This is a slice of Pacific Avenue south from 7th St. as it appeared on March 11, 1929. Among the many businesses on the near right are the Ajax Electric Co., the Keystone Hotel and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Across the streetcar tracks on the left are the Olympus Hotel, Provident Building, and Brotherhood Bank in the Washington Building. Photograph ordered by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. TPL-2745; G61.1-026;

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Keystone Hotel (Tacoma); Street railroad tracks--Tacoma--1920-1930;

View of the Narrows on a clear spring day in March of 1929. This is prior to the construction of the Narrow Bridge. A bill had been signed into law by Governor Roland Hartley on February 25 of that year to build and operate a toll bridge over the Narrows west of the City of Tacoma. The bill also granted the necessary right of way over state lands. G15.1-051 (TNT 2-26-29, p. 1-article on bridge)

Bodies of water--Tacoma--1920-1930;

This is what the Narrows looked like in March of 1929 from a Day Island perspective. The photograph was taken prior to any bridge construction. Interest was rising in the anticipated building of a bridge spanning the Narrows that would link Tacoma and the Peninsula area. Governor Roland Hartley had just signed into law a bill that authorized the building of a toll bridge over the Narrows west of the City of Tacoma. The multi-million dollar project would make travel easier between the Peninsula and Tacoma and increase business between the two locales. G15.1-052 (TNT 2-26-29, p. 1-article on bridge bill; TDL 4-9-29, Section 3, industrial section, p. 1-article on bridge)

Bodies of water--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The Boland Studios took a series of photographs of the Narrows on March 13, 1929. This view is very similar to that of Boland B20473, taken from a Day Island perspective. The first Narrows Bridge, dubbed "Galloping Gertie," would not provide a link between Tacoma and the Olympic Peninsula until 1940.

Bodies of water--Tacoma--1920-1930;

California bungalow style home built in 1913 at 508 No. D St., Tacoma. The home was built for Mrs. F.M. Johnson. It was designed by Henry L. Wilson of Los Angeles and Woodroofe & Constable, architects.

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930; Johnson, F.M.--Homes & haunts;

This photograph of trains of logs on and along Northern Pacific Railway tracks with Northern Pacific boxcars adjacent to the logs was taken in March of 1929. It was later used in a News Tribune article dated October 20, 1930 to help bolster Tacoma's claim to be "the lumber capital of the world." Great trains of logs like these were brought to Tacoma's mills for cutting into lumber before being sent out to the world. More than 80 Tacoma mills converted lumber into finished products. 21 local furniture-making factories used Tacoma lumber to built tables, chairs and all manner of wood products. Tacoma had led the nation in lumber production since 1905. TPL-1542; G44.1-114 (TNT 10-20-30, 4-B)

Logs; Shipping--Tacoma--1920-1930; Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;

This March 22, 1929, photograph was taken 75-feet from the intersection of these two residential streets to be used as court evidence. The names of the streets were not listed. The visible houses appear to be modern for the time and the streets were wide, paved, with curbs and sidewalks. Several feet, planted with grass and shrubs, separated the sidewalks from the street. G57.1-015

Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

An honor guard of motorcycle officers from Tacoma and Seattle led the funeral procession for State Highway Patrolman Conrad C. Tolson on March 29, 1929. Officer Tolson was critically injured when his motorcycle was forced off Highway 99 when he was driving from Seattle to Tacoma. The motorcycles and cars in his cortege are heading toward South 9th on Saint Helens. Buildings clearly shown include the Bostwick Building and the corner of the Broadway Theatre. The Medical Arts Building, Tacoma's Municipal Building, had not yet been built.

Funeral rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1920-1930; Police--Tacoma--1920-1930; Tolson, Conrad C.; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Seasoms' Flower Shop (Tacoma); Caswell Optical Co. (Tacoma); Broadway Theater (Tacoma); Bostwick Building (Tacoma);

Children enjoying the Y.W.C.A. pool. On April 6, 1929, three young girls prepared to dive, under the watchful supervision of instructors, into the Young Women's Christian Association pool located at 405 Broadway. They have attracted a small group of curious bystanders in the walkway above the pool. Other small children are already enjoying the soothing waters. The pool, named after Mrs. Harriet Strong, was among the amenities included in the newly opened Y.W.C.A. concrete-and-brick Georgian structure which was dedicated in mid-December of 1928. This is believed to be the children's swim class, open to all girls 8-14, held each Saturday morning. (TDL 4-9-29, p. 12-article on the YWCA)

Young Womens Christian Association (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Diving--Tacoma--1920-1930; Swimmers--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Two boys, who live at the Children's Industrial Home, and their dogs await the Rotary Club sponsored "Boy and His Dog Parade" to be held on Saturday April 27, 1929. The dogs will be competing in 20 classifications for prizes: longest tailed, shortest tailed, longest eared, cleanest, most comical, cockiest, best trick dog, cutest pup, oldest, youngest, most valuable, most worthless and the dog brought the longest distance on the day of the parade. The less pedigree a dog has, the more chance he has of walking off with an award. (TNT 4-16-1929, pg. 1)

