A Rustic Bridge at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma.
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SCANDINAVIANS IN TACOMA.
[CHAPTER VI.]

Tacoma, or the City of Destiny, is the second city in population in the State of Washington, and the first in natural grandeur. It is situated on fine terraces, commanding a beautiful view of Commencement Bay and the Sound for miles distance. Mt. Rainier, or Tacoma, towers over the city, and his head of snow and checkered bosom fills the soul with awe and wonder.

Pride of the West, austere and grand,

The noblest in Freedom's Land,

To thee my soul is turning,