1935 Fairyland and Christmas Parade. Float carrying Humpty Dumpty and all the Kings Men (soldiers) on Broadway in front of the Elks' Temple. Parade officials run alongside the float. The parade was sponsored by the Broadway and Pacific merchants to kick off the Christmas Shopping season. This was the second annual parade, held the day after Thanksgiving. (T. Times 11/28/1935, pg.1; 11/29/1935, pg.1; 11/30/1935, pg. 9)
Fairyland and Christmas parade, November 29, 1935. Marching band in front of the Elks' Temple on Broadway. Three marching bands were scheduled in the parade, the Musicians' Union band, Stadium High School and Lincoln High School. This is most probably the Musicians' Union Band that was scheduled to start off the parade, accompanying Santa Claus. The Mother Goose float can be seen behind the band, followed by another marching band. (T. Times 11/28/1935, pg.1; 11/29/1935, pg.1; 11/30/1935, pg. 9)
The Tacoma merchants on Broadway and Pacific Avenues sponsored the second annual Fairyland and Christmas Parade for Children which was held on the day after Thanksgiving, 1935. The first float in the parade carried Santa in a well packed sleigh pulled by two snow white reindeer. Starting near the Elks Temple at 565 South Broadway, the parade traveled down Broadway, turned east at South 13th Street and then proceeded north on Pacific. The parade signalled the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. (T. Times 11/28/1935, pg.1; 11/29/1935, pg.1; 11/30/1935, pg. 9)
The Fairyland and Christmas Parade for children, November 29, 1935. Stadium High School's Marching band on Broadway in front of the Elks' Temple, 565 Broadway. Union Club of Tacoma, 539 Broadway, in the background. The Stadium marching band led the third quadrant of the parade, followed by the Humpty Dumpty float, the Old Lady who lived in a shoe and clowns and the paraders wearing grotesque heads. (T. Times 11/28/1935, pg.1; 11/29/1935, pg.1; 11/30/1935, pg. 9)
Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Holidays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marching bands; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma);
ca. 1934. Portrait of the 148th Field Artillery band on the famous Spanish Steps of the Elks Temple in Tacoma. The 148th was attached to the Washington National Guard. (WSHS)
Elks Temple (Tacoma); Stairways--Tacoma--1930-1940; Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. Band (Tacoma); Military uniforms; Military bands;
ca. 1931. Several men stand outside the door of the Tacoma Elks (BPOE- Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks) Temple admiring the Elks Magazine Studebaker President 8. Tom Truly has been identified as the young man in the cap at the far left of the photograph. He was one of the drivers on this Studebaker/Elks tour. The automobile according to lettering on its side was travelling from New York to Seattle for the Elks National Convention, July 6-9th. The automobile is believed to be a 1931 Studebaker President 8 Roadster convertible. At the wheel is thought to be W.C. O'Donnell, Studebaker advertising manager from NYC. The Elks National Grand Lodge Convention site was Seattle in 1931. (filed with Argentum) (Additional identification provided by a reader)
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Fraternal lodges--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Studebaker automobile; Truly, Tom;
This motley collection of characters was the entertainment at the Elks Club on March 28, 1928. "High Society, " "cooks," "hoboes" and "cops" all mixed easily together that evening. Tacoma's Elks Lodge presented seasonal "entertainment" where Elks polished their acting and musical skills for the benefit of fellow members.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Entertainers--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Elks Temple. June, 1926, view of the Elks Temple as seen from Commerce Street. At this time, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174, had been at this location for 10 years. The elegant structure was one of Tacoma's showcases and its 64 Spanish steps, built to serve as a fire escape, were designed after the Scala di Spagna of Rome, steps that once led to the Spanish Embassy. The Tacoma Elks Lodge and Puyallup Lodge would be hosting the 1926 state Elks convention in Tacoma later in June. TPL-635; G17.1-046; BU-10,638 (TNT 6-17-26, 1-C)
