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Item
Title
D13399-4
Date(s)
- 1942-09-06 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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In September of 1942, Peterson Boat Building was preparing to launch the "Pride of America." The small shipyard was operated by father and son team George and John Peterson. It was located at 223 E. F St., a site that adjoined the Foss Yard (225) at the outer edge of the Middle Waterway. The busy shipyard specialized in the construction of fishing vessels. The shipyard was rebuilt in 1943 and remained at this location until it was destroyed in a fire in 1969.
Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;