Tacoma's Historic Shop / Stables To Go Surplus

So we hear from an intrepid tipster that the city-owned circa 1910 public works building at 2324 South C Street is considered surplus and will be going on the market.  Where and what is it?  It’s the building between 23rd and 24th on South C street, across from the old power plant that Chihuly bought a few years ago, that looks like an ivy covered stable.  In fact, it was originally built to be the city’s shop and stables.  Once appraised, the city may be moving it to market. 

It’s a cool space. The long profile.  The arched doorways.  The city block of windows.

My hope is that the building’s next caretakers consider it a piece of history and not just raw land.  The question I have is this: what can we (greater community we) do with this building from a preservation and reuse perspective?  Could this be an opportunity for a consortium of artists?  Maybe it’s the perfect space for a small company with an eye toward history and raw space.  Could we find a more public use for it?  I don’t know what the right answer may be.  Do you have any ideas?

Thank you