Tacoma-This is Your Waterfront! The Seaport’s Museum is a place where stories are told with artifacts from our permanent collection and on extended loan. This year we welcome new exhibits sharing stories of Puget Sound’s Mosquito Fleet, Maritime Lego Display, Classic Boats, and new train exhibit entitled Rails to Sails. Fishing the Sound Fishing, in both sport and Read more...
The Museum’s galleries are dedicated to both temporary exhibitions and our Permanent Collections that feature 20th and 21st-century glass. Explore on your own or join a docent-led tour for an interactive and unique adventure into the world of contemporary glass. Explanatory commentary in the form of interpretive text panels, interactive technology and gallery guides are provided to ensure your experience Read more...
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened on July 1, 1940. It received its nickname “Galloping Gertie” because of the vertical movement of the deck observed by construction workers during windy conditions. The bridge became known for its pitching deck, and collapsed into Puget Sound the morning of November 7, 1940, under high wind conditions. Engineering issues as well as the Read more...
Loading...
No Records Found
Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.