Employees and officials of Washington Natural Gas gathered at the Tacoma office, 3130 So. 38th St., on December 22, 1966, to celebrate its tenth anniversary. A three-tiered cake with a sparkling "flame" ornament is moments away from being cut and distributed. Photograph ordered by Washington Natural Gas, Seattle.

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The Washington Natural Gas Company was preparing to host a four-day open house to be held on September 11-14, 1963, when this late August photograph of their new headquarters building was taken. The new headquarters was built on the grounds of the old Cheney Field/Tiger Field on South 38th Street. Designed by Robert Evans/Swedberg & Associates architects, the modernistic building was constructed of pre-cast concrete, utilizing the "hy-urly" method. It featured a unique towering walkway and adjoining water fountains. Nelson Construction were the contractors. Guided tours would be offered during the open house. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-1,2)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Gas industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Built on the site of the old Cheney Field/Tiger Field, the new Washington Natural Gas Co. building is ablaze with light on a late summer evening in 1963. This picture was taken from across the road on So. 38th St.; the symmetry of construction with its two wings adjoining the massive walkway and two shimmering fountains is readily apparent. The fountains were lit with underground lights. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising.

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Exterior view of new Washington Natural Gas Co. building at 3130 So. 38th St. with emphasis on towering walkway and well-landscaped surroundings. The modernistic building with its two symmetrical wings was a marked departure from older, classic buildings. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising.

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Side angle of imposing Washington Natural Gas Co. towering walkway taken on August 27, 1963. Narrow steps lead to covered walkway of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. building at 3130 So. 38th St. near Union Avenue. Built of pre-cast concrete in the "hy-urly" construction method by Nelson Construction, the building was designed by Robert Evans/Swedberg & Associates architects. It was built on the former location of Cheney Field/Tiger Field and contained landscaped grounds of cedar and vine maple trees, rhododendrons, Oregon grape shrubs and hypericum. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-2)

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Interior of new Washington Natural Gas Co. headquarters in the late summer of 1963. The spacious floor space has plenty of room for new household appliances utilizing natural gas - stoves, washers and dryers, hot water heaters and refrigerators. Wall-to-ceiling folding doors can be used to separate portions of the buildings including a meeting/demonstration area. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising.

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Appliances;

Head-on shot of interior of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. building on So. 38th St. near Union shows the length of the structure; there are no formal walls in place to shorten the view. The height of the building is emphasized by its tall ceilings and windows near the roofline. Customer service desks are tucked along side of the expansive windows near the wall-to-ceiling folding doors. Customers could easily view the natural gas appliances on display with plenty of room to stroll and compare. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-1)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Appliances;

Part of the main floor of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. headquarters was used for demonstrations/training sessions. Several rows of chairs are pictured on August 27, 1963, towards the rear of the building in the "Blue Flame" auditorium. Up to 80 people could be accommodated in this meeting area. The new Washington Natural Gas Co. structure was built of pre-cast concrete by the Nelson Construction Co. It was located on the site of the old Tiger Field/Cheney Field on So. 38th St. near Union Avenue. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-6)

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