Floral display at the Winthrop Hotel. A beautiful selection of 'mums was on display under the brilliant light of a crystal chandelier on November 12, 1929. The flowers were courtesy of Hinz Florists, 618 South "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way). Displays of chrysanthemums, roses and fall flowers filled the Crystal Ballroom at the third annual 'mum show held under the auspices of the Pierce County Horticultural Society. G31.1-104 (TNT 11-9-29, p. 3-article; TNT 11-12-29, p. 14-article)

Chrysanthemums--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Chandeliers; Flower shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Florist shops--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hinz Florists (Tacoma);

This is how Market St. near So. 9th looking south appeared in November of 1929. Goodwin's Garage, an unidentified building undergoing work, a smaller two-story unit and the Singer Sewing Co. warehouse are on the left; the Azure Pool at 748 Market St. is on the right. G60.1-140

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Goodwin's Garage (Tacoma); Singer Sewing Machine Co. (Tacoma); Azure Pool (Tacoma);

This is the new Puget Sound Power & Light Co. building in Puyallup prior its November 19, 1929, opening. Designed by architects Frederick and Stanley Shaw and built by Harry Trumbull, the new office building was constructed of green terra cotta with a trim of red roses and blackberries. Large picture windows provided ample natural lighting. Located on Pioneer Avenue between Meridian and 2nd Sts., the structure contained a large store room, offices and garage. It was built so that a second story could be added later. Over the entrance were two figures representing "Power" and "Light." G43.1-073; BU12125; (TNT 11-20-29, p. 5)

Puget Sound Power & Light Co. (Puyallup); Private utility companies--Puyallup; Office buildings--Puyallup;

View of refinery system at City Garage as seen on November 18, 1929. Photograph ordered by Morton Gregory who was president of Coast Interstate Co. and Hydro-Thermal Oil Renovator Co.

Refineries--Tacoma; City Garage (Tacoma);

Boland Studios were requested to take photographs of a section of Thurston County, around the intersection of St. Clair Lake and Olympia Rd, on December 4, 1929, for use as court evidence. This partially obscured picture shows a curving roadway and what appears to be tire marks on the gravel area adjacent to the road. Old ads, tattered and torn, decorate a small structure to the right. A large sign in the center advertises the San Juan Islands with travel available through the Black Ball Ferry Lines. This photograph may have been taken from a distance of 35 feet. G77.1-140

Roads--Washington; Advertising--1920-1930;

On December 4, 1929, Boland Studios traveled to Thurston County near St. Clair Lake and Olympia Rds. to photograph the area for court evidence. See Boland B21778 and B21779 for additional shots of the scene. Focus of this picture seems to be the curving roadway flanked by trees, shrubs, and gravel/dirt areas. This is believed to be near Lake Patterson. G77.1-141

Roads--Washington;

Curving roadway in Thurston County about St. Clair Lake & Olympia Rds. This rural scene with trees flanking the roadway, a short road barrier-type fence on the left and a small structure plastered with ads on the right, was taken for use as court evidence on December 4, 1929. It may have been taken from a distance of 100 feet. G77.1-139

Roads--Washington;

Interior of a Northern Pacific Railway Co. car as viewed on December 5, 1929. The doors are partially open. The railroad car had at least two windows. G44.1-112

Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Railroad cars--1920-1930;

A copy of a reckless driving charge was made by Boland Studios on December 6, 1929. It referred to a charge being placed against Frank Mitchell for reckless driving on November 19, 1929. On November 21, Mr. Mitchell was arraigned and pled guilty before Police Judge E.J. Hackett. He was fined $50 plus $2.00 in costs and was to be committed to the City Jail for 10 days. The fine and costs were paid on November 22nd and the 10-day jail sentence suspended.

