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- c. 1910
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This is the second Narrows Bridge, opened in 1950 after the first bridge, nicknamed "Galloping Gertie" broke apart during a windstorm in November 1940. circa 1950.
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Printed on back: Tacoma Public Library The $1.05 million renovation and addition to the South Tacoma Branch Library, 3411 South 56th Street, was designed by Seifort and Forbes, Architects and built by C E & C, Inc. Originally constructed in 1959 on the site of an original Carnegie-funded library, the South Tacoma Branch brings a wealth of library services and materials to Tacoma's south end neighborhoods. Funding for the renovation was provided through passage of a $15.8 million Library Construction Bond approved by Tacoma citizens in 1984.
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The Michael Bros. Service Station, at 1202 So. L ST., was operated by Jacob, George and William Michael, seen here. circa 1930.
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Six gentlemen enjoying some music in the great outdoors -- complete with a drawn in mountain and trees in the distance. circa 1915.
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Printed on back: Peter Peter Pumpkin-Eater, Never Never Land, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma Washington. One of the many well-known verses colorfully depicted in this fabulous ten-acre storyland park. Visitors may stroll through this giant pumpkin and have their pictures taken beside Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin-Eater.
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Printed on back: Point Defiance Park Aquarium. Tacoma, Washington. The Penguin is showing off for the visitors in the center and in the tank to the right the seals are performing. The Aquarium displays one of the finest collections of Pacific Marine Life in the World. The building is two-levels and contains 38 tanks displaying invertebrates and fishes of all kinds found in Puget Sound. Your visit to this park would not be complete if you missed this outstanding attraction.
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Printed on back: Camp 6, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington This locomotive is a 90 Ton Shay, Pacific Coast Type, built 1929 at Lima, Ohio. Moved to Camp 6 in 1965 from Klickitat, Washington where it was used in logging operations by St. Regis Paper Co. It operates week-ends and Holidays (weather permitting) Memorial Day thru Labor Day.