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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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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