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Tacoma--Historical Buildings and Sites - 9
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At 17th St. and Pacific Ave. is a marker commemorating the first train to reach Puget Sound on the Northern Pacific railroad. Mayor Fawcett and Commissioner Roberts hope to have it moved to a more public spot in front of the Union station.
Agnew (Community On Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and Sequim) - 7
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The Browns chatted with customer Fred Fraser
Photo by Bob Rudsit
Back of photo: Tribal Leaders
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"Dave Purchase, center, handed fresh needles to a patron at the free needle exchange on S. Commerce Street in downtown Tacoma Tuesday afternoon. Working along with Purchase is health department registered nurse Karen Fennell. They work from a health department van six afternoons a week exchanging needles and giving health information. (Photo by:) Kellman 6/5/90".
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South Tacoma Industrial Center c. 1927
Tacoma--Historical Buildings and Sites - 10
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1898 Vaeth house - striking features
Woman's Clubhouse (Tacoma Woman's Clubhouse) (426 Broadway) - 1
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Stockholders Will Sell Woman's Club House
The Tacoma Woman's Club House at 426 Broadway is being put up for sale after more than 40 years as a business and social center for women's groups. The property has a 125-foot frontage on Broadway, is 130 fee deep, and parts of its five lots are paved for parking.
American Plywood Association (Douglas Fir Plywood Association) (Plywood Association) (A Street) - 1
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Flexure Machine twists plywood panels
Back of photo: Cascadia Jun 26 1966
FANS (CEILING, ETC.) House fixture - 1
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Wind(tm) 2 -- A domed, cylindrically shaped ceiling fan system designed by Sonneman Design Group Inc. for Homestead Products. Available in white, black, chrome and brass.
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Mack and Dody Koon
Photo by Anderson, 6-27-83
Location: Tacoma Lawn and Tennis Club
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"David Purchase
Directors David Purchase (left) and Vince Scalia
Photography by Jerry Buck".
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South Tacoma Park
Tacoma--Historical Buildings and Sites - 11
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Kathy Farnett is restoring the $275,000. mansion of North E Street in Tacoma which will be open for tours by the Historical Society when she's done. Farnett finds that the paint is so old on the house that it sweeps right off.
Stallwood/Szymanski Feb. 15, 1991
Woman's Clubhouse (Tacoma Woman's Clubhouse) (426 Broadway) - 2
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All That's Left
The three-story Woman's Club House at 426 Broadway, a Tacoma landmark since the turn of the century, has been razed and only the granite foundations still stand. The wrecking of the frame building brought to light murals reminiscent of "The Student Prince" painted on the basement walls.
American Plywood Association (Douglas Fir Plywood Association) (Plywood Association) (A Street) - 2
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Stacked Up
Barton L. Attebery
Back of photo: Buckley police Lt. Jim Osborn - Russ Carmack photo
Earley, Robert G. (Tacoma) - 5
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Port Commissioner of Tacoma Bob Earley
Photo by Geff Hinds
FANS (CEILING, ETC.) House fixture - 2
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Wind(tm) 1 -- A sleek, contemporary ceiling fan system designed by Sonneman Design Group Inc. for Homestead Products. Available in white, black, chrome and brass.
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"Dave Purchase, founded the needle exchange program in Tacoma. Pic Credit: Morning News Tribune 1988"
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"Purchase, Dave, he runs the needle exchange downtown Tacoma
Q and A
(Photo by Peter) Haley 1/6/88"
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07/27/1950 Story-
Balloon Ascension in South Tacoma - 50 years ago balloon ascension in South Tacoma were a Sunday afternoon attraction. In the picture shown above the balloon is about to take off with the balloonist and is being held by the spectators to get the last ounce of gas. The picture was taken between Warner and Birmingham Streets near 52nd. Pioneers in the district will remember the stunt was not too successful as the gas often burned up the balloon.
Tacoma--Parks and Recreation - 1
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Park Police/ Photo by Dean J. Koepfler
Park Police Officer Pat Murphy, feels that Tacoma's parks, such as Point Defiance Park won't be as safe if police are disbanded, sighting increased gang and drug activity in other city parks.
01/24/1991
Woman's Clubhouse (Tacoma Woman's Clubhouse) (426 Broadway) - 3
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Photo Rcv'd 05/12/1968, 05/28/1968 - Article date
Mystery Photo' Identification Yet Incomplete
From left to right: Top row: 1-Mrs. Milford Jacobs; 4-Mrs. May Achinson. Third row: 1-Mrs. Minnie Wright; 2-Mrs. Henry F. Wegener; 3-Mrs. C. C. Mellinger; 4-Mrs. Fanny Ball; 5-Gladys Harding (now Mrs. Charles B. Roe); 6-Evelyn Chantler or Mrs. John B, Stevens (?). Second row: 2-Mrs. O. R. McKinney; 3-Mrs. J. W. Brokaw; 4-Mrs. Oluf Olson or Mrs. James McCormack (?). Front row: 2-Miss Lucy Lamson; 4-Mrs. E. L. Hiberly; 5-Mrs. Overton G. Ellis; 6-Mrs. H. E. York.
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South Tacoma Swamp
American Plywood Association (Douglas Fir Plywood Association) (Plywood Association) (A Street) - 3
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--Plywood Firm Honored--
Charles L. Morey, president of the American Plywood Association, poses today after he accepted a President's "E" award for his firm. The award was presented by Secretary of Commerce John T. Connor, right, for the firm's export accomplishments. At left is former Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges.