Wahlgren's Floral was managed by Fred G. Wahlgren; the business was founded by Fred P. Wahlgren. Interior view of Wahlgren's flower shop; the interior was painted with a soft pastel green, they had a large new walk-in refrigerated showcase, modern display counters with custom leatherette, and the latest interior store designs (T.N.T., 9/2/49, p. A-8). TPL-10185

Florist shops--Tacoma; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Showcases; Flowers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wahlgren's Floral (Tacoma);

Wahlgren's had been in Tacoma since 1931 and expanded and remodeled their facilities in 1949. The exterior of the flower shop had new plate glass, capped with a marquee and blue vitrolite glass. The foundation had Roman brick and new window boxes (T.N.T., 9/2/49, p. A-8). TPL-10186

Florist shops--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Window displays; Flowers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wahlgren's Floral (Tacoma);