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Item
Title
A61272-1
Date(s)
- 1952-03-14 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Ostruske-Murphy Inc. were general contractors located at 2907 A Street. According to the 1953 City Directory, William H. Ostruske was listed as president of the firm and Donald B. Murphy as secretary-treasurer. In the early 1950's, they built several houses on South Melrose, including the Edwin G. Haines residence. 2306 South Melrose was a one-story bungalow with low pitched roof and attached one-car garage. It had a small porch at the front entrance.
Ostruske-Murphy, Inc. (Tacoma); Haines, Edwin G.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;