W. H. Opie and Company, real estate. March, 1953, photograph shows corner entry to Art-Moderne-style building. It also displays a full corner view with tower forming point at second level and curve at first floor. The Anderson Building was constructed in 1941; it was designed by architect Albert Gardner. Knapp College was located on second floor. The Camera Shop, at right, with window display sold Ansco films and Kodak supplies.

W.H. Opie & Co. (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Storefronts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Knapp College (Tacoma); Camera Shop (Tacoma);

W. H. Opie and Company, real estate. March, 1953, photograph shows the corner entry to Art-Moderne-style building. There is a curved marquee above glass double-doors with half-circle hardware forming circle. Realtors neon sign and "Knapp College Time" clock at window on second floor of the Opie Company's main office. Their motto apparently was "We seek only what is right"; it is placed above the entry way.

W.H. Opie & Co. (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Storefronts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices);

ca. 1950. This photograph of the offices of W. H. Opie Realtors was taken around 1950. The office was located at the intersection of 10th and Pacific Ave., 1001-05 Pacific. The clock in the window upstairs gives the "Knapp College Time" of 2:40. The modernistic structure was built in 1941 and was named the "Anderson Building" after builder Mrs. R.E. Anderson. It is constructed of concrete and crystal glass. Knapp College had occupied the 2nd floor since 1941.

W.H. Opie & Co. (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Knapp College (Tacoma);