Turkish Baths on Pacific Ave
Dan Voelpel has an interesting article today about the historic Turkish baths that are going to become part of the new ‘green’ Pacific Plaza. Seems these baths under the existing Park Plaza South building have quite the Tacoma history. The history of the site is a bit scant. It seems a bit sordid. There’s lots of speculation. Now, it’ll be LEED platinum. Absolutely fascinating.
Plus, I always love a good crime story.
Link the The News Tribune
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6 comments
C Claudia Riedener December 12, 2008
I would love to see if there is any tile work down there, before they flood it. A few months ago I inquired with the city about having a look, no response so far. Let me know if you hear anything about a photo tour…
S Sarah December 12, 2008
Regarding the tile work, if you look at the article online, on the right there is a picture of the tile work that still exists.
L LB December 12, 2008
Awesome story. Thanks for the post, Whitney.
M morgan December 12, 2008
Awesome story! I would love to see more on Tacoma’s underground history.
J jdub December 14, 2008
great story, but I think the rebuilt baths would bring more business than a green building.
Does anyone know how the plans of the building look? Is the parking on street level again? Say it isn’t so.
T Thorax O'Tool December 14, 2008
Nothing wrong with LEED Platinum, but I seriously think those baths could be a waaaaaaay awesome attraction in downtown. Seriously, how many cities in the US have a functioning, publicly-accessible 19th century Turkish Bath?
Much less an underground one.
Skip LEED platinum, give me the baths.
Hell, the city wants tourism, why flood a great idea?