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A99446-9
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- 1956-06-12 (Creation)
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Wellman Catering Service, new building. The successful catering service was owned and operated by Russell Wellman with his son and partner Robert. The completion date for the building was scheduled for June 1st at a cost of approximately $100,000 with seating for 500 persons. The building occupied two levels for a total square footage of 9,000 sq. ft. It had a banquet room, reception room and wedding chapel. The company began operation 8 years prior in a Quonset hut serving luncheons to employees in industrial plants on the Tideflats. The new facility would be available for banquets, receptions, conventions and religious and school activities. In addition, they offered rental service of silver and dishes, preparation of invitations, car rental and travel arrangements for bridal parties and off site catering for groups as large as 5,000. It would be open to the public on Sundays, when it would sponsor the largest Sunday buffet in Tacoma with over 100 different foods. (TNT 6-17-1956, pg. A-15 & D-11)
Wellman Catering Co. (Tacoma);