South on the Sound an illustrated history of Tacoma and Pierce County by Murray Morgan, Rosa Morgan , Rita Happy


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Title:
South on the Sound

Sub Title:
an illustrated history of Tacoma and Pierce County

Author(s):
Murray Morgan, Rosa Morgan , Rita Happy

Circulation:
Non-circulating [ 1 ]

Published:
1984

Edition:
1st ed

Document:
Book · Hardcover

Physical Description:
199 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Genre:
History

Summary:

South on the Sound: An Illustrated History of Tacoma and Pierce County chronicles the evolution of Washington’s "City of Destiny" and its surrounding region from Indigenous roots and early European settlement through its late-twentieth-century industrial growth. Written by celebrated Pacific Northwest historian Murray Morgan alongside Rosa Morgan and Rita Happy, the book combines engaging narrative with a rich archive of historical photographs, maps, and archival imagery. It highlights major regional milestones, including Tacoma's pivotal selection as the Northern Pacific Railroad’s western terminus, the rise of timber and maritime shipping, and local community life. The volume stands as an accessible, visually driven portrait of the South Sound's cultural and economic heritage.

Subjects:

History, Industrie Washington (État) Pierce, Industrie Washington (État) Tacoma, Industries, Industries Washington (State) Pierce County, Industries Washington (State) Tacoma, Pierce County (Wash.) Description and travel, Pierce County (Wash.) History, Tacoma (Wash.) Description and travel, Tacoma (Wash.) History, Travel, Washington (State) Pierc

Notes:

"Partners in progress" by Rita Happy: p. [145]-193"Produced in cooperation with Historic Tacoma, Inc."

Notes:

"Partners in progress" by Rita Happy: p. [145]-193"Produced in cooperation with Historic Tacoma, Inc."

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Collection Resource Edition Published Publisher Avaliability
The Cascade District
Encyclopedia Library
Book 1st ed 1984 Windsor Publications, Woodland Hills, Calif., 1984 Hardcover
The Cascade District
Encyclopedia Library
Resource Book
Edition 1st ed
Published 1984
Publisher Windsor Publications, Woodland Hills, Calif., 1984
Hardcover

 

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