Garfield Center Building
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The Garfield Center Building as been the heart of historic Parkland, Washington since 1948, on the corner of Garfield and ‘C’ Streets north of Tacoma.
Built by the Gratias family in 1948, in conjunction with Pacific Lutheran University to accommodate the growing student population, it remained in the family until 1994 when it was sold to Joe Thomas. The building occupies the entire north side of the 400 block of Garfield Street and contains over a dozen businesses including the anchor spot Northern Pacific Coffee Company, the "living room" of Pa
The building has been sold to BlackRock Communities. This page will be closed soon. Joe Peterson, property manager for 30 years and 3 months has retired and is no longer on the job.
10/02/2022
10-02-22 A pleasant evening was had behind 406-10 Garfield Street in remembrance of Tom Payne who lived across the street in the Garfield Center Building from 2007-17. His office was 410 Garfield where he died on October 1, 2017. Photo is of his grandson by the huge head of Tom painted in the of the 406-410 building.
09/23/2022
Saturday October 1st at 7pm there will be a gathering of friends of Tom Payne behind his old office at 410 Garfield Street. All are welcome!
12/03/2021
01/24/2020
1-20-20 New computerized super washers and dryers in the buildings laundry room!
10/03/2017
One of Garfield Streets favorite charactors has died. Tom Payne passed peacefully while sleeping Sunday 10-1-17 at 6:10pm at his "home" (ie office) surrounded by friends and family. An "non-cerimonial" gathering will take place Friday, 10-06-17 at his office at 410 Garfield Street from 5pm to sunset. All who knew him on Garfield Street are welcome. b.y.o.b as well as snacks. RIP Tom you are greatly missed.
06/20/2016
08/12/2015
GARFIELD STREET FAIR this SATURDAY, AUG 15th.
06/18/2015
Vintage bikes on Garfield Street on Sunday.
4-24-15 Finally, some activity in the parking lot!
02/24/2015
Feb 2015, small airy space for rent? An unknown camper took up residence behind our dumpster with items waiting to get disposed off. Note the coffee maker. Who every it was, they are gone now but this isn't the first time some has camped behind 'old stinky'.
12/21/2014
Seasons greetings. (old photo, no snow here right now!)
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Tacoma, WA
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