Children's Industrial Home (Tacoma); Boys--Tacoma--1920-1930; Dogs--Tacoma--1920-1930; Rotary Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Two young boys stand next to a dog that is harnessed to a model circus wagon in this April, 1929, photograph. There is a pup (maybe two) in the wagon. Note on original negative sleeve says, "Newman builds circus wagon for boy & dog parade. Made at Kuehn residence near Lakeview." Bowen # 290-091

Twenty-four years and going strong ran the headline in the Tacoma Sunday Ledger on May 12, 1929, referring to this 1905 five-passenger Reo touring car. Although the vehicle was certainly "old enough to vote," it performed well with a full load, pulling up steep Saint Helens Avenue in high gear. Mayor James G. Newbegin (standing left) shook hands with driver George W. Miller, vice-president of Winthrop Motor Co. The Reo's passengers included salesman Oscar Seabloom, Reo truck department assistant manager Jimmy Gilchrist, and salesman Bob Scott. The car had been on display in the showrooms of the Winthrop Motor Co., local Reo distributors, and inspected by many Tacomans who had fond memories of the car. Photograph ordered by Winthrop Motor Co. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 5-12-29, p. 13) G32.1-087

Reo automobile; Newbegin, James G.; Mayors--Tacoma--1920-1930; Miller, George W.; Signs (Notices); Shaking hands--Tacoma; Winthrop Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Fleischmann's Yeast vehicle parked outside of Mutual Motors, then at 816-24 South "K," on May 8, 1929. The shiny Ford, recently purchased from the agency, was decorated with the familiar yeast box as advertisement along with the saying "Eat it for health." Photograph ordered by Mutual Motors. G11.1-017

Ford automobile; Mutual Motors (Tacoma); Fleischmann's Yeast (Tacoma);

On May 9, 1929, a marker was unveiled on the grounds of Fife High School near 5616 20th East in Fife honoring the Puyallup Tribe, their last Chief Thomas Lane, and current tribal member Henry Sicade. Several hundred people attended the presentation of the marker by the Women's Study Club of Tacoma. The five people to the immediate left of the marker are, left to right, Henry Sicade (in a business suit), Clara Sicade, Sally Sicade, Mrs. Henry Sicade (the daughter of Thomas Lane) and Harriet Sicade. Thomas Lane, 1852-1905, also known as Chief Inoyoupkin, was the last chief of the Puyallup Tribe. Henry Sicade was recognized for his effort to promote education for tribal advancement. (TDL 5/10/1929, PG. 1) TPL-556, G5.1-003

Historical markers; Fife High School (Fife); Sicade, Henry; Sicade, Clara; Sicade, Sally; Sicade, Harriet; Sicade, Henry--Family; Sicade, Henry--Associated objects; Lane, Thomas--Associated objects;

Several hundred gathered May 9, 1929 on the grounds of Fife High School for the unveiling of a marker honoring Thomas Lane, the Puyallup Tribe's last chief, and Henry Sicade, current tribal member of the Indian Council. The marker is being presented by the Woman's Study Club of Tacoma. The marker reads "The Puyallup Tribe of Indians took residence on this reservation in 1857. Became citizens of the United States 1903. Tom Lane Chief Iuoyoupkin last Chief of the Puyallup Tribe. Born 1852-Died 1905. Henry Sicade born Feb. 12, 1866. Elected to the Indian Council 1883. Which he has served continuously since. These men advocated education as a means of civilized advancement for their tribe." (TDL 5/10/1929, PG. 1) TPL-665; G5.1-004

Historical markers; Fife High School (Fife); Crowds--Fife; Lane, Thomas--Associated objects; Sicade, Henry--Associated objects;

Clara Sicade, left, and Harriet Sicade unveil a granite marker on May 9, 1929 at Fife High School. The marker honors the memory of Thomas Lane, the last Chief of the Puyallup Tribe, and Henry Sicade, current tribal member, and recognizes their support of education as a platform for tribal advancement. The marker is being presented by the Woman's Study Club of Tacoma's president, Mrs. M.M. Rosenberg, (standing next to Clara Sicade) and Mrs. K. M. Hopkins (next to Harriet Sicade) accepting on behalf of the Fife School District. The flag which was draped over the marker was presented to the tribe by John Wanamaker of Philadelphia 15 years prior. (TDL 5/10/1929, PG. 1; TNT 5-10-29, p. 13-article & alternate photograph) G5.1-020

Historical markers; Fife High School (Fife); Sicade, Clara; Sicade, Harriet; Lane, Thomas--Associated objects; Sicade, Henry--Associated objects;

Students attending the Tacoma Airways school were photographed taking a hands-on interest in aviation on May 10, 1929. Tacoma Airways was located at 1702 Sixth Avenue, sharing the space with the LeCrone-Coleman Motor Clinic. G12.1-049

