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Wed. March 7, 2007, 07:02am PST
MultiCare boiler plant to feature nine-story smokestacks
An article in the News Tribune this morning gives us a little more detail about the boiler facility MultiCare wants to build on the edge of Wright Park. One feature folks may not like are the nine-story, stainless steel smokestacks it'll have -- three of 'em. We've seen the drawings before (see links below) but knowing the scale is interesting. The rest of the building's description doesn't sound too bad:
MultiCare spokesman Todd Kelley said the building’s architects have built ground-level windows into the brick and masonry building and plan a facade of opaque reflective glass covering most of the building’s east side that borders I Street. The reflective glass is designed to mirror the greenery across the street.
That could be an interesting design if it doesn't get altered between now and construction time. I think, however, for most folks viewing this building from the ground those windows will probably mostly reflect the sky. Laws of light and physics and all. Tilt 'em downward a bit and then you might have something. The smokestacks are also suppose to reflect the colors of the surrounding area. Will they be constantly cleaned or will they develop a dulling moss/mildew like most things that sit outdoors around here?
3/7 - Nine-story stacks next to park? TNT
Previously...
2/23 - MultiCare Steam Plant Drawing and Fact Sheet, Exit133
2/18 - MultiCare steam plan, Chapter 2, Inside the Editorial Page
So, what do you think? Does this sound like a good neighbor to have living next to Tacoma's front yard?
Wed. March 7, 2007, 03:39pm PST
Photograph Old City Hall with us
Want to get inside Old City Hall and snap some photos? Prompted by a request from the Tacoma Photo Gang's lazeye a shoot is organized for next Tuesday, March 13th at noon for those who sign up for a limited spot. Some of the photos that come out of this could be featured in the current City Hall building and possibly by the developer of the condos going in there.
Link to the FeedTacoma.com events calendar
Here's a note about it:
Old City Hall Photo Safari
Join the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission for a special opportunity to photograph inside of Old City Hall. Access to Old City Hall is generously being offered by The Stratford Company and will be allowed to a limited number of artists on Tuesday, March 13 from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Interested photographers MUST sign up ahead of time to attend this event as space is limited. Sign-up for this event is first-come, first-serve. Due to limited space, you may only reserve a space for yourself, not a group. All participants must sign a release of liability form (will be provided) before entering the building on March 13. This is a free event. R.S.V.P. by calling 253-591-5191 or e-mailing nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org.
About the Location:
Constructed in 1893, Tacoma's Old City Hall has been an esteemed symbol of Tacoma since its first Renaissance period at the turn of the 19th century. In 1905, the tower was fitted with a clock fixture and chimes; a gift of former Ambassador to France, Hugh C. Wallace, in memory of his late daughter, Mildred. It served as the Honorable City Hall for over sixty years, to finally be abandoned in 1959, then left vacant for over 10 years.
Finally, through the urging of Tacoma's citizens, the beloved icon was saved from demolition and given national historic prominence in the early 1970's. Soon after, a San Francisco developer purchased the building and refurbished it into a professional office center, which it remained until 2005. The current owner, The Stratford Company, LLC purchased the Old City Hall amidst Tacoma's second Renaissance with the goal of repositioning the landmark into downtown Tacoma's premier residential property - The Renaissance at Old City Hall. (text taken from the website of The Renaissance at Old City Hall)
City Artwork Exhibit:
An exhibit of photographs taken at Old City Hall will be featured in the spring rotation of artwork at the City Hall gallery located on the 12th floor of the Municipal Building and at the Tacoma Public Utilities gallery. All participants are encouraged to submit artwork created on this photo safari to the exhibit. Also available to participants is the possible opportunity to display your photographs through The Stratford Company for artistic, historical, and promotional purposes. Details of these opportunities will be made available to photographers on March 13.
If you have any questions or to make reservations, please contact Naomi Strom-Avila at 253-591-5191 or by e-mail at nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org
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