Mode O' Day was a ladies clothing store that was established in 1930 in Southern California. By the 1960's there were more than 800 Mode O' Day stores throughout the United States. Tacoma always had one of the largest shops and later became the largest Mode O' Day in 1965. Mode O' Day offered a wide selection of fashion apparel and accessories for women of all ages. Exterior view of shop and window displays featuring frocks and hosiery is how Mode O' Day appeared in March of 1947 while still on Broadway. TPL-9093
Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Storefronts--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mannequins; Mode O' Day (Tacoma);
Mode O' Day had a large selection of women's clothing and lingerie. In 1965 they moved to the Tacoma Mall, along with J. C. Penney's, Lerners and many other stores. At the time of this March of 1947 photograph, however, they were located downtown at 1109 Broadway. This is an interior view of shop, racks filled with women's clothing, lingerie behind the sales counter. Three large floral arrangements possibly indicate that sales ladies and store management are awaiting the grand opening or an anniversary sales event.
Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sales personnel--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mode O' Day (Tacoma);
Puyallup Motor Co. building had an auto dealership, Mrs. C. L. Johnson Hosiery Mending shop, service station and appliance store all in one location. Exterior view of Puyallup Motor Company automobiles visible through showroom windows, Union 76 sign, "Hosiery Mending" sign located on left side shop window, and an "Admiral dual-temp, no-defrosting" refrigerator and hydraulic dishwasher on ride side of showroom window; a steeple is visible in background.
In March of 1947, the F.S. Harmon Manufacturing Company was finalizing plans to modernize and expand their furniture manufacturing facility and showroom at 1938 Pacific Avenue. F.S. Harmon was the sole northwest concern holding a franchise to manufacture "Serta" mattresses and springs. They employed over 500 woodworkers and upholsterers who built dinette sets, bedroom suites, desks, tables, bed divans and upholstered chairs. The company closed their plant and showroom on Pacific Avenue in 1960. In the late 1990s the first floor of this building was converted to commercial space, including the Harmon Brewing Co., and the upper floors were converted into loft apartments. (T. Times, 4/23/47, p. 5).
Exterior view of Anna D. Miller's home, the grass is neatly mowed, trees and flower beds under the windows give this home a beautiful look. Anna D. Miller was an Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools. The Building Index indicates this home was built in 1908.
Miller, Anna D.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma;
Exterior view of Anna D. Miller's home, the grass is neatly mowed, trees and flower beds under the windows give this home a beautiful look. The house is located on the corner of A Street and East George Street. Anna D. Miller was an Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools. The Building Index indicates this home was built in 1908.
Miller, Anna D.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Trees--Tacoma;
Exterior view of Anna D. Miller's home, the grass is neatly mowed, trees and flower beds under the windows give this home a beautiful look. The house is located on the corner of A Street and East George Street. Anna D. Miller was an Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools. The Building Index indicates this home was built in 1908.
Miller, Anna D.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Trees--Tacoma;
Interior view of home designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. The left side of living room has a niche with built in book shelves and a fireplace with traditional mantle piece, The walls and ceiling are joined together by cornice molding, two decorative windows are visible in background. The room is decorated with different furniture styles, including an English Queen Anne highboy cabinet and Victorian chairs. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.
Interior view of home designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. This room is possibly a living room or sitting room. Two doorways lead into a dining room and the entrance hall, a desk is between the doorways. Right side shows niche with built in book shelves and walls and ceiling are joined together by cornice molding. Different style furniture beautifully fits into this contemporary home, photo ordered by Mock and Morrison architecture firm.
Interior view of den or reading room in house designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. The walls are covered in wood paneling, a fire place gives this room a warm and cozy feeling. A large rug covers the hard wood floors, furniture is a combination of contemporary and classic styles, and built in book shelves are on left wall. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.
Interior view of dining room in house built by Mock and Morrison Architects. The dining room has a late-Victorian style dining table, chairs, credenza and side table. The windows in the dining room will allow sunlight to beautifully illuminate the room for festive luncheons. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.
Interior view of living room in a house designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. Multi paned windows in background are covered with floral curtains, Victorian and modern style furniture, fireplace with marble inset mantle on right side. This room provides a lot of seating areas and maintains an open spacious feeling. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.
1947 exterior view through multi paned window into the dining room of a house designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. Victorian style dining table, chairs, credenza and mirror are visible through window. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.
Interior view of entrance hall in house designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. A winder staircase with wooden handrail leads up to the bedrooms. The entrance hall is the focal point of the house, it is wallpapered, with throw rugs over wood floors, and allows easy access to all areas of the house. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.
Central Lutheran Church was founded in 1925, the church was an active member of the Tacoma community, during World War II they set up a Lutheran Center for Servicemen. They were expecting a large turnout for this year's Easter Services. Interior view of Central Lutheran Church, the Choir is on the altar and in front of a large pipe organ, getting ready to sing their Easter music.
