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Title
D13250-7
Date(s)
- 1942-06-30 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Grand opening of the Labor Temple Recreation Club was held in the summer of 1942. The club was run for the benefit of A.F.of L. union members only. Harry "Red Carnation" Switzer was the club manager; he is seated holding a clock. Mr. Switzer was celebrating his 54th anniversary which coincided with the grand opening. He had long been associated with the movie business in Tacoma, having managed the Colonial, Rialto, Broadway and Cameo theaters.
Labor Temple Recreation Club (Tacoma); Switzer, Harry; Clocks & watches;