For more than 150 years; the activity on and around Commencement Bay-since the 1840s; when Charles Wilkes first named it; to the present day-has been a barometer for measuring Tacomas maritime and industrial growth and development. Wilkess early exploration assured the inclusion of Puget Sound within the boundaries of the United States following negotiations with Great Britain in 1846. Drawn to the deep waters of the south shore of the bay; the Northern Pacific Railroad established its transcontinental terminus here in 1873 and; in the process; created the city of Tacoma. In the early years; the waterfront was alive with the sights and sounds of commerce. The "longest wheat wharf in the world" lined the south shoreline; longshoremen handled cargo; the Mosquito Fleet carried people to and from the municipal dock; and the Puyallup River delta was transformed into the bustling Port of Tacoma.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What can I sayBy Susan RedmondMy Mom is from Luray and I visit Luray two or three times per year so it is so cool to see how it was. I wish I had this book when my grandmother was alive because she lived most of her life there.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very Pictoria View of LurayBy James C. Whiteside IIIGreat book... I bought a few of these for Christmas gifts and everyone loves them. they become coffee table books since they have alot of great photos of Luray in them.
