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D25712-2
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- 1947-02-11 (Creation)
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This aerial view of the west side of Tacoma, taken in February, 1947, shows the area north of South 19th and west of Jackson Avenue just north of University Place. Streets have been graded for the future development of Narrowmoor, a residential community of custom built, single-family homes. In 1960, a report by the City of Tacoma stated that Narrowmoor covers an area of 11 blocks by 6 blocks and ranked as "the largest subdivision of quality housing in the city"; all building sites have an excellent view of the Narrows; lots are selling for $5,000 to $8,000; and, homes range in value from $25,000 to $100,000. In 1947 there was no bridge across the narrows. (Report by the City of Tacoma to the Japan Housing and Community Development Team, Tacoma, Washington, August, 1960). TPL-919
Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Land use--Tacoma;