Ruston Way History Tour

A beautiful stretch of Commencement Bay has been home to the well-loved Top of The Ocean restaurant Fourth of July celebrations Cummings Boat Company Harbor Lights restaurant and over 30 wood mills on Tacoma’s bustling waterfront. Once named Front Street before this was named Ruston Way experience the notorious history of racketeering burning buildings tragic car accidents and a home which once fell in the bay.  Hear a forth generation Tacoma resident share her stories of growing up in Tacoma her uncle who was one of the firefighters wo fought the fire at the Top of the Ocean restaurant and her great grandfather who was a blacksmith in Old Town.

Enjoy dinner after the tour at one of the unique restaurants which offers stunning views of Tacoma's waterfront.

Parking is free in one of the several public lots along the waterfront and meet in front of Northern Fish Co at 2201 Ruston Way. Purchase tickets at www.tacomacomesalive.com

Host or Publisher Tacoma History Comes Alive