Print, Photographic

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Print, Photographic

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2003.01.05

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Tom Cross, left, looks on as a man and woman examine a picture at a Tacoma Athletic Commission event. In 1958, Cross became the first Pierce County Parks and Recreation director. He served in that capacity until 1981, helping the department grow from 10 sites on 107 acres to 43 sites spanning 1,800 acres. Spanaway Park, Sprinker Recreation Center and the Lakewood Community Center are a few of the sites he was instrumental in developing.

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Huntington, Clay

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