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Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Item
Title
A37482-1
Date(s)
- 1949-01-04 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Scope and content
Griffin Fuel Company was one of the largest fuel delivery companies in Western Washington, with one office in Tacoma and another in Seattle. Griffin Fuel promised prompt and speedy delivery 24 hours per day. Exterior view of Griffin Fuel Company, the coal piles are being loaded into the fuel delivery trucks, "Barber Greene" coal chute is being used by the laborers, Griffin Fuel sign in background. This photograph was used to advertise Griffin Fuel Company, the advertisement read "Be Safe... with Aberdeen", possibly a type of coal (T.N.T., 1/7/49, p. 3). TPL-9959;
Coal--Tacoma; Fuel supply; Laborers--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tractors--Tacoma; Fuel trade--Tacoma; Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma);