A sea of daffodils greets the eye when looking upon this unidentified field located in the Puyallup Valley in the spring of 1928. The blossoms are packed closely together and appear ready to be harvested. G6.1-062

Daffodils;

This young basketball team posed before a painted backdrop on April 6, 1928. Seated before them is presumably their coach. On their jerseys can be seen a faint outline of a dog. The team members were not identified. G53.1-077

Basketball players--Tacoma--1920-1930;

A field of daffodils is in full bloom in the Puyallup Valley in April of 1928. The specific location of these flowers was not given. G6.1-061

Daffodils;

Five members of an unidentified basketball team posed for a studio photograph on April 6, 1928. The man accompanying them is presumably their coach. G53.1-078

Basketball players--Tacoma--1920-1930;

It's Daffodil time in the Puyallup Valley! A series of photographs were taken on April 6, 1928, of daffodil fields. Daffodils grew well in the fertile soil of the Puyallup Valley. G6.1-056

Daffodils;

A cordial invitation for "Hotel-Men" to meet in Tacoma, the "lumber capitol of the world," on May 8-9, 1928, was attached to the rear of a black sedan in early April of 1928. "Al" (Albert C.C. Gamer) was listed as the "official scout" and was preparing to depart for California to invite other hotel executives to the two-day convention at the Winthrop. The 20th annual convention of the Washington State Hotel Association with Oregon State Hotel Association participating, opened on Tuesday, May 8th. Pointing to the vehicle's advertisement are managers: (l-r) Ray Clark of the Winthrop Hotel, A.C.C. Gamer of the Olympus Hotel, and Emerson Wakefield of the Carlton Hotel. G24.1-026 (for another view of men and car, see Boland B18312) (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 5-6-28, 4-A, article & alternate photograph)

Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Signs (Notices); Gamer, Albert C.C.; Wakefield, Emerson; Clark, Ray;

Gesturing toward an oval advertisement on the back of a parked sedan in April of 1928 are three well known hotel managers: (l-r) Emerson Wakefield of the Carlton Hotel, A.C.C. ("Al") Gamer of the Olympus and Ray Clark of the Winthrop. The sign invites "Hotel-men" to convene in Tacoma, the "Lumber Capitol of the World," May 8-9th. "Al" is the "official scout." He would be making a tour throughout California in the vehicle to invite other hotel managers to the convention. The gathering will take place at the Winthrop Hotel. G31.1-103 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 5-6-28, 4-A)

Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Signs (Notices); Gamer, Albert C.C.; Wakefield, Emerson; Clark, Ray; Meetings--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Standing next to his newly purchased Dodge standard six sedan and close to his company airplane in April of 1928 is R.N. Bergen, pilot and owner of the Bergen Bromley Flying Service located at the Tacoma Municipal Airport (leased by the city from Mueller-Harkins on November 28, 1927). Mr. Bergen had established his business in the spring of 1927. Prior to his entry into the aviation business, he had had five years of experience as a Tacoma automobile salesman. He was the state agent for the "International Airplane," manufactured then in Cincinnati. Mr. Bergen was the first Tacoman to be named state distributor for any make of airplane. Pupils attending his flying school were given instruction in commercial flying. The Bergen Flying Service had 20 students in April of 1928. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 1-8-28, A-11-article; TDL 4-10-28, p. 1, Section 2-article on flying schools; Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 5-6-28, G-9) G12.1-081

Bergen, Robert N.; Bergen Bromley Flying Service (Tacoma); Airplanes--Tacoma--1920-1930; Dodge automobile;

This group of children and young adults is probably celebrating Purim in March of 1928 at the Talmud Torah Synagogue, 901 South 4th St. The News Tribune noted that a play entitled "The Festival of the Feasts with the cast of 12 under the direction of Miss Lillian Friedman, will be presented. G20.1-022 (TNT 03/05/1928) The date in the photographer's daybook indicates the time of Passover, but that is likely in error.

Talmud Torah Synagogue (Tacoma); Synagogues--Tacoma;

Fageol truck at Atlas Foundry. An unidentified driver sits behind the wheel of a Fageol Flyer truck on April 9, 1928 at the Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. plant, 3012 South Wilkeson St. in Tacoma. Fageol trucks were first manufactured in 1917 in Oakland, California. The models ranged from 1.5 tons to 10 tons. Fageol had recently opened a branch at 503 Puyallup Avenue to handle sales and service of their trucks. The Atlas Foundry truck shown above is believed to be a Fageol Flyer 6. It was light but built using heavy truck design. (TDL 4-17-1928, p. 5-full page ad, no photo)

Fageol trucks; Trucks--Tacoma--1920-1930; Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma);

Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander (r) extends a warm welcome via handshake to Col. Edward E. Spafford, national commander of the American Legion, upon Col. Spafford's April 10, 1928, arrival at Fort Lewis. Maj. Gen. Alexander was the state commander of the Legion. This was Col. Spafford's first visit to Washington state. He was honored with a luncheon at the Winthrop Hotel and spent time visiting the American Lake and Cushman veterans hospitals. G12.1-009 (TNT 4-10-28, p. 1) TPL-10317

Spafford, Edward E.; Alexander, Robert; American Legion; Shaking hands--Fort Lewis;

Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation locomotive on tracks. The #2 locomotive is labeled "Union Bag & Paper Power Corp." Union Bag was making its entry into the Tacoma area by building a multi-million dollar pulp mill in the Tideflats. G37.1-037G (See Boland B18338, B18339 for alternate views of locomotive)

Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation (Tacoma); Railroad locomotives--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Another view of the Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation locomotive #2 as seen on April 10, 1928. The Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation, based out of New York, was in the process of constructing a multi-million dollar pulp mill in the Tideflats. See Boland B18337, B18339 for alternate photographs of locomotive. TPL-2374; G44.1-048

Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation (Tacoma); Railroad locomotives--Tacoma--1920-1930;

On April 10, 1928, the Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation locomotive, #2, was photographed at the site of the upcoming company pulp mill on a 30-acre site north of East 11th St. This would eventually become the address of the St. Regis Paper Co. G44.1-047 (See Boland B18337, B18338 for other views of locomotive)

Union Bag & Paper Power Corporation (Tacoma); Railroad locomotives--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Col. Edward E. Spafford of New York, national commander of the American Legion, paid a visit to Washington state on April 10, 1928, arriving by Army airplane. It was both his and his pilot's first visit here. Col. Spafford (third from left in dark overcoat) was welcomed by Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander (carrying binoculars case over his shoulder), state commander of the Legion, and other dignitaries at Fort Lewis. He stopped at the Cushman and American Lake veterans hospitals before eventually motoring to Seattle. (TNT 4-10-28, p. 1-alternate photograph & article) TPL-10316

Spafford, Edward E.; Alexander, Robert; American Legion;

Wheeler-Osgood employees were pictured on April 10, 1928, manufacturing mahogany doors. Mahogany is a very durable wood which resists rot. Its reddish hue and generally smooth surface makes for an attractive product as doors. The Wheeler-Osgood plant, located at 1216 Saint Paul Ave., would produce much of the nation's supply of doors. It closed in 1952 after being in business for 63 years. TPL-2449; G34.1-046

Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Doors & doorways--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph employees at the Longmire Inn. Posed in front of the cafeteria sign of the Longmire Inn in the Mount Rainier National Park are 16 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph employees, including longtime "pioneers." These men were believed to have been members of the Telephone Pioneers of America who had more than 20 years of active service with telephone companies. G64.1-009

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Longmire Inn; Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.);

On April 14, 1928, 16 employees of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. lined up in the snow at Longmire in the Mount Rainier National Park. Boland Studio notes list them as "pioneers," perhaps meaning long-term company employees. They may have been members of the Telephone Pioneers of America who claimed more than 20 years active service with telephone companies. G64.1-008

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.);

Sunday, April 15, 1928, saw the inauguration of the new American Railway Express Co. air transport service, provided for Tacoma in conjunction with the Pacific Air Transport Co. fleet of mail carriers. It would be the first outgoing air parcel service under this new arrangement. The pilot pictured above smilingly accepts delivery of a slender box from an unidentified official before his northbound departure. Hundreds of people had gathered at the Mueller-Harkins Airport to celebrate this new service. (TNT 4-16-28, p. 7, TDL 4-15-28, 8-A) BGN-186, TPL-1597

Transport planes--Tacoma; Air pilots--Tacoma; American Railway Express Co. (Tacoma); Shipping--1920-1930; Air mail service--1920-1930;

A crowd of several hundred people celebrated the arrival of the Pacific Air Transport Co.'s mail carrier plane at the municipal airport on April 15, 1928. It was the inauguration of the new American Railway Express Co. air service provided for Tacoma in conjunction with Pacific Air Transport's mail carriers. Tacoma Chamber of Commerce president John Dower took his first plane ride during the event as pilot J. Barton Story took him to greet the incoming express plane from the air. (TNT 4-16-28, p. 7, TDL 4-15-28, 8-A)

