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A88559-4
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- 1955 (Creation)
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ca. 1955. H.D. Baker Co. Inc., business machines. The family owned company was celebrating its 50th anniversary at this new location. The company's neon sign advertises typewriters, desks, safes, office machines and cash registers. Signs in the window promote Smith-Corona typewriters. Founded in 1905 by H.D. Baker, the company sold office machines, furniture and equipment. They were proud of their new central location, with free and abundant parking; part of their expansion program. With the increased size of their new location, they now had a new department. They offered office plans combining equipment, furniture, floor coverings and interior decoration. The company had 17 employees, including 5 mechanics for service and maintenance. It was under the direction of Joe H. Baker, son of the founder and general manager. (TNT 3/20/1955, pg. A-10)
H.D. Baker Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies;