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BOLAND-B10375
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- 1924-06-28 (Creation)
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Uniformed delivery drivers for L. Schoenfeld & Sons pose in front of their trucks in June of 1924. The man on the far right with white shirt, tie and overalls is George Bader, son of Adolf Bader founding member of Holy Rosary Parish. The men had recently been supplied with uniforms patterned after the military, including knee high boots. Customers were able to readily identify these Schoenfeld representatives. The home furnishings store had just moved to their new location in the remodeled Sandberg Building, 1423 Pacific Avenue, two months before. Schoenfeld's was proud of their new home: the public had been invited to inspect the new quarters on Tuesday, April 29, 1924, but there would be no sales the first day. The entire staff acted as guides to show visitors around the 12-story skyscraper and nothing was sold. Schoenfeld's would remain in the same location for the next 72 years before closing in November of 1996. The 12-story concrete building, with the Schoenfeld name blazed in multi-foot lettering, was a familiar sight for the thousands who traveled on Pacific Avenue throughout the years. Additional information provided by Mr. Bader's grandson, Mark. TPL-1875; G35.1-009 (TDL 7-20-24, A-9, alternate photograph)
L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma); L. Schoenfeld & Sons--Employees; Uniforms; Home furnishing stores--Tacoma--1920-1930; Furniture stores--Tacoma--1920-1930; Trucks--Tacoma--1920-1930;