Coke plant interior and exterior for Wilkeson Products. On May 28, 1943, the first coke oven was charged at this site. After its success six more ovens were charged the following day. During the first week of June 1943, operations began at this million dollar Pacific Northwest coke plant.

Coke industry--Tacoma; Wilkeson Co. (Tacoma);

Coke plant interior and exterior for Wilkeson Products. The Wilkeson Products Coke plant is an affiliate of the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company and only uses Wilkeson coal, the only coking coal in Washington. TPL-7988

Coke industry--Tacoma; Wilkeson Co. (Tacoma);

Coke plant interior and exterior for Wilkeson Products. The Wilkeson Coke plant will provide shipments to defense plants in the Pacific Northwest, as well as, gas supplies for heating and cooking in Tacoma. Tacoma will be fortunate enough to have unlimited gas supplies during the cold winter months.

Coke industry--Tacoma; Wilkeson Co. (Tacoma);

Coke plant interior and exterior for Wilkeson Products. The Wilkeson Coke plant produces a high grade metallurgical coke that goes into the new carbide plant. Another by product is coal-tar. TPL-998

Coke industry--Tacoma; Wilkeson Co. (Tacoma);

Coke plant interior and exterior for Wilkeson Products. This war-sponsored new industry has suffered endless labor shortages. The plant demands full operation on a 24 hour 7 day basis. The increase in production will result in endless supplies of gas locally.

Coke industry--Tacoma; Wilkeson Co. (Tacoma);

Coke plant interior and exterior for Wilkeson Products. Non-stop operations at the Wilkeson Coke plant have been difficult to maintain, but a necessary task. Plant provides shipments to commercial businesses and residents of Tacoma. Coke plant is the only one of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.

Coke industry--Tacoma; Wilkeson Co. (Tacoma);