McLean's Lyon Van Lines truck delivering new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, a brick apartment building at 818 So. 11th St. The buildings were built by John Buffelen from a design by Lundberg & Ekvall, Architects. The building was built and furnished almost completely of Tacoma-made products. In January of 1936, 64 new gas stoves were delivered and installed, one in each apartment. Series of photographs taken for Washington Gas and Electric advertising. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg 6-B)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Stoves; Appliances;

In January of 1936, two McLean's Lyon Van Lines trucks delivered 64 new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, 818 So. 11th St. Men were photographed moving the crated stoves. This photograph, with a little editing, was used in an advertisement for the Washington Gas & Electric Co. "Magic Chef" was superimposed on the van where "Lyon" is in the picture. McLean's was located at 109 So. 15th St. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg. 6-B)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

In January of 1936, two McLean's Lyon Van Lines trucks delivered new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, 818 So. 11th St. The brick apartment building had been built in 1925 by John Buffelen. It was constructed and furnished primarily with Tacoma products. The 64 apartments each received a new gas stove in January of 1936. Photograph taken as advertising for Washington Gas & Electric Co. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg. 6-B)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

McLean's Lyon Van Lines truck delivering new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, 818 So. 11th St. Truck is backed-up to door and two men are moving a crated stove off the tailgate of the truck. The Lauan had ordered 64 of the new gas stoves. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg. 6-B advertisement)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

ca. 1934. The Lauan Apartments. The Lauan was built in 1925 by John Buffelen, who served as builder and designer. Lundberg & Ekvall served as architects of the brick building. The building was built and furnished almost completely of Tacoma made products. The interiors of the elegant structure were of mahogany.

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. The Lauan Apartments. The Lauan was built in 1925 by John Buffelen, who served as builder and designer. Lundberg & Ekvall served as architects of the brick building. The building was built and furnished almost completely of Tacoma made products. The interiors of the elegant structure were of mahogany. TPL-10522

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Donald Pessemier busily stirs as his wife, Peggy, reads directions from the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book in a photograph taken on August 8, 1951. The couple may be preparing a fruit salad. A bottle of Girard's Salad Dressing, a cut cantaloupe, and other fruits are placed nearby. Both have rolled up their sleeves and wear aprons. The News Tribune commissioned this photograph for their "Kitchen Kapers" segment. (TNT 8-13-51, p. 6)

Pessemier, Donald; Pessemier, Peggy; Cookery--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Aprons--Tacoma;