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Clean Out
the Attic...
Share Your "Treasures" With Others at the Annual North Slope Garage Sale
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A North Slope Secret...Revealed!
Learn "The Secrets of the Garfield Gulch!"
You may walk through it everyday--or your house might even sit on top of it. We promise you'll learn at least one thing about the North Slope you didn't know before, when you: click here. |
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Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood
Get Involved with the North Slope
- Social - Communications - Public Works/Historic Preservation - Park/Beautification - Safety For more information, e-mail us at: news@tacomanorthslope.com. |
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Better On A
Sunny Day . . .
Download Your Very Own Walking Tour of the North Slope
Prepared in the summer of 2008 for visiting dignitaries
from around the state,
This project was funded by Historic Tacoma, the North End Neighborhood Council and your very own, North Slope Historic District.
Our thanks to everyone that worked on this including the researchers; Brian Kamens, Marshall McClintock, Kim O'Rourke and Caroline Swope of Historic Tacoma. It was designed and edited by Erin E. Clarkson.
To download your copy, just click here.
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Bring On Your Questions.....
The North Slope House Doctor Is In!
A: Excellent choice! Replacement windows are called that because you keep replacing them! Restoring and maintaining your original wood windows makes sense in a number of ways. Contrary to what window manufacturers advertise, you lose relatively little energy through windows and tuning up your old sashes will stop most of that energy loss.
The density of the wood in your old windows can’t be matched today, which means they are stronger and more rot resistant. As well, it is generally less expensive to repair wood windows than to replace. Even windows that are quite deteriorated can be repaired with excellent results. It’s also not environmentally responsible to replace old windows with new ones that will have to be junked and replaced every decade or two.
Finally, once original material is removed from a building, it’s gone forever. If you don’t’ want to do the work yourself there are local firms that repair old wood windows. I’ve heard good things about Legacy Windows (474-5175). If you would rather do the work yourself there is an informative article in October’s 2008 issue of This Old House Magazine that describes the process. Also—get on the internet and google “repairing old windows” for a number of articles that show the process, step by step, with photos.
Interested in attending a workshop on repairing wood windows or do you have a question for the North Slope House Doctor? Send your comments or questions to news@tacomanorthslope.com. |
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Browse As You Wish
New Features Added To North Slope Website
Here are some of the new features (all areas appear in the far-left column):
Learn how the North Slope became a nationally recognized historic district
It's a great start to help you learn the advantages, resources and responsibilities of living in the North Slope.
Read articles that have written about the North Slope as well as some of our favorite pieces that have run in "The Trolley Times" and other publications.
Find the description of any North Slope property listed in the National Historic Register.
Find recaps of some of our popular events and programs over the years.
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Do It Right
The First Time!
Call Before You Hammer!
Exterior changes to your house or
garage, other than painting and minor repair, must be reviewed by the
Tacoma Landmarks Commission. This includes: -changing or replacing windows. -changing siding. -adding, replacing or changing a porch or deck. Before starting any exterior work, contact Reuben McKnight, our city Historic Preservation Officer, at 591-5220 or Reuben.McKnight@ci.tacoma.wa.us. He can tell you if your project needs a design review and how to proceed if it does.
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Be
Informed! Would you like to be notified via e-mail when the North Slope Historic District
Sign up here and we’ll e-mail you the latest North Slope news as it happens!
Of course, we completely respect your privacy and will not share your personal information or e-mail address with anyone.
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Children
of all ages are invited to participate in the
North Slope’s Fourth Annual Fourth of July
Kiddie Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday,
July 4. Participants should gather at the
corner of N. 12th and N. J streets, near Saint
Patrick’s Catholic Church..JPG)
neighbors to create a non-motorized (yes, that
means it will be powered by you!) float that
speaks to the spirit of the holiday.
It’s
time to clean your closets and organize your attic in anticipation of
the annual NSHD Garage Sale: Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Do
you have an idea for a future neighborhood event?
Looking for a way to make a positive impact on your
community? Consider joining one of our North Slope
committees. The time needed to be involved is minimal
but your contribution could be huge! Current committees
are: 
Q:
I’d like to repair -- rather than replace -- my wood
windows. Any ideas?
No--we
can't claim to take credit for inventing the Internet,
but every once in a while our untrained, unpaid staff of
one has some time to make improvements to this very
website.
After
you've unpacked the boxes or before you've even moved
in--you'll want to get a hold of the "official" North
Slope Historic District welcome kit. It's got
loads of great information about the North Slope and
also includes information provided by the city of
Tacoma. To get one, simply e-mail us at:
