The 1300 block of Pacific Ave., ordered by the Globe Tavern. The foreground of the picture is dominated by Pessemier Brothers Bootery shoe store at 1342 Pacific Ave. The family owned business sold shoes and hosiery for men, women and children. The block also boasted three taverns in a row, the Globe Tavern and Cigar Store at 1336, Britannia Tavern at 1338 and the Milwaukee Tavern at 1340. The Ace Hotel Lodgings occupied the upper floors at 1340 1/2.

Pessemier Bootery (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Britannia Tavern (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. This 1979 photograph is a view of the top story of the Citizens Bank Building, 1340-42 Pacific Ave. The structure was built in 1888 and designed by Farrell and Darmer, architects. It was the long time location of Pessemier Bros. Shoe Store. It has since been demolished.

Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; Citizens Bank Building (Tacoma); Pessemier Bootery (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;