Easter--Tacoma; Choirs (Music); Religious services--Tacoma; Organs; Crosses; Altars--Tacoma; Central Lutheran Church (Tacoma);
The Monday Civic Club was hosting a Mexican luncheon, "Below the Border". Waldo Davila from Bolivia and Rafael Maas from Chile would be the guest speakers. The event was held at the Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Winthrop. View of club members wearing traditional costumes from Latin America and holding the 58th Annual Pan American poster, seated left to right are: Sutton, Hamm, Goddard and McReynold. Standing left to right are: Fahey, Fuller, Rybin and Oursler (T. Times, 4/1/47, p. 6).
Costumes; Posters; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Monday Civic Club (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);
Neighbors of Woodcraft members were meeting in the Castle Hall of the Knights of Pythias Temple. The United Woodcraft Drill Team would be performing, their new dress would be discussed and planning for the annual country fair would begin. View of club members dressed in evening gowns and wearing corsages.
Evening gowns--Tacoma; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Neighbors of Woodcraft (Tacoma); Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7 (Tacoma);
Supreme Cleaners & Dyers was part of the Home Service Laundry Company. The laundry industry in Tacoma grew during World War II, and continued to grow during the post war era, they offered union jobs and employment security. Exterior view of Supreme Cleaners, drive through window, an unidentified man is standing by their laundry truck parked outside, photo ordered by Llewellyn Advertising agency.
Benbow Lakes Resort was located on Mountain Highway between Tacoma and Mount Rainier in Pierce County. They had five hundred acres and five lakes and advertised that they offered "Nature's Wonderland". Benbow Lakes was a family resort, providing fun, recreation and relaxation to everyone. View of main lodge, where restaurant was located, lodge is made of wooden logs.
Benbow Lakes Resort advertised "No Mosquitoes" in a 1930 advertisement. They were a family resort with a large inn and also offered individual cottages, all located besides a lake. The relaxing atmosphere provided vacationers with a peaceful get-away near Mount Rainier. Exterior view of log cabin with brick fireplace to provide a warm comfortable atmosphere.
Benbow Lakes Resort offered rooms in their large spacious inn or lodge and also had individual cottages for families who wanted to stay for extended visits. Interior view of log cabin with brick fireplace to provide a warm comfortable atmosphere, sofas, radio, piano and hardwood floors give this room a comfortable feeling.
Gallon size jug and smaller bottle of "Olympic Trainer", created by Dr. Wilbur Bohm and manufactured by the G. E. Hill Company in Tacoma. "Olympic Trainer" was a wintergreen athletic liniment, advertised to have been used by the American Olympic Trainer, Washington Redskins and Washington Senators Team Trainer. Photo ordered by Gordon E. Hill, possibly for an advertisement.
Bottles; Medicines; Physical therapy--Tacoma; Health care--Tacoma; G.E. Hill Co. (Tacoma);
Younglove Grocery Company was founded by E. A. Younglove in 1907. In 1935 they moved into a new more spacious location, at this location they were better equipped to handle the grocery wholesale demands in this area. Interior view of Younglove Grocery Company's wholesale cash and carry store, large sacks of flour, Quaker Corn Meal, Windex and Kellogg's Bran Flakes are just some of the groceries available in large quantities. A man is checking out with a cart full of grocery items. TPL-8654
The Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra performed four times at the Temple Theatre. They had a special performance with two local pianists, Lennard Anderson and Herbert Horn. The concert included Mozart's "Concerto in E flat" and Beethoven's "Seventh Symphony in A major", under the direction of Eugene Linden. View of the Afternoon Children's Concert at Temple Theatre (T. Times, 4/8/47, p. 7).
Pantorium Cleaners & Dyers at 3306 Tacoma Avenue South was one of five dry cleaning and laundry services operated by the Home Service Laundry Company. Pantorium had domestic and commercial accounts throughout Tacoma. Besides apparel , the laundry specialized in cleaning drapes, curtains, carpets, rugs and upholstery. Door-to-door service was available. People are unidentified.
Thaden's Furniture and Upholstery store was owned and operated by William H. and Harold E. Thaden. Thaden's had large facilities which gave them ample room to display their wide selection of furniture and spacious work rooms in the back to upholster furniture of all sizes. Exterior view of Thaden's, display windows allow us to see lamps, chairs and sofas.
Furniture stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Upholstery; Show windows--Tacoma; Thaden's Furniture & Upholstery (Tacoma);
ca. 1947. Tacoma General Hospital; Jackson Hall. Jackson Hall was a new building housing the School of Nursing, including dormitories. Two girls in bedroom, 2 beds with bedspreads, nightstand, large dresser. Girls with books.
Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing (Tacoma); Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dormitories--Tacoma--1940-1950;
ca. 1947. Large room with grand piano on right side. Two arched doorways behind it with chairs, tables and lamps. Jackson Hall, erected in 1947, provided quality housing for student nurses.
Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing (Tacoma);
Llewellyn Advertising Agency. Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing. The School of Nursing had waited years for this new nurses' home, Jackson Hall. Jackson Hall was dedicated during ceremonies in May 1947. A view of the student lounge. A grand piano is on the left. The back of the room has groups of chairs and couches with nurses in several of them. (TNT, 5/28/1947)
Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing (Tacoma); Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dormitories--Tacoma--1940-1950;