Mrs. Lou Miller, principal and track coach of Ruston (grade) School, raises her gun to start her three students off running. The boys were practicing for the April, 1928 county grade school meet at Spanaway. Richard Andeson, farthest left, was entering his first meet. Donald Nevers (also spelled Neuens in the News Tribune article) and John Slavich were high point winners of their respective classes last year. Boys were divided into three classes according to weight, height and age. Ruston School planned to enter various dashes, baseball throws and relay races. The school fielded boy and girl track athletes; girls would also enter the Spanaway meet. Mrs. Miller had been coaching for several years with her charges performing admirably in their athletic endeavors. (TNT 4-18-28, p. 14)

This was 13th & Broadway in downtown Tacoma in 1928. The Merchants Hotel occupied the Durgin Block with Bagley Drugs on the ground floor. The building had been constructed in 1890 and had already undergone alterations. The Mayflower Cafe and Palmer Hotel were close by. Visible in the background is the Luzon Building at 1302-04 Pacific Ave., then occupied by the Wm L. Davis & Sons furniture store. TPL-9721; G59.1-024

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Merchants Hotel (Tacoma); Luzon Building (Tacoma); Bagley Drug Co. (Tacoma); Mayflower Cafe (Tacoma); Palmer Hotel (Tacoma); William L. Davis & Sons (Tacoma);

Two employees, believed to be Bert Sweeting and Robert Stone, of the (then) Royal Ice Cream Co. are pictured in the company's laboratory on April 18, 1928. Mr. Sweeting, head bacteriologist, is peering into a microscope while his assistant, Mr. Stone, is examining the contents of a tube. The ice cream company had moved into new quarters at 2413-21 Pacific Avenue just six months before. It had announced plans to merge with the Producers Dairy in March of 1928 and would operate under the new name of Medosweet Dairies, the name chosen in a contest won by 9-year-old Jack Richards. Medosweet had installed this laboratory, the first in Tacoma of its kind, to guarantee the highest quality of its ice cream, milk, cream, buttermilk and cottage cheese. The laboratory would use the most modern equipment to assure purity and meet exacting standards. (TDL 3-22-28, p. 3-ad; TNT 4-15-28, p. 14-ad; TNT 5-1-28, p. 2-article on lab; TNT 6-4-28, p. 5-article) G34.1-144

Royal Ice Cream & Milk Co. (Tacoma); Laboratories--Tacoma--1920-1930; Dairy products industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Medosweet Dairies, Inc. (Tacoma)--Employees;

Entrance to Stadium High School as pictured in April of 1928. Hedges flank the long walkway to the school's front doors. By 1928, students had been occupying the elegant structure for 22 years. It was rededicated in 2006 after major renovation. TPL-3142; G47.1-026; BU-11,373

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Providing musical entertainment on opening day of the 1928 Tacoma City Baseball season in Lincoln Bowl was a US Navy band. The sailors got to watch an exciting match between the 1927 season finalists, the Washington Co-ops and the McKinley Hill Presidents, a duel won by the '27 champs, the Co-ops. G71.1-037

Military bands--United States; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma); Sports spectators--Tacoma--1920-1930; Crowds--Tacoma--1920-1930; Baseball--Tacoma--1920-1930;

On April 21, 1928, the McKinley Hill Presidents baseball team, providing excellent advertising for the Arthur Bryant Motor Co. Chevrolet dealership, lounged on the two new Chevys parked inside the Lincoln Bowl. The Chevys were probably part of the parade of businesses that led the way to the Lincoln Bowl for the opening day of the 1928 Tacoma City League baseball season. With 2000 fans in attendance, the Washington Co-ops, the 1927 champions, defeated the McKinley Hill Presidents, who were 1927's runners-up. Elwood "Andy" Anderson of the Co-ops outdueled "Ocky" Haugland of the Presidents, 4-2. (TDL 4-22-28, C-1) G53.1-027; TPL-461

Baseball players--Tacoma--1920-1930; Baseball--Tacoma--1920-1930; Chevrolet automobile; Signs (Notices); Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);

The Afifi Temple Band, with instruments, posed in front of the Masonic Temple, 47 Saint Helens Ave., on April 22, 1928. They are uniformly dressed complete with fezzes. G23.1-078

Afifi Temple Band (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

Once Camp Lewis became officially designated as a Fort in September of 1927, money was appropriated to build permanent structures including new barracks. The exteriors of these new living quarters look nearly complete although landscaping is non-existent.

Barracks--Fort Lewis; Building construction--Fort Lewis--1920-1930;