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 Tacoma on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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www.encyclopedia.com /html/T/Tacoma.asp   (729 words)

  
 Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was the third-longest suspension bridge in the United States at the time, with a length of 5939 feet including approaches.
Furthermore, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built with shallow plate girders instead of the deep stiffening trusses of railway bridges.
This weakness was due to the shallowness of the stiffening girders and the narrowness of the roadway, relative to its span length.
www.vibrationdata.com /Tacoma.htm   (1364 words)

  
 Tacoma (Tecoma) - Nevada Ghost Town
Tacoma was a depot station in the late 1800's to approx.
It was the stopover for the Central Nevada RandR during the silver boom.
Montello took over as the train stop in late 20's early 30's and tacoma was abandoned.
www.ghosttowns.com /states/nv/tacoma.html   (240 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Tacoma, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
A lilac festival is held annually in the city.
Tacoma is the gateway to Mt. Rainier National Park and many recreational areas.
The Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge links the city with the Olympic Peninsula; it replaced "Galloping Gertie," which collapsed (1940) in a windstorm four months after it opened.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/T/Tacoma.html   (343 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Most livable? Depends on your definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
•Tacoma, Wash. This port and lumber industrial center south of Seattle once was known for noxious smells spewing from its pulp mills and factories.
The "Tacoma Aroma" began to fade along with jobs in the early 1990s as a recession and environmental crackdowns took their toll.
Tacoma is attracting artists and professionals from more expensive housing markets in Seattle, 50 minutes away on commuter rail.
www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2004-04-11-most-livable_x.htm   (1124 words)

  
 Tacoma Dome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Tacoma Dome signs will direct you to turn right onto C Street to enter the Tacoma Dome parking lots.
The Tacoma Dome is located in the heart of downtown Tacoma, Washington on 6.1 acres adjacent to Interstate 5 and just a mile from Hwy 16.
The parking fee for most major Tacoma Dome events such as concerts, pro sports and motor sports events is $10.
www.tacomadome.org /Directions   (355 words)

  
 Tacoma Philharmonic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Tacoma Philharmonic was founded in 1933 by celebrated conductor Eugene Linden, making it one of the oldest non-profit performing arts organizations serving the community.
For fifteen years the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra held its concerts at Jason Lee School and the Temple Theater, and then in 1947 the orchestra merged with the Seattle Symphony to form the short-lived Pacfic Northwest Symphony Orchestra.
In 1951 the Tacoma Phliharmonic's Board of Trustees made a monumental decision, to operate the Philharmonic as a concert presenting organization, giving the people of our community an opportunity to see and hear the finest orchestras, chamber ensembles and solo artists from around the world.
www.tacomaphilharmonic.org   (159 words)

  
 Tacoma Narrows Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Tacoma Narrows is the single point in the 20,000 square miles of Puget Sound where the Washington mainland and the Olympic Peninsula are close.
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was known for its tendency to sway in windstorms.
The significance of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge, to a large extent, is derived from its startling collapse on November 7, 1940.
www.nwrain.com /~newtsuit/recoveries/narrows/narrows.htm   (474 words)

  
 Tacoma, Washington (Cities)
Lying along Interstate 5, Tacoma is the county seat and largest city in Pierce County.
Tacoma was shaped by a series of booms and busts that began after Swedish settler Nicholas de Lin started the first business in 1852.
Tacoma is part of the Tacoma, WA metro area.
www.ohwy.com /wa/t/tacoma.htm   (181 words)

  
 TACOMA: Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The TACOMA project focuses on operating system support for agents and how agents can be used to solve problems traditionally addressed by other distributed computing paradigms, e.g.
TACOMA 1.2 is implemented in C. We are currently focusing on fault-tolerance, security, applicability and management issues.
The TACOMA project is a collaboration between the Department of Computer Science, University of Tromsø, Norway, the Department of Computer Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA and the Department of Computer Science, University of California, San Diego, USA.
www.tacoma.cs.uit.no /overview.html   (256 words)

  
 Local Development Council - Tacoma Washington
Tacoma's most popular new and renovated chic condominiums, stylish townhomes and trendy apartments will be showcased on October 8 and 9 during the 2005 Tour of Urban Living.
The New Tacoma Downtown Banner Program is part of a multi-agency partnership to support retail growth and prepare for the arrival of thousands of visitors for the Tall Ships Festival July 1-4.
Following that opening feature, Tacoma’s regional daily has served up reviews of several of the dining spots and has kicked off a downtown dining blog.
www.tacomabia.org   (942 words)

  
 Tacoma Community College - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Tacoma Community College is a community college located in Tacoma, Washington with a satellite operation in Gig Harbor.
It serves the city of Tacoma and the Pierce County portion of the Kitsap Peninsula.
TCC's creation was authorized by voters in 1962, and it opened in fall 1965.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /tacoma_community_college.htm   (56 words)

  
 Wired Cities: Working-Class Communities Build Next Frontier of High-Speed Connectivity
The story of Tacoma -- indeed, the story of second- and third-tier markets and rural communities all over America -- is the ability of forward-thinking government officials to level the economic development playing field by providing the kind of high-speed connectivity that fast-moving companies need.
When asked why her company chose Tacoma, she said, "We do look at the connectivity, but we also were looking for a building that we could have fun with.
Tacoma Mayor Brian Ebersole says it's this ability to rapidly respond to the needs of private industry that will give cities such as his a competitive edge in the future.
www.siteselection.com /issues/2001/jan/p43   (2373 words)

  
 Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Home
Welcome to Tacoma Pierce County, Washington, 'One of America's Most Livable Communities,' the City of Destiny!
Nestled conveniently between the bustling metropolis of Seattle and the eventful state capital of Olympia, Tacoma is the ideal location for people on the move.
World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to Tacoma’s downtown core, while the shores of the Puget Sound and the peaks of Mount Rainier and call the more adventurous to explore the astonishing surrounding environment throughout all of Pierce County.
www.tacomachamber.org   (150 words)

  
 CNN.com - Suspicious powders test nontoxic - Apr. 22, 2003
The Tacoma, Washington, mail facility was shut down for a few hours after the suspicious powder was found.
After an initial scare, tests showed a powdery substance found in a mail facility in Tacoma, Washington, was not toxic.
In Tacoma, one field test initially gave a "false positive" that showed the powder was toxic.
www.cnn.com /2003/US/West/04/22/powder   (683 words)

  
 BUILDING BIG: Databank: Tacoma Narrows Bridge
On the morning of November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted violently in 42-mile-per-hour winds and collapsed into the cold waters of the Puget Sound.
Moisseiff strengthened his narrow bridge with a solid steel girder beneath the roadway.
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was replaced in 1950 by a new bridge stiffened with a truss.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/tacoma_narrows.html   (294 words)

  
 NET - NorthEast Tacoma Neighborhood Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
From the time Old Town and New Tacoma united to form the City of Tacoma in 1884, neighborhoods have served as the foundation upon which Tacoma was built.
The Northeast Tacoma Neighborhood Council is one of the eight Neighborhood Councils established within the City of Tacoma.
The City of Tacoma Web Site hosts additional information about the Neighborhood Council program, including meeting schedules and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), as well as a useful resource guide for neighborhood concerns.
netacoma.tripod.com   (156 words)

  
 Tacoma's Neighborhood Business Districts
Visit one of Tacoma's 12 Neighborhood Business Districts for a taste of local history, for great shopping ideas, services you need, family-friendly special events, or an around-the-world tour of flavors in a whole host of restaurants.
For more information on Tacoma's 12 Neighborhood Business Districts call 253-591-5384 or email cwolfe@ci.tacoma.wa.us.
Log onto cityofdestiny.com to learn more about living, working and playing in Tacoma.
www.tacomabusinessdistricts.com   (115 words)

  
 Tacoma Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Pierce County, Washington
Tacoma: Tacoma - located on the southern end of Puget Sound on Commencement Bay -- is a city rich in history and focused on the future.
Founded in 1874, Tacoma was an important destination for the transcontinental railroad system.
If it is newer or older residential real estate for sale in Tacoma, in Pierce County, you can be sure we have what you are looking for.
www.tacoma-homes-for-sale.com   (426 words)

  
 Toyota.com : Vehicles : Tacoma
In your capable hands, the 2006 Tacoma is ready to make an impression on any surface.
Throw yourself inside and you'll find the roomiest Tacoma we've ever made, sitting on top of the strongest chassis we've ever forged.
And if that wasn’t enough, there are 18 different Tacomas — from the corner-carving X-Runner to the Double Cab Long Bed.
www.toyota.com /tacoma   (95 words)

  
 Tacoma DJ for Tacoma Wedding Receptions Find A Tacoma DJ for your Tacoma Wedding
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Your guests will be pleased when they find that we have most of the songs that they want to dance to.
Your Tacoma area wedding will be a memory that you will cherish the rest of your life.
www.tacoma-dj.com   (445 words)

  
 South Tacoma - Home
Located along South Tacoma Way, one of the major routes into and out of Tacoma, the South Tacoma Business District has long been meeting the needs of people on the move.
We have one of Tacoma’s only specialty doll stores, a model enthusiast's dream of a hobby shop, and a place to pick up some flowers for Mom at what just might be Tacoma’s longest-standing flower shop.
While wheeled transportation may be king, South Tacoma businesses take care of their pedestrian customers as well.
www.southtacomabusinessdistrict.com   (220 words)

  
 Official Tacoma Fire Department Web Site
The Tacoma Fire Department is recognized as one of the most progressive, innovative and dynamic fire departments in the nation.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently notified the Tacoma Fire Department that it will receive a $750,000 grant to refit one of the Department's aged fireboats, which protect about 44 miles of shoreline and over 11 squares miles of water.
Established in 1885, the Tacoma Fire Department is one of the oldest paid professional fire departments in the state of Washington.
www.tacomafiredepartment.org   (503 words)

  
 WSDOT - SR 16, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project
This virtual view is a preview of the parallel bridge to that is scheduled to open in spring 2007.
With the catwalks up and 24 tram frames secured on the platforms, Tacoma Narrows Constructors is ready to start cable spinning.
The project also includes 3.4 miles of SR 16 from the Jackson Avenue interchange in Tacoma to a new interchange at 24th/36th streets.
www.tacomanarrowsbridge.com   (869 words)

  
 Tacoma Washington CVB : Hotels, Attractions, Travel and Vacation Planning
Here you can see the fabulous glass art of world-famous artist and Tacoma native Dale Chihuly… explore Puyallup’s “Arts Downtown” Outdoor Gallery… and view nature’s own display of art: spectacular sunrises on Mount Rainier and sunsets across Puget Sound.
And you can discover fascinating history at many museums and historic sites such as Tacoma’s Fort Nisqually and Puyallup’s 1890 Meeker Mansion.
The Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau will not sell or share your name or e-mail address with any other organization without your permission.
www.tourtacoma.org   (339 words)

  
 Tacoma Narrows Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
On November 7, 1940, at approximately 11:00 AM, the first Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge collapsed due to wind-induced vibrations.
Situated on the Tacoma Narrows in Puget Sound, near the city of Tacoma, Washington, the bridge had only been open for traffic a few months.
Here is a small, short (250 frames - 10 seconds?) but biggish (700K) excerpt of a MPEG video clip of the action, showing the maximum torsional motion shortly before failure The origin of this sequence is unknown, but it has probably been lifted from the 20 minute silent film that is available from:
www.civeng.carleton.ca /Exhibits/Tacoma_Narrows   (106 words)

  
 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Tacoma
Sometimes called the "City of Destiny," Tacoma was designated as the Northern Pacific Railroad's western terminus for its transcontinental route in 1873.
Tacoma is home to the world's largest wood-domed arena, the Tacoma Dome, site of big-name concerts, sporting events and trade shows.
Two express bus routes and a commuter train between Seattle and Tacoma are provided by Sound Transit.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /webtowns/town.asp?WTID=74   (215 words)

  
 Tacoma Little Theatre : Celebrating Our 87th Season
Journey back to 1849 and spend an intimate evening with the classic master of suspense as the TLT Lobby becomes Poe’s Salon, where he shares his spine-tingling stories and scathing commentaries about fellow writers.
The Arts, it is said, provide food for the soul, and nourishment for the heart and mind.
Our goal for our 87th season at Tacoma Little Theatre is to serve a bountiful menu of entertaining, enriching, and challenging theater created both for, and with, the community.
www.tacomalittletheatre.com   (145 words)

  
 United for Peace of Pierce County
If the Tacoma City Council was making itself ridiculous, one wonders why both the New York Times and the Washington Post took note of its action in February 1, 2003 articles.
At its sixth meeting, on December 26, at the Anna Lemon Wheelock branch of the Tacoma Public Library, members decided to adopt the name United for Peace of Pierce County, and to formally affiliate with the national coalition known as United for Peace, whose founding statement we have endorsed.
The march was carefully planned with the cooperation of the Tacoma Police Department (who were superbly professional in helping with traffic control and patiently waiting for the last straggling marchers, some of whom had difficulty keeping up with the main body due to physical limitations) and the management of the Tacoma Mall.
www.tacomapjh.org /ufppc.htm   (3601 words)

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