This edition had all images removed.
Title: Tacoma and Vicinity
Credits:
Produced 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Oakland Land, Loan and Trust Company
EBook No.: 53708
Published: Dec 10, 2016
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Tacoma (Wash.) -- Pictorial works
Subject: Tacoma (Wash.) -- History
Subject: Tacoma (Wash.) -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tacoma and Vicinity
Credits:
Produced 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Oakland Land, Loan and Trust Company
EBook No.: 53708
Published: Dec 10, 2016
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Tacoma (Wash.) -- Pictorial works
Subject: Tacoma (Wash.) -- History
Subject: Tacoma (Wash.) -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.