922-24 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA

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Washington Hardware Company Remodel

One of 39 technical drawings for a remodel of the Washington Hardware Building, created by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan on July 8, 1927. When the building was originally constructed in 1884, it was known as the Peter Irving building. The building was demolished in 1964.

Earl N. Dugan was born in Perry, Iowa and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1906. After working for a short while in Chicago and San Francisco, he arrived in Tacoma working independently as a draftsman. This led to partnerships with Sutton, Whitney and Dugan as well as Mock, Morrison and Dugan. Dugan was the founding member of the Tacoma Society of Architects and would sometimes use this platform to secure contracts through free consultation, as was the case for the Point Defiance Pavilion.

Albert Sutton was born in Victoria, British Columbia, raised in Portland, Oregon and graduated from the University of California in Berkeley. His first architectural partnership was with James Pickles in 1888, followed by a brief collaboration with Ambrose Russell which lasted only two years when Sutton relocated to San Francisco. When he returned to Tacoma, Sutton formed a partnership with Harrison A. Whitney and Earl Dugan in 1912. This partnership would last until 1923 when Sutton would die suddenly from heart failure. Albert Sutton was a 33rd degree Mason, the highest rank within the organization.

Harrison Allen Whitney was born in Osage, Iowa and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in architecture. After working in Boston and Chicago, Whitney moved to Portland, Oregon as head draftsman for Whidden & Lewis. This position led to Whitney contributing designs for the Lewis and Clark Exposition and the Multnomah County Courthouse. In 1912, Whitney partnered with Albert Sutton and would retain Sutton's name in his architectural firm long after his death in 1923.

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In February of 1958, this group of young men was prepared for a long wait as they settle in before the closed doors of the Washington Hardware Co. store, 922-24 Pacific Ave. The store was having their annual Washington Birthday Sales and these teens may have camped out overnight. They are warmly dressed against the cold winter weather and have brought along the comforts of home: chairs, books, and food. Besides the lure of sporting goods and various hardware, the teenagers may have been attracted by the presence of KTAC radio which was broadcasting live from the sale. Photograph ordered by Washington Hardware Co.


Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Shopping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

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In a scene reminiscent of the day after Christmas, anxious crowds pour into the Washington Hardware store to snap up bargains in hardware and sporting goods. Even the cold, damp weather is not enough to deter shoppers attending Washington Hardware's Washington Birthday Sales in 1958. As the crowds push through the doors, young boys who had hopped onto the store's thin cement wall try to maneuver their way over the bodies of others. As an added attraction, KTAC would be broadcasting direct from within the store. Photograph ordered by Washington Hardware Co.


Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Shopping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Crowds--Tacoma;

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Washington Hardware Washington Birthday Sales. The cashiers stand ready before their registers as they await purchases at the 1958 Washington Hardware Co.'s Washington Birthday Sales. Some of the items bought would be destined for presents as three girls were prepared to gift wrap. The store is packed with customers, bargain hunters and just plain browsers. Moose and elk heads are mounted on the walls along with stuffed swordfish and birds. Guns, tools, and outdoor clothing are on display. Photograph ordered by Washington Hardware Co.


Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Shopping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Crowds--Tacoma;

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Washington Hardware's annual Washington Birthday Sales always drew large crowds. Even on a cold, damp, day people of all ages flocked to the Pacific Avenue location in anticipation of finding bargains in sporting goods and hardware. View of crowds milling about the two store entrances; photograph ordered by Washington Hardware Co.


Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Shopping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Crowds--Tacoma;

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Display window merchandise. The display window of Washington Hardware's Sports Shop is full of samples of school hats and pins just prior to school beginning in late summer, 1954. Students had the option of placing their school's name on hats and beanies or on pennants. Pins could be purchased in school colors and initials and sports letters and emblems for lettermen's jackets could be bought as well.


Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hats--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);

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The annual solicitation for funds for the nationwide fight against infantile paralysis was beginning in Tacoma in mid-January of 1949. Left to right, Shirley Abel, Janis Causin and Alice C. Leake; the women are members of Tacoma's Junior League and are setting up "March of Dimes" posters in a window at the Washington Hardware Company (T. Times, 1/20/49, p. 10).


Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Posters; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); March of Dimes (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma);

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Pittsburgh Paint Company neon sign above Commerce Street entrance (921-23 Commerce St.) of Washington Hardware Company. (filed with Argentum)


Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma; Electric signs;

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Pittsburgh Paint Company neon sign above Commerce Street entrance (921-23 Commerce St.) of Washington Hardware Company. (filed with Argentum)


Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma; Electric signs;

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Frankie Hansler killed six cougars in Eatonville, Washington. Hansler is a predator hunter and got his first two cougars after they had killed a young buck deer. View of five of the six cougars and their victim. The cougars and deer are on display at Washington hardware. View of three boys looking at cougars and their prey. Photo ordered by Washington Hardware (T. Times, 3/22/46, p. 9).


Pumas; Puma hunting; Deer; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dead animals; Hunting trophies; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);

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A model kitchen is shown at Washington Hardware Company. Washington Hardware created attractive patterns for kitchen cabinets, kept their designing up to date, with the line expanding to include many other articles of usefulness and convenience such as spice racks, lid holders to fit backs of doors and enameled food drawers for flour, sugar, and pastries. Some of the cupboard doors are open to show the efficient storage systems built into these new designs. C.M. Johnson began designing kitchen hardware and convenient accessories while he worked at Washington Hardware. His designs won the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art February 1951 while he worked with Washington Steel which was founded in 1945. (TNT, 2/14/1941)


Kitchens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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In August of 1947, noted Tacoma restaurateur and sportsman Anton Barcott was photographed outside the Washington Hardware Company at 922-24 Pacific Avenue hefting a large salmon over his shoulder on a hook. The fish was almost as long as he was tall. This photograph was taken the year after Anton took over the management of the California Oyster House from his father John Barcott, Sr. He eventually closed the Oyster House and opened his own restaurant, Harbor Lights, on the Tacoma waterfront.


Fishermen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing; Salmon; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Barcott, Anton;

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Washington Hardware Company was one of the largest hardware and sporting goods store in Tacoma. The company was building a new wholesale division at 1247 Puyallup Avenue. View of window display advertising the "Who is Miss Famous" contest with over $25,000 in prizes and first prize was $5,000. The sign indicates to enter contest you must buy three "Westinghouse" light bulbs and finish the simple jingle.


Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Light bulbs--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Hardware stores--Tacoma; Window displays--Tacoma; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);