REPRODUCTION

We have reproduced special antique lighting for several customers. Reproducing lighting is a mixed bag which can require massive die investment, or, very little, depending on the type of lighting involved. Metro Parks in Tacoma, Washington came to us to have their vintage pagoda shape lights remade to replace ones that were unfortunately stolen, we couldn't be happier to do the job. The Pagoda at Point Defiance parks opened to the public in May, 1914, as a replica of a 17th century Japanese lodge, influenced by Japanese's architecture of the Hare and Hare plan of 1911. Referred to as "The Car Station" the pagoda served originally a waiting room for streetcars, with restrooms and first aid facilities on the lower level. Architect Luther Twichell designed the new streetcar station in the Japanese "Pagoda" style, which was complimentary to the adjoining gardens. Later used as a bus station and then as a local for gardening clubs and floral displays, the pagoda was restored in 1988. It..

Primary location: Port Townsend United States