Circa 1905.

Circa 1905.

Circa 1905.

A covered wagon commemorating the Overland Trail Centennial stopped in Tacoma on August 30, 1934 and is pictured near the Fairmont Hotel. "1834-1934 Overland Journey Centennial" is printed on the side of the covered wagon. The wagon may be a replica of the one used by missionary Jason Lee as he traveled to Oregon in 1834. Other pictures in the series seem to indicate that the "covered wagon" was actually attached to a modern automobile for transportation. Mayor George Smitley is second from right in photo. The man holding a hat closest to the right is the Rev. J. Franklin Haas, pastor of the First Methodist Church. The man standing center with his hand out for shaking is Dr. E.D. Kohlstedt of the Methodist Home Mission; immediately to the left and behind is Dr. Edward H. Todd, president of the College of Puget Sound. To the right of Dr. Kohlstedt are Arthur Cook and Arthur Rowe of the Young Mens Business Club. The motorized "covered wagon" and five representatives of the Methodist home mission board arrived in Tacoma to participate in the four-day joint celebration of the 100th anniversary of missionary Lee's journey to the Northwest and the dedication of the reconstructed Fort Nisqually. (T.Times 8-10-34, p. 1, 8-31-34, p. 3) ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Covered wagons--Tacoma; Commemorations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Haas, J. Franklin; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; Kohlstedt, E.D.; Cook, Arthur A.; Rowe, Arthur;