In this damaged photograph from October of 1926, L.R. High (left), a salesmen for the American Automobile Company and Earl Cornelison, who worked for the Tacoma Gas and Fuel Company, stood in front of the Gas Co's building and discussed the merits of the five Chrysler cars purchased by employees of Tacoma Gas. In the background is the Mission Revival style Tacoma Gas and Fuel Company office at 101-11 So. 10th St., designed by Luther Twichell, Architect, in 1910. This building has since been demolished. To the right in the background is the Tacoma Hotel, which burned down in October of 1935. (filed with Argentum, negative is also damaged) (TDL 10/24/1926, pg. G-11)

Chrysler automobile; High, L.R.; Cornelison, Earl; Tacoma Gas & Fuel Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. Interior of Tacoma Gas and Fuel Company office. Man at desk covered with certificates, perhaps stock certificates. Woman emptying canvas bag of mail onto desk. (filed with Argentum)

Tacoma Gas & Fuel Co. (Tacoma);

General Controls Co. displayed a "Panelray" gas heater" at the Washington Gas Co. They were trying to get people to buy gas heaters, by informing them of the safety and efficiency that comes with owning a "Panelray".

Heating & ventilation industry--Tacoma; Radiators; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; General Controls Co. (Tacoma); Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma);

Washington Gas & Electric Building as pictured on May 25, 1950. The mission-style building was located at 101-11 So. 10th St. near the Tacoma Hotel Annex. It formerly was a Military Store before being purchased by the gas company in 1937. It has since been demolished. (scan from original negative, no print on file)

Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Public utility companies--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960;