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Title
639-1
Date(s)
- 1933-06-16 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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On Thursday June 15, 1933, the U.S.S. Constitution, the historic "Old Ironsides", was towed into Commencement Bay for a week long stay in Tacoma. She was berthed at the McCormick Dock on Dock Street, and was open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for the length of her stay. On Tuesday and Wednesday the visiting hours were extended to 8 p.m. so that those who worked during the day might have a chance to visit the ship. During her stay, over 84,000 persons toured the Constitution. Ordered by McCormick Steamship Company.
U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;