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Tacoma

More of the dated building in Tacoma went up in the 1900s than in any other decade. Queen Anne is the style recorded most often on these buildings. One themed walking tour runs through those listings.

The earliest listing here is Fort Nisqually Factor's House, added Apr 15, 1970.

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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

104
Listings
13
Historic districts
2
National Historic Landmarks
1970
First listing

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Oldest on the register

First listedFort Nisqually Factor's House · Apr 15, 1970
Oldest construction dateSt. Peter's Episcopal Church · built 1873

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 44 of the 104 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Landmark · Pierce County
Fireboat No.1
National Historic LandmarkListed 1983
Landmark · Pierce County
Fort Nisqually Factor's House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1970
Building · Pierce County
Albers Brothers Mill
BuildingListed 2002
Historic district · Pierce County
Browns Point Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage
Historic districtListed 1989

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Queen Anne style 7Neoclassical 5Stick style 4Art Deco 3Colonial Revival 3Tudor Revival 3

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 31 of the 104 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Adjutant General's Residence▾1991
Address
Camp Murray, Tacoma vicinity
Listed
May 1, 1991
Listed for
Military, Politics and government
Significance
State
Reference
91000537
Built
1921
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Albers Brothers Mill▾2002
Address
1821 Dock St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 19, 2002
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
02000247
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Albers Brothers Mill
American Lake Veterans Hospital▾2009
Address
9600 Veterans Dr.,SW., Tacoma
Listed
May 19, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Health and medicine
Significance
State
Also known as
Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System at American; Lake
Reference
09000218
Contributing
45 buildings, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Annobee Apartments▾1999
Address
319-323 North I St., Tacoma
Listed
Jul 28, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
99000919
Built
1925
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Annobee Apartments
Nettie J. and Henry J. Asberry House▾2024
Address
1219 South 13th Street, Tacoma
Listed
Oct 31, 2024
Listed for
Black heritage, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Nettie J. Asberry Homesite
Reference
100010930
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
The Auditorium Dance Hall▾2008
Address
1308-1310 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 23, 2008
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Crescent Ballroom
Reference
07001458
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Auditorium Dance Hall, The
Balfour Dock Building▾2006
Address
705 Dock St., Tacoma
Listed
Dec 29, 2006
Listed for
Industry, Architecture, Engineering
Significance
State
Also known as
Working Waterfront Museum
Reference
06001214
Built
1900
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Balfour Dock Building
Conrad F. & Annie K. Beutel House▾2008
Address
701 N. 10th St., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 23, 2008
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
07001459
Built
1909
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Beutel, Conrad F. & Annie K., House
Blue Mouse Theatre▾2010
Address
2611 N. Proctor St., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 13, 2010
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Blue Mouse Junior; Proctor Street Theatre; The Bijou; Proctor Theatre
Reference
09001235
Built
1923
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Blue Mouse Theatre
Boatman-Ainsworth Hose▾1982
Address
6000 12th St., SW, Tacoma
Listed
Feb 19, 1982
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
82004277
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Boatman-Ainsworth Hose
Bowes Building▾1979
Address
100 S. 9th St, Tacoma
Listed
Nov 23, 1979
Listed for
Community planning, Economics, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tacoma Savings and Loan Building
Reference
79002553
Built
1909
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Bowes Building
Browns Point Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage▾1989
Address
201 Tulalip NE, Tacoma vicinity
Listed
Mar 29, 1989
Listed for
Architecture, Maritime history
Significance
Local
Reference
89000208
Built
1887
Contributing
2 buildings, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Browns Point Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage
Buckley's Addition Historic District▾·
Address
Roughly bounded by N. Steele, N. 8th, N. Pine & N. 21st Sts., Tacoma
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
16000882
Contributing
430 buildings, 145 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Building at 1602 South G Street▾1995
Address
1602 S. G St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Corner Grocery; Hillside Quickie; Hillside Grocery
Reference
95000222
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Building at 712–716 Sixth Avenue▾1995
Address
712--716 Sixth Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hob Nob Restaurant
Reference
95000226
Built
1925
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Building at 712–716 Sixth Avenue
Cabin No. 97▾1977
Address
NW of Tacoma on Salmon Beach, Tacoma vicinity
Listed
Dec 13, 1977
