Thornewood was made with Wilkeson sandstone and had a three foot thick foundation. Walls were 10 inches thick and floors were separated by 18 inches of concrete and cinder. The house was occupied by General David L. and Anita Thorne Stone, who had renovated the house in the early 1940's. View of small fireplace, one of nine in the mansion constructed of Florentine marble, with two candelabras on each side of the portrait of a man above the mantel. The beautiful detail on the ceiling draws the viewer's attention, this was possibly a sitting room. Much of the oak panelling and ornate woodwork came from English mansions, shipped around Cape Horn by Chester Thorne's own Pacific Steamship Co.
Art objects; Fireplaces--Lakewood; Candelabras; Andirons; Chimney pieces--Lakewood; Stone, David L.--Homes & haunts; Thornewood (Lakewood);
Thorsen's Service Station was an official distributor of Standard Oil Company gasoline. View of garage interior, tires on top shelf (left side), advertisements featuring "RPM" lubrication and oil products and "Filko" automotive replacement parts, and grease rack in center.
Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Thorsen's Service Station (Tacoma);
Thornewood was designed by Kirtland Cutter of Cutter and Malmgen Architecture firm, Cornell Brothers were the contractors. Landscaping on the grounds was done by Olmsted Brothers. The house was built on a 100 acre estate, including 35 acres of gardens. Interior view of Thornewood, ornately carved Oriental chest, photo ordered by Anita Thorne Stone.
Chests; Drawers (Furniture components); Art objects; Stone, David L.--Homes & haunts; Thornewood (Lakewood);
Ace Furnace is constructing a prefabricated gasoline service station, the workmen are welding the structure together. Ace Furnace and Steel's facility was large enough to provide spacious work areas, which enabled the company to work on many projects simultaneously. The company's work could be found throughout Tacoma industries, including the boat building industry.
Construction industry--Tacoma; Welding--Tacoma; Iron construction--Tacoma; Iron & steel workers--Tacoma; Metalworking--Tacoma; Ace Furnace & Steel Co. (Tacoma);
Photograph taken in November of 1947 of the Captain's Quarters at the Tacoma Athletic Commission's Club, located on the upper level of the Top of the Ocean, 2217 Ruston Way. Top of the Ocean housed Tacoma Athletic Commission, which retained its own private Club on the top level. The lower portions of the facility were open to the public. Organizations could also rent the facilities for parties. A cocktail area in the TAC Club is pictured; with a small dance floor, cocktail tables and comfortable chairs, a full bar and slot machines against the back wall. Photo ordered by Condon Advertising. (T. Times, 11/28/47, p. 5).
Dance floors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);
In November of 1947, Tacoma's Top of the Ocean was in such high demand, that the restaurant had to reduce the general operating hours for the public. Clubs and organizations now had more time options in reserving private dining rooms. Interior view of the main dining room and dance floor. Orchestra area in background, where Hal Gullett's Orchestra appeared on the weekends, photo ordered by Condon Advertising. The Top of the Ocean was also home to the Tacoma Athletic Commission. They maintained their own private club on the upper level with its own private entrance. (T. Times, 11/28/47, p. 5). TPL-8248
Dance floors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Condon Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
In November of 1947, the Tacoma Exposition Hall at East 26th and Bay Street was being used as a factory warehouse by Weisfield & Goldberg for their Weisfield Warehouse Furniture store. Originally planned as the Pacific Ice Arena, the building was started in 1931 but not finished until 1940. Named for Tacoma's original Exposition Building, which was destroyed by fire in 1898, the Exposition Hall was used by Boeing as a sub-assembly plant during WWII and is currently home to Tacoma Motorfreight Service. (T. Times, 11/7/47, p. 6).
Graybar had an increase of orders for their products, which came with the post-war building boom. John Reine was Graybar's current Tacoma manager. In the past Graybar had specialized on certain industries, such as the telegraph business, but they were now dealing with all home electronics. Interior view of Graybar Electric kitchen appliances, "Hotpoint" refrigerators, stoves, kitchen cabinets, water heater and kitchen sink.
Graybar Electric Co. (Tacoma); Appliance stores--Tacoma; Appliances;
Frances Garfton was a freelance interior decorator in Tacoma. Frances shared office space with her husband, Arthur E. Grafton Jr., in the W. R. Rust Building. Frances Grafton had done work in the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Picture of chair, photo ordered by Frances Grafton, Interior Decorator.
Frances Garfton was a freelance interior decorator in Tacoma. Frances shared office space with her husband, Arthur E. Grafton Jr., in the W. R. Rust Building. Frances Grafton had done work in the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Picture of table, photo ordered by Frances Grafton, Interior Decorator.
