In July of 1935, George Manning posed for the Tacoma Times in honor of his upcoming 97th birthday on July 20, 1935. He stands by the rustic gate that he built at his home in Midland. Originally from Springfield Ill., as a child he was a neighbor to one of Illinois' favorite sons, Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Manning fought in the Civil War, prospected in the Rockies and owned a fruit farm on Vashon Island. At 62, he decided to settle down in Midland. (filed with Argentum)

Manning, George; Aged persons--1930-1940; Centenarians; Veterans--Tacoma;

This five generation photograph, taken by the Richards Studio, appeared on the front page of the Tacoma Times on Friday May 17, 1935. The picture shows Rodney Charles Cassidy, age 6 1/2 weeks, being held by his 87-year-old great-great grandmother Mrs. Anna Greco. The women standing behind them are, left to right: Mrs. Samuel A. Moceri, the grandmother; Mrs. Marie Carbone, the great-grandmother; and Antoinette (Mrs. C.F.) Cassidy, Rodney's mother. Rodney's father, Charles F. Cassidy, worked for the Tacoma Times Publishing Company; he went on to work for the News Tribune. (T. Times 5/17/1935, pg. 1)

Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Greco, Anna; Cassidy, Rodney Charles; Carbone, Marie; Cassidy, Antoinette;

ca. 1935. Boy from Jason Lee Orchestra playing bassoon in front of school. The boy is probably Bruce Allen, a noted juvenile bassoonist, who would have been around 9 years old at the time of this picture. The bassoon is one of the most difficult wood instruments and is usually not attempted by such young players. By 1938, Bruce had been studying for over 2 years and played in the Tacoma Times Jr. Concert Band (formerly known as the Mickey Mouse Band.) He was placed first chair by the conductor of the Junior Orchestra at the 1938 high school music festival in St. Louis. (T. Times 1/8/1937, pg. 7; T. Times 5/20/1938)

Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma); Bassoons; Wind instruments; Allen, Bruce;

Sea Scout Band on stage, wearing Army-style uniforms. Perhaps a performance for the Seas Scouts. Series features Scout activities during event in Tacoma. (T. Times)

Military bands; Sea Scouts (Tacoma);

Sea Scouts, other young people and adults gathered around the statue of Francis W. Cushman, near the entrance to Point Defiance Park, apparently listening to speaker Regional Commodore Henry O. Foss. Francis W. Cushman was the Tacoma Congressman who helped get legislation passed for the federal government to give the City title to the land at Point Defiance. Approximately 400 Northwest scouts assembled in Tacoma for the "sail-in." (T.Times 5/13/1935, pg. 1)

Sea Scouts (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Sea Scouts lined up for inspection at Point Defiance, dressed in "whites" and "blues." Over 400 scouts assembled in Tacoma for the "sail-in." (T.Times 5/13/1935, pg. 1)

Sea Scouts (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Dedication ceremony for cornerstone being laid at new location for St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church. Photograph ordered by Lee Merrill Advertising. The dedication is being held in front of what was known, until the reconstruction of St. Luke's began a few months prior, as St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The historic St. Luke's had stood at the corner of 6th & Broadway for over half a century. It was being dismantled stone by stone and reconstructed at this site at No. 36th and Gove St. Officiating at the cornerstone ceremony were Bishop S. Arthur Huston, of the diocese of Olympia, and Rev. Arthur Bell, formerly rector of St. Mark's and now rector of the new St. Luke's. Mayor George Smitley, second from left front row, gave a short address. The Rev. R.A. Walmsley brought a stone from Jerusalem to be placed in the wall of the new church and also addressed the crowd of approximately 300. The old St Mark's would be moved in 1937 to 3615 No. Gove and later renamed St. Mark's House and used as church offices. Its stained glass windows, originally from the Fannie Paddock Hospital Chapel, as well as stones from the burned and demolished Tacoma Hotel would be used in the reconstruction of St. Luke's. The reconstruction was funded completely by donations and completed in 1947 without incurring debt. (TDL 4/27/1936, pg.1)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal Churches--Tacoma; Cornerstone laying--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956;

Relocation of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church. Two stone masons laying numbered stones in place for rebuilding of dismantled church on new site. For Lee Merrill Advertising. For over half a century, St. Luke's had stood at the corner of 6th and Broadway. The historic church was being dismantled brick by brick and being rebuilt at No. 36th & Gove Streets, formerly the location of St. Mark's. St. Mark's became the new St. Luke's as construction proceeded and was moved to 3615 No. Gove in 1937 to make room for the rebuilt structure. (WSHS)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal Churches--Tacoma;

Tacoma Mayor George Smitley addresses the crowd during the dedication ceremony for the cornerstone laying for St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church. The dedication is being held in front of what was known, until the reconstruction of St. Luke's began a few months prior, as St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The historic St. Luke's had stood at the corner of 6th & Broadway for over half a century. It was being dismantled stone by stone and reconstructed at this site at No. 36th and Gove St. (TDL 4/27/1936, pg.1)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal Churches--Tacoma; Cornerstone laying--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956;

Cornerstone laying at the new location for St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church. Posed, left to right, were Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, Bishop S. Arthur Huston of the diocese of Olympia, Rev. R.A. Walmsley, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Arthur Bell, rector of St. Luke's. The April 26, 1936, dedication was being held in front of what was known, until the reconstruction of St. Luke's began a few months prior, as St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The historic St. Luke's had stood at the corner of 6th & Broadway for over half a century. It was being dismantled stone by stone and reconstructed at this site at No. 36th and Gove St. Rev. Walmsley had brought a stone from Jerusalem to be included in the new stone walls. (TDL 4/27/1936, pg.1; T. Times 4/27/1936, pg. 3)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Cornerstone laying--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Bell, Arthur; Walmsley, R.A.; Huston, S. Arthur;

Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, Bishop S. Arthur Huston of the Olympia diocese, Rev. Arthur Bell, rector of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church, and Rev. R.A. Walmsley, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church (from left) participated in the cornerstone laying at the new location of St. Luke's, 3601 North Gove, on April 26, 1936. The church building at that location, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, would be moved nearby to 3615 No. Gove to make way for the reconstruction of the original St. Luke's. St. Luke's had been downtown at Sixth & Broadway for over fifty years before its razing in 1934. The stones were saved and were to be used at the new Gove St. site. Rev. Walmsley, a Presbyterian minister, had brought a stone from Jerusalem to be included in the church's new stone walls.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Cornerstone laying--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Clergy--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bell, Arthur;

ca. 1936. Relocation of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church to North Tacoma, circa 1936. Five men and Rev. Arthur Bell, holding gavel, in front of huge stone pile. The historic stone church was disassembled from its original location at 6th and Broadway and each stone marked for reconstruction at new site at 36th and No. Gove. For Lee Merrill Advertising. (Argentum)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Bell, Arthur;

Holly tree farm, perhaps in Gig Harbor. Man standing in front of large holly trees to the right of driveway gate.

Trees--Gig Harbor; Farms--Gig Harbor;

In November of 1936, Tacoma School Superintendent E.L. Breckner presented an oversized letter of appreciation to Bettye Wilbur, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Wilbur of 1426 North Steel Street. A 6-A student at Grant School, Bettye was representing the Tacoma and Pierce County Tuberculosis League. The League was directing the annual sale of Christmas Seals. Supt. Breckner took this opportunity to remind the public that the seals go on the rear of the envelopes. He also thanked the League for their efforts in the prevention of tuberculosis among Tacoma and Pierce County school children through an educational program funded by the sale of seals. The glass door mail boxes in background appear to be for Tacoma School District schools. (For Lee Merrill Advertising.) (T. Times 11/26/1936)

Breckner, E.L.; Wilbur, Bettye; Tuberculosis League of Pierce County (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tuberculosis--Tacoma--1930-1940; Community service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Christmas seals; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Concrete forms for relocation of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church to North Tacoma. Group of nine men and three women standing in front of forms at the simple reconstruction ceremony held on December 3, 1935. Bishop Lemuel H. Wells, seated, tossed in the first shovelful of concrete. It also happened to be the bishop's 94th birthday. Bishop Wells was the first rector at St. Luke's in the early 1880's. The current rector, Rev. Arthur Bell, is posed fourth from right. After a half century at its original location at Sixth and Broadway, St. Luke's was being moved brick by brick to a new location at 3601 North Gove. (Argentum) (TNT 12-4-35, p. 3-alt. photograph)

Wells, Lemuel H.; Bell, Arthur; Clergy--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On December 3, 1935, Bishop Lemuel H. Wells helped to shovel the first bit of concrete for the foundation of the reconstructed St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church. It was the bishop's 94th birthday. Assisting the seated Bishop Wells is the current rector of St. Luke's, Rev. Arthur Bell. Bishop Wells was the rector of St. Luke's when it was built a half-century ago at Sixth and Broadway. The church was razed in 1934 and its stone removed to 36th & No. Gove. (TNT 12-4-35, p. 3-alt. photograph)

Wells, Lemuel H.; Bell, Arthur; Clergy--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. The Lauan Apartments. The Lauan was built in 1925 by John Buffelen, who served as builder and designer. Lundberg & Ekvall served as architects of the brick building. The building was built and furnished almost completely of Tacoma made products. The interiors of the elegant structure were of mahogany.

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. The Lauan Apartments. The Lauan was built in 1925 by John Buffelen, who served as builder and designer. Lundberg & Ekvall served as architects of the brick building. The building was built and furnished almost completely of Tacoma made products. The interiors of the elegant structure were of mahogany. TPL-10522

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Unidentified dam.

ca. 1936. "Digging for Dollars" pamphlets and handbills for advertising campaign. Bound pamphlet "Let's Go Digging for Dollars" by Frank R. Ingalsbe. Also forms requesting information or pledging money, in denominations of 10.00, for a mine. Ordered by Miller and Miller Advertising. (WSHS)

Advertisements; Pamphlets; Fund raising--Tacoma;

Digging for Dollars. Man at desk with brochures for advertising campaign. For Miller and Miller Advertising. (WSHS)

Advertisements; Pamphlets; Fund raising--Tacoma;

ca. 1936. Man seated at desk covered with advertisements, brochures and mailings to promote "Digging for Dollars." For Miller & Miller Advertising. (Argentum)

Advertisements; Pamphlets; Fund raising--Tacoma;

ca. 1938. Jordan bread and bakery products. Ordered by Miller & Miller Advertising for the Jordan Baking Co. In 1938 Arthur K. Jordan opened a bakery at 3619-23 So. 54th, a building that had been previously occupied by the DuLac Auto Body Co. (WSHS)

Jordan Baking Co. (Tacoma); Bread--Tacoma;

ca. 1936. Exterior of Associated Oil service station. Station located at Sixth & Sprague, circa 1936. One island, three pumps, "Flying A" emblem. Automobile on lube rack. For Miller & Miller Advertising. (WSHS)

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Associated Oil Service Stations (Tacoma); Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. Exterior of Hemrich Wineries building, producers or distributors of Gold Seal Brands, wine and beer. Company was owned by Elmer & Nina Hemrich. Elmer was the son of Seattle Brewer Alvin Hemrich. For Miller & Miller Advertising. (WSHS)

Hemrich Wineries (Tacoma); Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Odd Fellows, "Decoration of Chivalry at Tacoma," August 6, 1931. (filed with Argentum)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1931. Weaver Productions; Mrs. Thomas' family and friends. People were photographed seated around a banquet table in what was formerly the movie studio of H.C. Weaver Productions Inc. The building operated as a movie studio only for four short years, 1924-28. After the studio closed down, the Thomas family maintained the building and props used to produce motion pictures in Tacoma. Herbert Thomas, the caretaker of the studio, was struck by a car in Tacoma Dec. 17, 1931 and died. His wife continued on as caretaker until the building was destroyed by fire Aug 24, 1932. Seated around the table are, left side of table left to right, Gertrude (Adams) Thomas, family friend, Louise Pearson, Alice Palmer, Margaret Palmer, Herbert F. Thomas, Esther (Mattson-Pearson) Wyatt and Dennis Wyatt (infant.) Right side- William H. Thomas, Harmon Edwards, Bonnie (Thomas) Mattson, Lauren Mattson (infant), Roy Mattson, Chester Farrow, family friend, Ivan Farrow and Florence (Mattson) Farrow. (names supplied by a Mattson family member)

H.C. Weaver Productions, Inc. (Tacoma); Motion picture studios--Tacoma; Thomas, Herbert--Family;

Tacoma Mailer's Union #54, 15th Annual Banquet held at "The Firs". Union members and their spouses look up at the camera from long banquet tables. Elaborate decorations hang from the ceiling. The Firs was located two miles south of the Roy "Y" on Mountain Highway in the Loveland area. It was built in 1922 by Irv and Lacy Ball of vertical log construction, and served as an inn, restaurant and cabaret. It catered primarily to banquets and private parties. It was destroyed in 1974 by fire and never rebuilt.

Tacoma Mailer's Union #54 (Tacoma); Banquets--Spanaway--1930-1940; Firs (Spanaway); Labor unions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Park Lodge School 1st grade class. Building by Woodroofe and Constible, Architects, 1912. Addition by Frederick and Stanley Shaw, Architects, 1925. (filed with Argentum)

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Park Lodge School 2nd and 3rd grade classes. Building by Woodroofe and Constible, Architects, 1912. Addition by Frederick and Stanley Shaw, Architects, 1925. (filed with Argentum)

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;