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Walter Crooks Cabin
Reference
77001354
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Camp Six▾1973
Address
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
Listed
Mar 7, 1973
Listed for
Industry, Engineering, Invention
Significance
State
Also known as
Western Washington Forest Industries Museum
Reference
73001885
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Central Elementary School▾2013
Address
401 S. 8th St., Tacoma
Listed
Dec 24, 2013
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Central Administration
Reference
13000998
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
City Waterway Bridge▾1982
Address
Spans City Waterway, 11th Street, Tacoma
Listed
Jul 16, 1982
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
82004278
Built
1911
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
City Waterway Bridge
The Coffee Pot Restaurant▾2014
Address
2101 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma
Listed
Apr 21, 2014
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Bob's Java Jive
Reference
14000167
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
College Park Historic District▾2017
Address
Roughly bounded by N. Union Ave., N. Pine, N. 21st, N. Alder, N. 8th & N. 18th Sts., Tacoma
Listed
Oct 10, 2017
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100001723
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Cushman Substation▾2014
Address
3713 N. 19th St., Tacoma
Listed
Dec 29, 2014
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
14001108
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Cushman Substation
Cushman Substation (Boundary Increase and Decrease)▾·
Address
1920 N. Adams St., Tacoma
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100003608
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Cushman Substation (Boundary Increase and Decrease)
Custer School▾1987
Address
7700 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Tacoma
Listed
Jul 15, 1987
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Little Red Schoolhouse
Reference
87001162
Built
1932
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Custer School
Emma Smith DeVoe House▾1993
Address
308 E. 133rd St., Tacoma vicinity
Listed
May 6, 1993
Listed for
Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Villa DeVoe
Reference
93000369
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
DeVoe, Emma Smith, House
Henry Drum House▾1977
Address
9 St. Helens St., Tacoma
Listed
Jul 20, 1977
Listed for
Education, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Drum House
Reference
77001351
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Drum, Henry, House
East 34th Street Bridge▾1982
Address
Pacific to A St., Tacoma
Listed
Jul 16, 1982
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
82004279
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
East 34th Street Bridge
Engine House No. 11▾1986
Address
3802 McKinley Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000965
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Engine House No. 11
Engine House No. 13▾1986
Address
3825 N. Twenty-fifth St., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000964
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Engine House No. 13
Engine House No. 4▾1984
Address
220-224 E. 26th St., Tacoma
Listed
Oct 18, 1984
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84002425
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Engine House No. 4
Engine House No. 8▾1986
Address
4301 S. L St., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000968
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Engine House No. 8
Engine House No. 9▾1975
Address
611 N. Pine St., Tacoma
Listed
Jul 30, 1975
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
75001866
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Engine House No. 9
Fire Alarm Station▾1986
Address
415 S. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fire Communications Center
Reference
86000980
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Fire Alarm Station
Fire Station No. 1▾1986
Address
425 S. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fire Electrical Maintenance Shop
Reference
86000974
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station No. 10▾1986
Address
7247 S. Park Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000966
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 10
Fire Station No. 14▾1986
Address
4701 N. Fourty-first St., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000962
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 14
Fire Station No. 15▾1986
Address
3510 E. Eleventh St., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000961
Built
1928
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 15
Fire Station No. 2▾1986
Address
2701 S. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000972
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station No. 5▾1986
Address
1453 S. Twelfth St., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000971
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fire Station No. 5
Fireboat No.1NHL1983
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Fireboat Station▾1986
Address
302 E. Eleventh St., Tacoma
Listed
May 2, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000978
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fireboat Station
Fort Nisqually Factor's HouseNHL1970
Haddaway Hall▾1983
Address
4301 N. Stevens, Tacoma
Listed
Jan 27, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Weyerhaeuser Mansion
Reference
83003349
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Haddaway Hall
House at 1510 Tacoma Avenue South▾1995
Address
1510 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 10, 1995
