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A71807-3
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- 1952-12-21 (Creation)
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Tony Ricono, born Antonio L. Riconoscuito, opened his new Lincoln Electric store at 751-55 South 38th Street in December of 1952. Mr. Ricono became an electrical contractor shortly after graduating from Lincoln High School, and started the Lincoln Electric Company in the 1940s. By 1950 he had expanded into retail furniture and appliances. As an electrician, Mr. Ricono made sure that his new building was fully wired. The building's many features included: $15,000 worth of lighting fixtures; 57 miles of electric wiring; an inter-com system; a music and broadcasting hook-up with 24 speakers; and over 500 electrical outlets to permit the most advantageous display of lamps and furniture. The stores name was changed to "Ricono's" in 1956. Antonio Riconoscuito died in August of 1996 at the age of 76. (Photograph ordered by Clark Richardson Advertising Agency.)
Lincoln Electric (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Storefronts--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960;