The R.E. Anderson building, on the southeast corner of 10th and Pacific, opened in December of 1941. Albert Gardner of Los Angeles was the architect of the modernistic building. Knapp Business College took a lease on the entire second floor, with Gale's Rugs as one of the tenants on the first floor. The modern design continued inside with all fluorescent lights and bronze trim. (T. Times 12/8/1941, pg. 4)
Anderson Building (Tacoma); Knapp College (Tacoma); Storefronts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gales Rugs (Tacoma);