A plaza with bright summer flowers lies
along Pacific Ave. near S. 21st St. Behind the camera a plaque from
the 1920s stands, somewhat removed from the pulse of things. Its inscription
announces that it is "COMMEMORATING DECEMBER 18, 1873
WHEN NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL MET PACIFIC OCEAN SAILS AT TACOMA,
WASHINGTON."
A southbound streetcar heads toward the S 25th station. Beyond it
the building which once housed Harmon Manufacturing, an old furniture
company, advertises its offices and lofts -- call by phone or check the
Website.
