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BOLAND-B24322
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- 1931-12-21 (Creation)
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The True Oil Co. plant appeared to be still under construction in late December of 1931. This progress photograph shows one large circular tank and two small buildings located in the tideflats. The tidewater distribution plant, located at 1502 E. 11th St., was Tacoma's seventh major waterfront oil concern. It received its inaugural shipment of gasoline on December 24th, beginning operation of the new $100,000 plant. All tanks and pipelines were ready for the initial 1,250,000 gallons of gas delivered to Tacoma by the tanker "Brandywine" out of southern California. (TNT 12-22-31, p. 17-article) G35.1-044
Progress photographs; True Oil Co. (Tacoma); Petroleum industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Building construction--Tacoma--1930-1940;