North End in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Community Life in Old Tacoma
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016
1. Community Life in Old Tacoma Marker
Family and community life were always a part of the Tacoma City settlement. Residents contributed funds for a school building in 1869. J.P Stewart was the first teacher for thirteen students. In 1873, mill workers built St. Peter's Church on Starr Street. The bell was hoisted atop a huge tree, making it the "oldest bell tower in America.” Fannie Paddock Memorial Hospital, dedicated in 1883 (also on Starr Street) was the forerunner of Tacoma General Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 47° 16.479′ N, 122° 28.111′ W. Marker is in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in North End. Marker is on North 30th Street west of North Carr Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2350 North 30th Street, Tacoma WA 98403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our First Settlers (here, next to this marker); Tacoma City (here, next to this marker); Building the Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Job Carr Family (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Cabin (a few steps
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More about this marker. This is one of several markers located in front of the Job Carr Cabin Museum.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016
2. Community Life in Old Tacoma Marker - wide view
The marker is on the right, the closest one to the viewer.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
