FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT

TACOMA, WA

Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Washington State Route 16, West End, Tacoma, WA Built in 1948-1950 and 2002-2007, this pair of suspension bridges carry Washington State Route 16 across the Tacoma Narrows of Puget Sound between the city of Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. The bridges are approximately 5,400 feet (1,646 meters) long, with the longest span of each bridge being approximately 2,800 feet (853 meters) long, suspended with cables between the towers of each bridge. The bridges are the second and third, respectively, to span the narrows, with the original bridge, designed by Leon Moisseiff built in 1940, featuring a sleek and visually beautiful appearance, but collapsed due to poor structural design only four months after its completion, with the rest of the bridge being removed by the summer of 1943. Following the collapse of the bridge, the construction of the older of the two present spans was delayed by material shortages during World War II, before construction finally began in 1948. The older bridge, designed by a committee of engineers appointed by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority, is painted green with a thick stiffening truss structure under the deck, making it far more rigid and stable, but much less sleek than its predecessor, and carries four lanes of traffic. Traffic volumes increased during the subsequent half-century after the bridge’s opening in 1950, and a second span was constructed beginning in 2002. The newer span, designed by Bechtel Corporation and built by Kiewit Pacific Corporation, features gray concrete towers and green cables, carries four lanes, and features decorative motifs on the towers that are reminiscent of its older companion.
Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Washington State Route 16, West End, Tacoma, WA Credit: w_lemay

The Foss Waterway Seaport is a maritime museum located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich maritime history of the Puget Sound region. The museum is housed in a historic, century-old building that was once a lumber mill.

The Foss Waterway Seaport features several exhibits that highlight the area's maritime heritage. Visitors can explore exhibits focused on the region's fishing and logging industries, as well as the evolution of boat building and maritime technology. The museum also features interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what it was like to work on a fishing boat or pilot a tugboat.

In addition to its exhibits, the Foss Waterway Seaport also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. The museum hosts workshops, lectures, and demonstrations that explore various aspects of maritime history and culture.

The Foss Waterway Seaport is situated along the Foss Waterway, which was once a bustling industrial hub. Today, the area has been revitalized and transformed into a vibrant cultural and entertainment district. The museum is just one of many attractions that draw visitors to this lively and historic area of Tacoma.

FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TACOMA WA. US MID #8405300549

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,595,755 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Washington State Route 16, West End, Tacoma, WA Built in 1948-1950 and 2002-2007, this pair of suspension bridges carry Washington State Route 16 across the Tacoma Narrows of Puget Sound between the city of Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. The bridges are approximately 5,400 feet (1,646 meters) long, with the longest span of each bridge being approximately 2,800 feet (853 meters) long, suspended with cables between the towers of each bridge. The bridges are the second and third, respectively, to span the narrows, with the original bridge, designed by Leon Moisseiff built in 1940, featuring a sleek and visually beautiful appearance, but collapsed due to poor structural design only four months after its completion, with the rest of the bridge being removed by the summer of 1943. Following the collapse of the bridge, the construction of the older of the two present spans was delayed by material shortages during World War II, before construction finally began in 1948. The older bridge, designed by a committee of engineers appointed by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority, is painted green with a thick stiffening truss structure under the deck, making it far more rigid and stable, but much less sleek than its predecessor, and carries four lanes of traffic. Traffic volumes increased during the subsequent half-century after the bridge’s opening in 1950, and a second span was constructed beginning in 2002. The newer span, designed by Bechtel Corporation and built by Kiewit Pacific Corporation, features gray concrete towers and green cables, carries four lanes, and features decorative motifs on the towers that are reminiscent of its older companion.
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FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT
705 DOCK ST
TACOMA
WA
98402-4625

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FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT Information

MID # 8405300549
Name FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 911741794
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 2,630,611
REVENUE 1,595,755
LAT/LONG 47.257427, -122.43719
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 060200
US Census Block: 1108