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;

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

Clothing stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Klopfenstein's (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Window displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;