Masonic Temple

Masonic Temple

Masonic Temple

This motorcyclist on an Indian motorcycle with sidecar is believed to be Henry Thaut who was photographed outside the Hewitt Cycle Co. store in December of 1923. His sturdy leather gauntlets, high-top leather boots, thick wool peacoat and newsboy-styled cap made riding in the elements a little more comfortable. Hewitt Cycle, owned by Wilmer C. Hewitt, sold Indian motorcycles and Indian Snell bicycles as well as cycling supplies and repairs. The 1923 City Directory indicates that the store was located in the Masonic Building at 734-36 Saint Helens Avenue. G66.1-143

Motorcycles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hewitt Cycle Co. (Tacoma);

Afifi Shrine Patrol. The Affifi Patrol posed in front of the Masonic Temple on April 2, 1925, in full regalia. Among its members were C. Val Fawcett, future Mayor of Tacoma, and Al Whitman, future vice-president of Puget Sound National Bank. Later in May the patrol plus a 40-piece band would journey on a special train to Los Angeles for the 51st annual conclave of the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine. G23.1-074 (TNT 5-28-25, p. 17)

Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930;