ca. 1931. This is the Scandinavian Pentecostal Mission at 1101 South J Street as pictured circa 1931. The church was dedicated in January of 1904 as the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1931, the time of this picture, it was known as the Scandinavian Pentecostal Mission, as indicated by the sign over the door. In 1934, the church, by then known as Bethel Pentecostal, was damaged by fire. It was re-dedicated in 1941, after extensive remodeling and an addition. Bowen# CHU-039

ca. 1931. boys looking at ASARCO smokestack

ca. 1931. Mrs. Alice Rector Watson's gardens. A young boy plays by the lily pond on property originally developed by Mrs. Watson's grandfather, Augustus Walters, in the 1880s. (WSHS)

Gardens--Tacoma; Watson, Alice--Homes & haunts; Boys--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1931. Alice Watson's gardens. Wood and wicker lawn furniture in grove of trees. (Argentum, filed with H)

Gardens--Tacoma; Watson, Alice--Homes & haunts; Walters, Augustus--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1931. Alice Watson's gardens. Lawn furniture under large trees. (Argentum, filed with H)

Gardens--Tacoma; Watson, Alice--Homes & haunts; Walters, Augustus--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1931. Mrs. Alexander Baillie gardens at "Waloma" on American Lake in Lakewood. A large pond with spraying fountain is nestled between the manicured lawn and the lake. (WSHS)

Baillie, Alexander, 1859-1949--Homes & haunts; Gardens--Lakewood; Water gardens; Fountains--Lakewood; Trees--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Mrs. Alexander Baillie gardens at "Waloma" on American Lake in Lakewood. A large pond with spraying fountain is nestled between the manicured lawn and the lake. Flowers dot the curves in the pond and large trees create a backdrop in this sublime view. (WSHS)

Baillie, Alexander, 1859-1949--Homes & haunts; Gardens--Lakewood; Water gardens; Fountains--Lakewood; Trees--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Weaver Productions; Mrs. Thomas' family and friends. People were photographed seated around a banquet table in what was formerly the movie studio of H.C. Weaver Productions Inc. The building operated as a movie studio only for four short years, 1924-28. After the studio closed down, the Thomas family maintained the building and props used to produce motion pictures in Tacoma. Herbert Thomas, the caretaker of the studio, was struck by a car in Tacoma Dec. 17, 1931 and died. His wife continued on as caretaker until the building was destroyed by fire Aug 24, 1932. Seated around the table are, left side of table left to right, Gertrude (Adams) Thomas, family friend, Louise Pearson, Alice Palmer, Margaret Palmer, Herbert F. Thomas, Esther (Mattson-Pearson) Wyatt and Dennis Wyatt (infant.) Right side- William H. Thomas, Harmon Edwards, Bonnie (Thomas) Mattson, Lauren Mattson (infant), Roy Mattson, Chester Farrow, family friend, Ivan Farrow and Florence (Mattson) Farrow. (names supplied by a Mattson family member)

H.C. Weaver Productions, Inc. (Tacoma); Motion picture studios--Tacoma; Thomas, Herbert--Family;

ca. 1931. Moose Lodge Drill Team lined-up in L-shaped formation. (Argentum)

Loyal Order of Moose (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1931. Several men stand outside the door of the Tacoma Elks (BPOE- Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks) Temple admiring the Elks Magazine Studebaker President 8. Tom Truly has been identified as the young man in the cap at the far left of the photograph. He was one of the drivers on this Studebaker/Elks tour. The automobile according to lettering on its side was travelling from New York to Seattle for the Elks National Convention, July 6-9th. The automobile is believed to be a 1931 Studebaker President 8 Roadster convertible. At the wheel is thought to be W.C. O'Donnell, Studebaker advertising manager from NYC. The Elks National Grand Lodge Convention site was Seattle in 1931. (filed with Argentum) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Fraternal lodges--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Studebaker automobile; Truly, Tom;

ca. 1931. Samuel A. and Valerie L. Andrews house at Steilacoom Lake. Lakeside view of two-story brick house with steep, wood shingle roof. Lawn swing on patio. Ivy-covered entry. Designed by Silas E. Nelsen, architect; Standard Construction Co., contractor, 1926. Original owner was A.B. Gehri.

