ca. 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher pose in happier days on the steps with their grandchildren Charles (in lap) and Muriel Mattson. On the evening of Dec. 27, 1936, ten year old Charles Mattson was kidnapped from the family's home. His parents received several ransom notes, but despite frantic attempts to contact the kidnappers, were unable to do so. On Jan. 10, 1937, the boy's battered body was found near a snowy road in Everett. The kidnapper has never been identified or caught. (filed with Argentum)

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mattson, Charles; Mattson, Muriel; Fletcher, Charles;

ca. 1926. This view of majestic Stadium High School and adjoining Stadium Bowl was taken looking up from Commencement Bay circa 1926. "Stadium" is spelled out in large letters on the grassy slope. There are logs lashed together floating in the peaceful bay. BU-11645, TPL-7926

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Logs; Commencement Bay (Wash.);

ca. 1926. Judge William and Pauline Snell's residence. Large Dutch Colonial-style house designed in 1913 by Heath, Gove and Bell, Architects for Mrs. F. S. Blattner. Natural wood siding, awnings on second floor windows, landscaping. (Argentum)

Snell, William--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Judge William and Pauline Snell's residence. Large Dutch Colonial-style house designed in 1913 by Heath, Gove and Bell, Architects for Mrs. F.S. Blattner. Natural wood siding, awnings on second floor windows, landscaping. (Argentum)

Snell, William--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Architect's model of Masonic Home, Des Moines, WA. George Gove of Heath, Gove and Bell, Architect. At the turn of the century, state Masons acknowledged the need for a safe haven for aged Masons, wives, widows and widowed mothers. The first Masonic Home was located in Puyallup, but the need soon outgrew the facility. In 1924, 82 acres were purchased in Zenith (now Des Moines) for approximately $79,000. On June 21, 1927, the $750,000 facility was dedicated. The current address for the Home is 23660 Marine View Dr. S., Des Moines, WA. (TT 6/21/1927, pg. 5) (filed with Argentum)

Architectural models; Masonic Home (Des Moines); Heath, Gove and Bell (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations; Retirement communities- Des Moines;

ca. 1926. In 1926 a new Jubilee Moon 6-60 from the Bye Thompson Motor Sales Company located at 3320 South G Street took on the steep K Street hill. The K Street hill between Center Street and South 27th had such a steep grade that it was used as a testing ground for the power of new cars. The Jubilee Moon was produced to celebrate 20 years of manufacturing by the Moon Motor Co. (1905-1929) of St. Louis, MO. The car, which sold for under $1,000, was reported to be of European design adapted to American traffic needs. The Moon and Diana motor car agent in Tacoma was the Bye Thompson Motor Sales Company; Bye Thompson was president of the company which sold and serviced the vehicles. This steep, rugged portion of K St. closed about 1960. Holy Rosary Church can be seen in the background. (filed with Argentum) (information on the Moon Jubilee from an August 7, 1926 ad in the Saturday Evening Post)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1920-1930; Bye Thompson Motor Sales Co. (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Moon automobiles; Dirt roads--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Beutel Business College. Simulated tellers wickets, adding machines , stools. Beutel, founded in 1887, was the oldest commercial school in Tacoma. It offered classes in accounting, typing, shorthand, and other subjects needed to find placement in the business world. (filed with Argentum)

Beutel Business College (Tacoma); Business education;

ca. 1926. Wooden boat under construction. (WSHS)

Boat & ship industry--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Boat under construction. M1400 being launched. (WSHS)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Launchings--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. In 1926, this photograph was taken of South 11th Street between Tacoma Ave So. and So. Fawcett. The businesses are, left to right, the Pleasant Corner Candy Store, an upholstery shop, Clinton's Pianos at 506 So. 11th, the Pok-A-Dot-Pup Sandwich Shop and an unidentified storefront. The tall building in the back is 1111 Tacoma Ave. So., at this time occupied by A. Gehri & Co. and Erickson Bro. This building is still across the street from the Tacoma Public Library. However, the top floors have now been removed. (WSHS)

Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Clinton's Music House (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. Meat market interior. Fresh meat case, pickled meats in jars, scale, butcher's table. (filed with Argentum)

Butcher shops--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Unidentified meat market. (WSHS)

Butcher shops--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Four butchers stand behind the counter in this unidentified butcher shop. A saw for cutting meat hangs from the ceiling. (WSHS)

Butcher shops--1920-1930; Meat cutting;

ca. 1926. Interior of unidentified butcher shop. (WSHS)

