Garfield Center Building

Garfield Center Building 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

rkland. On the second floor are 23 apartments most studios rented to students from the University. It's affordable friendly apartments in an active campus district. The building has also been called the “Gratias Apartments” and “Parkland Apartments”. Since November of 1993, it has been managed by Joe Peterson.

12/31/2022

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.

10-02-22 A pleasant evening was had behind 406-10 Garfield Street in remembrance of Tom Payne who lived across the stree...
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.

Saturday October 1st at 7pm there will be a gathering of friends of Tom Payne behind his old office at 410 Garfield Stre...
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
1-20-20 New computerized super washers and dryers in the buildings laundry room!
01/24/2020

1-20-20 New computerized super washers and dryers in the buildings laundry room!

One of Garfield Streets favorite charactors has died. Tom Payne passed peacefully while sleeping Sunday 10-1-17 at 6:10...
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
GARFIELD STREET FAIR this SATURDAY, AUG 15th.
08/12/2015

GARFIELD STREET FAIR this SATURDAY, AUG 15th.

Vintage bikes on Garfield Street on Sunday.
06/18/2015

Vintage bikes on Garfield Street on Sunday.

04/25/2015

4-24-15 Finally, some activity in the parking lot!

Feb 2015, small airy space for rent? An unknown camper took up residence behind our dumpster with items waiting to get ...
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'.

Seasons greetings. (old photo, no snow here right now!)
12/21/2014

Seasons greetings. (old photo, no snow here right now!)

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Tacoma, WA
98444

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(253) 531-7048

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