On Thursday June 15, 1933, the U.S.S. Constitution, the historic "Old Ironsides", was towed into Commencement Bay for a week long stay in Tacoma. She was berthed at the McCormick Dock on Dock Street, and was open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for the length of her stay. On Tuesday and Wednesday the visiting hours were extended to 8 p.m. so that those who worked during the day might have a chance to visit the ship. During her stay, over 84,000 persons toured the Constitution. Ordered by McCormick Steamship Company.

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

On Monday June 19, 1933 the members of the Tacoma Afifi Shrine Temple Band gathered on the McCormick Dock to play for the assembled visitors to the U.S.S. Constitution, and to pose for this photograph. The U.S.S. Constitution, the historic "Old Ironsides," was towed into Commencement Bay on June 19th for a week long stay in Tacoma. She was berthed at the McCormick Dock on Dock Street, and was open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for the length of her stay. On Tuesday and Wednesday the visiting hours were extended to 8 p.m. so that those who worked during the day might have a chance to visit the her. During her stay, over 84,000 persons toured the ship.

Afifi Temple Band (Tacoma); U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

Stanley School 6A Class in June of 1933. The spacious school was built in 1925 and was large enough to accomodate the student body for 30 years; additions were added in 1955, 1967 and 1973. In 1983, the main portion of the school was closed, declared unsafe in case of earthquake. (filed with Argentum)

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Group portraits; Stanley Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Education--Tacoma;

Park Lodge School- 1st Grade class 1933. Building by Woodroofe and Constable, Architects, 1912. Addition by Frederick and Stanley Shaw, Architects, 1925. (filed with Argentum)

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Park Lodge School- 5th Grade class, 1933. Building by Woodroofe and Constable, Architects, 1912. Addition by Frederick and Stanley Shaw, Architects, 1925. The school building was demolished in 1994, after 82 years of service.

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Gault Intermediate (Junior High) School, 9A Class portrait taken in front of school. Gault opened for classes in 1926. It was designed by Hill & Mock, architects. The school was named in honor of Dr. Franklin B. Gault, superintendent of Tacoma public schools from 1888- 1892. It is still in use today, with additions made in 1942, 1953, 1974 and 1979.

Public schools--Tacoma; Gault Junior High School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Portraits;

Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention at Tacoma. Drum and Bugle Corps from Post 51, Spokane, on pier beside Navy Frigate U.S.S. Constitution, the historic "Old Ironsides." The wooden frigate was towed into Commencement Bay for a week long stay in Tacoma on June 15, 1933. (filed with Argentum)

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 51 (Spokane); Veterans; organizations--Spokane--1930-1940;

These women were chosen as officers of the Rebekahs, auxiliary womens' organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, during the Rebekahs' annual three-day session held in Tacoma in early June of 1933. From left to right are: Mrs. E.B. North of Tacoma, treasurer; Mrs. Edith Osborn of Yakima, vice-president; Mrs. Bernice Hornibrooke of Vancouver, warder; Mrs. N. M. Knoff of Seattle, secretary; and Mrs. Maude Boone of Puyallup, president of the district association. The ladies were photographed in front of the I.O.O.F. Temple at Sixth and Fawcett. About 2,500 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs had arrived in Tacoma on Saturday, June 3rd for their annual session of the grand lodge, grand encampment and Rebekah assembly. This was the 44th annual session of the Rebekah assembly. (TNT 6-5-1933, p. 1-article; TNT 6-5-1933, p. 1-article; TNT 6-7-1933, p. 10)

Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rebekah Lodge (Tacoma); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Boone, Maude; Hornibrooke, Bernice; Osborn, Edith; North, E.B.--Family; Knoff, N.M.--Family;

On June 15, 1933, the reconditioned frigate USS Constitution was towed into Tacoma and moored at the McCormick Dock; for a week "Old Ironsides" was opened for tours. In the center of the group of men on the dock is a man in uniform, possibly the ship's captain, to his right is Tacoma Mayor Melvin G. Tennent. Immediately to the left of the group of men is a Rockne automobile. The Rockne, produced by the Studebaker Co. of South Bend, Indiana, from 1931-33. was priced to compete with Ford. The brand was named after Knute Rockne, the famous Notre Dame University football coach. Shortly after the new car hit the market, Rockne was killed in an airplane crash. The vehicle never sold well and was eventually pulled from the market. The vehicle has a sign on the side announcing the "Elks Magazine Rockne sponsored by Studebaker, Good Will Tour, Los Angeles to Milwaukee." TPL-9099

