Baker's Men's Shop celebrated their grand opening of their new branch location at the newly expanded and remodeled Lakewood Community Center in November, 1951. Baker's was owned by brothers Donald T. Baker and Le Roy F. Baker; their Lakewood store was managed by Darrell Sanders. "Personal service with nationally advertised brands" was Baker's sales slogan. View of interior of Baker's Lakewood Center store; store featured large clothing display of suits and topcoats, also Stetson hats and casual wear. (TNT 11-14-51, C-12)

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Interior of Baker's Men's Shop at Lakewood Center. Brothers Donald T. and Le Roy Baker would be celebrating their Lakewood store's grand opening on November 15, 1951. They already had a clothing store in downtown Tacoma on Broadway but were seeking to expand to the growing neighborhoods of Lakewood and beyond. Both stores carried a large selection of quality clothing including suits, topcoats, hats and shirts. "Personal service with nationally advertised brands" was the Baker brothers motto. The Lakewood Center store was managed by Darrell M. Sanders. (TNT 11-14-1951, C-12)

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