Another view of Reichhold Chemicals plant, including ponds, storage tanks and outer buildings, taken by air on March 29, 1963. Reichhold's had purchased 51 acres of land in the Tideflats in 1956 so that the national producer of chemicals had plenty of room for expansion. They were originally located at 3320 Lincoln Avenue but by 1963 had apparently moved to 2340 Taylor Way. TPL-6579

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H.H. Reichhold, president of Reichhold Chemicals, Inc., and E.M. Skytta of Tacoma, general manager and vice-president of the firm's Pacific Northwest Division, pose in front of the company's new office and laboratory during dedication ceremonies in June, 1962. Reichhold's Tacoma plant was located on the Tideflats, first at 3320 Lincoln Avenue and in 1962, at nearby 2340 Taylor Way. The company manufactured chemicals for use in the plywood industry. The Tacoma plant was the headquarters for the Pacific Northwest Division of Reichhold and was chosen since it offered excellent transportation via rail, water and highway and was located near major consuming businesses. The building of the L-shaped, 21,000 square foot structure completed the final stage of the firm's move from Seattle to Tacoma. (TNT 6-10-62, B-8)

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A "Danger No Smoking" sign warns Reichhold Chemicals' workers against "lighting up" while at on the job. An employee, dressed in a lab coat, watches as long stripes of material resembling paneling emerges from a large machine and is subsequently rolled. Photograph ordered by Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.

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Color aerial of Tacoma Tideflats, featuring Reichhold Chemicals at 2340 Taylor Way. Reichhold's taupe-colored buildings blend in with the acres of dirt in this November, 1967, photograph. Reichhold manufactured chemicals for various Pacific Northwest industries including the stalwart plywood field. The company had initially established its plant on 51 acres on nearby Lincoln Ave in 1956 but had moved to the Taylor Way location by 1963. Hylebos Waterway is toward top of photograph along with PennSalt facilities. Photograph ordered by Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.

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Aerial view of Reichhold Chemicals facilities taken on March 29, 1963. Located in the Tideflats industrial area, Reichhold Chemicals first established their plant on 51 acres on Lincoln Avenue in 1956. The Tacoma plant was the headquarters for the national company's Pacific Northwest Division. Reichhold's manufactured chemicals for Pacific Northwest industries, including the large plywood field. A railroad spur was built on company property that would ship products directly into Tacoma and beyond. By 1963, the company was listed in the City Directory at 2340 Taylor Way.

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Daily operations at Reichhold Chemicals. Two young Reichhold Chemicals employees are pictured on May 25, 1971, using modern office equipment at the company plant, 2340 Taylor Way. The Teletype on the left may have been an ASR 33 model; paper would have been roll-fed. Photograph ordered by Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.

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