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A111494-8
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- 1957-12-23 (Creation)
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Residents and guests of the Washington Old Soldiers Home in Orting enjoy a Christmas program on December 23, 1957. The enormous Christmas tree near the foot of the stage is gaily decorated with a stack of presents beneath. On stage is a group of young men and women singing Christmas carols. Founded originally in 1891 for the housing of old veterans, the Home was located on an 188 acre site in Orting. In 1954 plans were drawn for an expansion of facilities; this included a new recreation-auditorium building. Veterans of our Armed Forces would then be able to enjoy a new service kitchen, barbershop, library, pool and card rooms and post exchange. Photograph ordered by Washington Old Soldiers Home.
Washington Soldiers Home (Orting); Audiences--Orting; Christmas trees--Orting; Christmas carols;