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D9944-1
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- 1940-07-01 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Parade, Carsten's Packing Co. float in front of Northern Laundry and Dye Works building. A familiar symbol, the Carstens giant ham looms over the company's princesses and chef as the parade proceeds through the downtown streets of Tacoma on July 1, 1940. The large parade was in honor of the openings of the new (first) Tacoma Narrows Bridge and McChord Field. (T. Times, 7-2-40, p. 1)
Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Narrows Bridge/ McChord Field Parade; Meat industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Carsten's Packing Co. (Tacoma);