Exterior of Farley's Florists, owned and operated by William B. and Theresa Farley. The florist shop was located on the corner of 6th Ave. and Grant St. The 2001 phone book lists Farley's as still operating at this same address. This location, designed as a modern floral shop, had its Grand Opening on February 2, 1955. William B. (Bill) Farley was a native of Tacoma and worked in the florist business most of his life. He started delivering flowers while a pupil at Mary Lyon, spent 16 years working in the wholesale side of the business and then opened his first floral shop on 6th Ave. This shop was part of a long range program to expand his business. Theresa Farley was his active assistant and specialized in floral design. (TNT 2/1/1955, pg. 7)

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Interior of Farley's Florists. The floral shop was owned and operated by William B. and Teresa Farley. They did wedding and funeral arrangements, as well as selling potted plants and gifts. The 2001 phone book still lists Farley's at this location. Floral arrangements cover counters and shelves. The cold storage unit is topped by a potted plant box. A suspended curved ceiling piece lends drama to the room. This shop was designed to operate as a modern floral shop with easy in & easy out parking and floor to ceiling glass windows to make the most of floral displays. (TNT 2/1/1955, pg. 7)

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