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
95000230
Built
1902
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States, Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 1510 Tacoma Avenue South
House at 1610 South G Street▾1995
Address
1610 S. G St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 10, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
95000223
Built
1910
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 1610 South G Street
House at 2314 South Ainsworth Avenue▾1995
Address
2314 S. Ainsworth Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 10, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
95000220
Built
1926
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 2314 South Ainsworth Avenue
House at 2326 South L Street▾1995
Address
2326 S. L St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 10, 1995
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
95000225
Built
1904
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 2326 South L Street
House at 605 South G Street▾1995
Address
605 S. G St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 13, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
95000221
Built
1890
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States, Stick style
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 605 South G Street
House at 708–710 South 8th Street▾1995
Address
708--710 S. 8th St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
95000224
Built
1908
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 708–710 South 8th Street
House at 802–804 South G Street▾1995
Address
802--804 S. G St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
95000229
Built
1890
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States, Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
House at 802–804 South G Street
Lord–Heuston House▾2008
Address
2902 N. Cedar St., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 10, 2008
Listed for
Health and medicine, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
07001385
Built
1906
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Lord–Heuston House
Lynn, C.O., Co. Funeral Home▾2005
Address
717 Tacoma Ave. S, Tacoma
Listed
Nov 30, 2005
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lynn Funeral Home
Reference
05001352
Built
1918
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Lynn, C.O., Co. Funeral Home
Manley–Thompson Ford Agency▾2008
Address
1302-1306 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 10, 2008
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Crescent Ballroom
Reference
07001386
Built
1918
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Manley–Thompson Ford Agency
Masonic Temple Building–Temple Theater▾1993
Address
47 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Apr 29, 1993
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Heilig's Theater; John Hamrick's Temple Theater
Reference
93000357
Style
Art Deco
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple Building–Temple Theater
McChord Field Historic District▾2008
Address
McChord AFB, Tacoma
Listed
Dec 12, 2008
Listed for
Architecture, Military, Community planning
Significance
State
Also known as
McChord Airforce Base
Reference
08001026
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McIlvaine Apartments▾1995
Address
920 S. 9th St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Vance Apartments
Reference
95000227
Built
1909
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
McIlvaine Apartments
Frederick H. Murray House▾1985
Address
402 N. Sheridan Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 23, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001810
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Murray, Frederick H., House
Mv Kalakala (ferry)▾2006
Address
Hylebos Creek Waterway, 1801 Taylor Way, Tacoma
Listed
Mar 22, 2006
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture, Engineering
Significance
State
Also known as
Ferry PERALTA
Reference
06000177
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mv Kalakala (ferry)
National Bank of Tacoma▾2006
Address
1123 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 2, 2006
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
National Bank of Washington; Tacoma Art Museum
Reference
06000671
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
National Bank of Tacoma
Nihon Go Gakko▾1984
Address
1715 S. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 30, 1984
Listed for
Asian heritage, Education, Politics and government, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Japanese Language School
Reference
84003568
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Nihon Go Gakko
Nisqually Power Substation▾2001
Address
2416 S. C St., Tacoma
Listed
Apr 25, 2001
Listed for
Architecture, Engineering
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tacoma Substation & Storage House
Reference
01000429
Built
1911
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Nisqually Power Substation
North 21st Street Bridge▾1982
Address
Spans Buckley Gulch, N. Fife and Oakes, Tacoma
Listed
Jul 16, 1982
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
82004280
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
North 21st Street Bridge
North 23rd Street Bridge▾1982
Address
Spans Buckley Gulch, N. Fife and Oakes, Tacoma
Listed
Jul 16, 1982
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
82004281
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
North 23rd Street Bridge
North Slope Historic District▾2003
Address
Area bounded by Division Ave., N. Grant Ave, N. Steele St., and N I St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 28, 2003
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
03000160
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
North Slope Historic District
Northern Pacific Office Building▾1976
Address
NE corner of 7th St. and Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 4, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Transportation, Exploration and settlement
Significance
National
Reference
76001901
Built
1888
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Northern Pacific Office Building
Old City Hall▾1974
Address
7th Ave. between Commerce and Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 17, 1974
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tacoma City Hall
Reference
74001973
Built
1893
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old City Hall
Old City Hall Historic District▾1977
Address
Roughly bounded by St. Helens Ave., Court C, freeway spur, 7th and 9th Sts., Tacoma
Listed
Dec 23, 1977
Listed for
Commerce, Economics, Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture, Communications
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:Old City Hall; Northern Pacific Office Building
Reference
77001352
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old City Hall Historic District
Old Main▾1984
Address
Park Ave., S. and Garfield St., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 27, 1984
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Harstad Hall
Reference
84003570
Built
1894
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Old Main
Pacific Brewing and Malting Company▾1978
Address
S. 25th St. between C St. and Jefferson Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Jul 31, 1978
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78002768
Contributing
13 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Pacific Brewing and Malting Company
Pacific National Bank Building▾1980
Address
1302 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 7, 1980
Listed for
Economics, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Luzon Building
Reference
80004008
Built
1891
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pacific National Bank Building
Pantages Theatre▾1976
Address
901 and 909 Broadway, Tacoma
Listed
Nov 7, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Entertainment and recreation, Architecture, Invention
Significance
National
Also known as
Jones Building; The Roxy
Reference
76001902
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pantages Theatre
Parkland Lutheran Children's Home▾1996
Address
12123 A St., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 7, 1996
Listed for
Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
Parkland Children's Home
Reference
96000838
Built
1902
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Parkland Lutheran Children's Home
Perkins Building▾2000
Address
1101 A St., Tacoma
Listed
Nov 22, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
00001444
Built
1907
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Perkins Building
Point Defiance Lodge▾·
Address
5715 Roberts Garden Rd., Tacoma
Listed for
Architecture, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Park Lodge; Keeper's Lodge; Superintendent's Lodge; Point Defiance Visitor Center
Reference
100001518
Built
1898
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Point Defiance Lodge
Point Defiance Streetcar Station▾2014
Address
5801 Trolley Ln., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 8, 2014
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Point Defiance Pagoda; Point Defiance Bus Station; Point Defiance Unloading Station
Reference
13001060
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Pythian Temple▾1985
Address
924-926 1/2 Broadway, Tacoma
Listed
Aug 23, 1985
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Commencement Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pythias
Reference
85001811
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pythian Temple
Rhodes Medical Arts Building▾1978
Address
740 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Nov 21, 1978
Listed for
Health and medicine, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Medical Arts Building
Reference
78002769
Built
1931
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Rhodes Medical Arts Building
Henry A. and Birdella Rhodes House▾2006
Address
701 North J St., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 2, 2006
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Rhodes Mansion; Tacoma North Slope Historic District ID# J701
Reference
06000670
Built
1901
Style
Shingle style architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rhodes, Henry A. and Birdella, House
Rhodesleigh▾1983
Address
10815 Greendale Dr., SW, Tacoma
Listed
Jan 27, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83003352
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rhodesleigh
Rialto Theater▾1992
Address
310 Ninth St., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 21, 1992
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Reference
92001041
Built
1918
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rialto Theater
William Ross Rust House▾1985
Address
1001 N. I St., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 23, 1985
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
85001806
Built
1905
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rust, William Ross, House
Sandberg–Schoenfeld Buildings▾1999
Address
1411-1423 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 12, 1999
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
99001008
Built
1907
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Sandberg–Schoenfeld Buildings
Schultz Apartments▾1995
Address
1002 S. 12th St., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
95000228
Built
1911
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Schultz Apartments