Ticketing--Tacoma;

Boland Studio notes indicate that this group of young athletes came from Lincoln High School and were photographed at the Tacoma Hotel on December 6, 1929. In the back row, far left, is coach Homer Post. Bert Beal is at the far right, first row. G47.1-004

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Post, Homer; Beal, Bert;

Robert Wolfe (left) and Ole Moe, linemen with the Puget Sound Power & Light Company, posed with the tools of their trade in December of 1929. They were in Puyallup to work on a 55,000 volt project. The men used their climbing belts and the tree/pole gaffs attached to their boots to climbed a 60-foot pole newly placed at 5th Avenue & 3rd Street. Once up the pole they tied in the "hot" wires of the high tension line so that current would run uninterrupted from the White River plant at Dieringer to Olympia. This set what was thought to be a new record in this part of the country for handling "hot" wires. G43.1-029 (TNT 12-17-29, p. 2)

Puget Sound Power & Light Co. (Puyallup); Private utility companies--Puyallup; Linemen--Puyallup; Wolfe, Robert; Moe, Ole;

Utilities Commissioner Ira S. Davisson is flanked by Tacoma Mayor James G. Newbegin and U.S.S. Lexington commander, Capt. Frank D. Berrien, on December 16, 1929, as they happily examine hook-up plans that will allow the aircraft carrier to provide much needed power to Tacoma. Severe drought conditions caused Tacoma to take an unprecedented step in requesting the aid of the powerful ship in generating supplemental electricity. (T.Times, 12-16-29, p. 1)

The figures of two Puget Sound Power & Light Co. employees are silhouetted against the gray skies on December 16, 1929, as they cling to the top of a newly installed 60-foot power pole at 5th Ave. & 3rd St. in Puyallup. A company work truck is parked nearby. Linemen Robert Wolfe and Ole Moe were in the process of tieing in high tension wires to the new pole. This was dangerous work as the line carried 55,000 volts. G43.1-074 (TNT 12-17-29, p. 2-alternate photograph & article)

Puget Sound Power & Light Co. (Puyallup); Private utility companies--Puyallup; Linemen--Puyallup; Wolfe, Robert; Moe, Ole;

U.S.S. Lexington tied up at old Baker Dock below Stadium Bowl, December, 1929. Power cables are attached to her side. Tacoma received an early Christmas present as the large aircraft carrier was used as an auxiliary power plant to lend a helping hand to the City suffering from severe drought conditions. During its one month stay, it provided over four million kilowatt hours of electricity to a city whose residents had been utilizing candles, kerosene lamps, and living with dim streetlights and smaller night shifts. The Lexington made its last power deliveries to Tacoma on January 16, 1930, and departed for San Francisco the following day. TPL-1936; G71.1-117.

U.S.S. Lexington (United States Navy); Aircraft carriers--United States; Power shortages--Tacoma;

Lt. Cdr. H.L. White, Chief Engineer, and U.S.S. Lexington commander, Capt. Frank D. Berrien, flank Tacoma Mayor James G. Newbergin on the deck of the massive aircraft carrier in December, 1929. The ship is berthed at Baker Dock and shortly will be pouring electricity into Tacoma's power lines. By the time the Lexington left in mid-January, it had generated over 4 million kilowatt hours.

Career girl Olga Johnson gathers her coat close about her as she drops a donation in the kettle of Salvation Army member Nicholas Rody on December 18, 1929. With his pristine white Santa Claus beard, the aptly named Nicholas is bringing an extra festive air to the corner of 11th and Commerce where he has set up his kettle. Mr. Rody proudly wears the cap of the Salvation Army, to which he has belonged for four years. (TNT 12/18/1929, pg. 1) TPL-9634

Johnson, Olga; Rody, Nicholas; Salvation Army (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1920-1930; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Community service--Tacoma--1920-1930; Holidays--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Bernice Shafer rang a small hand bell at the corner of south 11th and Broadway for the Volunteer Workers of America on December 18, 1929. The Volunteer Workers together with the Union Gospel Mission were collecting money to buy food for families during the holidays. Although overall the donations were down from the previous year, Bernice was doing better with the downtown shopping crowd, even receiving one donation of $5. (TNT 12/18/1929, pg. 1) BGN-642

Shafer, Bernice; Volunteer Workers of America (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1920-1930; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Community service--Tacoma--1920-1930; Holidays--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Perched high above the flight deck of the U.S.S. Lexington on the 8-inch guns of the forward turrets, these young women do not appear at all nervous during their visit to the aircraft carrier in December, 1929. The Navy did permit tours of the ship which was tied up at Baker Dock from mid-December, 1929, to mid-January, 1930, to provide power to the City of Tacoma. Schoolchildren and Boy Scouts were among those who visited the large ship. On December 23, 1929, Freda Gardener, of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Ethel Haasarud, RKO cashier, and Naomi Dykeman, head usher, Fox Rialto, were present to promote the Chamber of Commerce's big dance for the Lexington's enlisted men to be held on December 26 at the Greenwich Coliseum. They would be the judges awarding prizes to the most handsome, most happy and best dancer present at the dance. TPL-1774 (T.Times, 12-23-29, p. 1)

