General exterior view of National Automotive Warehouse. National Automotive Warehouse, an auto parts wholesaler, was located at 2323 Commerce St. In October of 1971 the company advertised itself as the "home of the one package deal." R.M. Johnston was president of the firm and J.G. Fazio served as executive vice-president. Photograph ordered by National Automotive Warehouse. TPL-6385

National Automotive Warehouse (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;

In November of 1939, Paul Roberts and Augusta C. Semmern offered Tacomans something other then turkey from the Thomsen's Health Foods booth at the second annual Show of Progress sponsored by the Tacoma Lions Club. A hungry shopper could buy a large, freshly prepared glass of raw vegetable juice, or take home canned soybeans, raw honey, or "meat substitute". Tacoma manufacturers and distributors of all kinds had displays at the trade show; nearly every article useful in the home could be viewed. The show of Progress was held in the old Sears building at the corner of Pacific and South 24th. The regular Thomsen's Health Food stand and restaurant, which was founded in 1928, was located in the Crystal Palace Public Market at South 11th and Market Streets. (TNT 11/13/1939 p.7)

Thomsen's Health Foods (Tacoma); Nutrition--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This two-story building would be put up for public auction by the William C. Johnston Realtor firm on March 28, 1960. Richards Studio notes indicate that this is the former Pierce County Health Department location at 24th & Pacific. Built originally for the Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1928, the building was bought in 1943 by Pierce County first as use for the welfare department. The structure, made of reinforced concrete, had 42,000 square feet of floor space. No bids were made in the public auction on March 28th which left the Pierce County Commissioners pondering what to do next. The building had an insurable value of $250,000. Finally in May, 1960, it was decided to sell the building to Leo Gallagher per his bid of $100,000. Photograph ordered by William C. Johnston Realtor. (TNT 3-28-60, p. 20, 5-4-60, A-18)

Signs (Notices); Pierce County Health Department--Tacoma;

National Automotive Warehouse. This is a corner view, taken in October of 1971, of the National Automotive Warehouse located at 2323 Commerce St. in downtown Tacoma. The firm was a wholesale supplier of auto parts. It was operated by R.M. Johnston, the company's president, and J.G. Fazio, executive vice-president. Photograph ordered by National Automotive Warehouse.

National Automotive Warehouse (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;

ca. 1939. Hot-O-Matic electric storage water heaters, made locally by Midget Heater & Specialty Co., on display at Show of Progress in November of 1939. Displayed with model in center and five models on each side. Tacoma manufacturers and distributors of all kinds had displays at the trade show; nearly every article useful in the home could be viewed. The show of Progress was held in the old Sears building at the corner of Pacific and South 24th. The Hot-o-Matic was manufactured locally by Midget, located at 3411 Pacific Ave. (filed with Argentum)

Midget Heater & Specialty Co. (Tacoma); Water heaters;