ca. 1979. Photograph taken in 1979 from Market St. looking east of the newly remodeled Tutor Craft Interiors at 1531 Market. The skyline of Tacoma decorates the background of the photograph, comprised of left to right: the Rust Building (950 Pacific,) the Washington Building (1019 Pacific,) Puget Sound Bank Building (1117-19 Pacific,) Bank of Washingon Plaza (1201-23 Pacific) and Schoenfelds (1423 Pacific.) The Washington Plaza Building at 24 stories was Tacoma's tallest building.
ca. 1979. View from the intersection of 13th St. and Tacoma Ave So. of the Bacon Building, 1151-55 Tacoma Ave. So. The structure was built in 1888 and has been home to many businesses; most recently, the Tux Shop (2000-2003) and Aster Technology Institute.
ca. 1979. West Coast Grocery Co. building, 1732-38 Pacific Ave., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1890 from a design by Proctor & Dennis, architects. It is now part of the University of Washington Tacoma campus.
ca. 1979. View of native American style graphics on the window glass of the Anchor Tavern, 1352 Pacific Ave., as well as a neon representation of the emblem for Rainier Beer. The Tavern was located in the former McCormack Bro. Department Store, 1348-56 Pacific Ave, in 1979. McCormack Bro. was located in the Baker-Dickson Building; constructed in 1911, Russell & Babcock, architects. The building was demolished in 2003.
ca. 1979. The gaily striped awning decorates the exterior of Tutor Craft Interiors at 1531 Market St. In 1979, a newly remodeled store had opened following a disastrous fire in Jan. of 1978. The business had opened in 1944 and specialized in custom draperies.
ca. 1979. The Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer. The hotel was also home to the 1555 Tavern and the Barbary Coast restaurant.
ca. 1979. The skyline in 1979 was adorned with the ornate turrets of the Samson Hotel, 1152-56 Fawcett Ave. It was built in 1889 and designed by F.A. Sexton, architect. The Hotel was converted to apartments in 1928. After several fires, the building was demolished in 1989. The site, in 2007, is a vacant lot.
ca. 1979. The gaily striped awning decorates the exterior of Tutor Craft Interiors at 1531 Market St. In 1979, a newly remodeled store had opened following a disastrous fire in Jan. of 1978. The business had opened in 1944 and specialized in custom draperies.
ca. 1926. Interior of cafe. Eating bar along right side, small tables on left, built in stools at both. Menu boards over kitchen area. For B. Wingard and Sons, manufacturers of butcher supplies. (filed with Argentum)
Diners (Restaurants)--1920-1930; B. Wingard and Sons (Tacoma);
ca. 1926. Stone Fisher Company department store window featuring the "Big 3" electric washing machines with tanks "insulated to keep water hot". Exhibit includes wringer washing machine, galvanized wash tubs, a mangle, and wooden clothes dryer. (Filed with Argentum)
Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1920-1930; Washing machines--1920-1930;
ca. 1926. Interior of Grocery Store. Fresh meat cases, scale, beverage case, packaged foods on shelves. Sign on wall: "Cash - Please Do Not Ask For Credit." (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1926. Grocery Store interior. Canned, bottled and packaged foods on shelves, bulk food case, coffee grinder, scale, cash register. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1926. Hollywood Market and Grocery, circa 1926. The market was located on a rural route on Lincoln Ave. Small stucco building with crenelated cornice on corner lot. Auburn Ice Cream signboard on sidewalk. (filed with Argentum)
Grocery stores--1920-1930; Hollywood Market (Tacoma);
ca. 1926. Exterior of Hill Shoe Shop storefront, 781 Broadway, at the Winthrop Hotel. The store was owned by Edwin F. Hill. Pairs of shoes on stands of varying heights decorate the two large display windows. (WSHS) BU-12146
ca. 1926. Winthrop Hotel, circa 1926, sitting room of the Presidential Suite. Building design by W.L. Stoddard with Roland Borhek as associated architect, 1925. In 1922, a group of concerned citizens got together to raise funds and make plans for a grand hotel for Tacoma. The Winthrop was built at a cost of over two million dollars and had its Grand Opening on May 16, 1925. The Presidential Suite, with the pictured 18 x30 foot living, or sitting, room was the most elaborate accommodation at the hotel. (filed with Argentum)
Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1924. The National Bank of Tacoma. Several men in overcoats gather around the exterior of the National Bank of Tacoma. The National Bank of Tacoma had its main branch at 1123 Pacific and two branches, one on "K" St. and one at 713 So. 38th St. (WSHS- negative A616-0)
National Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Agency of the National Bank of Tacoma. A crowd is gathered at the door of the branch office of the National Bank of Tacoma, 713 So. 38th St., in the John Griffith building. On February 7, 1925, branch bank manager Harry Schmidt was shot in the back and robbed in front of the bank while transporting money by streetcar. The bandits made off in an automobile with $3400. The National Bank of Tacoma then closed both of its branch agencies, here and on K St., citing the lack of security available when transporting money and the risk to employees. The K St. branch had been robbed the previous December. (TDL 2/8/1925, pg. 1; TNT 2/7/1925, pg. 1- picture) (filed with Argentum)
National Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1925. In 1925, 1215 Pacific Ave. was occupied by the O.K. Loan Office at ground level and the St. Charles Hotel above. The O.K. Loan Office was owned by S.J. Farber and they advertised, "Big Bargains in Unredeemed Pledges." To the right of the picture is the corner of 1217 Pacific Ave. occupied by Brewitt Brothers Tailors, owned by Tom and Herbert Brewitt. Upstairs (1217 1/2) was the Everett Rooms boarding house. On the left is the corner of 1213 Pacific, occupied by the White Lunch restaurant on the ground floor, Fred A. Wilhelm manager. This block has been demolished and is now the location of the First Interstate Plaza. (WSHS)
O.K. Loan Office (Tacoma); Pawnshops--Tacoma--1920-1930; Brewitt Brothers (Tacoma); St. Charles Hotel (Tacoma); White Lunch (Tacoma); Lodging houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1927. Guy N. McCoy's Park Avenue Garage, service station at 56th & Park. Frame service station building, automobiles getting gas. The station was built in 1922. For Sperry & Hutchinson Trading Stamp Company. (filed with Argentum)
Park Avenue Garage (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1926. An unidentified building with a man standing on the porch. Ordered by Tacoma Gas and Fuel Company. The company, among other duties, installed meters on new construction. (filed with Argentum)
