Tacoma: Tomorrow's City... Today (Urban Tapestry Series)

Tacoma: Tomorrow's City... Today (Urban Tapestry Series) by Macgougan, Denny. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781881096283.

As News Tribune columnist Denny MacGougan points out, Tacoma has undergone some exciting changes in recent years, and is a place of natural beauty that continually improves upon itself. MacGougans lighthearted journey through present-day Tacoma offers ample evidence to support his love of the city. He reveals Tacoma as a place of energy and excitement, beauty and tranquillity, opportunity and fun. MacGougan draws Tacoma in vivid colors by taking the reader through the citys fascinating history, from Mount Rainier to Bobs Java Jive and beyond. Here youll be reminded of the reasons behind Tacomas friendly rivalry with Seattle. Youll recall the stories behind "Galloping Gertie" and her eventual demise. And most important, youll realize anew that Tacoma is a city of progressive attitudes and cultural breadth that invites people from all over to visit its shores. With the aid of more than 150 beautiful photographs, its easy to appreciate MacGougans love of his city and the laid-back attitude that it inspired in its residents. Living in Tacoma is both easy and attractive, and, for MacGougans money, cant be beat. With so many years of community effort and partnership, the beautiful geographic settling, and the visionary actions of businessmen and women, Tacoma is destined to maintain its position of leadership in the heart of Puget Sound. It truly is, and will continue to be, tomorrows city...today.