ca. 1972. Progress photograph. General exterior view of one-story brick building identified as belonging to Pacific Northwest Bell. Among new construction plans announced by the company was a $450,000 garage and equipment storage facility to be built in the area around East 26th & "L" St. Once completed, there would be room for 71 vehicles. In the ca. 1972 view above, the grounds about the building have been landscaped with fresh beauty bark and new shrubs and trees planted. Nearly matching black & white view is D160893, image 25. Color photograph ordered by Com-Tec Corporation, Bellevue. (TNT 11-8-71, p. 1)

Storage facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Garages--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1972. Progress photographs. Identified as Pacific Northwest Bell building about East 26th & "L." Pacific Northwest Bell had announced plans in early November of 1971 for $14,000,000 in new construction starting in 1972. A $450,000 garage and equipment storage facility was planned in the East 26th & "L" area. Large one-story structure on slight knoll with parking area below. Two flights of steps lead to one end of the building; two "garage" style doorways are left open. Landscaping of natural rockery and newly planted bushes surround the property. Photograph ordered by Com-Tec Corporation of Bellevue. (TNT 11-8-71, p. 1 - article)

Storage facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Garages--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1972. Roadside view of one-story building identified as belonging to Pacific Northwest Bell ca. 1972, located at the corner of E. 27th and E. "L" Sts. Additional parking lot view is D160893, image 25. Tip of County-City Building can be seen in center of photograph. Signage points to East D St. (forward) and right to Puyallup Ave. Photograph ordered by Com-Tec, Bellevue. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Storage facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Garages--Tacoma--1970-1980; Traffic signs & signals--Tacoma;