Jack Cowell's house
This is the former home of Ted Bundy's great-uncle, John "Jack" R. Cowell.
It is located at 1514 South Alder Street in Tacoma, Washington.
When Ted and his mother, Louise, left Philadelphia in 1950, they stayed at this address in Tacoma for a short period of time.
Ted was just four years old when they moved to the west coast.
US census records from 1950 show that Jack Cowell was living at 1514 South Alder Street with his wife, Eleanor, and their 3-year-old son, John.
Jack was a professor of music who worked at a private college. He also reportedly taught piano lessons at his home.
Growing up, Ted had a great deal of admiration for his uncle. Jack was well-educated, financially secure, and successful.
All things that Bundy aspired to be in life.
Shortly after moving to Tacoma, Ted's mother met a local hospital cook called Johnnie Bundy.
In May 1951, the couple were married, and Johnnie decided to adopt Ted as his own son. It was around this time that Johnny, Louise, and Ted moved into a house on South Sheridan Avenue.
Address
The address and GPS coordinates for the house are as follows:
Address
1514 South Alder Street, Tacoma, Washington, WA 98405, USA
GPS Coordinates
47.245987, -122.478005
47°14'45.55"N 122°28'40.82"W
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