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1925. A group of law officers, dressed in uniforms with badges and topped off with straw skimmers, pose in front of the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks) lodge. The man to the left is possibly Pierce County Sheriff John Bjorklund. The picture is probably related to the celebration of Straw Hat Day circa 1925. (WSHS- negative A844-0)
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Straw Hat Day (Tacoma); Hats--1920-1930; Law enforcement officers--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1925. A float cruises in front of the Elks Lodge. The truck chassis has been covered with straw-like material and sports a straw skimmer hat and carries a Dixieland band, also wearing straw hats. A banner on the float reads "Park your new straw- under a seat at the Colonial and see 'A Kiss in the Dark'." "A Kiss in the Dark" was a silent film adaptation of the comic play "Aren't We All." It was released April 6, 1925 and starred Adolphe Menjou, Lillian Rich and Aileen Pringle, with a cameo appearance by Herbert (Zeppo) Marx. The float was possibly intended for the Straw Hat Day celebrations. Straw Hat Day in Tacoma was the date that gentlemen officially put away their heavy winter hats and donned straw ones for the warmer weather. (WSHS- negative A845-0)
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1920-1930; Celebrations--Tacoma; Straw Hat Day (Tacoma); Hats--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Seven soldier members of the Salt Lake No. 85 Elks Lodge pose in front of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 on August 16, 1918. They are wearing military uniforms with most carrying flags. A large sign is held by two Elks "warning" others to "Watch Your Girls We're From Salt Lake No. 85." The soldiers represented their lodge during the 14th annual Washington State Elks convention held in Tacoma during August of 1918. They would march in the massive downtown parade along with Elks from lodges across the state and including several Montana Elks stationed at Camp Lewis. G68.1-109 (TDL 8-17-18, p. 7-article)
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Salt Lake Lodge No. 85; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1910-1920; Signs (Notices); Guests--Tacoma--1910-1920;
Visiting Elks. The Everett Elks Band pose on the famous Spanish Steps next to the Elks Lodge, 565 Broadway, on August 16, 1918. A service flag with "In God We Trust" is lofted up high in the background. There was one gold star included which signified the loss of an Elks member in war. The Everett band was one of several in town for the 14th annual Washington State Elks convention which had opened on August 15th. The highlight of the convention was the massive downtown parade in which the bands and thousands of Elks marched. ( TNT 8-16-18, p. 1-article; TNT 8-17-18, p.2-article)
18 images. Built circa 1880 Saint Charles Hotel Robert Mottau, builder -closed c.1905 -alternate addresses of 566 So. Cliff Ave., 566 So. Stadium Way North Pacific Coast 5/16/1881 p.12 (addition) TNL 2/17/1918 p.A10 Kicked off hotel porch by sweetheart's father 30 years ago, W.C. McAtee now weds girl he was then forbidden to court (il c.1890)
TNT 12/16/1998 p.B2 Looking back (il c.1888) 979.7 B64 Vol. III p.326 979.72 H91 Vol.I p.255 979.7788 G1351D p.31 (il) ----- Hotel Commons City Directory (1906-1914)
18 images. Elks Temple E. Frere Champney, arch. Cornell Bros., contr. -Tacoma Lodge No.174, B.P.O.E. -Spanish Steps on side of bldg. built to serve as fire escape -the sixty-four Spanish Steps were designed after the Scala di Spagna of Rome, steps that once led to the Spanish Embassy -formally opened 2/19/1916 -dedicated 2/22/1916
TDL 4/6/1911 p.3 Elks to have fine building
TDL 4/5/1914 p.1 Decide on new home for Elks
TDL 6/28/1914 p.22 Will not compete for Elks building
TDL 7/5/1914 p.23 (il of excavation)
TDL 8/16/1914 p.28 Plans submitted for Elks Temple
TDL 10/11/1914 p.28 Elks building plans received
TDL 12/27/1914 p.14 Elks to open bids
TDL 2/23/1915 p.2 Tacoma Elks lay cornerstone
TDL 5/9/1915 p.28 (il under construction)
TDL 9/26/1915 p.23 (il under construction) T.Times 10/19/1915 ... an architectural gem (il)
TDL 2/13/1916 p.24 New Elks home work of beauty (il of lodge room) TDN 2/19/1916 Tacoma Elks open $160,000 temple (il)
TDL 2/20/1916 p.1 Tacoma Elks formally open new building (il) p.9 (il) p.29 (il) T.Tribune 2/20/1916 Elks's new temple handsomest in U.S.
