Two men are examining the arrival of a large shipment of carpet at Selden's in downtown Tacoma on March 7, 1963. One of the men is possibly the buyer. A Selden's truck, advertising locations in Tacoma, Lakewood and Olympia, has just deposited rolls of carpet on the sidewalk outside the store. Selden's was well known for their carpets and other floor coverings and as a complete home center. This photograph was ordered for possible later use as a newspaper ad.

Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Floor coverings; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Selden's had been located on Broadway since 1942. They advertised themselves as being "first in floor coverings and furniture" and did not charge for their professional decorating service. They were a complete home center, offering the finest in carpets, draperies, furniture, tile & linoleum and shades. A full line of Parker Paints, Frigidaire Home Appliances and Hoover vacuum cleaners were carried by the store. Selden's had two locations in the Tacoma area, one in the Lakewood Center and the main store now located at 11th & A St. View of 65,000 square foot main store was taken on March 30, 1958; rows of Selden's fleet of 26 delivery trucks and vans are lined up on two sides of the two-story building. A large sign with the company's name is prominently on display. Selden's held their grand opening on April 6, 1958. This downtown location was formerly the site of the O.F.Kegel store, opposite the post office. Photograph ordered by Selden's. (TNT 4-6-58, B-2)

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Exterior- Selden's. Selden's, a home furnishings store featuring floor coverings and appliances, moved their main downtown store from Broadway, where they had been located since 1942, to 11th & A St in the spring of 1958. View of store with row of delivery trucks and large Selden's signage. Selden's had been in business in various Tacoma locations since 1940. The downtown store would remain the main store; five branches would be scattered throughout the state from Olympia to Moses Lake. The store would undergo extensive remodeling by G. Kirkebo & Son, contractors, using the design of Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects, in 1964. Eleven years later, in late 1975, the building would be demolished. Photograph ordered by Selden's. (TNT 4-6-58, B-2)

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This photograph from August, 1956 shows the Kegel's Furniture store at 105-11 South 11th Street shortly before the building was taken over by Selden's carpet and floor covering store. Kegel's, owned by Otto Kegel, had opened in 1938. Built in 1902, this building was demolished in November of 1975, and a parking garage was built on the lot in 1987.

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This photograph from August, 1956 shows the Kegel's Furniture store at 105-11 South 11th Street shortly before the building was taken over by Selden's carpet and floor covering store. Kegel's, owned by Otto Kegel, had opened in 1938. Built in 1902, this building was demolished in November of 1975, and a parking garage was built on the lot in 1987.

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ca. 1935. Kaufman - Leonard Furniture Store, interior view showing globe, couch, desk, and bureau. Joseph J. Kaufman, a partner in the store, was Mayor of Tacoma in 1939-1940. (filed with Argentum)

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ca. 1935. Kaufman - Leonard Furniture Store. Room with velvet chairs, tables, bureau and staircase. Joseph J. Kaufman, a partner in the store, was Mayor of Tacoma in 1939-1940. (filed with Argentum)

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ca. 1935. Kaufman - Leonard Furniture Store. Interior view showing couches. Joseph J. Kaufman, a partner in the store, was Mayor of Tacoma in 1939-1940. (filed with Argentum)

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ca. 1935. Exterior view of Kaufman - Leonard Furniture Store. The Tacoma Building, at 1017-21 A St., is in background. Joseph J. Kaufman, a partner in the store, was Mayor of Tacoma in 1939-1940. The building was later occupied by Kegel's and Seldens and was demolished in 1975. The Tacoma Building was built in 1910 and occupied by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co., among others. (filed with Argentum)

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Bed department at Kegel's Furniture Company. Kegel's, owned by Otto Kegel, had opened in 1938 in the building formerly occupied by Kaufman-Leonard. Kegel's closed and the building was taken over by Selden's around 1958. Built in 1902, the building was demolished in November of 1975, and a parking garage was built on the lot in 1987. (filed with Argentum)

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