Northern Pacific to Expand South Tacoma Boiler Works
A massive $75,000 construction project begins this week, signaling industrial growth for South Tacoma.
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Work was commenced today by St. Paul contractors on the Northern Pacific Railway company's new boiler shop, which is to be erected at South Tacoma. The new structure will be located between the company's present boiler house and the paint shop. Its dimensions will be 116x300 feet, and it is to be connected with the old shop by a transfer pit 40x400 feet. Decks of St. Paul have the contract for the erection of the building and the estimated cost is $75,000.
“Decks of St. Paul have the contract for the erection of the building and the estimated cost is $75,000.”
The South Tacoma industrial corridor remained a critical engine for the city's economy for decades. Today, these historic railroad lands are the subject of ongoing urban revitalization efforts, highlighting the city's transition from heavy rail manufacturing to mixed-use development.
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