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- 1956-08
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
This gothic structure at 1301-07 Pacific Ave. was vacant and becoming derelict in August of 1956. The concrete facings were covered with posters. The building was built in 1888 from a design by Farrell and Darmer, Architects. Carved on the building at the top above the main entrance is "Union Block." The sign on the building reads "This US owned property Ordered Sold." The building had previously housed a Post Office annex and was vacated in 1953. It was demolished in January of 1957. TPL-8738
Business districts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960;