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A83811-10
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- 1954-07-01 (Creation)
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Exterior view of Public Utilities buildings. This elevated view of the Tacoma Department of Public Utilities headquarters was taken from the adjoining hillside on July 1, 1954. The main building, still in use today, housed the Light and Water divisions. Designed by noted local architect Silas Nelsen, the buildings were constructed of reinforced concrete. Roy T. Earley Co. and Concrete Construction Co. were the contractors involved in this project. The main building is in the center of the photograph which was a four story fireproof structure. The electric shop building and three-story garage also also shown. This photograph was commissioned by Condon Co. (TNT 9-3-54, C-15)
Tacoma Dept. of Public Utilities, Light Division (Tacoma); Public utility companies--Tacoma;