National Register of Historic Places

Pacific National Bank Building

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
Listed
March 7, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004008

About this property

The Luzon Building was a historic six-story building at 1302 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, Washington designed by Chicago architects Daniel Burnham and John Root. The Luzon was built in 1890–1891 as the Pacific National Bank, which had a first floor entrance on Pacific Avenue and a second floor entrance on Commerce Street. Both floors contained businesses such as W.L. Davis & Sons Co. Furniture and Chaddy & Son Tailors in addition to the bank; the upper four stories were living space. The building was named "Luzon" in 1901, after the largest island in the Philippines, where on July 1 of that year William Howard Taft inaugurated establishment of American civil government of the Philippines. The building was demolished on September 26, 2009, despite efforts by local preservationists.

Location

1302 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
47.25111, -122.43800

Categories

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When was Pacific National Bank Building listed on the National Register?

Pacific National Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Pacific National Bank Building?

Pacific National Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Pacific National Bank Building?

The period of significance for Pacific National Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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