Fife is a small city located just east of Tacoma and consists primarily of businesses such as car dealerships and other establishments that need the visibility of the tens of thousands of daily motorists speeding by on adjacent I-5. In the 1940s Fife was known only as a valley crossroads in the middle of brambles and truck farms with markets, taverns, shops, and a large balloon-roofed dance hall strung out along the highway. In the 50s it was incorporated and the 60s brought rumblings of commercial potential along side of the new freeway. In the 70’s, Fife was the home of the multi-acre estate of Indian Activist Bob Satiacum.

Fircrest, the wealthy suburb of Tacoma, was incorporated in 1925. The community was developed by Edward Bowes, who later gained fame as the host of the Major Bowes Amateur Hour radio talent show. It is 36 miles south of Seattle and boasts beautiful scenic views of the snow-covered Olympic Mountain ranges, Mt. Rainier and of the Puget Sound. The town is readily accessible by Interstate 5 and Highway 16. It’s a small, bedroom community of some 6,260 people. It is a tight-knit community that features a low crime rate, plenty of recreational opportunities and an excellent quality of life. It has been known for its beautiful natural setting, quality facilities, casual atmosphere and strong social programs, with a heavy emphasis on family activities.