Ace Furnace and Steel Company promised "Products that Endure" for their customers. Ace was owned by Alvin T. Davies, who also owned Tacoma Boiler Works and Birchfield Boiler Company. Alvin Davies and his steel products producing companies helped build successful industries throughout Tacoma. Interior view of Ace Furnace and Steel Company plant, workers are working on tank with rollers.

Storage tanks--Tacoma; Furnaces--Tacoma; Metalworking--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Steel industry--Tacoma; Iron & steel workers--Tacoma; Ace Furnace & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Wollander Better Builder Plans and Wollander Farwest Homes had their offices at 8625 Manitou Custer Road Southwest. View of house designed by Willard A. Wollander of Wollander Better Builder Plans and Wollander Farwest Homes. Exterior side view of house, driveway leads up to the single car garage, chimneys are visible, likely a two or three bedroom house.

Real estate business--Tacoma; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Model houses--Tacoma; Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma); Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma);

Copy of tintype picture of an unidentified woman, ordered by Vern Powell, Sandwich Shop.

Portrait prints; Portraits; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma;

Carstens Packing Company was the largest independent meat packing company on the West Coast, with plants in Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane. They provided quality assured wieners, beef, bacon, hame, sausage, lamb, pork, veal and many other meat products. View of livestock ranch image, a man and a boy on horses are rounding up the cattle, copy of colored photograph ordered by Carstens Packing Company. Hand tinted copy of the photograph in C33731 image 2.

Ranchers--Tacoma; Farmers--Tacoma; Agricultural laborers--Tacoma; Cattle; Cattle herding; Cattle ranches--Tacoma; Meat industry--Tacoma; Carstens Packing Co. (Tacoma);

View of Pierce County Red Cross Chapter's Incorporation documents, signed on June 20, 1898. This document indicates that the State of Washington and Pierce County are recognizing the Red Cross as an official charitable organization in Tacoma and Pierce County. A temporary Secretary has been appointed until the organization elects a new leader. The document has been officially notarized (See also C33888-1, C33888-2, C33888-4 and C33888-5).

Documents; Recording & registration--Tacoma; Archives--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

This is an aerial southeastern view of the downtown Tacoma business district and portion of the industrial Tideflats that was taken in August of 1948. Two boats are approaching the 11th Street Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge), left center, as it extends over the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The two bridges pictured to the right of the Murray Morgan Bridge have since been removed. Prominent structures also include the 17-story, Art Deco-styled Medical Arts Building (now Tacoma Municipal Building) on Market St., the massive Washington Building and Puget Sound National Bank with its spire, both on Pacific Avenue.

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma--1940-1950; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1940-1950; City Waterway (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma);

View by air of downtown business district taken in August 1948; includes Market, Broadway, and Commerce streets. Many prominent commercial structures are clearly visible including the 17-story Medical Arts Building on Market St., the uniquely-shaped Bostwick Building, Winthrop Hotel on Broadway, Elks Club and (Old) City Hall found in upper left. Glimpses can be spotted of the sandstone tower of First Baptist Church at bottom of photograph, the Rialto theater, the turret of the Music Box theater and the Roxy (Pantages) nearby.

Aerial photographs; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); (Old) City Hall (Tacoma); Elks Club (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Dickman Lumber Co. August, 1948, aerial view of plant operations at the Dickman Lumber Co., 2423 Ruston Way, with focus on log booms and stacked lumber. Dickman Lumber was established in 1889 by Abraham Coon Young as the Young Bros. Shingle Mill and was later purchased by Leonard Howarth and Ralph L. Dickman, Sr., in 1922, subsequently being renamed the Dickman Lumber Co. The finished products turned out by the mill were not only used locally but shipped to countries around the world. Dickman Lumber's operations on Ruston Way were closed in September, 1977, and the mill was gutted by fire in January, 1979. Its ruins were demolished in 1997. (History of Pierce County, Vol. 1, p. 11-13)

Aerial photographs; Dickman Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Logs;

Logs are kept ready for the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. operations in convenient log booms. This August, 1948, aerial photograph shows logs floating in the Puyallup and other waterways. Established in 1888, St. Paul & Tacoma had extensive holdings in the Tideflats, sprawling on both sides of East 11th St. They would merge with St. Regis Paper Co. in 1957.

Aerial photographs; Logs; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

Aerial view of business district in Tacoma, office rooftops; photo ordered by Columbia Breweries, possibly to display prominent Tacoma buildings in their future, newly remodeled facilities.

Aerial photographs; Roofs--Tacoma; Neighborhoods--Tacoma;

This aerial view of Tacoma, encompassing the buildings between South 9th and South 12th Streets (left to right) and Fawcett and Yakima Avenues (top to bottom), was taken in August of 1948. The building shaped like a large inverted "U" at the bottom right is the Tacoma Vocational School (now Bates). It was undergoing its first expansion since it was originally built in 1941. The old Pierce County Courthouse dominates the center of the picture, with the Armory to its left. Most of the buildings in this the center of this photograph, including the church partially hidden by the courthouse tower, were demolished in the 1950s to make way for the County-City Building which was dedicated in April 1959.

