The Bullard Home
Built by a prominent Tacoma architect, George Bullard designed this Colonial style Foursquare for himself and his bride Anna Heath. They were married in their elegant new home on July 10, 1895, just before moving in. The front of the house, with prominent full-width porches and stately columns on both main levels, looks the same today as it did when Bullard designed it. Anna was known as a friend of Tacoma school children due to her work as a teacher, principal at Lincoln High and on the Tacoma School Board. George graduated from University of Illinois and was the first President of the WA Association of Architects. A few of the notable buildings designed by Bullard include the YMCA, Washington Historical Society building, First Congregational Church, Epworth Methodist Church, and the first UPS campus (now Hilltop Heritage MS), and many of the neighboring homes.
Attorney Salvi Galiardi and his wife, Carmel, purchased the home in 1922 for $6,500. They were responsible for the Northwest expansion of the home. Born in Italy, Gagliardi landed in New York in 1907 with no money and unable to speak a word of English. He found work as a waterboy on the railroad near Spokane and later as a bell boy at the Davenport Hotel. Salvi became a U.S. citizen in 1914 and was part of the first class of 12 graduates from Gonzaga Law School in 1915. He became one of Tacoma's leading legal lights, reaching the peak of his profession and a popular member of the community with an inspiring story. Salvi and Carmel raised six children in this home and it remained in their family for over 55 years.
