Complete with fake beards and Arab clothing, the Oriental Band from the El Katif Temple and the Blue Mountain Shrine Club are prepared to entertain fellow Shriners at the Lincoln Bowl in June, 1957. Ornate gongs, drums and woodwinds are seen scattered among the members. Apparently the communities of Pomeroy, Dayton, Walla Walla and Waitsburg were represented in the club. The El Katif Oriental Band was one of eight Oriental bands participating in the annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention. Fourteen temples participated by sending delegates, bands, uniformed patrols and mounted units to Tacoma. Photograph ordered by the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association. (TNT 5-19-57, A-12)

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Spokane; Uniforms; Drums;

Facing the color guard are thousands of Shriners who had attended the annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention in June, 1957. Standing under the bright lights of Lincoln Bowl were 17 Shrine patrols, eight bands, eight Oriental bands, six mounted patrols, a motorcycle unit, and pipe band. The general public was invited to the exciting pageant entitled "Shrine-O-Rama" to view the marching units and listen to the various bands. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Uniforms;

In 1957 these young accordion players, students at the Nomellini Accordion Studio, each won trophies in various classifications at the annual competition sponsored by the Washington Accordion Teachers Association which was held in Seattle. In the front row are: (l to r) Richard Frye, Delindo Orlandini, Diane Vincent. Standing behind them are: (l to r) Geraldine Swanson, Vincent Kokich, Marc Warner. Geraldine Swanson and Vincent Kokich won in both the individual and the duet divisions. The accordion was a very popular musical instrument in the 1950's and there were several studios specializing in its instruction. The Nomellini studio was owned and operated by Louis J. Nomellini; it was located in the Bernice Bldg. at 11th & Pacific. Mr. Nomellini had also conducted the Eagles all-accordion children's band in the late 1940's. (Photograph ordered by Louis Nomellini.) (TNT 6-23-57, D-12)

Nomellini Accordion Studio (Tacoma); Accordions; Awards;

The downtown streets of 9th and Pacific are blocked off so that spectators can enjoy the three hour long June, 1957, Pacific Northwest Shrine Association parade. Marching in formation is the large El Katif Shrine Band from Spokane with general membership to the rear. Fourteen temples sent representatives and bands to the three-day convention; they came from across the Pacific Northwest as well as two provinces in Canada. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Spokane; Marching bands; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Display of prizes. The Pontiac Motor Division in June, 1957, apparently offered a wide variety of prizes including bicycles, lawnmowers, televisions, and grills for a sales promotion involving their automobiles. Photograph ordered by Pontiac Motor Division.

Pontiac Motor Division (Tacoma); Awards; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

29 elders of the First Presbyterian Church posed for a group picture on June 27, 1957. These men were officials at the church and were able to assist the pastor in his endeavors. The First Presbyterian Church was built in 1924 and was a prime example of Romanesque architecture. Photograph ordered by the First Presbyterian Church.

First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Presbyterian churches--Tacoma; Group portraits;

The Villa Plaza Shopping Center, built on the grounds of the former 200-acre Visitation Villa, saw the opening of many new stores in the spring of 1957. Foreman & Clark, who specialized in fine men, women, and children's clothing, was one of the latest to celebrate its grand opening in early June, 1957. Besides offering clothing specials, bonus gifts for the family were also awarded. Credit was readily available with deferred payment until August. Foreman & Clark was a top clothing retailer with 90 stores coast-to-coast. The first Foreman & Clark store was opened in Los Angeles in 1909. It quickly built a reputation for excellent quality in its clothing line. Hal Miller would be the new Villa Plaza store manager. View of entrance to Foreman & Clark, with large store lettering, and overhanging roof. Photograph ordered by Foreman & Clark. (TNT 6-5-57, A-6)

Foreman & Clark (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood--1950-1960; Signs (Notices);