Wells and Brunell Manufacturing Company custom made this "Serve Yourself" flower refrigerator, the top left corner indicates it is a "Coldway" custom freezer. The refrigerator has separate compartments for different priced floral arrangements, ranging from fifty cents to two dollars per dozen. The manufacturers have their label on the front panel. The refrigerator appears top be made of steel panels.
The library at Thornewood in Lakewood. The paneled room is lit by ornate windows. The windows are made of crystal glass and contain more than 100 pieces of rare 15th- 17th century stained glass.
Stone, David L.--Homes & haunts; Thornewood (Lakewood); Libraries--Lakewood;
Weisfield & Goldberg were having an emergency warehouse furniture sale at Weisfield's Furniture Warehouse, located on East 26th Street and Bay Street. Everything in stock would be marked down 15% to 60% off the regular low warehouse prices. Weisfield & Goldberg had a full two page ad in the Tacoma Times, advertising their one day sale (T. Times, 11/7/47, p. 6-7).
In October of 1947 Weisfield and Goldberg's moved all the furniture out of their store at 923-25 Broadway and into the Tacoma Exhibition Hall at 1616-32 East 26th Street. Beginning on November 7th they held an "Emergency Warehouse Furniture Sale" out of this building. They were offering low prices, easy credit, free deliveries throughout the State of Washington, free parking and brand name furniture. They had to move the furniture out of their regular store because they were remodeling all four of the upper floors in their downtown building. In February of 1948 they re-opened their newly remodeled store. (T. Times, 11/7/47, p. 6-7).
Marine Iron Works designed and manufactured the "Mighty Man" especially for small farms. The garden tractors had 3 horse power 4 cycle air coded Wisconsin engines built in the plant. These machines could pull up to an 8,000 pound load up a 2% grade. The "Mighty Man" tractors included, spite tooth and spring tooth harrows, front plows, rear cultivators, bull dozers, snow plows and 8 blade disc tractors. View of garden tractor. TPL-9138
Tractors--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Farming--Tacoma; Agricultural machinery & implements--Tacoma; Marine Iron Works, Inc. (Tacoma);
Boyd Motor Company was owned and operated by Boyd H. Shirley. Boyd Motors was an authorized dealership and service center for Hudson automobiles. Interior view of service center, car lift, gas pump, "Pennzoil" products and other car parts are seen throughout the garage. The sign states that Boyd's is an approved lubrication center for Hudson cars, Hudson emblem is on the upper right side.
William J. and Mary A. Love celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their son's home. They were joined by family and friends to commemorate this special occasion. The couple has lived in Tacoma since they were married. View of William and Mary sitting in front of family members and friends, the reception was held at James and Melba Love's (standing third and fourth from the left) home. James and Melba Love's daughter, Betti Jean Love, is standing third from the right. (T. Times, 1/7/48, p. 5).
Anniversaries--Tacoma; Commemoration--Tacoma; Wedding anniversaries--Tacoma; Love, William J.--Family; Love, James B.--Homes & haunts; Love, James B.; Love, Melba; Love, Betti Jean; Love, William J.;
Titus Motor Company offered Tacoma customers the largest selection of Ford cars and trucks. Titus also had a full service department and parts available on site. Here Titus Motor Company parts delivery man, Phil Martin, proudly wears his Ford uniform. Mr. Martin stands at the door of his Vanette delivery truck which reads "Phil Martin at your service."
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Martin, Phillip J.;
Titus Motor Company was an authorized Ford cars and trucks dealership, in Tacoma for many years. Titus Motor Company, parts delivery man Phil Martin stands by his Vanette delivery truck in front of the Titus showroom. His name is written prominently near the wheel well. Exterior view of Ford neon and painted signs on building, and information painted on truck in this photograph dated January 2, 1948.
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Martin, Phillip J.;
Exterior view of Titus Motor Company and parts delivery man, Phil Martin Jr. who is standing by his Vanette delivery truck parked in front of the Titus showroom. There are Ford neon and painted signs on building. Titus Motor Company delivered genuine Ford parts ranging from visor vanity mirrors to V-8 engines to your home or garage with their new "traveling parts store." Titus Motor Company and Titus Manufacturing Company had one of the best auto repair shops in the Pacific Northwest for Ford automobiles. TPL-10162 (TNT 2-7-1948, p. 6-ad w/background eliminated)
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Martin, Phillip J.;
View of Titus Motor Company parts delivery man, Phil Martin Jr. moving a Ford "flathead" V-8 engine using a hand winch mounted inside the rear door of his Vanette delivery truck; cabinets and shelves for parts inside of truck. This "flathead" V-8 Ford engine is a rebuilt engine from Titus Manufacturing Company.
