Job Carr Cabin Museum — Attraction in Tacoma

Old Town owes its name to the fact that it was the location of the original settlement called "Tacoma". In 1865, Job Carr built a cabin near the shore in anticipation of future land speculation due to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. (The original cabin location is marked by a plaque at the base of Carr Street. Job Carr Cabin Museumis a replica of the original, and is situated in Old Town Park. Old Town was sustained in its early days by fishing and...

Where the old meets the new. This replica cabin in Old Town Tacoma is a great place to check out before hitting Ruston. It gives an appreciation for all the hard work and courage that went in to forming this beautiful city. The park is great for kids and the concerts in the park are always a good time-best of all,...

They did a walking tour of Old Tacoma,led by Christopher, the director. It was pleasant, and ended up at St. Peter's Church, the oldest building in Tacoma, celebrating its 150th birthday, with food, song, info, and a historical...