A New Skyline for Tacoma
The Commercial Club plans a ten-story skyscraper on Pacific Avenue to house its headquarters.
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Tacoma's Commercial Club is moving to finance and build a $750,000 skyscraper to serve as a club house and office building. President Bibb has been authorized to appoint a committee of 70 to formulate a plan. The building, as envisioned, would be at least 100x120 feet and no less than ten stories high, facing Pacific Avenue, constructed of steel and brick. Members hope to sell stock to the club's 500 members and secure loans from eastern insurance companies to fund the project.
“It is believed it would prove not only a big thing for the city, but a great money-maker for the stockholders.”
Tacoma's historic skyline was defined by the ambition of its business class during the early 20th century. This 1909 vision for a ten-story tower on Pacific Avenue highlights the era's relentless drive for 'boom' growth that remains visible in the city's remaining architectural landmarks today.
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