506 South Sheridan Avenue (1901)

This residence with Colonial Revival detailing was built in the year 1901 by Edward Cook Hill for Robert L. Vance. Vance was the proprietor of the North Pacific Lunch Room and served as the county's treasurer as well. The house has had numerous owners and renters throughout the years.

This residence with Colonial Revival detailing was built in 1901 by Edward Cook Hill for Robert L. Vance. Vance was the proprietor of the North Pacific Lunch Room and served as the county's treasurer as well. The house has had numerous owners and renters. In 1910 retired Captain Alfred G. Laffin and his wife Eva resided here for a year. Laffin was a lawyer. From 1924-29 Wilber R. and Clara May Todd owned the residence. Todd was assistant manager of Crown Drug Company, located at 1102 Pacific Avenue. The next long term owners were Leon R. and Eva N. Evans who purchased the property in 1934. Mr. Evans was an engineer for Tacoma's Department of Public Utilities. The couple resided in the house until Mr. Evan's death in 1942.

A Walking Tour of the Wedge District. Tacoma, Wa. Historic Tacoma Press, 2009.