The Monte Vista shopping district, located on South Tacoma Way at South 80th Street, serves South Tacoma, Lakewood and the Lakes District. There are more than eighty businesses in this fast growing area. Exterior view of the Monte Vista Motel, an auto court with garage parking. The motel's electric sign features a clock showing the time of day with a man riding a burro to symbolize "siesta" time. The roadside motel is open 24 hours a day and is AAA (Automobile Association of America) approved. (T. Times, 12/9/48, p. 14-15).

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