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D158712-3
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- 1970-07-08 (Creation)
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View of new Commonwealth Building, next door to Seattle-First National Bank (formerly Bank of Tacoma building). The Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.'s headquarters between Pacific & Commerce at So. 12th St. was the first urban renewal building occupied downtown. Commonwealth Title was located on the Pacific Ave. level and the second floor was entirely occupied by the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch. By the end of July, 1970, Commonwealth Title had moved into their new quarters. Built of buff concrete and copper-colored brickwork, the building was designed by Tacoma architect Robert W. Evans along with Seattle architect Robert H. Eyre. KAM Construction was the general contractor. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs. (TNT 1-25-70, A-19; TNT 7-26-70, A-19)
Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;