In August 1948, Selika Pettiford, wearing a floor-length lace gown, stood between the piano and the electric organ that she played at the Olympus Hotel. There were two mirrors set up on the stage behind Mrs. Pettiford so that the audience could watch her hands as she played. In August of 1944, a new supper club and cafe had opened in the basement of the hotel which was at 815 Pacific Avenue.

Pettiford, Selika; Musicians--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organs; Pianos; Chimes; Mirrors; Reflections; Stages (Platforms); Communication devices; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1940-1950; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Floor of Olympus Hotel Lobby, Stebner's, Inc., Ed Keenan. A workman is applying an adhesive on top of a tile floor, preparing to lay asphalt tile. Three arcade machines are seen at the end of the hall. Stebner's dealt in floor coverings, wall coverings, linoleum, rugs, carpets, asphalt tile, rubber tile, and household appliances. They were located at 3010 Sixth Ave.

Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Stebner's, Inc. (Tacoma); Floor coverings;

The Northern Pacific Railway travel tour of 40 individuals posed in front of the Olympus Hotel on June 21, 1957. They may have been part of a Methodist congregation. Photograph ordered by Northern Pacific Railway.

Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Tourists--Tacoma; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);