FUMC's Bekins Storage Building Open House
First United Methodist Church will begin work to convert the historic Bekins Storage Building on June 4, 2007 into its new home. On Sunday, June 3rd, at 1:00 pm, you are invited to tour the facility, see the church design sketches, and meet architect David Boe.
The Bekins Storage Building was constructed in 1930 with a warehouse added in 1950. The property has been used as a storage facility until a month ago. The design will change the exterior facade while creating a sanctuary, chapel, and offices on the inside. A rooftop garden is planned for sometime in the future.
Check it out!
6 comments
N NSHDscott July 18, 2008
Anyone know what’s up with the roadwork on the two streets around Old City Hall? It started with signs saying no parking until 6/30. They tore canyons in the streets, then filled them up, then tore them up again for a few weeks, and now they’ve completely shredded them. End in sight?
D Derek staff July 18, 2008
Anyone know what’s up with the roadwork on the two streets around Old City Hall?
That’s a good question. I can’t quite see what they’re doing, but our office is shaking right now …
J Jake July 18, 2008
It is listed on the BLID site: Road restoration along S. 7th Street & Commerce
D Derek staff July 18, 2008
It is listed on the BLID site: Road restoration along S. 7th Street & Commerce
Yeah … but the schedule stops mentioning it after July 3rd.
I actually just received an email from the City. South 7th and Commerce should be paved and re-opened this next Wednesday.
N NSHDscott July 24, 2008
July 24, 2008: The Day They Repaved S. 7th And Commerce.
D David Boe July 25, 2008
This project was started without any notice to any of the adjoining property owners or business owners in the area. No notice about the project’s extent, disruption or duration. The project has completely ignored any thought of pedestrian safety. No private developer would ‘get away’ with the lack of pedestrian protection that this project has enjoyed. I sure hope the City of Tacoma got a ‘good deal’ on the work – and that this first phase is not a portend of things to come with regards to pedestrian safety for the rest of the LID project. If so, I recommend the City issue bright safety vests to all those that have a hankering to leave their vehicles and walk in the impacted area – or the rest of downtown for that matter.