Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Celebration, July, 1940. Luncheon at home of Mrs. Elizabeth H. Walton featuring a centerpiece of the bridge made out of food. Tacoma was very proud of the new Narrows Bridge and replicas of the bridge could be seen everywhere in town. The massive parade on July 1, 1940, featured displays of the bridge on nearly every float and as the luncheon at Mrs. Walton's proved, a beautiful replica of the bridge could even be made with food.

Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Luncheons--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Walton, Elizabeth H.--Homes & haunts;

Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and the surrounding area celebrated the combined openings of the First Tacoma Narrows Bridge and McChord Field at the beginning of July in 1940. This edible Narrows Bridge was the center piece at a special celebration luncheon held in the home of Elizabeth H. Walton, 3911 No. 9th St. Deviled egg boats sail in a gelatin sea below a miniature bridge. Large pieces of cake appear to make up the bulk of the bridge; greenery might have been supplied by stalks of broccoli and celery. Replicas of the new bridge appeared throughout Tacoma, including apparently at imaginative luncheons.

Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Luncheons--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Walton, Elizabeth H.--Homes & haunts;