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- 1957-10-19
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
The S.H. Kress store had been a presence on Broadway since its opening on October 16, 1925. 32 years later, the store underwent extensive remodeling under the supervision of contractor G. Kirkebo & Sons, following the designs of architect Lyle Swedberg. View of dirt piled on one side of the Kress building, open beams, and probably sheets of black tarp covering one end of building. Kress celebrated its grand reopening in August, 1958. Air conditioning and a lunch counter were additions to the store. The store was to eventually close in 1972; later, the building was to become the home of the Children's Museum of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by S.H. Kress & Co. (TNT 11-24-57, C-16) TPL-9207
S.H. Kress & Co. (Tacoma); Variety stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;