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5 stories matching heirloom

  1. The Case of the Missing Pocket Watch

    A Tacoma family's frantic search for a stolen heirloom ends when a toddler is found with the culprit in his overalls.

    Jun 23, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  2. Spate of Burglaries Stirs North Yakima

    A series of brazen daytime thefts has left residents guarding their doors and tallying their missing heirlooms.

    Mar 19, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Auctioneer and the Widow's Heirloom

    A desperate widow, a misplaced cedar cabinet, and a piece of paper that held the future of her children.

    Sep 13, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  4. The 1721 Architectural Manual Preserved in Tacoma

    A rare volume of Palladio’s architectural rules, inherited by a Tacoma resident, offers a window into 17th-century construction methods.

    Nov 15, 1892The Seattle Post-Intelligencer1109 North J Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  5. The War on Bicycle Racks

    A local business owner protests the removal of bike parking in downtown Tacoma, shifting the blame to the city’s crumbling infrastructure.

    Jun 10, 1904The Tacoma Times943 Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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