In 1950 Rainier Plywood became a co-operative plywood plant venture. The company did not change names and promised there would be no halt in production. As a co-op, every worker in the plant would be a share-holder; they also planned to increase production and increase the number of employees. Interior view of Rainier Plywood Company facilities, laborers are working on plywood panels; photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. TPL-9375

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Rainier Plywood Company was located at 624 East 15th Street in Tacoma's Tideflats area. The company's officers were George F. Baum, President, Alfred J. Johnson, Vice-President, and Raymond D. Torbenson, Secretary-Treasurer. In 1950 they became the third plywood company in Tacoma to become a co-operative plywood venture. Exterior view of Rainier Plywood Company facilities, photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

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Rainier Plywood, Atle Evje. Rainier Plywood was located on the Tacoma tideflats. This exterior view of the plant shows stacks of plywood outside the facility. Paul DuCharme served as president, D.E. Rich as vice-president, R.D. Torbenson as secretary, and Atle Evje as treasurer.

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