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D92109-14
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- 1955-07-22 (Creation)
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Ground breaking for US Oil and Refining Co. plant on Tideflats. Group at right in photo includes Senators Warren G. Magnuson and Henry M. Jackson (far L and far R), and Mayor Harold Tollefson (2nd from R). Standing between Senator Magnuson and Mayor Tollefson is believed to be Dr. Ernest Lyder, president of U.S. Oil & Refining Co. A diesel shovel takes the first scoop of sandy soil commencing the ground breaking for the new plant. A 10-million dollar plant would rise from this 120-acre location. (TNT 7-21-55, p. 1, TNT 7-22-55, p. 1) ALBUM 4.
Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; US Oil & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma;