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Item
Title
D157783-3
Date(s)
- 1970-03-20 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Progress photographs. The Donald M. Drake Co. of Portland was the general contractor for the massive (National) Bank of Washington Plaza being erected in downtown Tacoma. Once completed, it would become the city's tallest building. Groundbreaking occurred on February 13, 1969 and it would be dedicated on January 9, 1971. This is the view of the concrete building on March 20, 1970. A plaza would be subsequently built around the tower building with a set back of 80 feet from Pacific Ave. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.
Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;