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G8.1-009

ca. 1894. Business district of Tacoma (copy of original), circa 1894. Many of the streets surrounding Pacific Avenue in the 1890s, even then the heart of the city's financial district, were filled with a hodgepodge of wood framed buildings and more substantial brick structures. At the foreground are the Pioneer Paint Store, sellers of wallpaper, mouldings, paints, and glass and W.H. Robison's, where new and second hand goods could be purchased. The Freeman & Boggs livery stable, near left center, stood near the corner of 13th & Pacific. George A. Boggs, who was City Treasurer before going into private business, had been sent away to the state pen in Walla Walla after auditors found a $109,000 shortage in the city books. Also in the far right background is the steeple of the original St. Leo's Church near So. 11th & "D" St. S7.2, TPL-378 (Researched by Murray Morgan)


Commercial streets--Tacoma--1890-1900; Business districts--Tacoma--1890-1900; Freeman & Boggs Livery (Tacoma); Pioneer Paint Store (Tacoma); W.H. Robison (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B2314

This is how downtown Tacoma and surrounding areas appeared in the fall of 1919. In the foreground are houses and apartments west of Pacific Avenue. A few Tacoma landmarks are clearly visible in the distance: the Puget Sound National Bank building with spire and close to the 11th St. Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge), the Tacoma Building and the Perkins Building. Smoke billows from the various industrial plants and lumber mills in the Tideflats across the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. G8.1-026;


Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Cityscapes; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma); 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma);

TPL-4063B

ca. 1920. Aerial view of the north side of Lakeview (now Lakewood) area, looking east, as photographed by Barnes Aviation in 1920. Building at left edge near center is Lakeview School. The road running left to right though the image is Pacific Highway with Northern Pacific Railroad tracks next to the road. This part of Lakewood was not highly developed at the time.


Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Lakeview School (Tacoma); Streets--Lakewood; Railroad tracks--Lakewood;

TPL-4064

ca. 1920. Unidentified farm on unidentified lake probably in the Lakewood/Spanaway region of Pierce County. Aerial photograph was taken circa 1920 by the Barnes Aviation Co.


Aerial photographs; Farms--1920-1930; Lakes & ponds--Washington;

1013-1

ca. 1920. View of 9th and Broadway taken from the roof of the Medical Arts Building. Night scene showing the Winthrop Hotel (773 Broadway), left, and an illuminated Pantages Theater (901 Broadway) building.


Aerial photographs; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1920-1930; Pantages Theater (Tacoma);

TPL-4063

ca. 1920. Aerial view of Lakewood area, looking northwest, was taken by Barnes Aviation Co. in 1920. The building at right center is Lakeview School. The road at bottom of image is Pacific Highway with Northern Pacific Railroad tracks running next to the road. The street at left blending into Pacific is Lakeview Blvd. There are a few stores congregated near the bottom of the photograph.


Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Lakeview School (Lakewood); Streets--Lakewood; Railroad tracks--Lakewood;

TPL-4091

ca. 1920. Aerial view of Lakewood area, looking north, as photographed in 1920 by Barnes Aviation Co. The building at top center is Lakeview School. Road running along right top of image is Pacific Highway with Northern Pacific Railroad tracks next to road. Road going right to left across bottom is Old Highway 99 Road cutting across center of image and disappearing into the trees is the old Boundary Road (now 112th Street SW).


Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Lakeview School (Lakewood); Streets--Lakewood; Railroad tracks--Lakewood;

TPL-4085

North side of American Lake. This area view was taken by Barnes Aviation Co. in the spring of 1920. The large building on the waters edge at the bottom of the photo is the American Lake Boathouse. Hiding in the trees just above the Boathouse is the American Lake Inn. Both buildings have since been demolished. The boathouse, called Martin's American Lake Boathouse, was destroyed in a supervised burn by the Lakewood Fire Department in June of 1955. The boathouse had been built around the turn of the 20th century and served the community for many years as a recreational center for boating and fishing and as the site for dances and social functions. It gradually deteriorated and plans were made to replace it with a modern structure. The American Lake Inn was also built in the first decade of the 20th century. By May of 1904, the 20-room resort was open for business. It was owned by Mrs. H.I. Nolan. Included was a handsome pavilion for exclusive use of the Inn's guests. (TNT 6-19-1955- article on boathouse burn; TDL 5-29-04, p. 7-article on American Lake Inn)


