Points Northeast Historical Society studies and preserves the history of Browns Point, located across Commencement Bay from downtown Tacoma. The three distinct areas within the area are: Dash Point, Browns Point, and Northeast Tacoma, which extends from Cresent Heights to near Fife. This area stretches along the bluffs which overlook the tide flats of the Puyallup River separating it from the downtown area. PNHS maintains a rental program of the former lighthouse keepers residence at the Browns Point Lighthouse site.