Exterior Klopfenstein's. The neon lights spelling out "Klopfenstein's" are highly visible in this July, 1960, photograph. Klopfenstein's sold quality name brand clothing for men emphasizing Hart Schaffner & Marx. Small sign on the lighted window display indicates they were having their semi-annual sale of fine suits and shoes. The store had recently undergone remodeling, having an open house in June. Photograph ordered by Electrical Products Consolidated.

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Clothing stores--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Klopfenstein's was a well-known men's and women's furnishings store located on Broadway since 1929. They emphasized their line of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothing but also had a fine display of hats. A portion of their store was devoted to Dobbs hats, with illustrations showing proper styles for individual faces. Dobbs came in regular oval, wide oval, long oval and extra-long oval shapes. Gift certificates could be purchased for these hats as they would be suitable for any special occasion. Photograph ordered by Klopfenstein's for Hat Life Magazine.

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Clothing stores--Tacoma; Hats; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1926. In 1926, according to the City Directory, Beutel Business College was located at 937 1/2 Broadway in the Anderson Building, which has since been demolished. Other businesses at this location included the Mode-Art Apparel Store, Lewis Brothers Clothing and the Electro Dental Parlors. The slogan for Beutel was "Best by Test of more than thirty years." The school was founded in 1887 by John Tate, making it the oldest commercial school in Tacoma and southwest Washington. It was originally known as Tacoma Business College. C.F. Beutel, who gave the school his name, purchased partial interest in the school in 1902. (filed with Argentum)

Beutel Business College (Tacoma); Business education--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Beutel Business College. Simulated tellers wickets, adding machines , stools. Beutel was the oldest business school in the city. (filed with Argentum)

Beutel Business College (Tacoma); Business education;

ca. 1926. Beutel Business College. Simulated tellers wickets, adding machines , stools. Beutel, founded in 1887, was the oldest commercial school in Tacoma. It offered classes in accounting, typing, shorthand, and other subjects needed to find placement in the business world. (filed with Argentum)

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Exterior of new Bone-Dry Shoe Store, W. Chelse Boynton, Architect for remodeling. The ultra-modern store, featured salmon-colored terra cotta applied to the exterior with neon signage. Ordered by Courtland Johnson. (T. Times 7/8/1937, p. 7).

Bone Dry Shoe Store (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Bone-Dry Shoe Store, W. Chelse Boynton, Architect for remodeling. Interior view of ultra modern store just opened in July of 1937 by Bone Dry at 942 Commerce St., alternate address 935-41 Broadway.) This was the fitting room for customers, doing double duty as the waiting room. Attached chairs, Art Deco frieze, plants in wall niches, Modernistic chrome tube-frame chairs, foot rests and display tables. Lots of floral greetings on hand for the Grand Opening of the remodeled store. Ordered by Courtland Johnson. (T. Times, 7/8/1937, p 7).

Bone Dry Shoe Store (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Bone-Dry Shoe Store W. Chelse Boynton, Architect for remodeling. July of 1937 saw the grand opening of the new Bone Dry Shoe Store at 942 Commerce St. (alternate address 935-41 Broadway.) This was the fitting and waiting area of the store. Modernistic chrome tube-frame chairs, smoking stand, Art Deco frieze below ceiling, plants in wall niches. Ordered by Courtland Johnson. (T. Times, 7/8/1937, p. 7).

Bone Dry Shoe Store (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Exterior of Bone-Dry Shoe Store, W. Chelse Boynton, Architect for remodeling. The ultra-modern store located at 942 Commerce St. (alternate address 935-41 Broadway) featured salmon-colored terra cotta applied to the exterior with neon signage. The window display shows Filson outdoor wear paired with Dry Bone sport shoes. Allstrum printing is next door. Ordered by Courtland Johnson. (T. Times 7/8/1937, p. 7).

Bone Dry Shoe Store (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This was Klopfenstein's Clothiers storefront at 935-41 Broadway in March of 1940. Modernization of the store had recently been completed including one-inch thick glass doors in the main entrance, the first in the Northwest. Klopfenstein's opened at this location at 9th & Broadway in 1929. The original firm of Klopfenstein & Conrad opened prior to 1910 on Pacific Avenue before ownership changed to Mason & Klopfenstein. Henry C. Klopfenstein bought out his partner and changed the store's name about 1927. Klopfenstein's sold high quality tailored men's clothing, including Hart Schaffner and Marx clothing and by 1940, had included a selection of women's coats and suits. The store was enlarged and remodeled again in 1950 and 1960. It was located in the Anderson Building, built in 1892 and now demolished. The firm grew to include five other stores in western Washington and was sold to the Hartmarx Corp. about 1962. After being in business for decades, Klopfenstein's would close about 1993.(filed with Argentum) ( T.Times 3-1-40, p. 13-15-article)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Klopfenstein's Clothes display window at night. Klopfenstein's in downtown Tacoma sold quality name brand clothing for men: Hart Schaffner and Marx, Nunn-Bush shoes, Dobbs and Borsalino hats, and women's suits and coats. C.F. Klopfenstein Jr. was President. TPL-9345

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The exterior of Klopfenstein's, Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes, next to the Diamond Shop and Graysons in the Huth Building. Dr. Burns, a dentist, has signs in the windows on the second floor above Grayson's. Klopfenstein's opened at this location in 1929 and they underwent remodeling in 1950. Grayson's opened in 1936. Dr. Burns had modernized his office in 1939. Photograph taken on April 26, 1951.

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New display wall featuring Lord Jeff sweaters and Arrow shirts at Klopfenstein's in December, 1950. Counters with accessories and other merchandise zig-zag across the floor. The Hart Schaffner and Marx racks can be seen in front of the rear wall.

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The interior of Klopfenstein's in June, 1950, is dominated by a display of sport jackets from Hart Schaffner and Marx. The display racks are curved and the line between the carpeted area and tiled area also form a curve leading into the line of the clothes racks. Scarves from Paris are stacked behind the counter on the right. Klopfenstein's opened at this location in 1929. In addition to the Hart Schaffner and Marx line of men's clothing they carried men's furnishings, Nunn-Busch shoes, Dobbs and Borsalino hats and women's suits and coats.

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Remodeled interior of Klopfenstein's Men's department with suits on racks and a double hanging rack of suits on the wall and hats on display. The new store featured a less cluttered look with more natural lighting. Shirts and sweaters are displayed in glass cabinets. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg. 7) (Argentum)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

Remodeled interior of Klopfenstein's Men's department with suits on racks and a double hanging rack of suits on the wall and hats on display. The new store featured a less cluttered look with more natural lighting. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg. 7)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

The spare, streamlined look in the newly remodeled Klopfenstein's women's suit and coat department. The modern look features no harsh edges but lots of curves. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg.7) (Argentum)

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