Several interiors at Wes Crawford's tomato packing plant, Wesley Crawford & Son, Wes Crawford. A view of the interior of the business offices at the packing facilities. Desks for four employees are open behind a wide counter. A separate office with a door and glass open to the general work area is towards the back. Two women and a young man are seated at the desks and an older gentleman is talking on the telephone in the back office.
Interior of new store at 1112 Pacific Avenue, Zingler Electric Company, Mr. Hans L. Zingler. Zingler's retained their earlier location at 767-69 South 38th Street when they opened their new store at 1112 Pacific Avenue. The company advertised a sale at the end of June 1949 where you could buy an electric range for $229.50. The company sold sewing machines with parts and repair a specialty, refrigerators, ranges, freezers, washers, and vacuum cleaners. (TNT, 6/24/1949, p.10)
John H. Anderson, Exalted Ruler of the Tacoma Elks and future Mayor, holds a big salmon for another man to measure in front of the Elks Temple on Broadway. Third man holds some smaller fish. ALBUM 14.
Anderson, John H.; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Salmon;
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, two unidentified men are working on Ford engine parts; one man is operating a fork lift.
Tacoma Athletic Commission was hosting the first annual city league dinner and stag party. Frank Gillihan, Tacoma Athletic Commission prexy and evergreen Conference Commissioner of Officials, would be presenting the trophy to the city league baseball champions. Tacoma Athletic Commission officials stated the event was a "strictly stag affair" no women were invited (T.N.T., 8/29/49, p. 8).
Bethlehem Baptist Church primarily had African-American members. In January 1959 Bethlehem Baptist Church was destroyed by a fire, the congregation decided to rebuild their facilities. View of banquet celebrating the 10th anniversary of Reverend Edward Byard Wilson; Reverend Wilson (seated on the right next to wife Allie) is joined by family, friends, and other church members. TPL-8582
Baptist churches--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; African American churches--Tacoma; Bethlehem Baptist Church (Tacoma); Wilson, Edward Byard; Clergy--Tacoma; Wilson, Allie;
The exterior of Bill and Ted's Cafe for the liquor board, Mr. Pickering. The tavern stands on the corner of Puyallup Avenue and D Street East. The neon sign is set at an angle to be seen along both streets. "No Minors Allowed" is painted in the window. There are two more stories above the tavern and they appear to be apartments. A fire hydrant and light post can be seen on the left. TPL-6533
Bill & Ted's Cafe (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fire hydrants; Street lights--Tacoma--1940-1950;
80th Birthday Party honoring George H. Boldt's mother-in-law, George H. Boldt. A family gathers around to celebrate a woman's 80th birthday at the home of attorney (and later U.S. District Judge) George Boldt. He is believed to be standing second to the right in the back row.
Boldt, George H.--Family; Boldt, George H.--Homes & haunts; Families--Lakewood--1940-1950; Group portraits; Birthday parties--Lakewood--1940-1950; Older people--Lakewood;
80th Birthday Party honoring George H. Boldt's mother-in-law, George H. Boldt. Two women, possibly Mrs. Boldt and her mother, stand together with a birthday cake covered with candles. Both women wear corsages.
Boldt, George H.--Family; Boldt, George H.--Homes & haunts; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Aged persons--Tacoma--1940-1950; Birthday parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cakes--Tacoma--1940-1950;
Marcus Nalley had just celebrated the 31st anniversary of Nalley's fine foods, a company he started by selling potato chips, door to door, from a basket. Mr. Nalley was now the Chairman of the Board at Nalley's, Incorporated. View of Marcus and Frances L. Nalley (left and right) standing with their Japanese guests, at their home. TPL-8204
1949 studio portrait of Vince Cadiente as a young man. Born in 1932, Mr. Cadiente was stationed at Fort Lewis as a part of the HQT Company, 23rd Infantry. He later specialized in Western stunts and in the 1960s was the president of the Screen Extras Guild and more recently, president of the Riders, an organization of professional stunt cowboys. Mr. Cadiente's screen credits included appearances in the Green Berets, Blazing Saddles, and the Great Train Robbery. He also worked in several television series including Bonanza, Gilligan's Island and Star Trek. Mr. Cadiente passed away on February 9, 1996, at age 63. (Additional information provided by a reader)
Impeccably dressed from her hat to her white gloves to her shiny black shoes, this unidentified young lady was one of the models in the "Kidyvil Fashion and Dance Review" held on September 1, 1949. Sponsored by the Browns Point Guild of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association, the fall fashion show for childrens clothes was held at Wells Hall, 306 North K Street. Special dance numbers were used to introduce a number of the children. Tea was served to the adults guests, while the younger attendants enjoyed a special punch bowl. (T.N.T., 8/28/49, p. D-2-article).
Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Browns Point Guild (Tacoma); Wells Hall of Christ Episcopal Church (Tacoma);
On September 1, 1949, the Browns Point Guild of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association hosted one of the first fall fashion shows of the season, a "Kidyvil Fashion and Dance Review." The event, held at Wells Hall (306 N. K St.), featured fashions for the younger set, from tots to teens. These three unidentified little models, wearing the latest styles in dresses, posed for the camera by a cheery cutout of a clown in front of a circus backdrop. Entertainment was provided by a local dance studio and tea was served. (T.N.T., 8/28/49, p. D-2-article).
Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stage props; Clowns; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Browns Point Guild (Tacoma); Wells Hall of Christ Episcopal Church (Tacoma);
Tacoma Boat Building had just completed the Yolande-Bertin, she was being launched and was out on a trial run through Commencement Bay. Tacoma Boat Building specialized in wooden and steel government, commercial, fishing and pleasure boats; the company was owned by Haldor Dahl and Arne Strom. View of Yolande-Bertin of Tegucigalpa, a diesel tuna clipper out on Tacoma's Commencement Bay (Pacific Fisherman Yearbook, 1950). TPL-9019
Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. was started in 1936 by H. Dahl and A. Strom. The partners wanted to build fishing vessels for North Pacific fishermen. In 1941 they signed their first contract to build government boats and moved into a larger, newly expanded plant at the head of the City Waterway. View of Yolande-Bertin of Tegucigalpa, a diesel tuna clipper (Pacific Fisherman Yearbook, 1950). TPL-9016
Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
View of Marcus Nalley, the founder of Nalley's Incorporated, cutting into the 31st Nalley's Birthday cake; Nalley's President, L. Evert Landon is standing behind him; a "Tang" salad dressing sign is hanging below the cake table (T.N.T., 8/25/49, p. 34).
Food industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950; Anniversaries--Tacoma--1940-1950; Landon, L. Evert; Nalley, Marcus; Nalley's, Inc. (Tacoma)--Commemoration;
Nalley's invited friends and family to help celebrate their 31st anniversary with a tour of the facilities followed by a buffet of Nalley's foods. Guests are mingling and enjoying Nalley's fine foods in this section of the buildings. (T.N.T., 8/25/49, p. 34).
Food industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Food--Tacoma; Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Anniversaries--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nalley's, Inc. (Tacoma)--Commemoration;
Tacoma's Bonneville Hotel was primarily a residential hotel. The hotel had a beautiful rooftop promenade, a triangular lot, and unique twin towers; the building was demolished in 1966. 1949 view of "dish floral and plant arrangement" which was submitted by Mrs. Leopold Koropp, who resided at the Bonneville Hotel.
Gardens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gardening--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plant containers; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Apartment hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bonneville Hotel (Tacoma);
A group portrait of seven people seated in a large living room. The gentleman third from the left is William Harper and this is his home. The women each wear a corsage and the men wear boutonnieres. A large bouquet of gladiolias has been placed on the mantle.
Group portraits; Aged persons--Tacoma--1940-1950; Living rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Living rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mantels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Harper, William--Family;
Harger-Malonowski Wedding. Miss Beverlyjean Theresa Harger, daughter of Jesse James and Mable Harger, and Mr. Henry Andrew Malanowski, son of Jack Malanowski of Chicago, were married October 8, 1949, at the Church of the Visitation. Rev. Fr. Anslum Lenzlinger performed the nuptial mass. The bride, shown standing on the steps at the altar, wore an old-fashioned gown of white satin, styled with a long train and hoop-skirt. Her veil of illusion was caught to a bonnet. She carried a basket-shaped bouquet of white chrysanthemums with streamers and orchids. (TNT, 10/16/1949, p.D-10) TPL-10136
Harger, Beverlyjean Theresa; Brides--1940-1950; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Church of the Visitation (Tacoma); Bonnets; Catholic churches--Tacoma; Altars--Tacoma;
Interior view of home belonging to Charles E. and Violet Devlin, their home was located in Lakewood at 10513 Steilacoom Lake Drive Southwest. View of spacious living room, with beautiful window panels allowing natural light into the room. Ceiling is likely constructed of Douglas Fir plywood; photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.
Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Seating furniture; Plywood; Ceilings--Lakewood; Neighborhoods--Lakewood; Living rooms--Lakewood; Devlin, Charles E.--Homes & haunts; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma)--Products;
Interior view of home belonging to Charles E. and Violet Devlin, their home was located in Lakewood at 10513 Steilacoom Lake Drive Southwest. Charles E. Devlin was the Director of the Douglas Fir Plywood Association, and the Secretary of West Coast Chair Company. View of spacious living room, ceiling is likely constructed of Douglas Fir plywood; photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.
Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Seating furniture; Plywood; Ceilings--Lakewood; Neighborhoods--Lakewood; Living rooms--Lakewood; Devlin, Charles E.--Homes & haunts; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma)--Products;
W. P. Fuller & Co. was said to be one of the most progressive firms in Tacoma. They offered the best selection of paints, varnishes, enamels, window glass, wallpapers, mirrors and sectional kitchen cabinets. Interior view of W. P. Fuller offices, located at 1117-23 A Street in downtown Tacoma; office workers are at their desks processing the business orders. TPL-8390
St. Regis mills can be found in 23 locations across the United States, they have six plants in Canada, and one in Belgium, Brazil and Argentina. View of the St. Regis Paper Company's crew at Camp #2, located in Mineral, Washington; logs have been loaded onto trucks and will be transported to the Tacoma plant.
Loggers--1940-1950; Paper industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Logs; Firs; Forests--Mineral; Cutover lands--Mineral--1940-1950; Woodcutting--Mineral; Trucks--Mineral; St. Regis Paper Co. (Mineral);
Sharon Hickey holds up the new dress that she hopes to wear to her first day kindergarten for her mother, Iva, and her sister, Susan, in this "Back to School" picture taken for the News Tribune. She would be starting school on September 7, 1949. Her father, John C. Hickey, was an officer on the Tacoma police force. (T.N.T., 9/4/49, p. D-1).
Portrait studio of Edward Dunn and Virginia Frye taken at Richard's Studio, on September 3, 1949. Edward Dunn was enlisted in the United States Army, he was stationed at Fort Lewis military base and was part of Company E, 23rd Infantry division.
Studio portrait of Chester Curtis was taken at Richard's Studio on September 2, 1949. Chester is wearing a hat, glasses, tie with a tie clip and smoking a cigarette. He is a member of the Signal Construction Company at Fort Lewis.
Louis Dahl, Tacoma horseshoe pitching champion, was among the 32 participants in this year's tournament. The tournament would take place at Wright Park, over a period of three days, in both the A and B divisions; the public was invited to attend. View of the men who participated in the Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (T.N.T., 9/4/49, p. B-5).
Recreation--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tournaments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Men--Social life--1940-1950; Horseshoes; Horseshoe pitching--Tacoma--1940-1950; Awards; Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma);
In this photograph from September 1949, Louie Getchell (far right) hands a trophy to one of the winners in that years Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Tournament. Thirty two pitchers participated in the three day event held in Wright Park. Unfortunately neither the News Tribune nor the Seattle Times printed the names of the winners. The two men with Mr. Getchell in this previously unpublished photograph are unidentified. The one at the far right is probably either Dan Graham of Seattle or Mr. A. Cook of Tacoma. (T.N.T., 9/4/49, p. B-5).
Recreation--Tacoma--1940-1950; Victories--Tacoma--1940-1950; Awards; Tournaments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Men--Social life--1940-1950; Horseshoe pitching--Tacoma--1940-1950; Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma);
The Elks Club was sponsoring their third annual salmon derby; fishermen would gather at dawn and depart from Point Defiance hoping to catch the biggest salmon. View of three unidentified men with their salmon; the salmon will be weighed to determine where their "catch of the day" will rank in the salmon derby
Salmon; Fishing; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scales; Weights & measures--Tacoma; Competition entries--Tacoma; Men--Social life--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);
