1912 – Tacoma, City of Destiny | Illustrated Views of Washington, Mountains

Tacoma, the City of Destiny : being views of the port of Puget Sound and illustrating its shipping by A. French is an early twentieth-century photographic souvenir documenting Tacoma during a period of rapid commercial growth. Published in Tacoma, Washington, circa 1912, the volume contains views of the city, surrounding landscapes, churches, railroads, harbor facilities, and maritime activity along Puget Sound. Each page features a photograph or engraved view highlighting Tacoma’s role as a transportation, shipping, and industrial center of the Pacific Northwest.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tacoma, the City of Destiny : being views of the port of Puget Sound and illustrating its shipping
• Author(s): A. French
• Publisher: Tacoma, WA, Central News Company
• Edition: Circa 1912.
• Binding: Softcover with decorative sewn binding
• Format: Oblong, single volume
• Size:  7 in x 9 in (18 cm x 23 cm)
• Collation: Unpaginated
• Illustrations: Photographs and engraved views throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Views of Tacoma
  • Puget Sound shipping
  • Railroads and transportation
  • Churches and civic buildings
  • Mountain and landscape views
  • Harbor scenes and vessels

Condition:

Very Good. Original softcover binding with decorative sewing retained. Binding remains secure. Photographic and engraved views remain clear and well preserved. General age-related handling wear present.

Why Collect This?

• Early photographic record of Tacoma
• Extensive views of Puget Sound shipping
• Documents railroads, churches, and city development

Item Number: # 50536