TDL 2/23/1916 p.1 (il of Elks in front of new building at start of parade p.9 Elks formally dedicate Temple TNL 11/25/1917 p.29 (il)
TDL 11/7/1920 p.B6 Heating company extends service to Elks building (the Consumers Central Heating Co.)
TDL 7/1/1923 p.E8 Refinished Elks Club is artistic triumph for city (interior decoration by Percival Collins)
TDL 9/7/1924 p.G2 Star engineer does some stunts here (il of car driving up the Spanish Steps)
TDL 12/15/1926 p.1 Elks put up big tree again (il)
TDL 4/12/1927 Rotogravure Sec. p.4 (il)
TDL 6/15/1927 p.1 Pleads for peace time patriotism (appearance by Seattle Mayor Bertha Landes)
TDL 4/27/1930 p.E7 Vikings chosen for Elks prosperity tour (il)
TDL 11/22/1932 p.6 1,000 women attend Elks party here (interior il)
TNT 11/6/1936 Elks seek legal rights to stairway T.Times 11/6/1936 Barricade of Elks Temple stairway ordered removed
TDL 11/7/1936 p.5 Elks Temple barricade is ordered out
TNT 7/18/1937 p.B6 Will add to Elks Temple (addition by Mock & Morrison, arch. and Standard Construction Co., contr.) (sketch)
TNT 9/12/1937 p.B8 Tacoma Elks Temple work progressing T.Times 12/9/1937 Elks to open new addition
TNT 12/14/1937 p.B1-B9 Tacoma Elks Progress Edition; grand opening of new building (il,interior il)
TNT 12/16/1937 p.26 Open house at Temple T.Times 12/16/1937 p.13-15 Public will get first glimpse of structure (interior il) p.24 (interior il)
TNT 12/17/1937 p.4 Big throng at Temple
TNT 6/13/1940 Elks Golden Jubilee Sec. (il)
TNT 12/7/1940 p.10 Santa working (il)
TNT 9/20/1942 p.A6,A7 Tacoma Elks to be host to Grand Exalted Ruler (il) T.Times 12/3/1942 Elks lift mortgage
TNT 5/23/1943 p.A2 Flames for mortgage T.Times 5/27/1943 Mortgage goes up in smoke (interior il)
TNT 6/11/1943 Elks's flag pole removal ends old landmark
TNT 12/31/1945 p.1 Hurts fatal to soldier
TNT 10/15/1946 p.5 F.K.S. officers to bare new building plans (proposed addition)
TNT 1/24/1946 p.19 Elks study remodeling
TNT 8/28/1947 p.10 Permit for paint work
TNT 9/17/1948 p.2 (permit for storage room by John H. Anderson, contr.)
TNT 12/30/1948 p.4-7 Modernized Elks Temple open (Winston French Coy, interior decorator) (il,interior il after remodeling) T.Times 12/30/1948 Ultra-modern features ... T.Times 1/30/1949 "Old Timers" of Tacoma Elks meet in remodeled clubrooms (interior il)
TNT 7/26/1949 p.9-11 All Tacoma to welcome Emmett T. Anderson in civic celebration; Grand Exalted Ruler (il)
TNT 7/28/1949 p.1 Hometown crowd welcomes newly elevated ruler of all Elkdom (il of parade)
TNT 1/15/1950 p.12 More storm pictures (il)
TNT 4/1/1951 p.B9 Finest in Elk world (interior il)
TNT 3/2/1952 p.A16 Air raid shelters ...
