1841 Fourth of July 1906 Commemorative Celebration at
Sequalitchew Lake Pierce County, Washington July 5th, 1906, at 2 O'clock,
P.M. by Pierce County Pioneer Association
(Hardcover - 1906)
A History of Pierce County Washington 1990 Volume I by
Heritage League of Pierce County and b/w Illustration
(Hardcover - 1990)
Before Tacoma-- what?: The Puyallup and Nisqually
Indians by Winnifred L Olsen (Unknown
Binding - 1968)
Doin' the Puyallup: An Illustrated History of the
Western Washington Fair Since 1900 by Val Dumond
(Hardcover - Jul
1991)
Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History
by Ruth Kirk and Carmela Alexander (Paperback
- Oct 1995)
Fisherman on the Puyallup by Jeanne
Heuving (Unknown Binding
- 1978)
Forth
Lewis compiled by Alan H. Archambault.
ISBN: 0738520519
From the publisher
"The area now known as Fort Lewis was first
recognized for its potential as a military reservation in the early 1900s
when a series of militia and national guard encampments were held in the
area. Camp Lewis was established as the United States entered World War I in
1917 and became the first Army installation in the history of the nation to
be created as a direct result of the outright gift of land by private
citizens. During World War I, Camp Lewis became the largest military post of
the era. Here, thousands of "doughboys" trained for the Great War and began
a tradition of training excellence that continues to this day. In 1927, the
camp was designated a permanent post and officially became Fort Lewis. The
story of this important military installation is told here in a series of
historic photographs, from the collections of Fort Lewis Military Museum
dating from the early 20th century to the present. The photographs capture
not only the natural beauty of the area and prominent buildings, but also
many of the men and women who have served their nation at Fort Lewis."
Furusato: Tacoma-Pierce County Japanese, 1888-1977
by Ronald Magden (Hardcover
- Jan 1998)
History of Pierce County Washington three volume set
(3) by W.P. Bonney (Hardcover
- 1927
History of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians
by Judy Wright (Unknown
Binding - 1997)
Origins of Place Names in Pierce County
by Gary Reese (Paperback
- Nov 1988)
Masters of Suspension: The Men and Women Who Bridged
the Tacoma Narrows Once Again by Rob Carson and Dean J.
(photographer) Koepfler (Paperback
- 2007)
Playgrounds To The Pros: An Illustrated History Of
Sports In Tacoma-Pierce County by Caroline Denyer Gallacci,
Marc H. Blau, and Doug McArthur (Hardcover
- April 30, 2005
Old
Tacoma compiled by Caroline Gallacci, Tacoma Historical Society.
ISBN: 0738531030From the publisher:
"In 1865, Job Carr paddled a canoe to his new homestead on a small harbor
that would become Old Tacoma. The area’s notorious reputation—as “The
Wildest Port North of San Francisco’s Barbary Coast”—haunted it for decades
after the tall-masted schooners, sailors, brothels, and saloons were gone.
Situated on the deepwater shoreline of Commencement Bay to ship timber from
the vast tracts surrounding it, “Old Tacoma” was bypassed by the Northern
Pacific terminus in favor of “New Tacoma” a few miles away. Settled by waves
of Scandinavian and Croatian immigrants to work the mills and purse seiners,
Old Tacoma became an isolated community. Though industry, shipbuilding, and
timber mills gave way to commerce and recreation, the community of Old
Tacoma still retains the unique flavor of its colorful past."
Origins of Place Names in Pierce County
by Gary Reese (Paperback
- Nov 1988
Puyallup:
A Pioneer Paradise compiled by Lori Price & Ruth Anderson of the Ezra
Meeker Historical Society. ISBN: 0738523747.
From the publisher: "For many
early Americans, native and immigrant, Puyallup was much more than simply a
destination in Western Washington, but was a fulfillment of a dream, a
vision of prosperity and opportunity. The lush valley region along the
Puyallup River provided both beauty and bounty, sustaining countless
generations and a variety of cultures, from the early American Indians to
the later European explorers and settlers. Within this untamed wilderness, a
group of hardy and self-reliant pioneers began the great task of carving a
livelihood, and through their extraordinary efforts, created a lasting
monument to their courage and determination-the city of Puyallup. Puyallup:
A Pioneer Paradise chronicles the story of the city's evolution from the
indigenous tribe that once populated the valley to the post-World War II
building boom that attracted thousands of new residents. Readers travel
across several centuries of change as the country of the "Generous People,"
or Puyallup tribe, succumbed to the unyielding waves of new people, such as
the colonists of the Hudson's Bay Company, the stalwart Naches Pass
Immigrants, and scores of later men and women searching for the promise of
land. This unique volume traces the city's varied history, including its
once-prominent agricultural traditions in hops, berries, flowers, fruits,
vegetables, and Christmas trees, and remembers a host of its colorful
characters, citizens like Ezra Meeker and J.P. Stewart, who worked
tirelessly to promote Puyallup's development and supplied much of the land
and leadership necessary for its growth."
