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D87222-1
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- 1954-12-07 (Creation)
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Interior of National Auto Parts store. National Auto Parts was the headquarters for General Motors parts which would include original components for Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, GMCs and Cadillacs. According to the 1954 City Directory, they claimed to have the largest stock of original parts in Tacoma. They were also a dealer in Delco batteries, advertised as the nation's #1 battery. View of interior of National Auto Parts showing an array of batteries and various automotive parts and tools. There were three store locations in Pierce County, including one on Pacific Avenue, one on South Tacoma Way, and the third in Fife. William C. Johnston was listed as president/manager with Merle C. Johnston as secretary/treasurer.
National Auto Parts, Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices);