Bridge of Glass
The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Bridge
- Description: bridge in United States of America
- Also known as: “Chihuly Bridge of Glass”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Museum of Glass and Washington State History Museum.
Museum of Glass
Museum
The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot contemporary art museum in Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
Washington State History Museum
Museum
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The Washington State History Museum is a history museum located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is operated by the Washington State Historical Society under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature. Washington State History Museum is situated 400 feet southwest of Bridge of Glass.
Union Station
Courthouse
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The Union Passenger Station in Tacoma, Washington, United States, opened in 1911. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It now serves as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Union Station is situated 410 feet northwest of Bridge of Glass.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma.
Tacoma
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Tacoma, a major port on the Puget Sound, is the third-largest city in Washington State, with about 220,000 residents. It has a dynamic art scene and a great ballet.
Downtown Tacoma
Quarter
Downtown is the central business district of Tacoma, Washington, United States, located in the inner Northeast section of the city. It is approximately bounded east-west by A Street and Tacoma Avenue, and north-south by South 7th Street and South 25th Street.
McCarver Neighborhood
Neighborhood
The McCarver Neighborhood is located in Tacoma, Washington. It is an urban neighborhood located in the Downtown and the Hilltop area of Tacoma.
Bridge of Glass
- Categories: footbridge and transportation
- Location: Pierce, Washington, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
“Bridge of Glass” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Bridge of Glass”
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