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Entries Containing All of the Phrases «pierce county» AND «washington»

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By Beth Bowen, February 27, 2010
Western State Hospital Historical Cemetery, 1876-1953 Marker
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1 ► Washington, Pierce County, Lakewood — Western State Hospital Historical Cemetery, 1876-1953 —
On Dresden Lane South West 0.1 miles north of Angle Lane South West, on the right when traveling east.
Over 3,200 psychiatric patients from Western State Hospital were buried here from 1876 to 1953. Since then, burial has been elsewhere. The graves are marked with numbers for privacy reasons and the stigma of mental illness. These people worked on . . . — — Map (db m28029) HM
2 ► Washington, Pierce County, Puyallup — 8 — South Hill Heritage Corridor — Historic Marker —
On Woodland Avenue East just north of 157th Street Court East, on the right when traveling north.
For hundreds of years, South Hill has been at the crossroad of some of our nation's most fundamental changes. The South Hill Heritage Corridor traces four historic trade routes the stories of which, contributed to the rich history of our state. . . . — — Map (db m197184) HM

3 ► Washington, Pierce County, Joint Base Lewis-McChord — Fourth of July — 1841·1906 —
On Vancouver Road near American Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the first public observance of our national birth day on the Pacific Coast or west of the Missouri River by Capt. Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. and the officers and marines of his fleet on Monday, July 5th, 1841, on . . . — — Map (db m304884) HM
4 ► Washington, Pierce County, Orting — McMillin Bridge — Puyallup River • 1934 • Washington —
On State Route 162 (Washington Route 162), on the left when traveling north.
A testament to the durability of concrete bridges. The McMillin Bridge is the only structure of its kind in the world. This through truss bridge, which is designed for longer spans and heavier loads, has a truly unique configuration. The . . . — — Map (db m142033) HM

5 ► Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma — Browns Point Light Station —
Near Tulalip Street Northeast.
Documented history of Puget Sound began in 1792, when Captain George Vancouver, sailing for King George III of England, explored and charted this expansive waterway. He named the large inland waterway Puget Sound for his first mate, Peter . . . — — Map (db m180081) HM

6 ► Washington, Pierce County, North Fort Lewis, Joint Base Lewis-McChord — Boulevard of Remembrance —
Near Main Street.
History The Tacoma Garden Club joined an international effort in 1927 to commemorate World War I veterans, civilians, and other organizations that supported the war effort. Our "Boulevard of Remembrance" joined Great Britain, Ireland, . . . — — Map (db m291621) HM
 
    Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
 
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