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Why Tacoma owes its slogan to a ‘crazy person’
FromI Wonder Why...?
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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Tacoma has been known as the “City of Destiny” for more than 140 years. And while the city’s slogan is unique because it has lasted for so long (when was the last time you heard Seattle referred to as “Jet City?”), it also comes from a 19 Century “crazy person” who was a relentless promoter of Tacoma. Read more on I Wonder Why ... ?
Released:
Sep 7, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
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