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D65653-1
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- 1952-03-24 (Creation)
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On March 24, 1952 dignitaries celebrated the ground breaking for the new addition to be built at Franklin Elementary School. From left to right: Mr. Everett Jensen, President of the Tacoma School Board, Mr. M. L. Larson, Chairman of the Tacoma Public School Building Committee, Dr. A. H. Blankenship, Superintendent of Tacoma Schools, Mrs. George Whitver, Vice President of Franklin P.T.A, Mr. L. P. Rosch, Principal of Franklin School, Mr. Nelson J. Morrison, Architect of Franklin School and Mr. C. W. Campbell, Anderson Construction co. A big scoop stands behind them to begin the larger excavation for the addition that would open in 1953.
Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Franklin School (Tacoma); School overcrowding--Tacoma; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Excavation--Tacoma--1950-1960;