Happy 133rd Birthday Tacoma!
by Electric Elliot
Today marks Tacoma’s 133rd birthday. Being the same number of the City Center’s highway exit and a popular local blog, this birthday stands as a particularly special one.
What can be said of Tacoma in its 133rd year. Surely, this one is dramatically different from the first, and even the last. In a year of constructions, art, chalk offs and politics, it’s clear that Tacoma is evolving for the better. The Melon is honored to be a part of that wonderful change, and proud to walk the (under construction) city streets.
Our friends over at Speak Your Soul have been working on a Tacoma Tribute poem which they’ve released today in honor of Tacoma. Featuring portions from over 50 local poets (including yours truly), Zach Street has put together a remarkable and vivid piece capturing the romance of the city of destiny. Be sure to check out the piece and spread the Tacoma love on this momentous birthday.
Happy birthday Tacoma!



November 12th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Happy birthday Tacoma!
The city of endless potential.
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Chris Van Vechten Reply:
November 12th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
@Erik, It looks pretty good for 133
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November 12th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I found an old book titled “Tacoma Invites You” from the 50s in the UPS library. It has some really excellent poetry about Tacoma. I never realized how Tacoma was so over-the-top in all areas: biggest this, finest that, what a setting for a city, etc. It’s pretty good. When I have the time I’ll put some of it on the website.
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