Block's Furniture. Block's Furniture was located at 8219 South Tacoma Way. Mike Block was president of the family-owned store. The large two-floor business was close to the Duffle Bag and National Auto Parts and had convenient front door parking. Block's advertised good quality at low prices: three rooms of furniture for $499, 7-piece living room set for $199. There was over one acre of fine furnishings at Block's including a new 6,000 sq. ft. sleep shop section of 100+ sofa-sleepers. In late October of 1972, president Mike Block was presented with a business award from Ford Motor Co. dealers in recognition of the growth of the firm. Floor space was now 45,000 square feet from a 1950 start of 2,500 square feet. The firm began with two workers in 1950; in 1972, there were 16 employees. Photograph ordered by Block's Furniture. (TNT full page ad 10-13-72, C-1; TNT 10-29-72, D-9 article on award)

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Block's Furniture Mart. Block's was owned by Michael Block. The Grand Opening of the new furniture store was February 26, 1954. The store offered credit for furniture purchases on easy terms and was open until 9 p.m. every night. They also promised free delivery on purchases. (TNT 2/26/1954, pg. B-8)

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Nighttime view of Block's Furniture Mart. Block's was owned by Michael Block. The Grand Opening of the store was February 26, 1954. Customers could purchase a five piece chrome dinette set for $47.00- $87.77. A ten piece living room group could be bought for $189.50, with $20 down and $11 per month. Mattresses and box springs, in full or twin, could be obtained as low as $69.95 for the set.

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