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Display 26-July-2010 - Order a copy of this image
 | | SERIES: | BOLAND- B2116 |
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DATE: | 07-24-1919 |
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DESCRIPTION: | In July of 1919, horses were being used to excavate the foundation of the Western Rubber Company factory at 6200 South Tacoma Way. The foundation would be 260 x 80 feet and to save money, the sand and gravel from the excavation would be used in the concrete work. The building was designed by E.J. Bresemann, who was also serving as contractor. The plan was to finish the building and have it occupied in 90 days. It would be ready to turn out tires by the beginning of the year. The tire manufacturer would become one of Tacoma's biggest industries. It produced new tires and tubes. Abundant water and electricity at reasonable prices were factors in its location in Tacoma. (TDL 7/27/1919, pg. B-5-article & alt. photograph) TPL-1896, BU-12489 |
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ADDRESS: | 6200 South Tacoma Way |
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SUBJECTS: | Western Rubber Co. (Tacoma); Excavation--Tacoma--1910-1920; Horses--Tacoma; |
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COLLECTION: | Richards Studio Collection |
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