Wing's Sport & Tackle Center and the Wing Variety Store were located in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Tacoma. Built in 1889, the building was first home to the Oakland House/Hotel. Between the two William Wing establishments was the entrance to the California Apartments with apartments upstairs. Wing's Sport & Tackle was the factory authorized dealer in Mercury outboard sales and service; in addition, Bill Wing carried a complete stock of salt and fresh water fishing tackle, small boat hardware, houseware, skiis and croquet equipment. Wing's was celebrating its grand reopening of its newly remodeled and enlarged quarters in April, 1958. Now 5,000 square feet, the store originally was tiny with a 2 foot counter. Hunting and fishing licenses could be purchased at Wing's. The Wing Variety Store in the same building, also known as Wing 10 cent store, had their windows full of inexpensive items costing from 5-15 cents. This photograph was taken on April 11, 1958, from the 13th Street side. Photograph ordered by Wing Variety Store. (TNT 4-15-58, p. 19)

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