39. This Podcast Stinks: The Legend of the Tacoma Aroma
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39. This Podcast Stinks: The Legend of the Tacoma Aroma
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Join us as we dive nose-first into the pungent history of Tacoma, Washington's infamous "Tacoma Aroma." From industrial stink to urban renaissance, we explore how this city turned its malodorous...
show moreKey Points: 1. Origins of the Tacoma Aroma in the late 1800s 2. Industrial culprits: pulp mills, refineries, and rendering plants 3. The phrase "Tacoma Aroma" enters common vernacular 4. Environmental regulations and cleanup efforts from the 1950s onward 5. Memorable incidents and headlines about the smell 6. The role of Commencement Bay in the city's odor issues 7. Key players in the fight against air pollution 8. The transformation of Tacoma's image and environment
Fun Facts: - The Tacoma Aroma inspired creative real estate slogans - Bruce Springsteen was once rumored to have fled the city due to the smell - The Asarco smokestack inspired Frank Herbert's landscapes in "Dune"
Timeline Highlights: - 1955: Tacoma implements air pollution control ordinance - 1970: St. Regis Paper Company agrees to new air pollution standards - 1990: Puget Sound By-Products upgrades odor control system - 1993: Demolition of the Asarco copper smelter smokestack - 1997: Major odor control project at Simpson Kraft pulp mill - 2023: Closure of WestRock corrugated packaging mill
Tacoma Today: - 19 breweries - 6 museums - University of Washington campus - 3 theaters in the performing arts center - Transformation of former Superfund sites into upscale communities
Closing Thought: From industrial stench to urban gem, Tacoma's journey showcases the power of environmental regulation, community action, and urban renewal in transforming a city's identity and livability. Join our Patreon!! https://patreon.com/RainyDayRabbitHolesPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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