Butcher shops--1920-1930; Meat cutting; Meat;

ca. 1926. Interior of unidentified Meat Market, circa 1926. Fresh meat, milk and butter cases, telephone on wall, scales, flowers in vases. (filed with Argentum)

Butcher shops--1920-1930; Meat cutting; Meat;

ca. 1926. Open stall meat market with man at counter. Glass fresh meat case with marble base, building columns, banners, overhead sign "MEATS". For Neils Hansen Manufacturing Company. (filed with Argentum)

Butcher shops--1920-1930; Meat;

ca. 1926. As the Foss family expanded their operations into the Olympic Peninsula, Henry Foss rented the home on the extreme left when in the area to oversee the company's growth. It was also used by Foss employees when they were towing on the river. The cabin was located on Rialto Beach, out from the town of Mora, near the mouth of the Quillayute River. The large home on the right was the summer home of the magician "Alexander the Great," better known on stage as the one who "knows all, sees all." In 1926, Foss was awarded a contract by Washington Pulp & Paper Corporation of Port Angeles to tow a barge load per day of pulp wood from the Quillayute River on the Olympic Peninsula to the company's Port Angeles plant. The Foss #21 was assigned to this task and continued until the pulp wood camps there were closed in 1930. In 1926, Foss also purchased the Angeles Gravel & Supply Co. and took over their operations. Foss executive Henry Berg was placed in charge of the Port Angeles office. They continued to capitalize on future Peninsula towing opportunities, including the large scale movement of materials for the paving of what is now Highway 101. (photograph courtesy of the William T. Case collection) ("Foss: A Living Legend" by Bruce Johnson and Mike Skalley) (TDL 8/14/1927, pg. G-1)

Foss, Henry O., 1891-1986--Homes & haunts; Alexander--Homes & haunts; Cabins--Olympic Peninsula; Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. Judge William and Pauline Snell's residence. Large Dutch Colonial house designed in 1913 by Heath, Gove and Bell, Architects for Mrs. F.S. Blattner. Natural wood siding, awnings on second floor windows, landscaping. Detached garage to left of house. (Argentum)

Snell, William--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Back of Photo:
Photo Rcv'd: 11/01/1981 - Article date
Pen-and-Ink "Shots" of "Beggar" Stars

ca. 1926. Champagne's Market. Fresh meat in cases and hanging. Posted prices include "Morell's Pride Hams, 34 1/2 (cents per pound), Adam's Best Pure Lard, 2 LBS. 45 (cents), High Grade Polish Sausage, 2 Lbs. 45 (cents). The market was owned and operated by Sandy J. Champagne. The market's slogan was "Qualify first, last & always." (filed with Argentum)

Champagne's Market (Tacoma); Butcher shops--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. The most popular place in Tacoma to test the ruggedness of a new vehicle and the skill of its driver was the K Street hill climb. The steep, rutted road headed straight up north from Center St. After many years of driving adventures, the hill was closed in 1960 and traffic was diverted to tamer J St. (WSHS)

Dirt roads--Tacoma; Automobile driving--Tacoma--1920-1930; Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Two story building at 3572 So. G St. (WSHS)

Duplexes--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. The photograph is labelled "Members and Faculty. Epworth League Institute. Epworth Heights Stadium. 1926." The "Epworth League Institute" was a youth order of the Methodist Episcopal Church founded in 1889. Its purpose was to help develop young church members in their religious life. Camp meetings were an important part of their summer activities. For this reason, the Cincinatti Camp Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church owned a 40 acre camp ground and assembly area outside of the city called Epworth Heights. It was often the travel destination of Methodist youth groups from Tacoma, Seattle and surrounding areas. The area fell out of use during the Depression. "Epworth" refers to the boyhood home in England of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement. (WSHS)

Epworth League Institute (Tacoma); Epworth Heights Stadium (Epworth Heights); Religious retreats--Epworth Heights; Religious meetings--Epworth Heights;

ca. 1926. Fischer Apartments. Early two-story frame building with second floor balcony between twin oriel windows. Japanese style flower design in wood at apex of cornice. Retail on first floor with signs: Fishers Blend, Alexander's Bread, Velvet Ice Cream.

Fischer Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment buildings--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Unidentified fish counter with sign: "The Famous Olympia Oysters sold here." Ordered by Hoover Fixture and Butcher Supply Co. (WSHS)

Fishmongers; Fish; Seafood stores--1920-1930;