In 1885, the Goddess of Commerce statue graced the top of the former Chamber of Commerce building at 12^th and Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma.  The 7-foot copper statue, designed by C. Augustus Darmer, exhibited symbols of commerce. In 1950, the building and statue came down. History tells us that it was melted down.

In 2008, Griselda "Babe" Lehrer and the Tacoma Historical Society raised funds then hired artist Marilyn Mahoney to create a replica of the Goddess of Commerce. Later, the Tacoma Theater District Association contacted the Goddess group asking the statue be placed at the intersection of St Helens, Sixth Avenue and Baker to beautify the intersection. Tacoma Daily Index has all the Goddess history here.

At 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 a ceremony unveiling the New Goddess of Commerce at said intersection will celebrate the private effort to beautify the public space. Scheduled to speak are Marilyn Strickland, Dan Voelpel Marilyn Mahoney, Babe Lehrer and Tom Pierson. There's a rumor Assistant Fire Chief Faith Mueller will climb a fire truck ladder and unveil the statue.