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Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington. The bridges connects the city of Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula and carry State Route 16 (known as Primary State Highway 14 until 1964) over the strait.

Located at 47.2681, -122.551 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Fircrest, Washington

Fircrest is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,497 at the 2010 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Fircrest ranks 60th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

Located at 47.2317, -122.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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University Place, Washington

University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 31,144 at the 2010 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

Located at 47.2194, -122.542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge (1940)

The 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge was the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Washington that spanned the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound between Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. It opened to traffic on July 1, 1940, and dramatically collapsed into Puget Sound on November 7 of the same year.

Located at 47.2667, -122.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College is a community college located in Tacoma, Washington, with satellite operations in Gig Harbor and the Tacoma Mall. It serves the city of Tacoma and the Pierce County portion of the Kitsap Peninsula. TCC's creation was authorized by voters in 1962, and it opened in fall 1965. As of 2009, nearly 1/2 million students have attended TCC since its opening. Tacoma Community College (TCC) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Located at 47.2467, -122.524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Titlow Beach

Titlow Beach is in Tacoma, Washington, USA. It is located along Puget Sound near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It has a beach, pool, community center, two restaurants, a view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a small boardwalk, and is a popular scuba diving area. x300pxEnlarge360° panorama of Titlow Beach Park. This photograph features the Titlow Beach, ruins of an old ferry terminal, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridges.

Located at 47.247, -122.553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Curtis Senior High School

For the school of the same name in Staten Island, see Curtis High School. George R. Curtis Senior High School File:CurtisVikings. jpgEstablished 1957Type Public secondaryPrincipal David HammondStudents 1375 as of 2012Grades 10–12Location University Place, Washington, United StatesDistrict University Place School DistrictCampus SuburbanColors Blue and White         Mascot VikingsWebsite Curtis H.S. Curtis Senior High School is a public high school located in University Place, Washington.

Located at 47.2217, -122.551 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge (1950)

The 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Washington that carries the westbound lanes of Washington State Route 16 (known as Primary State Highway 14 until 1964) across the Tacoma Narrows strait, between the city of Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. Opened on October 14, 1950, it was built in the same location as the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which collapsed due to a windstorm on November 7, 1940.

Located at 47.2667, -122.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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