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- 1948-07-31
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Permanente Metals approaching the end of their first year of operations in Tacoma, which proved to be quite successful. Permanente's new research lab will be looking for ways to improve uses of this lightweight metal, increase aluminum production and the development of new products and product applications. Exterior view of Permanente Metals Corporation, laborer in foreground is hauling aluminum pigs using a forklift, workmen are walking by in background (T. Times, 8/23/48, p. 5)
Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Research facilities--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery; Aluminum industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Permanente Metals Corp. (Tacoma);