World's Tallest Totem Pole

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This totem pole in Fireman’s Park has towered over downtown Tacoma for more than a century. This impressive example of Northwest Indian art is reputed to be the world’s tallest with its eight-and-half-story tall wooden pole. This totem pole was carved in 1903 by Indians from the Sitka region of Alaska for a total cost of $ 3,000. It was carved specifically to be taller than the tallest totem pole in Seattle, and it was hailed as the largest totem pole in the world – it is a total of 105 feet long with 82 feet aboveground. For a nice photo op, stand close to the base of the totem pole, and angle your camera up to emphasize the height.

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Located in 801 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

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