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- 1953-01-16
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Library employees are shown working at tasks on a winter evening in January, 1953. Rows of modern light fixtures and air conditioning units on ceilings help to provide a comfortable working environment. The new main library had recently opened at 11th and Tacoma Avenue South. Designed by architect Silas E. Nelsen and consulting architect Alfred M. Githens, the library was built by Dolph Jones, contractor, with the assistance of consulting engineers, Worthen & Wing. Groundbreaking occurred in March, 1951, and the cornerstone was laid in February, 1952. The Tacoma Public Library Main Branch was dedicated in November, 1952. Photograph ordered by General Electric.
Public libraries--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma)--Employees; General Electric Co. (Tacoma); Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma);