Tacoma Armory
Overview
Tacoma Armory is located at 1001 South Yakima Avenue in the historic Hilltop, Tacoma neighborhood in Washington. Built in 1908 and opened in 1909, Tacoma Armory was historically used by the Washington National Guard for military training purposes, but also for social gatherings such as graduations, dances, concerts, and sporting events.
Notable visitors to Tacoma Armory include sitting presidents William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, and Harry S. Truman,[1] as well as Crown Prince Olav of Norway and his wife Princess Märtha [2] and Orson Welles.[3]
Tacoma Armory was declared a Tacoma historic landmark in 1976.[4] The Washington National Guard closed the facility in 2011 and it was purchased in 2013 by Fred R. Roberson (1929-2022), a developer who had successfully redeveloped other historic properties.[5] In 2022 Tacoma Armory was gifted to Tacoma Arts Live by the late Roberson and his family. It is now owned and operated by Tacoma Arts Live, who are transforming it into a community hub for arts and culture.[6]
Space
Parade Floor
At over 20,000 square feet, the parade floor is one of the largest indoor spaces in Tacoma. The open space is considered ideal for festivals, conventions, sporting events, and other highly attended programs.
Roosevelt Room
The Roosevelt Room is a smaller gathering space located south of the parade floor. It features historic exposed brick and hardwood floors, and can be configured for more intimate gatherings, performances, or events.
Office Suites
Below the parade floor on the lower level of Tacoma Armory are office suites and conference rooms. These spaces are home to many Tacoma businesses and organizations.
References
- ↑ "National Guard Armories in Washington". www.historylink.org. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ↑ Crooks, Jennifer (2022-01-07). "Norway's Future King Olav V Visits Tacoma in 1939". SouthSoundTalk. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ↑ Koon, Jessie (2018-04-05). "An Inside Look at Tacoma's Historic Armory". GRIT CITY MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ↑ "State mothballing 102-year-old Tacoma Armory". HeraldNet.com. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ↑ Koon, Jessie (2018-04-05). "An Inside Look at Tacoma's Historic Armory". GRIT CITY MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ↑ "Tacoma Armory - Tacoma Arts Live". https://www.tacomaartslive.org/. Retrieved 2023-10-19. External link in
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