American Lake (Wash.); Aerial photographs; Aerial views; American Lake Boathouse (Lakewood); American Lake Inn (Lakewood);

BOLAND-B12169

Aerial view of City Center. Although taken in March of 1925, this view of Tacoma's City Center still shows the contrast between its office buildings and other edifices and the (then) relatively undeveloped industrial Tideflats across the waterway. The Pierce County Courthouse with its 230-foot tower can be seen in the distance; closer near the foreground are the Puget Sound National Bank Bldg. with its familiar spire, the nearly completed Washington Building, the smaller Rust Building, and nearest to the 11th St. Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge), the Tacoma Building. TPL-1778; G8.1-027A


Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Cityscapes; Office buildings--Tacoma--1920-1930; Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B12170

View looking toward the City Center from the Wheeler Osgood plant in March of 1925. Dark smoke blots the spring skies and a few boats float placidly along the City Waterway. There is not much visible traffic on the nearby 11th St. Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge.) A similar view is Boland B12169. TPL-1346; G8.1-027B


Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Cityscapes; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma);

BOWEN BGN-176

Aerial view taken in February of 1926 of the Northern Pacific shops in South Tacoma. Known as the "South Tacoma Shops," the plant was composed of 36 separate brick buildings, covering 15 acres. Craftsmen from 20 expert fields were employed to build, rebuild and service anything that travelled on wheels for Northern Pacific west of the Mississippi. The plant operated from 1890 until its closure in 1974. The body of water to the left was a wetlands area commonly called the "South Tacoma Swamp." It has since been filled in. (TNT 2/18/1927, pg. 2)

BOLAND-B14964

Aerial view of Tacoma's east side and Cushman Hospital. The hospital for veterans is the cluster of buildings in the center of this June, 1926, photograph. Surrounding homes are nestled in wooded lots.


Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Cushman Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1920-1930; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B15239

View by air in July of 1926 of the 146th Field Artillery camp at Camp Lewis. G69.1-137


Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Camp Lewis (Wash.);

BOWEN BGN-177

This print from a damaged glass plate negative shows an aerial view of South Tacoma taken in February of 1927. The massive South Tacoma Shops, owned by the Northern Pacific Railway, are located in the center. The plant repaired all Northern Pacific railroad locomotives and cars west of the Mississippi. The shops were composed of 36 separate brick buildings spread out over 15 acres. The grounds were over 1 1/2 miles long, and the work force of 1,250 employees from 20 expert crafts commanded a payroll of $1,500,000 per year. Established in 1890 as Edison Car Shops, the shops closed in 1974. The body of water in the foreground just west of the "shops" was a wetlands area affectionately known to residents of the area as the "South Tacoma Swamp." The road at the right, near the south end of the swamp, is 56th Street. (TNT 02/18/1927, pg. 2)

BOWEN TPL-6247

ca. 1928. A Street at So. 11th St., looking north, in 1928. The Tacoma Building, at right center, was completed in 1911. The building was home to the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. and the Tacoma Commercial Club. It is currently being restored. The Tacoma Hotel can be seen in the background, located where the Frank Russell Co. building stands today.

BOWEN TPL-016

ca. 1928. Elevated view of 1300 block of Pacific Avenue circa 1928. Among the many businesses on Pacific Avenue were the Owl Cafe at 1336 Pacific (lower left) and the Dillion Bldg at 1330-32 Pacific. The familiar spire of the Puget Sound National Bank is to the far right. The Pierce County Courthouse looms in the distance at far left back with the big white walled Greenwich Coliseum (407 So. 13th St.) below. The Greenwich Coliseum had opened in 1927 and would become a premier athletic venue and ballroom.

