1215 S UNION AVE, TACOMA

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A59533-1

Candy racks in front of the cash registers at Sib's Thriftway are loaded with Nalley's candies, tempting everyone to try them. Ordered by Nalley's, Mrs. Hildreth.


Sib's Thriftway (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nalley's, Inc. (Tacoma)--Products; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Candy--Tacoma--1950-1960; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A56670-7

Fixture displays at Sib's Thriftway, 1215 So. Union Ave., showing personal care products as of March 1, 1951. Products are Dr. Lyon's Tooth Powder, Rayve Wave Home permanent wave cream, Veto and Mum deodorants, Mennen skin bracer, and Jergens and Woodbury skin creams. The grocery store was owned by Sib L. Carstensen.


Sib's Thriftway (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Toiletries; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A56670-3

Fixture displays at Sib's Thriftway, 1215 So. Union Ave., showing housewares. A rack of household extension cords is located to the left hand side. The grocery store was owned by Sib L. Carstensen. The numbers on the divided bins possibly indicate the prices. Bundt pans, cookie sheets, muffin tins, pots, utensils, potholders and what appear to be dog or cat food bowls are displayed. Everything that the busy 1950's housewife needed in a hurry for her kitchen is here.


Sib's Thriftway (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Cooking utensils--1950-1960; Pots & pans--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A56670-1

Fixture displays at Sib's Thriftway, 1215 So. Union Ave., showing personal care products including Colgate, Pepsodent & Ipana tooth paste. The grocery store was owned by Sib L. Carstensen. Groceries line the shelves on either side of the personal product display. What appears to be a butcher shop can be seen at the right rear of the picture. Two unidentified men stand by the display and a fire extinguisher hangs prominently on the post.


Sib's Thriftway (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Toiletries; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

1215 S UNION AVE, TACOMA

  • Built circa 1946 B & L Food Store John G. Lewtas & Son, operator TNT 3/16/1948 p.7 (permit taken to add apt. to rear of bldg.) City Directory (1947) ----- Sib's Thriftway Market Sib Carstensen, operator TNT 3/16/1949 p.1 Robs store, obtains $93 TNT 3/3/1953 p.A1 Four bandits hold up store City Directory (1949) ----- I.G.A. Foodliner -grand opening 12/9/1953 TNT 12/8/1953 p.6,19 IGA Foodliner makes debut Wed. TNT 4/28/1954 p.C13 Two nervous men get $50 TNT 12/30/1954 p.1 Two bandits get hauls in groceries TNT 6/16/1955 p.A1 Bandit robs two stores TNT 6/28/1956 p.A1 Bandit hits two stores in ten minutes TNT 7/14/1956 p.1 Bandit gets store loot
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Decade Built: 1940s