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Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Tribune Publishing Company. Main Power Distributor and Cutler Hammer Control on Hoe Press. (WSHS)
Tacoma News Tribune Publishing Co. (Tacoma);
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Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Tribune Publishing Company. Main Power Distributor and Cutler Hammer Control on Hoe Press. (WSHS)
Tacoma News Tribune Publishing Co. (Tacoma);
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Unidentified house offered by Melendy Real Estate. Peterson home. One-and-one-half wood frame house. Canvas lawn swing. (WSHS)
Houses--1930-1940;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Front view of an automobile parked in front of the Edward B. Rhodes Post, American Legion Memorial Building, an art deco structure designed by Heath, Gove and Bell, Architects in 1929. Since 1991, this building has been home to the Karpeles Manuscript Library. (filed with Argentum)
Automobiles--1930-1940; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Stevens, Isaac I. and Margaret (First Governor of Wash. Territory) - 6
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Mrs. Kate Stevens Bates (died 11/25/1941) - Daughter of Isaac I. Stevens
Dr. James H.S. Bates (died 03/10/1949)
Isaac I. Stevens: This pix is of his daughter "Kate Stevens Bates".
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Columbia Brewing Company is using one of their wagons in a parade, perhaps for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. The two teams of horses have been draped with bunting and the wagon has been decorated with flags. A young woman stands on the wagon wearing a long white dress. Two men wearing mustaches and dress hats are driving the horses. Copies of old prints ordered by Columbia Breweries in 1951. Format 4" x 9 1/2"
Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Brewing Co. (Tacoma); Carts & wagons--Tacoma--1930-1940; Horse teams--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Part of General Photograph Collection
ca. 1932. Two men in a shoe repair shop. One of the men, in hat and coveralls, talks to a lady customer. The second man works on a shoe behind him. A note on the negative sleeve indicated that this photograph was taken for the Unemployed Citizens League.
Shoes; Shoe industry--Tacoma--1930-1940
Part of General Photograph Collection
ca. 1932. View of the Roxy Theatre, ca. 1932. "The Thirteenth Guest " was the feature film showing at the Roxy at the time of this photograph. The film was released in 1932 and starred Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot. Movie marquee advertised that there was "Always a better show at your Roxy." Apparently cost of a ticket was 20 cents after 5 p.m. The former RKO Orpheum theater reopened as the Roxy in 1932; it is now known as the Pantages.
Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Part of General Photograph Collection
ca. 1932. Undated photograph, believed to be taken around 1932, of a military parade down Broadway; buildings include Hopper-Kelly Co. on left (764 Broadway), Winthrop Hotel (773) and Ted Brown Music (755) on right.
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma;
Part of General Photograph Collection
ca. 1932. Masonic Temple, 47 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma. The Greek styled, with Egyptian detail, structure was designed by architect A.J. Russell. It was dedicated on December 1, 1927. The adjacent theater, right, was originally named the Heilig Theater, but the name was changed in 1932 to the Temple Theater. The building is on the City Registry. In 1992, it was renamed the Saint Helens Convention Center and renamed again in 1995, this time to the Landmark Convention Center.
Masonic Temple (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);
Part of Chapin Bowen Photographs
ca. 1932. View of the Roxy Theatre, ca. 1932. "The Thirteenth Guest " was the feature film showing at the Roxy at the time of this photograph. The film was released in 1932 and starred Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot. Movie marquee advertised that there was "Always a better show at your Roxy." Apparently cost of a ticket was 20 cents after 5 p.m. The former RKO Orpheum theater reopened as the Roxy in 1932; it is now known as the Pantages.
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Main Street
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Headquarters Troop, 24th Cavalry Division, escort to the Governor, circa 1932. (WSHS)
Military personnel--1930-1940; Horseback riding; Horses; Washington National Guard, 24th Cavalry Division (Tacoma);
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Mrs. Alex Baillie house "Waloma" at American Lake in Lakewood. Interior. Focus is on sculptured, plaster-covered fireplace. The Spanish-style is carried out with ornate panel doors, ironwork and tile floors. Furniture and decorative items enhance the style. (also in WSHS, filed as 20-2)
Baillie, Alexander, 1859-1949--Homes & haunts; Entrance halls--Lakewood; Stairways--Lakewood; Fireplaces--Lakewood;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Phyllis Velton's Dance Revue of 1932. Small girl in dress and hat on two- tiered dais with fans and screens behind her. This photograph was most probably taken during the rehearsal for the dance revue. The girl is posed in front of an elaborate set. For a closer view of the girl and dress, see 605 image 0. Several photos of this young girl in different dance costumes were ordered by Walt Sutter. It is most probably his granddaughter. (filed with Argentum)
Sutter, Walter H.--Family; Phyllis Velton's Dance Studio (Tacoma); Children dancing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Choreography; Costumes; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Phyllis Velton's Dance Revue of 1932. Young girl in halter top and shorts standing under archway with chains on wrists and ankles. The girl is being featured in some sort of gothic interpretive dance. Phyllis Velton was a young Tacoma dancer and teacher. As a dancer, she was know for her "ultra modern" interpretations, demonstrating modern dance trends.
Phyllis Velton's Dance Studio (Tacoma); Children dancing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Choreography; Costumes; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Roberts Bros. Grocers delivery truck Number 4 accident, circa 1932. Front of vehicle hanging several feet over a stone wall and resting on vine-covered front porch of a house. (filed with Argentum)
Roberts Bros. Grocery (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Traffic accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Margaret (Mrs. John R.) Arkley's antiques. Tall cupboard with four shelves of china behind glass doors and four drawers under it. (filed with Argentum)
Arkley, Margaret--Associated objects; Antiques; Tableware;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Margaret (Mrs. John R.) Arkley's antiques. Buffet with low back mirror, silver tea set, coffee pot, bowls, candlesticks, and vases on top. (filed with Argentum)
Arkley, Margaret--Associated objects; Antiques; Tableware; Buffets (Furniture);
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Memorial building for the American Legion, Edward B. Rhodes Post. The building was constructed in 1930 from a design by Heath, Gove & Bell, architects. Since 1991, it has been home to the Karpeles Manuscript Library.
Clubhouses--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma);
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Residence of Dr. Brady H. Foreman at 4121 No. Madrona Way, circa 1932. The Italian Romanesque structure was built in 1929 from a design by Ambrose J. Russell, architect. It was built for Dr. Brady H. Foreman and his wife Emma. Both of the Foremans died in February of 1956, Dr. Foreman taking his own life only days after the death of his wife. (filed with Argentum)
Foreman, Brady H.--Homes & haunts;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Built in 1929 from a design by E. J. Bresemann, architect, this structure was the home office of Nalley's Pure Food Products, later Nalley's Inc. The site includes 401-409 Puyallup Ave. The structure was built of reinforced concrete and terra cotta. The brick was from the Clay City Co. and the stone from Walker Wilkeson cut stone.
Nalleys, Inc. (Tacoma);
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Pentecostal Tabernacle, at corner of South 12th and G. The Pentecostal Assembly Church was located at 1123 So. G St. (now 1121 So. Altheimer St.) It was built in 1926 from a design by Silas E. Nelson, architect. The long time pastor of the church was the Rev. Frank J. Gray.
Churches--Tacoma; Pentecostal Assembly Tabernacle (Tacoma); Protestant churches--Tacoma;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. The Broadmoor Apartments. The Broadmoor was constructed in 1929, built by Charles Hitshue and designed by the architectural firm of Lundberg & Ekvail. At 85 units, it was the largest apartment project of its time.
Broadmoor (Tacoma); Apartments--Tacoma;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. The Broadmoor Apartments. The Broadmoor was constructed in 1929, built by Charles Hitshue and designed by the architectural firm of Lundberg & Ekvail. At 85 units, it was the largest apartment project of its time.
Broadmoor (Tacoma); Apartments--Tacoma;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. "Trade Sales" display in Bon Marche' window featuring Conlon kitchen appliances, two wringer washing machines and a mangle. (filed with Argentum)
Appliances--1930-1940; Washing machines--1930-1940; Window displays;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Road to Mount Baker near Marblemount, Skagit County. Two men standing on unpaved forest road. For Mr. Hans Heidner, President of Heidner and Company, Importers and Exporters. (WSHS)
Dirt roads--Skagit County;
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
ca. 1932. Road to Mount Baker near Marblemount, Skagit County. Man standing on an unpaved forest road, another man in background. For Mr. Hans Heidner, President of Heidner and Company, Importers and Exporters. (WSHS)
Dirt roads--Skagit County; Mountain roads--Skagit County;
Part of General Photograph Collection
ca. 1932. A staged photograph taken for the Unemployed Citizens League of Tacoma showing five women doing various kinds of needlework. The woman at the front left appears to be doing crocheting or hooking. The woman at the right seems to be doing needlepoint. The woman seated to the right toward the back may be doing crewel work, and the woman who is standing seems to be knitting. The photograph was taken in a private residence. There is an American flag hanging over the fireplace, and a chalkboard on the wall.
Needlework--Tacoma--1930-1940; Flags--United States
Tacoma--Views (Tacoma--Aerial Views) Photos - 9
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Tacoma--Views (Tacoma--Aerial Views)