Aerial photographs; State Armory (Tacoma); Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Tacoma Vocational School (Tacoma);

Raleigh Sligar was promoting and sponsoring a boxing event, the fight would be at the State Armory. View of boxer doing his promotional photos at Kelly's Gym, the boxer is ready for his upcoming fight.

African American boxers--Tacoma; Boxing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gymnasiums--Tacoma; Kelly's Gymnasium (Tacoma); Tacoma Boxing Club (Tacoma);

Ida L. Hutchinson celebrated her 93rd birthday with a big party at the Elks Club in July of 1948. Her son Harry and his wife planned the event. Ida was born on July 19, 1855 in Speedsville, New York. She came to Tacoma in 1906 with her husband Frank. She died on February 2, 1949 leaving one son, two daughters, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. (T. Times, 7/22/48, p. 10).

Aged persons--Tacoma; Aging--Tacoma; Longevity; Hutchinson, Ida L.; Birthdays--Tacoma; Rest homes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Resthaven Nursing Home (Tacoma);

Publicity shots made at airfield, CAA. The Tacoma Squadron, Civil Air Patrol sponsored the Tacoma Air Show August 19, 1948, at Spanaway Sky Ranch. The exhibition was for the benefit of the cadets' treasury and funds were used for the purchase of new equipment for the unit. Major Orville French, commanding officer of the squadron, left, shows tickets to Joe Sim, College of Puget Sound student and former Air Force pilot who took an active part in the air show. (TNT, 8/22/1948, p.A-5)

Airplanes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Civil Air Patrol (Tacoma); Stunt flying--Tacoma--1940-1950; Airports--Tacoma--1940-1950; Spanaway Sky Ranch (Spanaway); French, Orville; Sim, Joe; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Publicity;

40 et 8 Parade, Times, Sandegren. The 40 et 8 auxiliary of the American Legion was known as the fun group. As part of the Goof Parade men, dressed as women wearing mops for hair, dresses, and on one case, women's underwear on top of long johns, march and play drums and cymbals. They are seen here along Pacific Avenue in front of Puget Sound Auto Electric (wholesale radios at 707 Pacific Avenue) and Bergh-Griggs Company (plumbers at 709 Pacific Avenue).

American Legion (Tacoma); Veteran's organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Goof Parade (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Cross dressing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

For several years in the late 1940s, David Johnston owned and operated the South Side Auto Laundry at 5648 1/2 South Tacoma Way. In this photograph from August of 1948, an unidentified employee steam-cleans the whitewall tires on what appears to be a 1941 Ford Sedan, while a young boy in the front seat leans out the window to watch.

Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cleaning establishments--Tacoma; Cleaning personnel; Car washes--Tacoma; Tires; Signs (Notices); Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; South Side Auto Laundry (Tacoma);

Jacqueline Mayna Schore announced her engagement to Robert W. Anderson Jr. of Olympia. Her close friends and family gathered for a luncheon held at the Top of the Ocean restaurant, hosted by her mother, Laura Schore. Jacqueline graduated from Stadium High School and attended College of Puget Sound. Her fianc�, Robert, attended St. Martin's College and University of Alaska, he also served as Captain in the Air Corps during World War II. View of Jacqueline standing by the water skiing motif table (T. Times, 7/10/48, p. 9).

Banquets--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Marriage proposals; Cakes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Schore, Jacqueline Mayna; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma);

A reception tea was held at College of Puget Sound's Anderson Hall on July 31, 1948 to welcome Bishop Kennedy and his wife. More than 125 Methodist ministers from Washington, Oregon and Idaho attended the conference and reception. Methodist ministers would be receiving refresher courses in theology, teaching and religious thinking. View of Bishop and Mrs. Gerald H. Kennedy (T. Times, 7/31/48, p. 2).

Bishops--Tacoma; Kennedy, Gerald H.; Kennedy, Gerald H.--Family; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Religious meetings--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950;

Aerial view of Annie Wright Seminary, Garfield park is between school and Stadium district homes; area visible is between Tacoma Avenue North and Borough Road. Annie Wright Seminary was first established in 1884, it has been at the 827 Tacoma Avenue North site since 1924. The buildings are Tudor Gothic style and were designed by architects Whitney and Dugan.

