2350 North 30th Street . Tacoma, WA 98403
253.627.5405
General Open Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 (Wed-Sat)
Summer Hours: 12 noon to 4:00 (Wed-Sat)
Closed January, except by appointment
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Job Carr Cabin 990 Statement for 2010
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Welcome to the Cabin!
Who was Job Carr? A pioneer, a visionary, a man of strong convictions and remarkable
energy... Job was 51 when he arrived on the shores of Puget Sound's Commencement
Bay! Within a few short months, he had staked his claim on 160+ acres of prime
forested land and built the first permanent residence on the eventual town site of
Tacoma, Washington. Recognized as Tacoma's first permanent non-Native resident,
Job became Tacoma's first Postmaster and Mayor.
Why did he come? Job came from Iowa to Puget Sound in the autumn of 1864, after
recovering from injuries sustained when he fought on the side of the Union Army at
the battle of Shilo. He was seeking the eventual location of the terminus for the
Northern Pacific Railroad. From the beginning, he believed in Commencement Bay's
potential as a port site.
On Christmas Day 1864, he was fishing on Commencement Bay with some friends,
when he saw the perfect location to build his home and plant a new city. This low-bank
waterfront property (called "Tacobet" by the Puyallup Indians in Job's time) is now
called Old Town, the birthplace of Tacoma. Job staked his claim and completed his
cabin in 1865.
The Job Carr Cabin Museum is a replica of that first house, built in 2000 about a block
away from the original site, in Old Town Park. Stepping inside the Cabin, one steps
back in time to see the living space much as it would have been in the late nineteenth
century. Docents greet you and share stories about Job and his sons, Howard and
Anthony, or about others who soon joined Job to make Tacoma a bustling town.
Learn how they lived and what industries put Tacoma on the map from the start.
The Cabin hosts special tours for schools, clubs, groups and civic organizations that
are looking for a fun and educational experience for their next field trip or special
function. Feel free to stop by during our regular hours - or call to book a private tour
at your convenience.
2012 JCCM Board Officers (left to right):
Stuart Young, Vice-President; Jason Kors, President; Jennifer Unrau, Treasurer; Jim Lineweaver, Secretary
Officers:
Jason Kors, President
Stuart Young, Vice-President
Jim Lineweaver, Secretary
Jennifer Unrau, Treasurer
Members:
Greg Brewis
Rick Carr
Bob Hall
Gordon Hamilton
Karen Poole
Judy Wheeler
Kasi Walker
Brent Wojtanowicz
This section will enlighten you on the history of Job Carr himself
and how his famous cabin came to be.
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Ever wonder how they build a log cabin? Who was involved in
getting this project off the ground?
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Spend a little time in the cabin with our pleasant & knowledgeable
docents, try your hand at "Dancing Dan" the limberjack & bilboquet,
and learn more about our programs.
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