Puyallup perspectives: By Larry J. Kolano ;
illustrated by Janet P. Nix ; photography and layout by Gary T. Kolano
by Larry J Kolano (Unknown
Binding - 1976)
South on the Sound: An illustrated history of Tacoma
and Pierce County by Murray Cromwell Morgan and Rosa Morgan
(Hardcover - 1984)
South
Tacoma compiled by Darlyne A. Reiter.
ISBN: 0738548073
From the publisher: "Nestled
snuggly against Lakewood on the southern side of Tacoma, South Tacoma is a
vibrant neighborhood comprised of old and new. What was once a prairie where
elk and deer roamed was first called Excelsior, later renamed Edison, and
finally became known as South Tacoma in 1895. Beginning in the mid-1800s,
the area was comprised of cemeteries used to bury Tacoma’s deceased, but in
1890, Northern Pacific Railway made the monumental decision to move its
railroad shops from downtown Tacoma to this prime prairie land south of the
city. The community has evolved since these beginnings into a contemporary,
vital addition to the city of Tacoma. Boasting third-, fourth-, and
fifth-generation families and many family-owned businesses, South Tacoma is
a “small city within a big city,” and its citizens are committed to
maintaining its unique character for posterity."
Tacoma's
Parks compiled by Melissa McGinnis, Doreen BeardSimpkins,
Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma. ISBN:
0738548960
From the publisher: "When civic
benefactor Clinton P. Ferry donated a graceful, elliptically shaped plot of
land in 1883 for the first park in Tacoma, he hoped his adopted hometown
would do him proud and become a veritable city of parks. The young community
did not disappoint. Landmarks such as Wright Park, Lincoln Park, and Point
Defiance Park graced the landscape by 1900, a testament to Tacoma’s
appreciation for beauty, conservation, and recreation, which continues to
this day. In 1907, residents voted to establish the Metropolitan Park
District of Tacoma, Washington’s first independent parks municipality, to
act as steward of these civic treasures. A century later, Metro Parks Tacoma
embraces some 57 parks covering 2,700 acres, as well as swimming pools,
sports complexes, community centers, and recreational programs for all
ages."
Tacoma's
Salmon Beach compiled by Roger Cushman Edwards. ISBN:
0738531081
From the publisher: "Perched on
the shores of the Tacoma Narrows, the community of Salmon Beach overlooks
the spectacular Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Built as a series of fishing shacks
on the beach, Salmon Beach took on a more permanent flavor after Henry O.
Foss towed his two-story boathouse from the city to the tidelands south of
Point Defiance. After electricity was introduced in 1934, more comfortable
cottages were built in this fishing community. From summer beach camping to
an isolated refuge in the middle of a city, a haven for rumrunners during
Prohibition to the counterculture enclave of the 1960s, the community of
Salmon Beach has weathered fires, evictions, landslides, and government
caprice to become the unique neighborhood of Tacoma it is today."
Tacoma's
Waterfront compiled by Caroline Gallacci, Ron Karabaich.
ISBN: 0738548642
From the publisher: "For more than
150 years, the activity on and around Commencement Bay-since the 1840s, when
Charles Wilkes first named it, to the present day-has been a barometer for
measuring Tacoma's maritime and industrial growth and development. Wilkes's
early exploration assured the inclusion of Puget Sound within the boundaries
of the United States following negotiations with Great Britain in 1846.
Drawn to the deep waters of the south shore of the bay, the Northern Pacific
Railroad established its transcontinental terminus here in 1873 and, in the
process, created the city of Tacoma. In the early years, the waterfront was
alive with the sights and sounds of commerce. The "longest wheat wharf in
the world" lined the south shoreline, longshoremen handled cargo, the
Mosquito Fleet carried people to and from the municipal dock, and the
Puyallup River delta was transformed into the bustling Port of Tacoma."
Then and Now Meeker Mansion Cookbook (Puyallup,
Washington) by Sharone Ketterman (Spiral-bound
- 1992.)
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