Stadium District, Tacoma, Washington facts for kids
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Stadium-Seminary Historic District
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The cupola of the First Presbyterian Church, just south of the historic district is one of many notable buildings around the Stadium District
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 Location in Washington (state)
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| Location | Roughly bounded by 1st, I, and 10th Streets and shoreline |
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| Area | approximately 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Built | 1888-1930 |
| Architect | multiple |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Châteauesque, Neoclassical Revival, Mission style |
| NRHP reference No. | 77001353 |
| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1985 |
The Stadium District is a cool neighborhood in the north part of Tacoma, Washington. It gets its name from Stadium High School, which is a very old and famous building there. This area is known for its history and unique buildings.
The district sits between the North Slope neighborhood and the Hilltop area. It feels a bit like downtown Tacoma because it's more urban. Many people who work in the city live here in apartments. The area has different types of homes. You can find single-family houses, apartment buildings, and condos. Some even have amazing views of Commencement Bay.
What is Old Woman's Gulch?
Old Woman's Gulch is a system of ravines. A ravine is like a deep, narrow valley. It is located in the north part of Tacoma, Washington.
How Old Woman's Gulch Got Its Name
The original Old Woman's Gulch is right in the Stadium District. It was named after older women who lived there. They had to move when the sports field for Stadium High School was built. This field is what gave the high school its name.
Later, the name "Old Woman's Gulch" was used for a bigger area. It described all the ravines that run through the entire north end of Tacoma. This included areas further west, near the Proctor District.
Today, not many people know this ravine by its original name. Most people just call it "the gulch" or "the ravine."
