Posts Tagged ‘local history’
Bert Smyser’s Contribution to Soccer in and around Fife
With the FIFA World Cup games coming to our region this month, let’s dive into another story about what links Fife, WA to the world of soccer. In 1931, construction of the New Exposition Hall at 2610 E Bay Street in Tacoma began with the original intent of turning the building into an indoor ice…
Read MoreDon Paul: From Fife High School to “Soccer City”
Discover the incredible journey of Don Paul, the Fife High School athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns before becoming the visionary General Manager who founded the Portland Timbers and coined the iconic nickname “Soccer City.”
Read More10 Japanese American Internment Books to Read
We’ve found 10 Japanese American internment books for you to read to learn more about what happened during WWII to our local Fife citizens and beyond. All of these books are currently available on Amazon and via local bookstores. Personal Justice Denied This book is the official report of the commission formed in the 1980s…
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