num_pages: 192
description: As News Tribune columnist Denny MacGougan points out, Tacoma has undergone some exciting changes in recent years, and is a place of natural beauty that continually improves upon itself. MacGougan's lighthearted journey through present-day Tacoma offers ample evidence to support his love of the city. He reveals Tacoma as a place of energy and excitement, beauty and tranquillity, opportunity and fun. MacGougan draws Tacoma in vivid colors by taking the reader through the city's fascinating history, from Mount Rainier to Bob's Java Jive and beyond. Here you'll be reminded of the reasons behind Tacoma's friendly rivalry with Seattle. You'll recall the stories behind "Galloping Gertie" and her eventual demise. And most important, you'll realize anew that Tacoma is a city of progressive attitudes and cultural breadth that invites people from all over to visit its shores. With the aid of more than 150 beautiful photographs, it's easy to appreciate MacGougan's love of his city and the laid-back attitude that it inspired in its residents. Living in Tacoma is both easy and attractive, and, for MacGougan's money, can't be beat. With so many years of community effort and partnership, the beautiful geographic settling, and the visionary actions of businessmen and women, Tacoma is destined to maintain its position of leadership in the heart of Puget Sound. It truly is, and will continue to be, tomorrow's city...today.
language: English
title: Tacoma: Tomorrow's City... Today
titlecomplete: Tacoma: Tomorrow's City... Today (Urban Tapestry Series)
publisher: Towery Pub