Richards Studio D13245-2
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Title |
Richards Studio D13245-2 |
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Description |
In August of 1942, Birchfield Boiler Co. was honored with a visit by a group of war heroes. Five men pose at the company with an American flag in the background. They are, left to right, U.S. sailor John Smith, Pierre Rodriques, a French army private, Victor Haggith, a 15 year old British Merchant Marine, an unidentified man and Birchfield owner Al Davies. During World War II, Birchfield constructed ships, specializing in steel tugboats. (T. Times 8/11/1942 p.14) |
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Subjects |
Boiler industry--Tacoma
Industrial facilities--Tacoma
Birchfield Boiler, Inc. (Tacoma)
Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950
World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma
Davies, Alvin T.
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Image Date |
1942-08-10 |
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Decade |
1940s |
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Image type |
Jpeg Image |
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Local identifer |
1\6040.jpg |
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Collection |
Richards Studio |
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Series |
Richards Studio D13245 |
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Address |
2503 E 11TH ST, TACOMA |
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More Information |
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Image Filename |
6040.jpg |
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