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D121760-1
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- 1959-06-11 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Warren McBreen and Nora Weiss at Mack's Candies and Bakery, 8518 South Tacoma Way, put the finishing touches on an enormous cake ordered for a Tacoma Sears Roebuck anniversary party held in June of 1959. The cake, which was 5 ft. across, and made in three tiers decorated with grapes and flowers made of frosting, had a big "34" on top. Mack's was owned by Ernest A. McBreen, who grew up in the Fern Hill area of Tacoma, and had been in the candy and bakery business for over 40 years. He died in September of 1966 at the age of 82. Photograph ordered by General Mills Inc. of Seattle.
Mack's Candies & Bakery (Tacoma); Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Tacoma); Cakes; Anniversaries;