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Title
TPL-2263
Date(s)
- 1891-05-06 (Creation)
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Four huge arches spanned Pacific Avenue to welcome President Benjamin Harrison to Tacoma on May 6, 1891. The arch, built of coal taken from the mines of Roslyn, stood near South 13th Street; near its base was a single lump of coal weighing 16,000 pounds. The other arches were built of iron ore from Ellensburgh, wheat and flour from Washington's rich grain fields, and timber. President Harrison arrived by train at 8:00 am from Portland to the roar of a twenty-one gun salute. Although it was raining heavily, thousands flocked to Tacoma's commercial center for a fleeting glimpse of America's twenty-third President. (Also under G68.1-030)
Arches--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1890-1900; Visits of state--Tacoma--1890-1900;