Boarding schools--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma; Cities & towns--Tacoma; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings; Garfield Park (Tacoma);

Interior view of "Coronado's", a Peterson built boat, shaft alley. This room is the distribution center for bait water, brine circulation and refrigeration control. The shaft alley connects to the main engine room and refrigerated storage units. "Coronado" was a 103 foot tuna clipper (Pacific Fisherman, 1949 Yearbook Number, 1/25/49). TPL-8974

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Equipment; Machinery; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Control rooms--Tacoma; Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Interior view of "Coronado's", a Peterson built fishing boat, steering and navigation room. This room is also finished in mahogany plywood panels, compasses, steering wheel and engine controls are all located in this compartment. "Coronado" was furnished with the most modern navigation accessories and equipment (Pacific Fisherman, 1949 Yearbook Number, 1/25/49). TPL-8971

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Navigation; Steering wheels; Compasses; Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Novotney Super Market, Mr. Ole Bernstein, Novotney Super Market. Three Tacoma veterans announced their grand opening of their new business venture: groceries, produce, feed and meats to be sold at East 72nd Street and Portland Avenue. Stan and Frank Novotney, brothers, would operate the grocery, produce and feed section while Norman Berger handled the meat counter. This view shows the storefront from Portland Avenue. (T.Times, 9/30/1948, p.8)

Novotney Super Market (Tacoma); Berger's Meat Market (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Store windows; Storefronts--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Aerial photographs. Pacific Match Company was located near the intersection of South Union Avenue and Center Street. The company was founded in 1924 by O.V. Snyder and F.J. Cronkhite. At this time their daily output was 50 million matches and O.V. Snyder served as president, T.J. Anderson as vice-president, and F.J. Cronkhite as secretary-treasurer. This facility is currently owned by the Tacoma Public Schools and houses the "Building & Grounds" offices. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Pacific Match Co. (Tacoma); Aerial photographs; Match industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A long line of motorists formed outside Pierce County Auditor Jack Sonntag's office October 25, 1948, to purchase special 1949 license plates. Clare Radek, cashier, is showing Mr. Sonntag license plate B 1 which had been reserved for many years for S.A. Perkins, a prominent Tacoma businessman. "Sam" Perkins had received the first license plate issued by Washington State, plate no.1, in 1905. (photo ordered for the Times by Angeloff) (T.Times, 10/25/1948, p.18)

Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); Sonntag, Jack W.; Radek, Clare; License plates--Washington (State)--1940-1950; Government officials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

California Governor Earl Warren, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and future Supreme Court Chief Justice, Mrs. Warren, and the Warren children Dorothy, Virginia, Nina Elizabeth, and Bobby, during a campaign appearence in Tacoma. Four of the Warren children accompanied their parents on a whirlwind tour of the Pacific Northwest. Hundreds of women had lined up as much as an hour before to meet the Warrens at a Republican reception. The reception was held in the Hotel Winthrop prior to Governor Warren's address at the State Armory. (TNT 10-15-48, p 1) ALBUM 2.

Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Governors; Warren, Earl--Family; Warren, Nina; Warren, Dorothy; Warren, Virginia; Warren, Nina Elizabeth; Warren, Robert;

California Governor Earl Warren, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and future Supreme Court Chief Justice, making a campaign appearance at Tacoma Armory. View of elaborate decorations above the platform. His evening address attracted overflowing crowds of over 5000 which filled the Armory to its rafters. It was the largest indoor crowd to greet Governor Warren on his tour of 31 states except for Chicago. The Dewey-Warren ticket unexpectedly lost in the 1948 elections to Truman-Barkley. Sepia photograph taken on October 14, 1948. (TNT 10-15-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Public speaking--Tacoma;

California Governor Earl Warren, Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and future Supreme Court Chief Justice, and his family, with former Governor Arthur Langlie, and his family, and two drum majorettes, on platform during rally at Tacoma Armory. Governor Warren was met by an enthusiastic audience of over 5000 on October 14, 1948. He was introduced by Arthur Langlie, former governor who was running for election. Governor Warren's wife Nina and four of his children accompanied him on this tour of the Pacific Northwest. Sepia photograph was taken on October 14, 1948. (TNT 10-15-48, p. 1) TPL-183 ALBUM 2.

Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Warren, Earl, 1891-1974; Warren, Earl--Family; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966--Family; Drum majorettes--Tacoma--1940-1950;

285 carload pile of phosphate at Port Piers to be shipped, Times, Corky Maybin. A huge stockpile of phosphate had been growing on Port of Tacoma property from 285 carloads of the material delivered from Idaho pending shipment to Japan. Tacoma had no bunker facilities at the time and ships scheduled to take the load were not yet in port. It required continuous day and night work of several power shovels to handle the stockpile. A man is shown giving directions to the crane operator for dumping the phosphate. Birchfield Boiler's facilities are seen in the background. (T.Times, 9/21/1948, p.1)

Railroad freight cars--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hoisting machinery; Phosphate mining--Idaho; Laborers;

Richards' Building. Known as 734-36 Pacific Avenue on the Pacific Avenue side of the building and 735 Commerce Street on the upper side of the building which housed the Rudder Club in 1948. The surface of the lower story is highly reflective surrounding corrugated metal. A neon sign hangs over the doorway. The upper level of the building has arched windows and an ornamented cornice.

Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Buildings--Tacoma;