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D84597-4
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- 1954-08-31 (Creation)
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This view on August 31, 1954, of the Tacoma Day Nursery at 1113 So. I St. showed a large, multi-windowed two-story wooden structure. It had a sturdy staircase with handrails on the left side of the house which led to the second floor so that children could be evacuated safely from the upper level in case of emergencies. The Tacoma Day Nursery was founded in 1918 to provide careful supervision and care for pre-school children of working parents. Youngsters attending the Tacoma Day Nursery were read to, learned music, participated in group play and art work. By the early 1950's, over fifty children a day attended the nursery. Funding was provided by the Community Chest with additional money coming from various fundraisers. The original building at 1113 South I St. was later demolished with a new nursery, designed by Lea, Pearson & Richards, opening in 1963 at the same site.
Day care; Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma);