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Name and location of repository
Level of description
Item
Title
A57476-3
Date(s)
- 1951-05-04 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Scope and content
The exterior of the Poodle Dog after the 1949 rebuild. Regarded as one of Tacoma's major tourist attractions, the restaurant had huge photo-murals that encircled both private dining rooms and a portion of the lobby. The photos by the Richards studio displayed both scenic wonders of the area and local industries and businesses. The internal design was a model of labor saving devices including automatic dishwashing and a circular seating counter that surrounded the waitress stations. The chefs worked at stainless steel counters just beyond the service area, allowing counter diners to watch their food being prepared. Parking surrounded the building. TPL-553
Poodle Dog (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1950-1960;