ca. 1953. Stebner's, Inc. Stebner's, a home furnishings store with extensive floor coverings on display, had celebrated its grand opening at the Sixth Avenue location in December of 1950. This daytime view of the business, taken circa 1953, shows a large neon sign on the rooftop. Nearby businesses included a Farmers Insurance branch, a shoe store and parking for Thriftway. TPL-10138

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Stebner's announced the grand opening of its new drapery department in November 1952. Samples of drapes hang along the back wall and drapery fabrics are displayed on the tables and shelves. Stebner's also carried floor coverings, wall coverings, linoleum, rugs, carpets, asphalt and rubber tile, and household appliances. August Stebner was president of the company, DeForest A. Bullock was vice president, and Harold Nutley served as secretary-treasurer at this time. (TNT, 11/2/1952, p.D-11)

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Stebner's Floor Covering's new building was formally opened in December 1950. A large showroom extended across the entire front of the building, affording an opportunity to display the many nationally advertised lines of broadloom, carpets, linoleums and tile. A new department featured electrical appliances. The full basement was used for the firm's storage, workrooms and truck space. August Stebner started his floor covering business in Tacoma in 1948 with three employees. With this move to larger quarters, Stebner's had 19 employees. (TNT, 12/8/1950, p.C-5)

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