TNT 10/14/1954 p.A4 Restaurant Association banquet (interior il)
TNT 9/25/1955 p.A1 Elks reject building bid
TNT 2/21/1962 p.C18 Junior college site proposed by Easterday (proposal to join the Elks Temple with Old City Hall by a bridge over Commerce St. and use the bldgs. for a community college)
TNT 10/28/1962 p.A8 ... approved for fallout shelters
TNT 7/16/1965 p.6 Civic leaders ponder use of Elks Building
TNT 7/20/1965 p.2 Offer for Elks Lodge building due this week (proposed for demolition)
TNT 7/2/1966 p.1 Servicemen's Center wants old Elks site (il)
TNT 8/9/1966 Karnes ready to pay Elks for option (World Harvesters proposes bldg. for servicemen's center)
TNT 9/2/1966 p.1 Allied Arts makes Elks Temple proposal
TNT 9/6/1966 Rev. Eddie Karnes to open center Oct. 1 - if Elks approve
TNT 9/15/1966 City shows interest in temple site (Allied Arts, Inc. proposes bldg. for performing arts center)
TNT 9/22/1966 Elks reject 1st offer on old temple
TNT 10/5/1966 p.A5 Elks reject Allied Arts' temple plan
TNT 6/18/1967 Magazine p.22 Monkey-puzzle tree is honestly name (il of monkey tree)
TNT 9/14/1967 Tacoma has plan for city project (bldg. proposed for community center)
TNT 9/21/1967 p.C5 Elk building considered as youth center
TNT 5/24/1968 p.A6 Lease plan proposed for old Elks Temple
TNT 10/27/1968 p.A1 Art events set for old Elks Temple
TNT 11/28/1968 p.A10 Elks' board OKs old temple sale
TNT 2/23/1969 p.A1,A14 Old Elks Temple spruced up and ready for media festival (Now, Mr. Lincoln Media Festival) (il)
TNT 3/16/1969 p.D16 Northwest rock bands perform here April 4
TNT 3/30/1969 p.B13 Expanded rock concert Friday
TNT 9/13/1973 p.A6 Old stairs are tumbling down
TNT 9/1/1974 Steps go down hill (sketch of the Spanish Steps)
TNT 6/15/1980 p.C4 An old amigo comes back (Spanish Steps restored by Pioneer Restoration, Inc. of Seattle)
TNT 10/25/1984 p.B8 Fall kills man at old Elks Temple
TNT 9/12/1988 A nice little old fixer-upper (for sale at $365,000)
TNT 5/18/1989 Rain too late for movie crew (scenes for the motion picture "I Love You to Death" filmed at bldg.)
TNT 7/3/1993 p.C6 Investor envisions a Chinese emporium in old Elks Temple
TNT 2/9/1995 p.B4 Farmers Market plants seeds for year-round operation (bldg. proposed as market site) T.Weekly 12/4/1997 p.2 All wet in Tacoma Business Examiner 3/30/1998 p.1 Cine developer plans to buy Elks Building
TNT 4/10/1999 p.B1 Tacoma "tickets" man who may hold key to development ... city says structure needs fixing
TNT 6/4/1999 p.B2 Empty Elks Building looks lived-in; city wants to better seal building to keep out transients T.Reporter 6/10/1999 p.3 Elks Lodge still in eye of storm T.Reporter 9/9/1999 p.5 Blackmailing the City of Destiny; Elks owner holds out for top dollar
TNT 2/4/2001 p.D1 Reducing the neglected nine to the tattered two
TNT 3/7/2001 p.A1 Time takes its toll on old Elks Temple (il,interior il)
TNT 3/9/2001 p.B8 Old Elks Temple can't fall to decay (editorial)
TNT 3/11/2001 p.B11 Letters ... T.Weekly 10/12/2001 p.A3 City Council to consider action to purchase blighted properties
TNT 10/21/2001 p.B1 Elks Lodge: Saving it is a no-brainer
TNT 11/15/2001 p.B1 Tacoma has filed condemnation proceedings ... Business Examiner 11/26/2001 p.18 Superior Court judge holds fate of Tacoma's former Elks Lodge (il)
TNT 1/29/2002 p.B1 City lawyers keeping busy ...