Houses--Lakewood--1930-1940; Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma); Andrews, Samuel A.--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1931. Joseph L. Carman residence, Villa Carman. Spanish Colonial Revival house by Kirtland K. Cutter, Architect, 1919. Exterior view of front fascade and grounds. Purchased by Lowell T. and Helen Murray in 1939 and by Actress Linda Evans in 1987. (WSHS)

Estates--Lakewood; Carman, Joseph L.--Homes & haunts; Villa Carman (Lakewood);

ca. 1931. John and Rose Dower Estate. "Dower Dell." A glimpse of the house, two-car garage, and cabin through the trees and natural landscape. Lawn swing on right. The house was built in 1927 in an Old English design and the property was arranged to resemble a country estate. (WSHS, filed as 11-4)

Dower, John--Homes & haunts; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Exterior view of back and side of William H. and Maud M. Miller's summer home on the north side of American Lake, "Milamar." Features include vine-covered pergola and two-story deck over room extension. (photograph also labelled HG 16 image 12), filed with WSHS as 16-12

Miller, William H.--Homes & haunts; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Exterior view of back and side of William H. and Maude M. Miller's summer home, "Milamar," on the north side of American Lake. House is surrounded by mature, deciduous trees with leaves just emerging. The colonial home was built in 1922, on a design by Frederick & Stanley Shaw, architects. It features an English thatched roof. William Miller was the president of real estate co. R.E. Anderson & Co. The couple also maintained a city residence in the Woodstock Apartments in Tacoma. (also filed with WSHS, under 16-15)

Miller, William H.--Homes & haunts; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Enhance photo of the sunset on American Lake as seen from Milamar, the summer home of William H. and Maude Miller. The Millers' estate was located on the north side of American Lake. Script on the scored photograph reads " The view of a winter sunset taken from the front yard speaks for itself-" TPL-4419 (see H16- image 7A.)

Miller, William H.--Homes & haunts; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Boat house at William H. and Maude M. Miller's summer home on the north side of American Lake, "Milamar." Architecturally detailed building with ballastraded and trellised deck above, at lakeside, shaded by large, deciduous trees. (photograph also labelled HG 16 image 9) filed in WSHS as 16-9

Miller, William H.--Homes & haunts; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1931. Jack and Mamie McLeod's garden. Floral aspects and rockery define the garden and are accented with trellises. A female face peeks smilingly out the window above the trellis. (Photograph also numbered HG21 image 3) (also in WSHS, filed as 21-3)

McLeod, Jack--Homes & haunts; Estates--Tacoma; Gardens--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1931. Jack and Mamie McLeod's house and garden. Stone steps lead through the garden to the house. Floral aspects and rockery garden accented with cast bird bath. Family dog poses on the steps. Casual outdoor furniture. TPL-8555 (photograph also numbered HG21 image 5) (also in WSHS, filed as 21-5)

McLeod, Jack--Homes & haunts; Estates--Tacoma; Gardens--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1931. Interiors of the home of Harry K. Todd, Tacoma Country Club home #1. Mr. Todd was the president of the Country Club and H.K. Todd Co., investments & insurance. A large clock stands on the landing of the stairs.

Todd, Harry K.--Homes & haunts.;

ca. 1931. The wood frame building at the corner of South 8th and Yakima Ave. is apparents getting a new coat of paint. In 1931 the building at 802 Yakima Ave. So. was the Denny Apartments.

Denny Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940

ca. 1931. Puget Sound Battery Co., 705-707 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, as photographed circa 1931. The structure was built around 1907 by William Bradley and designed by C.A. Darmer. It was originally known as Bodega Court. Puget Sound Battery opened here around 1919. The building to the left (701-03 Pacific) was the Bradley Block, built by William Bradley around 1890. It was home to the Lawler Apartment Hotel and North Coast Electric Co.

Puget Sound Battery Co. (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma;

ca. 1931. An older male employee at the Tacoma Grain Company stands next to a large, belt-driven piece of machinery.

Tacoma Grain Co. (Tacoma); Flour & meal industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Grain industry--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1931. A line of men employees work at the flour bagging machines at the Tacoma Grain Company. A supervisor in white shirt, vest and tie oversees their work. The machines are used to fill a number of different bags. Bags are marked "Centennial - Silk Sifted - Family Flour"; "Cross Spears - Wong Sui Yuen"; and "Seattle - 100% Entire Whole Wheat Flour".

Flour & meal industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Grain industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Grain Co. (Tacoma); Bags

ca. 1931. Employees of the Tacoma Grain Company work at what appear to be belt driven grain grinders, to make flour from grain.

Tacoma Grain Co. (Tacoma); Flour & meal industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Grain industry--Tacoma--1930-1940;