National clothiers Foreman & Clark opened up the latest in their 90 chain stores in the Villa Plaza Shopping Center on June 6, 1957. They were well-known for their fine quality men's, women's and children's line of clothing. Foreman & Clark's was established in Los Angeles in 1909 by W.A. Foreman. His policy of upstairs stores, low rental costs and inexpensive fixtures resulted in savings passed on to his customers in the form of quality merchandise at low prices. The Foreman & Clark chain ran from New York to California and then up to the Pacific Northwest. The Villa Plaza store had a prime location next to Rhodes Department Store. It was run by Hal Miller. This is probably the rear view of the store, taken on June 17, 1957. For another view, probably of the front, see A107266-1. Sepia photograph ordered by Walter Scott, Foreman & Clark. (TNT 6-5-57, A-6)

Foreman & Clark (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood);

ca. 1957. Exterior of the National Bank of Washington located in the Villa Plaza Shopping Center. The bank sponsored an open house on July 13, 1957, at its new banking office located in the north wing of the Lakewood shopping center. It was one of eight Tacoma area offices. The one-story building was 50-feet wide, 104-feet deep and totaled 5,200 square feet. The exterior was constructed of mottled blue ceramic tile with large areas of plate glass. The facility was designed by Lea, Pearson & Richards and built by general contractor Merritt Construction. Six teller units, a conference room and officers quarters were located on the east side lobby. There was a modern vault in the rear. The Villa Plaza-Lakewood branch of the National Bank of Washington had as its first manager Marc H. Miller. (TNT 7-11-57, A-6-article & alt. photograph; A-7 full page ad)

National Bank of Washington (Lakewood); Banks--Lakewood; Electric signs--Lakewood; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960; Facades--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Exterior of Pacific First Federal Savings Building. The large revolving corner clock indicates that it is 11:50 a.m. and the Pacific First Federal Savings Building is open for business. Plaques on the marbled foundation indicate that the bank offered a safe deposit vault for protection of valuables as well as insuring customers' savings and issuing home loans. Situated in the downtown business district of 11th & Pacific, the venerable building had been a local presence since 1891. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound Office Equipment.

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Pacific First Federal Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1955. Copy of customer print. A man is perched on a worktable with his eyes focused on his rod and reel in a photograph possibly taken in the mid-1950's. A tall white cabinet is open; it has space for flies and a net on the interior of the door. There are hooks to hang outdoor clothing and plenty of room for hats, wading boots, tackle box and additional reels. The storage unit appears to be made of plywood. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. Actual date of print is unknown; copy was made for a 35 mm slide on May 24, 1957.

Cabinets (Case furniture); Fishing & hunting gear; Fishing lures; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Post-wedding photo of University of Washington graduates Luana Chizuru Uyeda and Dr. Keith Hiroshi Yoshino in a Ford Crown Victoria.

Exterior Calvary Lutheran Church. Guests start to arrive for the Nancy Osborn-Richard Watson afternoon wedding ceremony at the Calvary Lutheran Church on June 22, 1957. The church is a modern brick and wood structure with a daylight basement. Windows are open to let in the warm summer breezes. A wooden tower in front of the church appears incomplete although the cross is already in place. Sepia photograph ordered by Nancy Osborn.

Calvary Lutheran Church (Federal Way); Lutheran churches--Federal Way;

Progress photographs- Hunt Junior High School. Noted architect Robert Billsbrough Price designed the ultra-modern Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (now Middle School) which had been described as "one of the most imaginative new schools in the nation." Contractors Standard Construction Co. kept costs well in hand, with the school one of the least expensive per square foot. Workers are shown in this June 30, 1957, progress photograph, laying the arched panels covering the roof of the gymnasium. The school was dedicated on October 29, 1958. Trygve Blix was Hunt's first principal; formerly Baker Junior High's principal, he and his staff of 27 teachers were in charge of the nearly 700 students who attended Hunt from the Fircrest and West Tacoma neighborhoods. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (Olsen: For the Record, p. 157)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Chester A. Hogan, potentate of the Tacoma Afifi Temple, is perched on the back seat of a Lincoln Premiere convertible accompanied by his driver. Both Shriners are gearing up to participate in a parade of Shriners attending the 25th annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention. They are sitting next to the Tacoma totem pole on S. 9th & A Streets. Photograph ordered Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Hogan, Chester A.; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Totem poles--Tacoma; Lincoln automobile;

A comfortable Adirondack chair awaits visitors to the backyard of Mabel Basham. The Basham's Queen Anne style home was located at 318 No. Yakima Avenue. It was built in the 1890's and featured typical Queen Anne features such as tall, vertical proportions and decorative shingles. Sepia photograph taken in June of 1957 for Mabel Basham.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Basham, Mabel--Homes & haunts; Backyards--Tacoma--1950-1960; Chairs;

Sitting jauntily in a Lincoln Premiere convertible is the driver for Clinton C. Hull, unit director, with Mr. Hull standing next to the automobile. Behind them is the Tacoma totem pole located at S. 9th and A Streets. Approximately eighteen convertibles would be employed by Shriners on June 8, 1957, to carry Shrine officials during a downtown parade. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Hull, Clinton C.; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Uniforms; Totem poles--Tacoma; Lincoln automobile;

Phyllis Krum posed for a variety of studio portraits with a constant change of dress. Here she is pictured on June 14, 1957, with a faintly Spanish style dress, with decorative circular borders on the bottom of the dress, and appliques on the neckline and sleeves. She has a white, possibly hand-knitted, shawl draped over one shoulder. Her white sandals complete this southwestern Spanish style appearance. Photograph ordered by Phyllis Krum.

Krum, Phyllis; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Dr. Albert Ehrlich, a physician, had his new offices at 5901 Steilacoom Blvd. along with Dr. Robert Monaghan, a dentist, in July, 1957. The flat roofed brick building had two wings, separated by what appears to be a wall-to-ceiling glass lobby. A paved parking lot adjoins the property; it is in sharp contrast with the gravel road beside it. Photograph ordered by Dr. Albert Ehrlich.

Offices--Lakewood;

Shriners from various clubs enjoyed a cruise on Commencement Bay as part of scheduled activities during the June, 1957, Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention. The boat is packed with Algeria, Korein, Afifi, and Tehaha members plus spouses, all set to take advantage of the gorgeous weather. The well-dressed crowd all kept their hats on, including fezzes. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Shrine Association.

Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (Tacoma); Tourists--Tacoma; Boats--Tacoma;

Photographers gather and ready their cameras in a sepia picture taken on August 18, 1957. Several of the men are wearing boutonnieres; they may be preparing to photograph the wedding of University of Washington graduates Luana Chizuru Uyeda and Dr. Keith Hiroshi Yoshino. One man has an intricate 8 mm film camera with multiple flood lights. A little boy, identified as Greg Mizukami, appears to be starting his fascination with cameras with a small Brownie. Mr. Mizukami was nine years old in the picture and in 2007, still has an ongoing interest in photography. Photograph ordered by Luana Uyeda Yoshino. (TNT 8-18-57, D-10)

Photographers; Cameras;

Several cases containing 16 oz cans of Heidelberg beer on a wooden pallet are being moved by a man driving a "Topmover", a machine resembling a forklift. The stacking of individual boxes on pallets simplifies the transporting of the goods. Boxes of Ale and beer cups remain in the warehouse on other pallets waiting to be delivered. Because boxes are placed on pallets and not directly touching the ground, the chance of water and/or animal damage would be lessened. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Beer; Hoisting machinery; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The timeless beauty of Tudor Gothic-style architecture is reflected in the ivy-covered columns of Annie Wright Seminary. The school was designed by the architectural firm of Sutton, Whitney & Dugan and built in 1924 by J.E. Bonnell, contractor. In 1957 Annie Wright grew to include the construction of new classrooms and a music room. It was primarily a girls' school and attracted students from as far away as Hawaii. Photograph ordered by Annie Wright Seminary.

Private schools--Tacoma; Vines--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

The Tacoma Savings & Loan Association invited local residents to attend an "Open House" on June 28, 1957, celebrating the completion of its new headquarters at 101 So. 9th St., across the street from its former location in the Bowes Building. The new building was a marvel of wall-to-wall insulating plate glass and featured a semi-circular open staircase that reached from the basement to the mezzanine level. The savings & loan also incorporated the "old" into their new headquarters; scenes of Tacoma's past were captured in enlarged photographs and mounted for display. View of visitors admiring a photograph of the horse and trolley days on 11th & Pacific. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Savings & Loan Association.

Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Celebrations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Art exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Model Shirley Vanek is pictured holding a half gallon carton of Medosweet homogenized milk on May 25, 1957. Darigold Butter, Medosweet Creamed Cottage Cheese cans, Lipton Noodle soup and Carnation Instant Wheat packages are displayed on the counter before her in the kitchen of Loren Dorman, Weyerhaeuser Timber advertising manager. Sepia photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. TPL-9374

Vanek, Shirley; Dorman, Loren--Homes & haunts; Merchandise displays--University Place; Milk; Butter; Dairy products; Cereal products--University Place;

Aerial photographs of the Huntington Rubber Mills were taken on July 13, 1957. This is possibly the Seattle plant at 35 W. Lander. The business occupied a large chunk of land bordered by several roads. There were at least four separate buildings making up the plant. Photograph ordered by Huntington Rubber Mills.

Aerial photographs; Huntington Rubber Mills (Seattle); Industrial facilities--Seattle;

ca. 1957. Clover Park High School's Class of 1957 is appropriately capped and gowned prior to graduation ceremonies held in the school's gymnasium. Rows of empty chairs face them, to be filled with hundreds of family and friends. Graduation ceremonies were held on June 6, 1957, with 284 blue-and-white clad seniors receiving diplomas. Bonnie Jean Chavis, Nancy Hannaford, and Edwin Hall made speeches regarding the senior class motto, "Men and Ideas." The class presented their gift of $500 to the school for use in the purchase of a stage curtain. Photograph ordered by the Seattle P-I. (TNT 6-7-57, p. 8)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Graduation ceremonies--Lakewood;

Just past the men's suits was the Forewyn Shop for Women located inside Foreman & Clark at the Villa Plaza. The latest fashions in suits, dresses, blouses and skirts could be found for the discerning shopper. While Foreman & Clark did not manufacture the women's clothing itself, as it did men and boys clothing, they made sure that the manufacturers chosen were worthy of the Forewyn name.

Foreman & Clark (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Lakewood--1950-1960; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Foreman & Clark clothing store at the new Villa Plaza Shopping Center. Foreman & Clark took out a full page ad in the News Tribune on June 5, 1957, proclaiming the "West's largest clothier coming to Tacoma." The chain, established in 1909 in Los Angeles by W.A. Foreman, had 90 stores from coast-to-coast. It celebrated a three-day grand opening on June 6-8, 1957, at the Villa Plaza Shopping Center. Foreman & Clark's manufactured its own men's and boys' clothing to keep prices low while offering the public well made articles of clothing. (TNT 6-5-57, A-7-article & ad)

Foreman & Clark (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood--1950-1960; Window displays--Lakewood--1950-1960; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Progress photograph- McChord AFB. Project #1557 continues to be constructed on the grounds of McChord Air Force Base during May, 1957. View of the power building interior looking east; workmen in hard hats are busy with plywood forms. Walls and columns appear to be made of concrete. Western Electric Co., Inc., requested photographs of the building construction. See also D105320-6 and A106387-4 for further views of the power building.

Progress photographs; Building construction--McChord AFB; Western Electric Co., Inc.;