Doug Anderson, "Profit Master," of the Parker Boiler Co. stands next to one of his products, the Parker Industrial Boiler, on April 26, 1969. Signage above the boiler shows the "profit unit" for Parker Boilers. The factory representative was visiting the New Era Equipment Co., 2914 So. Cushman Ave., which had been a wholesale distributor of laundry equipment and boilers for 40 years. The first Parker Industrial Boiler was designed in 1919 by the company founder, Sid E. Parker. The present company was started in 1937. Its motto, "Never a compromise for quality or safety," can be noted on the Parker Boiler advertising above. The company is still in existence in 2006 and is believed to be the largest and most successful manufacturer of packaged steam boilers in its category in the West. Photograph ordered by New Era Equipment Co. (www.parkerboiler.com)

Anderson, Doug; Boilers; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Five women wearing New Era Equipment Co. smocks listen as an unidentified man is probably discussing the Masco Fold-O-Matic before him. Shirley Johnson, Telia Mykland, Koke Stephenson and two unidentified women were employed by the laundry supplies and equipment distributor. New Era Equipment was hosting an open house expected to attract 1000 laundry and dry-cleaning plant owners from six states. These five women were part of the 50-member staff of New Era Equipment and probably involved in demonstrating some of the 20 models of new equipment on view. Photograph ordered by New Era Equipment Co. (TNT 4-26-69, p. 3)

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Johnson, Shirley; Mykland, Telia; Stephenson, Koke; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

His identification pin obscured, a man stands in front of a Spencer GT25 model dry cleaning machine on April 26, 1969. A sign resting on top of the machine shows the "profit unit" figures for various models of the Spencer brand. The Spencer dry cleaning machine was on display at the New Era Equipment Co., 2914 So. Cushman Ave, during a two-day open house. Laundry and dry-cleaning plant owners from six states were in town to view new equipment hosted by New Era. 20 models were on display for the approximately 1000 plant owners expected to attend. Photograph ordered by the New Era Equipment Co. (TNT 4-26-69, p. 3)

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Signs are hung around the New Era Equipment Co. denoting the "profit unit" of each large piece of laundry equipment. Two unidentified men in suits are standing between Puritan Industries products and Duna Wash units on April 26, 1969. They were attending the open house held at the New Era Equipment Co., 2914 So. Cushman Ave. Laundry and dry-cleaning plant owners from six states were expected to visit the facility to view the 20 models of new equipment in their field. Photograph ordered by New Era Equipment Co. (TNT 4-26-69, p. 3)

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Laundry operations. New Era Equipment Co. employees demonstrate the use of various equipment in laundry operations on April 26, 1969. This demonstration was held at the company's place of business, 2914 So. Cushman Ave. Clothing is in the process of being pressed in front of curious bystanders who were composed of laundry and dry-cleaning plant owners from a radius of six states. New Era Equipment had opened its doors for a two-day display of 20 models of new equipment. Photograph ordered by the New Era Equipment Co. (TNT 4-26-69, p. 3)

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Six employees of the New Era Equipment Co. stand along side their Ford and Dodge delivery vans parked outside the firm on April 26, 1969. New Era Equipment Co., 2914 So. Cushman Ave., was a wholesale distributor of laundry and cleaning equipment, including boilers. It was owned by Cleo H. Stephenson, who also owned three locations of New Era Cleaners & Laundry Service. Photograph ordered by the New Era Equipment Co.

Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; New Era Equipment Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);