First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma

First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma

First Presbyterian Church is a church and a school. It was established in 1873. The present church was built in 1925 and features a marvelous example of Romanesque architecture, designed by Ralph Adams Cram. The school was founded in 1969. The structure's most prominent features are the clock and bell-tower, the rose window and and the two-leveled facade. This magnificent church is built in red brick. This church-school is a good example of a US school that provides classical Christian education.
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Sight Name: First Presbyterian Church
Sight Location: Tacoma, USA (See walking tours in Tacoma)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Tacoma, Washington

Create Your Own Walk in Tacoma

Create Your Own Walk in Tacoma

Creating your own self-guided walk in Tacoma is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
North Waterfront Walk

North Waterfront Walk

Set on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle, Tacoma city is a picturesque place. Particularly this is true of Tacoma's Waterfront, a paved sidewalk running along Puget Sound’s Commencement Bay. Much loved by walkers, joggers or those searching for a good place to eat with a view, the Waterfront area holds a number of prominent attractions. This orientation walk will lead you to the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tacoma Introduction Walking Tour

Tacoma Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles