ca. 1910. Originally advertised as the "Great White Store on C Street", the five-story Stone-Fisher Department Store, at the corner of South 11th and Broadway, opened in February, 1906. This photograph from around 1910 shows the building's original facade as designed by Frederick Heath, with tall plate glass windows that could be protected by a giant roll-down awning. In the 1920s a seven-story addition was added to the building, and in 1925 the name was changed to Fisher Company. One of the most popular, and most successful of Tacoma's many department stores, Fisher's spent $500,000 in 1947 to remodel and modernize, including new fixtures in all departments. In 1952 Fisher's was taken over by The Bon Marche, and in 1964 it closed when The Bon moved to the Tacoma Mall. TPL-9913

Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1910-1920; Facades--Tacoma--1900-1910;

ca. 1926. Stone Fisher Company department store window featuring the "Big 3" electric washing machines with tanks "insulated to keep water hot". Exhibit includes wringer washing machine, galvanized wash tubs, a mangle, and wooden clothes dryer. (Filed with Argentum)

Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1920-1930; Washing machines--1920-1930;

Fisher's Department Store, 1104 Broadway. Crowd outside Fisher's store in June of 1931. Vaudeville act in window. Girls in costume, with trumpets, standing on marquee of store. Photo for Fox Broadway Theater. Bowen # 310-240a

Fisher's Department Store, 1104 Broadway. Photograph of crowd several feet deep outside Fisher's store in June of 1931. Vaudeville act in window. Girls in costume, with trumpets, stand on store marquee. Photo for Fox Broadway Theater Bowen # 310-2406

Window display at Fisher's Department Store advertising Afifi Shrine Temple's third pilgrimage to China. The tour would be leaving Tacoma January 7, 1933. Illustrations including the Great Wall, Chinese clothing and accessories, model of sailing junk, mannequin in dress and coat beside globe.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Window displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

ca. 1934. Repairing windstorm damage at Fisher's Department Store circa 1934. (filed with Argentum)

Fishers Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The three unidentified ladies examining the merchandise in the jewelry and cosmetics department of Fisher's Department Store, 1104 Broadway, are members of Tacoma's Junior League. They are learning the retail ropes for the League's takeover of the Tacoma department store on September 9, 1935. About 50 League members were to work alongside the store's regular employees on that day. Store general manager Charles L. Hufford had agreed to contribute a percentage of the day's receipts to Junior League charities. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Junior League at Fisher's Department Store. Woman shopping in the hat department. Hats are displayed on stands at many different heights. To the right is a seat and mirror for trying on hats. On September 9, 1935, members of the League will take control of the store for 1 day. More than 50 members will fill in as managers, clerks, models and co-workers for the regular store personnel. In exchange, a percentage of the day's receipts will be donated to League charities. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Millinery; Hats;

An unidentified sales clerk at Fisher's Department Store teaches a Junior League member the finer points of selling lingerie. The League member is learning how to sell lingerie in preparation for the League's take over of the store on Sept. 9, 1935. About 50 members filled in that day as managers, clerks and models. Fisher's contributed a portion of the day's proceeds to Junior League charities, including their baby clinic and their library at the County Hospital. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lingerie;

Junior League at Fisher's Department Store. Two women in "Co-Ed Shop." The Junior League will put on their work aprons, roll up their sleeves and work alongside regular employees at Fisher's on September 9, 1935. In exchange, a portion of the day's profits will be donated to League charities. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Camille Pessemier, of Pessemier's Bootery at 927 Broadway, shows formal shoe styles to Betty Martin (Baker.) Miss Martin (later Baker) tries on a shiny, strappy evening shoe. Studio records indicate photographs taken for the Junior League at Fisher's Department Store. The Junior League would be running the Tacoma department store on September 9, 1935 in exchange for a portion of the day's proceeds to benefit their charitable ventures. Both Miss Martin and Mr. Pessemier's wife were participating Junior League members. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baker, Betye M.; Pessemier, Camille;

This photograph, taken on November 17, 1937, shows the Fisher's department store on the corner of 11th and Broadway. Designed by Frederick Heath, and built in 1905 by the Stone-Fisher Company, it was the home to Fisher's until they were taken over by the Bon Marche. The Bon Marche occupied the building from 1952 to 1964 when they moved to the Tacoma Mall. Today the main part of the building is occupied by the Columbia Bank-Broadway Plaza Branch. (T. Times)

Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

One of the features of National Education Week in 1939 was a dressmaking class display inside a Fisher's Department Store window. Stadium High students Edrys Berg (at left) and Ruth Webb put finishing touches to an outfit credited to Phyllis Walters of Lincoln High School. Proud parents and curious customers were able to observe students in action behind the large glass-plate store windows. Students from elementary to senior high levels demonstrated skills and achievements, often in downtown store window displays, during November's National Education Week. (T. Times, 11-10-1939, p.18)

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Berg, Edrys; Webb, Ruth; Seamstresses; Window displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Celebration. "Legion of 40 et 8" (World War I Veterans) mock jail and courtroom on flatbed truck parked in front of The Fisher Company store, July 1, 1940. Another scofflaw "faces the music" as he pays the penalty for not wearing a Celebration Hat. He will probably join fellow citizens "arrested" for disobeying the "law" in the make-shift pen. A large crowd casts amused looks at the good-natured foolery; this was part of the celebration surrounding the grand openings of both the (first) Narrows Bridge and McChord Field.