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies; Engines; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Martin, Phillip J.;
Engines are taken from Ford cars and trucks, then replaced with a rebuilt engine by the Titus plant, payment is made with the trade in of the old engine and cash. Testing includes the engine being spun at over 800 r.p.m. while its operation, sound and oil pressure are carefully monitored. This service is available to individual owners, garages and Ford dealers. Interior view of Titus Manufacturing Company's engine rebuilding shop, men assembling rebuilt Ford "flathead" V-8 engines; tools, parts and supplies in factory area.
In July 1946, as engine rebuilding demand and production increased, the Titus Motor Company had to restructure their engine rebuilding department which became Titus Manufacturing Company.This is an interior view of Titus Manufacturing Company's engine rebuilding shop. Two men are working on Ford "flathead" V-8 engines while two other men work in machine tools. The Titus shop was at 6th and Broadway. In later years Titus-Will had a body shop in the same building.
Titus Motor Company's parts delivery truck, interior view of Vanette delivery truck from cab looking to rear, steering wheel, seat and parts books; cabinets, overhead panels and shelves for parts; hand winches for engine blocks, Ford "flathead" V-8 engines at far end. Ford authorized parts visible are, foot operated tire pumps, tire and fire units, engine compartment lamps, visor vanity mirrors, gas tank locking cap kits and black enamel.
Interior view of Vanette delivery truck from Titus Motor Company, one of Tacoma's authorized dealerships for Ford cars, trucks, parts and service. View from the right side of cab looking to rear, driver's seat, cabinets, overhead panels and shelves for parts. View of Ford authorized: body polish, hydraulic brake fluid, shock absorber liquid, cleaner and polish, located on shelves behind driver's seat.
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Automobile equipment & supplies; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma);
The Junior Council of Tacoma's Country Club was hosting their first formal ball. The dance was planned by a special committee that was organized during "Junior Week". Left to right view of Juniors wearing their lovely ball gowns for the dance, Gloria Patterson, Kay Klopfenstein, Jean Link, Janis Clark, Anne Martin, Norma Wilder, Betty Satterlee, Christy Scott and Virginia Boldt, staircase in background (T. Times, 12/31/47, p. 9).
Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Ball dresses; Stairways--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);
Sun Traveler is 121 feet long, 18 feet deep, has a 27 foot beam, 600 horsepower Washington Diesel engine and 3 General Motors diesel auxiliary engines, full speed is at 12 knots. This wood all-brine super tuna clipper was built by Puget Sound Boat Building. "Sun Traveler" is owned by Captain Ralph McCabe and the Sun Harbor Packing Company, both from San Diego, California. The vessel sets sail for San Diego this week (Pacific Fisherman, 1947 Yearbook Number, 1/25/48, p. 300; T.Times, 2/25/1949, p.16). TPL-8939
The East 21st Street Bridge goes over the Puyallup River and connects Lincoln Avenue. The bridge was opened in 1930 and cost approximately $150,000 to build. The bridge has two steel spans, 126 and 129 feet long; one span can be converted into a bascule lift unit, if the War Department should demand it. View of East 21st Street bridge under construction, detours signs guide people toward the right, photo ordered by United Pacific Insurance Company.
Bridge construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Road construction--Tacoma; Bridges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Insurance companies--Tacoma; United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma); East 21st St. Bridge (Tacoma);
Lavalite Products Inc., a co-division of Mutual Industries Limited of Tacoma, was planning to make homes out of pumice in Tacoma. Pumice was the building material chosen, because it is lightweight and durable; it can be treated like lumber, nails can be driven into it. Pumice is fire resistant, vermin proof and has a high insulation value. View of two construction workers by the pumice castings, a two car garage was being constructed out of pumice, this was an experimental project to show a completed project using pumice as the building materials (T. Times, 3/4/48, p. 3).
Building materials; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pumice industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pumice--Tacoma; Construction workers--Tacoma; Garages--Tacoma; Lavalite Products, Inc. (Tacoma); Mutual Industries, Ltd. (Tacoma);
Leon E. Titus, President of Titus Motor Company and Titus Manufacturing Co., had just been elected in December of 1947 as President of Tacoma's Chamber of Commerce. Leon, his wife Doris and his 17 year old twin sons are relaxing in their home. Left to right, Paul, Doris T., Leon Jr. and Leon E. Titus standing behind a desk with an elephant collection displayed across the top (T. Times, 12/30/47, p. 1). TPL-9866
Businessmen--Tacoma; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Elephants; Art objects; Titus, Leon E.--Family; Titus, Leon E.--Homes & haunts; Titus, Leon E.--Associated objects;
