) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53708
999 _c94542
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