TNT 8/29/2002 p.B1 Preserving 2 landmarks
TNT 12/13/2002 p.B1 City loses one in battle over Elks Temple T.Weekly 12/27/2002 p.A1 Battle over old Elks building heating up (il)
TNT 1/5/2003 p.B1 Elks Lodge fight costs money that could help restore it
TNT 1/21/2003 p.B1 It's a pleasure to get on Ron Zimmerman's enemies list
TNT 2/6/2003 p.B3 City defends efforts to save Elks Temple T.Weekly 2/7/2003 p.A1 Council sends Elks building case to County Superior Court
TNT 7/1/2003 p.B1 Elks Lodge tops endangered list; nonprofit trust concerned about its fate (il)
TNT 1/15/2004 p.B1 Court ruling brings preservation of Elks building one step closer T.Weekly 2/26/2004 p.A5 Legal battle over Elks Building continues Business Examiner 3/29/2004 p.1 One man's castle ... may soon be the City of Tacoma's ... (il, interior il)
TNT 11/9/2004 p.B2 City closer to saving historic Elks building Business Examiner 11/22/2004 p.12 Owner of Elks Lodge loses demolition battle (il)
TNT 1/23/2005 p.B1 Plunge goes down in icon's history as lead-footnote (car crashes down the Spanish Steps)
TNT 2/22/2005 p.B1 Spanish Steps
TNT 6/19/2005 p.A1 The "Filthy 15" (il)
TNT 8/26/2005 p.A1 Owner's death could bring life to Elks building (il)
TNT 8/30/2005 p.B1 Elks owner sent e-mails bristling with dings, zing
TNT 10/4/2005 p.B1 Of old lodges ...
TNT 3/7/2006 p.B1 It's time to act on affection for Elks Temple
TNT 7/23/2006 p.Insight 1 Tacoma's future relies on its past (il)
TNT 9/20/2006 p.A1 Landmarks could see renaissance; developer acquires former Elks Temple, pledges restoration (il) p.D1 Rejected developer returns to refurbish Elks Temple T.Weekly 9/21/2006 p.D1 Long-abandoned Elks Lodge to get facelift (il)
TNT 10/1/2006 p.D1 McMenamin's in Elks Temple? I'll drink to that
TNT 10/4/2006 p.D1 True love awaits Elks matchmaking T.Daily Index 3/5/2007 p.1 At old Elks Temple, protecting a city treasure while development rumors swirl (il)
TNT 3/11/2007 p.D1 Historic lodge changes hands, but what's next? (bldg. purchased by Williams & Dame Development of Portland)
TNT 4/16/2007 p.A1 Police have one for Nancy Drew (safe found abandoned on a downtown street)
TNT 4/20/2007 p.A1 Benevolent and protective secrets? The old safe found in a downtown Tacoma street came from the Elks Temple ... owner plans to open ... (il of safe)
TNT 4/25/2007 p.A1 Tacoma versus the iron giant (safe empty, except for five paper clips, some wood chips and a spider) (il) p.D1 Permits sought for former Elks Temple; the new owner ... wants permission to repair the structure and tear down newer additions T.Daily Index 4/26/2007 p.1 New chapter for former Elks Lodge (il)
TNT 4/27/2007 p.D1 ... get OK to tear down additions
TNT 5/3/2007 p.D1 Temple goes from proud to pillaged (interior il) T.Weekly 5/3/2007 p.A6 New owners tackle ultimate fixer-upper
TNT 5/24/2007 p.B1 Old Elks Lodge a metaphor for city's rebirth T.Weekly 5/24/2007 p.A7 City lands funding to repair Spanish Steps (il)
TNT 7/22/2007 p.D1 Not a developer's market T.Daily Index 7/27/2007 p.1 Momentum continues for Spanish Steps rehabilitation (il)
TNT 8/29/2007 p.D1 Rebuilding a lodge, piece by doorknob (interior il)
TNT 10/10/2007 p.D1 1948 annex to old Elks Temple, target of vandals, torn down
TNT 11/30/2007 p.D1 Foss Waterway tram plan seems aimed a bit high T.Daily Index 3/12/2008 p.1 Old Elks Temple for sale (il)
TNT 3/12/2008 p.A1 Old Elks site again for sale; "Nothing could be financed" owner says T.Weekly 3/13/2008 p.A7 Old Elks Temple for sale
TNT 4/22/2008 p.B1 Could Elks site be new home to kids museum?
TNT 5/31/2008 p.A1 From Elks Lodge to transit hub? Developer could buy Tacoma building, lease bottom floor to Pierce Transit
TNT 6/3/2008 p.B1 Old Elks Lodge as transit hub? Keep thinking T.Weekly 6/12/2008 p.A3 Developer proposes transit center in Elks Lodge
TNT 6/15/2008 p.D1 Dan Voelpel: Bus station in Elks temple makes sense
TNT 6/18/2008 p.D1 Elks Temple back on market Business Examiner 6/23/2008 p.19 Elks lodge limbo continues ... (il)
TNT 8/31/2008 p.D1 Tacoma Elks temple tempts another with its development potential (The Banerjee Group)
TNT 2/1/2009 p.D1 Once again, a chance to save the Elks Temple (proposed as senior housing project)
TNT 7/8/2009 p.A1 Builder plans Tacoma trifecta; grocery, McMenamins and Elks restoration has backing (sketch)
TNT 7/10/2009 p.A3 Just one McMenamins joint and so many gritty Tacoma places to call home
TNT 7/12/2009 p.A1 McMenamins share Elks plan; brothers envision hotel with tropical atrium, Turkish bath, restaurant, performance hall T.Weekly 7/16/2009 p.A6 Developers envision new life for old Elks building (sketch)
TNT 7/22/2009 p.A1 City Council likes Elks plan - a lot
TNT 7/29/2009 p.A16 Tacoma might build Elks Temple garage Business Examiner 8/3/2009 p.23 ... street improvements played a key role in securing the deal to save historic Elks Lodge
TNT 9/1/2009 p.A1 History tour - extreme version (il of Spanish Steps)
TNT 9/6/2009 p.A1 History packaged as a pub
TNT 9/17/2009 p.A12 McMenamins Elks plan undeterred
TNT 9/19/2009 p.A1 City may build land near Elks project
TNT 9/24/2009 p.A10 Elks project gets green light T.Weekly 9/24/2009 p.A1 City buys land next to Elks T.Daily Index 9/30/2009 p.1 The notes of Spanish Steps (il) 071 W558W 9/10/1914 (sketch) 979.778 H628H Vol. I p.88 979.7788 AL566T p.37 (il) ----- McMenamins Elks Temple -grand reopening 4/24/2019
TNT 10/31/2009 p.A13 Tacoma Elks site officially in hands of the McMenamins
TNT 2/23/2010 p.A10 Elks project takes big step ... announce pick of Bellevue builder, Seattle architectural firm (GLY Construction Co., contr. and Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, arch.)
TNT 3/13/2010 p.A15 Elks hotel plans might shift; Grand Lodge would become event space with lodging next door T.Daily Index 4/1/2010 p.1 Tacoma moves closer to Spanish Steps rehab (il) T.Daily Index 4/16/2010 p.1 Tacoma's Spanish Steps to vie for $125K historic preservation grant (il)
TNT 4/17/2010 p.A1 Hotel site new next door (sketch) T.Weekly 4/29/2010 p.A7 Elks hotel rooms move next door (sketch) T.Daily Index 5/21/2010 p.1 Contractor selected for Spanish Steps rehab (Pease Construction, Inc., contr.) (il)
TNT 6/4/2010 p.A10 Developers go to social media for ideas (il of model)
TNT 6/15/2010 p.A10 McMenamins' latest focus group meeting delayed T.Daily Index 6/16/2010 p.1 Spanish Steps ... awarded Partners in Preservation grants (il)
TNT 6/16/2010 p.A12 At last, rebirth for Spanish Steps in near (il)
TNT 7/16/2010 p.A1 Elks Temple would shine under plan ... design could add solar panels (il)
TNT 7/18/2010 p.B1 Positive update on Elks Lodge progress hits the spot
TNT 7/20/2010 p.A7 History hanging in local living rooms (il or Elks Temple painting) T.Daily Index 8/24/2010 p.1 Moving forward on Spanish Steps rehab (il) T.Daily Index 9/21/2010 p.1 Design review meeting for Elks Temple renovation (sketch) T.Daily Index 9/24/2010 p.1 A hall of history; a glimpse inside the Elks Temple (interior il)