World War, 1914-1918--Veterans--Tacoma; Veterans organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Legion (Tacoma); 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma);

Window display of raincoats at Fisher's Department Store in October of 1940. Mannequins wearing rubber slickers. Photograph ordered by the United States Rubber Co. White coats were recommended for the Northwest, so that wearers would stand out in the gloom.

Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mannequins; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Raincoats; Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishers Department Store (Tacoma);

On April 17, 1943, the women of the Edward B. Rhodes Post American Legion Auxiliary stepped to the plate at Fisher's Department Store to do their part to raise money for the war loan drive. The national goal was to raise $13 billion. In two days, the women sold $2,525 in bonds and $209 in stamps. Pictured left to right are Lillian (Mrs. Wilfred) Burrows, Maude (Mrs. Ben) Overdahl, Maud (Mrs. Harold) Hofford and Mrs. George Allen. Mrs. Hofford stood inside a booth advertising "Buy War Stamps Here" and a poster of a woman and child with the caption, "For Their Future, Buy War Bonds." (T.Times, 4/21/1943, p.3- picture; TNT 4/21/1943, pg. 18-picture)

War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Group portraits--1940-1950; Burrows, Lillian; Overdahl, Maude; Hofford, Maud;

USO scrap books for Navy. United Service Organizations Travellers Aid Service sold scrap books at the Fisher Branch Public Library, they were asking individuals to purchase scrap books and help complete them. Once scrap books are completed they may be returned to USO, where they will be shipped and distributed. The Navy has already requested 1000 books. View of four unidentified women working on scrap books.

USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Scrapbooks; Women--Arts & crafts;

Fisher's store corner window. Fisher's Department Store has been in Tacoma for 57 years, they have recently started a $500,000 expansion and modernization, which will help them serve their customers better. View of window display featuring Springtime fashions, swimsuits and vacation ideas. TPL-9669

Window displays; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Show windows--Tacoma; Bathing suits; Spring--Tacoma; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

Fisher's Department Store was featuring the "Kwan Yin" perfume line. View of Fisher's sales person and four unidentified individuals wearing Asian clothing for the "Kwan Yin" perfume display, including "Cairo" perfume. Photo ordered by O'Connell, Ragan and Richardson advertising company.

Perfumes; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Asian Americans--Clothing & dress--Tacoma;

For Mrs. Coors. Blanche Coors is president of the Ladies Musical Club and is the impresario of the winter season's programs of vocalists sponsored by the club. Blanche Coors is seen here at her desk located at Fisher's store handing tickets to Betty Fisher who has just bought tickets to the Strauss festival. (T.Times, 10/19/1946, p.7)

Coors, Blanche; Fisher, Berry; Ladies Musical Club (Tacoma); Ticket offices--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

Fisher's Department Store, fashion show. Fishers Department Store held a birthday party on May 3, 1947 for the 5th anniversary of Joan Miller's clothing collection. A young model stands by a column with a sign for "Junior World." The fashion show included boys from three of the local high schools as judges of the male-appeal of the dresses. (T.Times, 5/2/1947, p.3)

Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Posing;

Fisher's Department Store, fashion show. Fishers Department Store held a birthday party for the 5th anniversary of Joan Miller's clothing collection. The ten models stand together showing all the dresses from the Joan Miller collection included in the Saturday afternoon fashion show. (T.Times, 5/2/1947, p.3)

Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Posing;

Fisher's Department Store held a birthday party in May of 1947, for the 5th anniversary of the Joan Miller clothing collection. The party included a fashion show of Joan's newest and cutest sport and date fashions, a birthday cake and plenty of ice-cold Coca-Cola. The fashion show drew a large crowd of mostly teenage girls who admired outfits such as the $14.95 double-breasted jacket with stitched bib and full skirt with deep twin pockets worn by the unidentified model above. (T.Times, 5/2/1947, p.3-ad)

Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Posing;

Fisher's Department Store was featuring Johnson & Johnson baby products in their store window display. The window had a mannequin dressed as a nurse standing next to a baby bassinet. An infant scale, blankets and a stork poster all compliment the Johnson & Johnson products display, which includes: baby lotion, baby powder, baby oil and a baby gift pack. All items could be found on Fisher's second floor.

Mannequins; Department stores--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays; Johnson & Johnson; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

Five young women modeled petticoats in March of 1948 for the "Petticoats Pay Off" fashion show at Fisher's Department Store, 1104 Broadway. Three of them have been identified as : (l-r) Marjie Joy Miller (later known as actress Marjie Millar), Barbara Michaelson (now Barbara Diamond) and Corinne Sule. Fisher's held a series of "Saturday Style Shows" on the store's 3rd Floor. The full page ad in the News Tribune declared: "Fisher's is ready with wonderful styles that have all the swish, the rustle, and come-hither that make petticoats so popular." The unidentified intimate apparel employee at the far right announced each model and style. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Lingerie; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Miller, Marjie Joy; Michaelson, Barbara; Sule, Corinne;

View of window display at Fisher's Department Store; the display features modern "Morton and Kelvinator" kitchen appliances and cabinets, with a female mannequin on right side. "Morton" pantryettes and kitchen cabinets are along the walls of the display; "Kelvinator" range, freezer, double kitchen sink and refrigerator help give this kitchen all of the modern conveniences.

Department stores--Tacoma; Cupboards--Tacoma; Kitchens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Window displays; Appliances; Appliance stores--Tacoma; Mannequins; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);