The grand opening of Top Auto Store, owned by Sam and Max LeBid. Donald Nahrgang was manager of the new automobile accessories store and George Malm was assistant manager. Hood ornaments, automobile paint and seat covers are advertised in the front windows. A neon sign announces the store from above the entrance. Tommy Mallon Motors had been at this location previously. Ordered by Mr. Sam LeBid, owner of Tacoma Auto Parts and Tacoma Auto Wrecking. (TNT, 5/20/1950, pj.8)

Top Auto Store (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960; Automobile radiator ornaments;

ca. 1935. Bear Wheel Alignment setup at Edward Leonard Ford Agency. Drive on alignment rack, "Bear" character advertising signs, tool cabinet. For F.H. Carruthers.

Edward Leonard Ford (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940;