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennent, Melvin Green; U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800; Studebaker automobile;

Lincoln High School Class of 1935 Graduation at the Armory. (WSHS)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma);

Park Lodge School- 3rd and 4th grade classes of 1933. Building by Woodroofe and Constable, Architects, 1912. Addition by Frederick and Stanley Shaw, Architects, 1925. The building was demolished in 1994. Children are tentatively identified as, front row, left to right, ?, ?, Geraldine Caddigan, Bibbit Strong, Ruth Southwell, Vernon Caddigan, ?. 2nd row, ?, Dorothy Mae Richards, Calvin Barlow, Jim Tangorra, Don Williver, Bill Barlow, Everett Pittman, Bob Newman, ?,?. Back Row, ?,?, Francis Taylor, ?, Ida Centoni, Elsie Judd, Dave Judd, Jac Bunnell, Jack Burkhart, ?. (filed with Argentum)

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Park Lodge School, Lakewood, 6th grade class of 1933. Park Lodge School was built in 1912 from a design by architects Woodroofe & Constable. In 1977, it was converted to administrative offices and it was demolished in 1994. The students in the picture are tentatively identified as, front row, left to right Anne Baker (in Girl Scout uniform), Jack Sturley, Jimmy Dien, Bill Watt and Harold Southwell. Second row: Rosalie George, Arnold Snell, Dick Krogh, Patty Armstrong, Shiela Sullivan, ?, George Bonneville and Betty Tierstein. Back row: Nancy Ford,?,?, Joe Fortier, ?,? and Patty McGraw.

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Lowell School 6A Class, circa 1933, and teacher on school steps. The three boys on the right in the first row are wearing school crossing guard uniforms. (filed with Argentum)

Public Schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--1930-1940; Lowell Elementary School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The historic U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides." The wooden frigate was towed into Commencement Bay for a week long stay in Tacoma on June 15, 1933. The vessel was built of 2,000 trees and launched October 21, 1797, one of the six original ships of the U.S. Navy. It was originally used to protect American merchant vessels from pirates. It is still a part of the Navy today, making it the oldest commissioned warship in the world. In the late 1920s, the vessel was saved by a grass roots movement that financed its reconstruction. The massive timbers for the mast came from the Pacific Northwest. The rejuvenated vessel left under tow July of 1931 for its longest cruise, a four year tour of America. TPL-8297

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

Old Ironsides, the frigate U.S.S. Constitution, at dock on City Waterway. The U.S. Navy's oldest ship, launched in 1797, visits Tacoma in June of 1933 for a week after her reconstruction in the 1920s. Ordered by McCormick Steamship Company. (filed with Argentum)

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

Man at trailer, marked "Let's Get Associated, Associated Oil Company Public Address System," on dock with "Old Ironsides," the frigate U.S.S. Constitution, moored along City Waterway, in the background. On June 15, 1933 the USS Constitution was towed into Tacoma for a one week long stay. She was berthed at the McCormick Dock on Dock St. Over 84,000 people toured the vessel. The sound "truck" has apparently been borrowed from Associated Oil for a special event connected with "Old Ironsides" visit.

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

Night view of Old Ironsides, the Frigate U.S.S. Constitution, illuminated at dock on City Waterway. The U.S. Navy's oldest ship, launched in 1797, visits Tacoma in June of 1933 after her reconstruction in the 1920s. Consolidated Oil Company on left. (filed with Argentum)

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

On June 15, 1933, the USS Constitution, better known as "Old Ironsides," was towed into Tacoma for a one week visit. The vessel was moored at the McCormick Dock on Dock Street and opened for tours. Over 84,000 people toured the vessel. The ship was launched October 21, 1797, one of the six original ships of the U.S. Navy. It is still a part of the Navy today, making it the oldest commissioned warship in the world. The tanks of the Associated Oil Co. can be seen in the background. (filed with Argentum)

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

The U.S.S. Constitution, old "Ironsides," docked in Tacoma, with Elks Lodge and waterview mansions in the background. On June 15, 1933, the U.S.S. Constitution was towed into Commencement Bay and docked on Dock Street for a week. The vessel was open for tours and over 84,000 area residents toured the ship. The Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world; it was launched in 1797.