TNT 9/25/2010 p.A13 Elks temple magic takes 32 big steps; Spanish Steps getting new top flight because of cracks ... discovered a vault ... underneath the sidewalk on Broadway (il)
TNT 9/28/2010 p.A1 Huge tree poses puzzle for Elks Lodge architect (il of monkey puzzle tree)
TNT 11/12/2010 p.A14 Old Elks monkey puzzle tree will stay T.Daily Index 11/17/2010 Spanish Steps 2.0 (il)
TNT 11/18/2010 p.A10 Spanish Steps open once more (il) T.Daily Index 11/29/2010 p.1 City Council to consider additional $120K for Spanish Steps (il) T.Daily Index 12/3/2010 p.1 City Council approves additional $120K for Spanish Steps (il)
TNT 12/7/2010 p.A8 Public can get peek at downtown projects
TNT 12/9/2010 p.A1 Elks developers promise "fun" (il of model) T.Weekly 12/17/2010 p.A1 No grocery store, but park possible for Elks project (sketch) City Arts Jan. 2011 p.5 Fred and Ginger come to town (sketch)
TNT 1/20/2011 p.A6 Think bold, designers of building told (sketch) T.Daily Index 1/24/2011 p.1 A lush vision for historic Spanish Steps (sketch)
TNT 1/25/2011 p.A8 Elks land deal extension sought (sketch) T.Daily Index 4/26/2011 p.1 Spanish Steps rehab project earns trade group award
TNT 5/19/2012 p.A9 McMenamins Elks Temple project still on track
TNT 2/22/2013 p.A18 McMenamins moving forward with Elks site
TNT 12/12/2013 p.A1 Investor search delays big plans for Elks Temple
TNT 12/29/2013 p.B1 Old Elks Lodge and Tacoma both need wealthy angels
TNT 4/3/2014 p.A8 New plan could help Elks Temple owner finance downtown Tacoma building rehab
TNT 4/10/2014 p.A3 Goats help Elks (il)
TNT 4/23/2015 p.A3 Tacoma Elks building could open Spring 2017
TNT 11/18/2015 p.A1 Early work begins on Elks Temple, will open in 2017 (interior il)
TNT 2/5/2016 p.A1 McMenamins' Tacoma project on track for fall 2017 opening
TNT 5/27/2016 p.A1 McMenamins puts focus on restoring lodge (interior il) T.Weekly 6/3/2016 p.A1 Costs rise on Elks Lodge as construction kicks ups (sketch,interior il)
TNT 4/14/2017 p.A3 They're baaaaaack: Goats chew up McMenamins site (il)
TNT 09/16/2017 A1 McMenamins has the money, ready to start on Tacoma site (il)
TNT 09/26/2017 A7 editorial Signs of life at Tacoma lodge, mansion
TNT 10/26/2017 p.A6 Muralists sought for Elks Lodge makeover
TNT 11/18/2017 p.A3 It's a go: Construction coming to McMenamins Elks Lodge (il)
TNT 3/10/2018 p.A2 Only McMenamins "Cosmic Tripsters" invited to this party
TNT 4/12/2018 p.A1 McMenamins's Tacoma site is taking shape, inside and out (il)
TNT 4/22/2018 p.A1 When McMenamins opens, parking will be a challenge
TNT 7/17/2018 p.A3 McMenamins Elks Lodge interior coming back to life (il) South Sound Business Aug. 2018 p.48 How one letter led the McMenamins to fall in love with Tacoma
TNT 8/4/2018 p.A1 Historic work (il)
TNT 8/29/2018 p.A3 Small fire at McMenamins Elks Lodge in Tacoma quickly extinguished
TNT 11/30/2018 p.A3 Tacoma McMenamins announces opening date, hiring events T.Weekly 12/9/2018 p.1 Reservations for McMenamins debut fill up T.Weekly 1/2/2019 Open hiring call South Sound Magazine Mar. 2019 p.23 An early tour of McMenamins (interior il)
TNT 3/1/2019 p.A1 McMenamins offer a peek inside Elks Temple in race to opening day (interior il) T.Daily Index 3/4/2019 p.1 McMenamins Elks Temple is coming! (interior il)
TNT 3/5/2019 p.A3 Here are some ideas for guest room names at new Elks Temple NW Travel & Life 07/08/2019 p. 21 McMenamins Elks Temple (il) South Sound Business March 2020 p.12 McMenamins: 'more than I imagined.' (il)
