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The historic Union Station United States Courthouse in downtown Tacoma is currently undergoing a major modernization. The project focuses on adding crucial seismic bracing to protect the building in the event of a natural disaster. In addition to the seismic upgrades, we plan to upgrade the courthouse’s major building systems, including the electrical, life safety, roofing and HVAC. The project will also include security upgrades that will ensure the iconic Tacoma property is a safe and secure home for the courts for decades to come.
Address: 1717 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Year constructed: 1911
In 2025, GSA partnered with architecture firm NBBJ to design a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing all the project goals, most notably, a seismic retrofit that would not disturb the historic elements of the structure.
Regarding procurement, we expect to seek bids for seismic retrofit and modernization work in 2027. Once available, details will be provided on SAM.gov.
Part of our responsibility is to make sure we consider cultural resources that may be affected by our projects. We have reached out to tribal partners, local governments, and non-profits and have not received any information regarding specific cultural resources present in the project area.
We have consulted with the state historic preservation officer, who concurred that the project would have no adverse effects on known historic properties. However, we recognize that the public is a vital source of information about local resources.
If you have any information about specific historic or cultural resources that may be impacted, please contact GSA Historic Preservation via email at historic.buildings@gsa.gov.
March 28, 2024
Federal budget funds $79 million for critical upgrades to Tacoma’s historic Union Station U.S. Courthouse
| Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|
Seismic alternatives study | Design award | Solicitation start Estimated start Estimated substantial completion |
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