Addco Inc. office front. The company was owned by George T. Babbitt, who was president and general manager. The specialized in "home modernizations." They remodeled bathrooms, utility rooms and kitchens, where they sold the appliances and did the plumbing, electrical and heating. Next door, 1119 A St., is Columbian Optical, complete optical service with glasses, contact lenses, artificial eyes and hearing aids. Lloyd J. Sass was the president and general manager. TPL-5758

Addco Inc. (Tacoma); Columbian Optical (Tacoma); Opticians' shops--Tacoma--1950-1960;