BOWEN TPL-672

ca. 1929. Head of Commencement Bay while Sullivan Service at 101 Puyallup Ave. (lower left) was under construction. This aerial view was taken circa 1929. Visible landmarks and streets included: the Union Station at upper left corner; Albers Bros. Milling Co. at upper center (large darker building) ; Northwest Woodenware Co. at center along waterway; Wheeler-Osgood Co.'s saw mill at right center. The Sullivan Service was being built at this time facing Puyallup Ave. at left. Puyallup Ave., which runs horizontally left to right, also had the Independent Paper Stock Co. kitty-corner from Sullivan's at 132 Puyallup Ave. The Washington Gas & Electric Co. was also on the same side of Puyallup Ave. as the Independent Paper Stock Co., at 212-216, and was the large building near right. The street at lower bottom running left to right is South 25th St. E. (photograph torn at left corner)

BOLAND-B22650

Aerial view of 146th F.A. tents on June 26, 1930. The 146th Field Artillery were participating in the 1930 encampment at Camp Murray. The two-week encampment of the Washington National Guard would last until June 28th. 2600 officers and men, including some 400 Tacomans, would participate in these annual summer maneuvers. Lake in background is American Lake. G77.1-040 (TNT 6-13-30, p. 1-article on encampment)


Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. (Tacoma); American Lake (Wash.);

BOLAND-B22651

View by air of the 161st Infantry tents at Camp Dent on the grounds of Camp Murray. Camp Dent was the name of the 1930 encampment of the Washington National Guard. Thick stands of trees block the view of American Lake. G69.1-138 TPL-10319


Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Washington National Guard, 161st Infantry (Wash.); American Lake (Wash.);

TPL-6998

View of Tacoma Tideflats from the top of the Medical Arts Building. The City Waterway can be seen in the background. City Hall, with its distinctive clock tower, is clearly visible. This photograph was taken on April 5, 1931.


Aerial photographs--1930-1940; Cityscapes--1930-1940; City Waterway (Tacoma); Old City Hall (Tacoma);

TPL-6999

View of downtown business district of Tacoma looking southeast from the top of the Medical Arts Building as seen on April 5, 1931. Good view of the fronts of the buildings on the east side of Broadway between 9th and 11th.


Aerial photographs--1930-1940; Business districts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

TPL-6997

View looking north on Saint Helens St. from the top of the Medical Arts Building on April 5, 1931. Buildings that are clearly visible include the Webster Apartments (629 Saint Helens) and the Elks Temple (565 Broadway- large white building lower right), followed by (right to left) an apartment building (553 Broadway) and the Union Club (539 Broadway.)


Aerial photographs--1930-1940; Cityscapes--1930-1940; Webster Apartments (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Union Club (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

BOLAND-B23720

This May, 1931, aerial view of Tacoma's City Center was taken from the industrial Tideflats. The 11th Street Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge) is on the right. Jutting into the skyline are (l-r) the Pierce County Courthouse, Puget Sound National Bank, Washington Building, Tacoma Building, and the Art-Deco styled 17-story newly completed Medical Arts Building in the right background. TPL-1788; G91.012


Cityscapes; Aerial views; Aerial photographs; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B23717

Aerial view looking toward Tacoma's City Center. This May, 1931, view shows many prominent Tacoma landmarks including the Tacoma Building and Perkins Building flanking the 11th Street Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge); the newly completed 17-story Medical Arts Building (at center-right); the towering Washington Building at center; Puget Sound National Bank with spire (center-left) and the Pierce County Courthouse with tower in the far left background. TPL-1347; G8.1-021


Cityscapes; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma);

BOWEN TPL-7624

ca. 1935. This is an aerial view of South 43rd and "L" Sts. circa 1935. South "L" runs horizontally in front of the Engine House No. 8 (4301 South "L"). The fire station was built in 1909, replacing the original which had moved to 4102 South "M." Neighboring lots appear small with many trees. BU-2125

D7232-4

Aerial view of North End Tacoma showing Annie Wright Seminary, surrounding neighborhood and Commencement Bay.


Aerial photographs; Private schools--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

D7232-1

ca. 1938. Aerial view of Tacoma General Hospital and surrounding neighborhood including Wright Park as pictured circa 1938.


Aerial photographs; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma);

D7232-2

Aerial view of Tacoma General Hospital with Wright Park and surrounding neighborhoods.


Aerial photographs; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma);

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