Tacoma Airways (Tacoma); Airline industry; Vocational education--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Rear of Jones Hall, on the campus of the College of Puget Sound, as pictured on May 12, 1929. Jones Hall was the first of many buildings constructed at the school's new north end location of 15th & Warner. It was built in 1924, the year the school relocated there from its former permanent campus at 602 North Sprague (now Jason Lee Middle School). G67.1-007

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Jones Hall (Tacoma); Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Aviation's first talking airplane, "The Voice of the Sky," visited Tacoma on May 12, 1929. The crew posed next to the the Fokker USA trimotor passenger airplane parked at Mueller-Harkins airport: (L-R): Lew Gower, pilot; H.E. Wendt, mechanic; B. Knapp, crew chief; Bert McGrath, announcer. The plane, C-1661, has large advertising for Standard Ethyl gasoline painted on its side. This was the first Pacific Coast visit by the "Voice of the Sky" which amazed listeners and viewers with animated audible chatter and music from 2500 feet up in the air. TPL-2020; G12.1-029 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 5-12-29, A-7-article; TDL 5-14-29, p. 1)

Airline industry; Airplanes--Tacoma--1920-1930; Gower, Lew; Wendt, H.E.; Knapp, B.; McGrath, Bert;

Annoucer Bert McGrath, showing a bit of his suit and knickers, smiles as he grips his microphone. He is partially emerging from a Fokker USA trimotor airplane, believed to be the same one shown in Boland B20871, at Mueller-Harkins airport on May 12, 1929. Mr. McGrath was part of the "Voice of the Sky," aviation's first talking airplane, that paid a visit to Tacoma that day and astounded the city with music and chatter emerging from the giant passenger plane while it was hundreds of feet in the air. Mr. McGrath was stationed in a heavily insulated cabin within the plane, his speech amplified and then broadcast through huge horns from the plane. G44.1-001 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 5-12-29, A-7-article; TDL 5-14-29, p. 1-article & alternate photograph)

McGrath, Bert; Men--Tacoma--Clothing & dress; Airplanes--Tacoma--1920-1930; Microphones;

Mechanics from the Tacoma Airways aviation school pose next to three biplanes on May 12, 1929. G12.1-056

Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma--1920-1930; Aviation mechanics (Science); Airline industry; Vocational education--Tacoma--1920-1930; Tacoma Airways (Tacoma); Airplanes--Tacoma--1920-1930; Biplanes--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Group of eleven Pacific Telephone & Telegraph employees, all men, on a rooftop in downtown Tacoma. Photograph was taken on May 14, 1929.

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees;

May, 1929, group portrait of the Cammarano Soccer Team, champions of the Brown Brothers Cup 1928-29. Standing: T. Mackie, team secretary; J. Cook; A. Taylor; L. Colbo; B. Palo; P. McLeod, playing manager. Seated: J. Crawford; A. McLeod; J. McDougal; J. Devaux; A. Dugan. A large trophy topped with a soccer ball and surrounded by seven small cups is on display. TPL-9720; G54.1-115

Awards; Soccer--Tacoma--1920-1930; Soccer players--Tacoma--1920-1930; Cammarano Bros. (Tacoma);

Standard Fuel Co. recently added the Model A Ford truck and the Ford coupe shown above to their fleet of vehicles. The firm's proprietors, Bernard F. and R.B. Christian, purchased the vehicles from Leonard's, a South Tacoma Ford dealer. Their sister Mary, a bookkeeper for the company, posed between the two Fords on May 17, 1929. She is in the industrial Tideflats around E. 11th St., near Standard Fuel operations. Photograph ordered by Leonard's of South Tacoma, authorized dealers of Ford and Fordson. TPL-2693; G35.1-071 (T.Times, 5-25-29, p. 20)

Ford automobile; Ford trucks; Christian, Mary; Standard Fuel Co. (Tacoma);

Flowers and ferns on display, courtesy of the Tacoma Garden Club, at the Winthrop Hotel, on May 25, 1929. This was the fifth annual spring flower show sponsored by the group. G26.1-118

Flower shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

A series of photographs were taken of the Tacoma Garden Club's exhibition of flowers held at the Winthrop Hotel on May 25, 1929. A variety of blossoms, along with potted plants and garden accessories, were on display in the hotel's Crystal Ballroom. G26.1-097

Flower shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Springtime in Tacoma meant an abundance of flowers and a chance to put them on display. The Tacoma Garden Club sponsored an exhibition of flowers, plants, and garden accessories showcased in the Winthrop Hotel's Crystal Ballroom on May 25, 1929. G26.1-098

Flower shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Part of an elegant display of blooms and garden fixtures held at the Winthrop Hotel on May 25, 1929. This fifth annual flower show was sponsored by the Tacoma Garden Club. G26.1-099

Flower shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hotel Winthop (Tacoma);