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

Franklin School 6A Class, circa 1933. The original school was built in 1889 and named after Benjamin Franklin. The pictured building replaced the old school in 1910 with additions in 1914. The architects were Heath & Twichell. It was demolished in 1997. (filed with Argentum)

Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Franklin School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Washington School 6A Class photographed outside the school In June of 1933. (filed with Argentum)

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Washington School (Tacoma);

Lincoln High School Class of 1933 Graduation at the Armory. (filed with Argentum)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma);

The historic U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," was towed into Commencement Bay for a week long stay in Tacoma on June 15, 1933 as part of a nationwide tour of the reconstructed vessel. It was moored at McCormick Dock on Dock Street and was opened to the public for viewing. Over 84,000 people toured the vessel. The Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. It was launched October 21, 1797 after being built under an act signed by President George Washington creating the United States Navy. It remains a part of the Navy even today. Its reconstruction was financed by grass roots support and it left on a tour July of 1931 to be viewed by the citizens of America who financed its overhaul. TPL-9115

U.S.S. Constitution; Battleships--United States--1790-1800; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--United States--1790-1800;

The Outcalt leaving for Red Bluff Camp, July 5, 1933. On the boat are some adult males, but mostly young men or boys, possibly Sea Scouts. (filed with Argentum)

Sailboats; Sea Scouts (Tacoma);

United Italian Picnic at American Lake. Large number of people seated at long tables beside the lake.

Italian Americans--Tacoma; Picnics--Tacoma--1930-1940; Group portraits;

Cle Elum Ballteam meets Aberdeen Ballteam at Polish National Alliance No. 156 Picnic- Aug. 20th, 1933- Tacoma. Photograph appears to have been taken at the Polish Hall, 1650 E. 30th St. The picnic was held to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the founding of the Polish National Alliance and the early Polish migration to Tacoma. The early Polish settlers founded the first Polish Roman Catholic parish in Washington state in 1892 in Tacoma. (T.Times 8/18/1933 p.3) (filed with Argentum)

Ethnic groups--Tacoma--1930-1940; Polish National Alliance No.156 (Tacoma); Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On August 20, 1933 the members of Tacoma's Polish community gathered together at the Polish Hall, 1650 E. 30th St., to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the founding of the Polish national Alliance and the early Polish migration to Tacoma. The celebration was organized by Walter Danisjewski, who was president of both the Polish American Citizens' Club and the Polish National Alliance No. 156. Mr. Danisjewski declared that the picnic would honor Steve Maciejewski and the early Polish settlers who founded the first Polish Roman Catholic parish in Washington state in 1892 in Tacoma. (T.Times 8/18/1933 p.3)

Ethnic Groups--Tacoma--1930-1940; Polish National Alliance No.156 (Tacoma)

The 23rd annual meeting of the Northwest States Baptist Convention and its auxiliaries met in Tacoma in 1933 from August 8 to August 12. This group portrait of members of Bethlehem and Berean Baptist churches was taken at South 18th and I Street near Bethlehem Baptist Church, located at 1723 So. I Street. The Berean congregation's building was the former Southside Improvement Association Hall at 1202 So. 56th Street. Read A3114.

Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Northwest States Baptist Convention (Tacoma);

The students attending Custer School, 7700 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood, posed for a school picture with their teacher Mabel Justin in front of their one-year-old building in October of 1933. The first Custer School, named after Lesour Custer, was built in the early 1890s on land donated by the Knoxhum family. In 1932, the old school was torn down and this new, two room school house was built. As the Clover Park School District grew, another newer, and bigger Custer school was built in 1953; this 1932 building, also called the "Little Red School House," was not demolished and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The young lad with the tie in front of Mrs. Justin is her son. According to Mrs. Justin's grandson, she made her son wear the tie for this occasion,

Custer School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; Students--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Miss Marjorie Pierce stands next to her 1933 Chrysler Six sedan recently purchased from the American Motor Co. Store manager Grover E. Wakefield is at the left of the photograph. American Motors would open their new showrooms at South 9th and "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way) on November 20, 1933. The Chrysler and Plymouth dealership offered service departments to handle everything from complete overhauls and body building to regular service station jobs. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 11-19-33, 7A)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940; American Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chrysler automobile; Pierce, Marjorie; Wakefield, Grover E.;