Slavonian Hall▾1976
Address
2306 N. 30th St., Tacoma
Listed
Nov 7, 1976
Listed for
European heritage, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
76001903
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Slavonian Hall
South J Street Historic District▾1986
Address
W Side of S. J St. between S. Seventh and S. Eighth Sts., Tacoma
Listed
May 8, 1986
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
86001020
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Sprague Building▾1985
Address
1501--1505 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Nov 21, 1985
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85002920
Style
Richardsonian Romanesque
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Sprague Building
St. Peter's Episcopal Church▾1974
Address
Starr between 29th and 30th Sts., Tacoma
Listed
Nov 5, 1974
Listed for
Religion
Significance
Local
Reference
74001974
Built
1873
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Stadium-Seminary Historic District▾1977
Address
Roughly bounded by 1st, I, 10th Sts., and shoreline, Tacoma
Listed
May 26, 1977
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
77001353
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stadium-Seminary Historic District
Sunset Telephone & Telegraph Building▾1985
Address
1101 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 23, 1985
Listed for
Communications
Significance
Local
Reference
85001809
Built
1901
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Sunset Telephone & Telegraph Building
Tacoma Building▾2001
Address
1015-1021 A St., Tacoma
Listed
Oct 22, 2001
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Weyerhaeuser Headquarters Building
Reference
01001162
Built
1910
Style
modern architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Tacoma Building
Tacoma Mausoleum▾2000
Address
5302 S. Junett St., Tacoma
Listed
Apr 21, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
00000405
Built
1910
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tacoma Mausoleum
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Ruins▾1992
Address
WA 16 over the Tacoma Narrows, Tacoma
Listed
Aug 31, 1992
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
National
Also known as
Galloping Gertie
Reference
92001068
Built
1940
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Ruins
Thornewood▾1982
Address
8601, 8307 N. Thorne Lane, SW and 4 Thornewood Lane, SW, Tacoma
Listed
Mar 18, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
82004283
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Thornewood
Union Depot-Warehouse Historic District▾1980
Address
Roughly bounded by RR tracks, 15th, 23rd and Market Sts., Tacoma
Listed
Apr 2, 1980
Listed for
Community planning, Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
See Also:Union Depot
Reference
80004009
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Union Depot-Warehouse Historic District
Union Passenger Station▾1974
Address
1713 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Mar 15, 1974
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
74001975
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Union Passenger Station
US Post Office–Tacoma Downtown Station–Federal Building▾1991
Address
1102 S. A St., Tacoma
Listed
May 30, 1991
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tacoma Post Office, Court House and Custom House
Reference
91000657
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
US Post Office–Tacoma Downtown Station–Federal Building
Walker Apartment Hotel▾1994
Address
405 Sixth Ave., Tacoma
Listed
May 16, 1994
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hickey Apartment Hotel; Walker Apartments
Reference
94000420
Built
1927
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Walker Apartment Hotel
Washington Building▾2009
Address
1019 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
Listed
Jun 29, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
09000508
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Washington Building
Washington School▾2006
Address
3701 N. 26th St., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 23, 2006
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
State
Also known as
Washington-Hoyt Elementary School
Reference
06000729
Built
1906
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Washington School
Wedge Historic District▾2016
Address
Triangle area bounded by Division and 6th Aves., and South M St., Tacoma
Listed
Dec 13, 2016
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
16000856
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Whitman Elementary School▾2012
Address
1120 S. 39th St., Tacoma
Listed
Dec 26, 2012
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
12001100
Built
1952
Style
International Style
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Whitman Elementary School
Wright Park and Seymour Conservatory▾1976
Address
Division Ave. to 6th Ave., between S. G and I Sts., Tacoma
Listed
Oct 8, 1976
Listed for
Community planning, Landscape architecture, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
76001904
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wright Park and Seymour Conservatory
Y.M.C.A. Building▾1983
Address
714 Market St., Tacoma
Listed
Jan 27, 1983
Listed for
Education, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
83003353
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Y.M.C.A. Building
John F. Yuncker House▾1985
Address
519 S. G St., Tacoma
Listed
Aug 23, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Financial Insights, Inc.
Reference
85001807
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States, Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Yuncker, John F., House

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