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Item
Title
A106242-2
Date(s)
- 1957-04-16 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Exterior Gaffney Funeral Home. The Gaffney Funeral Home, owned by Theodore B. Gaffney, had been in business since 1905. The mortuary had been located at 1002 Yakima Avenue South since 1932. The brick and concrete building with cast stone trim had been designed by architects Heath, Gove & Bell and constructed by West End Exchange, with ample parking facilities available. According to the 1957 City Directory, the mortuary endorsed and recommended the Purple Cross Plan for prepaid funeral expenses. Photograph ordered by Gaffney Funeral Home.
Gaffney Funeral Home (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1950-1960;