Two in Tow & On the Go: Kids’ Gig playground charms with nods to local landmarks
Jan 27, 2023After two decades of play, faded paint and missing parts, much of The Kids’ Gig local history is lost to Gig Harbor newcomers like us. Until now.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then: If you figured out what Flamo is, you’re really cooking with gas
Nov 20, 2023The setup to our last Gig Harbor Now and Then local history question was very simple: In 1930, Flamo arrived in Gig Harbor. It’s still there, although is now known under another name. Question: What is Flamo? Answer: propane. “Flamo” was the trade name of the Standard Oil Company of California’s propane. The first mention
Gig Harbor Now and Then: Library hall used a form of lighting your insurance agent wouldn’t approve of
Aug 28, 2023We concluded our last column with the question: What kind of lighting system upgrade was installed in the Vaughn Library Hall in 1920? Answer: Interestingly enough, the answer lies in that fun little riddle many of us memorized in childhood. For those too young to remember, it goes like this: How do you make firemen
Gig Harbor Now and Then: The Vine sailed into local history
Jun 19, 2023With this, the debut of Gig Harbor Now and Then, Vince Dice, the editor of Gig Harbor Now, has placed his employment in great peril by trusting me to provide a worthwhile column of Gig Harbor Peninsula history. How it works I’ll try to do that by presenting small but interesting bits that by themselves