Sailors clean deck of U.S.S. Lexington while three young ladies watch, December 23, 1929. Tied up at Baker Dock, the Lexington's mission was to supply Tacoma with auxiliary power during the city's electrical crisis. Chores still had to be completed, however, even when guests were present. Ethel Haasarud, Freda Gardner and Naomi Dykeman appear amused at the switch in roles. They were aboard promoting the big Chamber of Commerce dance for enlisted Lexington personnel on December 26th; the women would act as judges in awarding prizes to the sailors chosen as the most handsome, most happy and best dancer. TPL-1776 (T.Times, 12-23-29, p. 1, TDL 12-24-1929 p.3)

3 young ladies looking at cannon of U.S.S. Lexington, December, 1929. The Navy did permit some tours of the ship which had come to Tacoma to assist in the production of auxiliary power. These young women appear intrigued at the size of the Navy's firepower. They had persuaded the ship's officers to lower the 8-inch guns so that they could more closely view the muzzles. Ethel Haasarud, Freda Gardner, and Naomi Dykeman were the panel of judges of the "Supreme Beauty Court of Tacoma." These ladies would choose the most handsome, most happy, and best dancer at the big Chamber of Commerce dance for enlisted personnel of the Lexington on December 26th. TPL-005 (T.Times, 12-23-1929, p. 1)

John MacKessy, 13, smiled for the camera from his stretcher during the trial run on December 24, 1929 for his big Christmas Day outing. It would be his first Christmas Day out of bed in three years. He and 125 other children were guests at a Christmas party on the USS Lexington, which was tied up at Baker Dock helping to supply electricity to Tacoma. The trip was supplied by the Tacoma Sciots, a Masonic social group, that took care of the boy. Pictured, left to right, were Maurice Raymond (club sec.), John G. Thorstenson (pres.), Chief of Police M.D. Guy and officer Dick Rodius who drove the boy. He was transported in a police paddy wagon. Young MacKessy suffered from inflammation in the bones of his feet, legs and hips and his family needed assistance to care for him properly. (TNT 12/24/1929, pg. 3)

Two planes, one much smaller than the other, at an unidentified field the day after Christmas, 1929. The larger plane, a biplane, has tarp covering the open pilot cockpit and passenger seating. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Airways. G12.1-027

Airplanes--1920-1930;

Jones Hall, framed by a brick archway, on the campus of the College of Puget Sound. This view of the main building on the north end school was taken on December 27, 1929. Designed by the architectural firm of Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, it was the first building completed on the new campus of the College of Puget Sound in 1924. Funding for the stately brick building was provided by Mrs. Charles H. Jones who gifted the college $200,000 on her 78th birthday. The hall is named after her late husband, a prominent lumberman. G67.1-036

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

Elevated view of the College of Puget Sound campus taken during the Christmas holidays in 1929. The large three-story brick building in the center is the Science Hall, completed in 1927, and considered to be one of the finest science buildings in the Pacific Northwest at the time. It was designed by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, architects, who had previously designed the Main building (Jones Hall) and the gymnasium. Later this building would be named Howarth Hall. BU-13,595

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

ca. 1929. "Male Beauty" - soft focus male nude (back view) printed in sepia tone (Virna Haffer Collection)

ca. 1929. Digitized for use by Frye Museum/jg. This is entitled "Kwei Dun" and was a bromoil print which resembled a painting. This is believed to be a portrait of Chinese finger painter Kwei Dun who arrived in Seattle in 1924 to study art and architecture at the University of Washington. (Virna Haffer Collection) (Bullock: A Turbulent Lens, p. 107)

ca. 1929. J. Clifford and M. Mae Haley house. View of ivy covered entry and steps leading to house. George W. Bullard, architect, 1906. (WSHS)

Haley, J.C.--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1929. Chester and Anna Thorne estate on American Lake, Thornewood. Mansion and carriage house designed by Spokane architect, Kirtland Cutter. Full exterior view of estate with curved driveway. Ivy covers the brick walls, spreading onto the Gothic-style windows.

Thornewood (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood; Thorne, Chester--Homes & haunts;