General Wainwright visiting at Tacoma Athletic Commission. General Jonathan M. Wainwright is seen visiting at the Tacoma Athletic Commission. He had been made an honorary member when he was in Tacoma four years earlier on a bond campaign. General Wainwright was in Tacoma to rededicate the recently enlarged school in Fircrest that had been named for him. (TNT, 11/20/1949, p.1)

Wainwright, Jonathan M.; Heroes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military personnel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Generals--United States--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);

Chairman and officers of the Capital District, Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, in the Daffodil Room at the Hotel Winthrop. A group of seventeen women from the various local garden clubs have gathered for a lunch meeting prior to the opening of the second annual Christmas show by the group, "Twas the Week Before Christmas", held at the Hotel Winthrop. Funds generated from the show were to be used to establish a garden center building fund. More than 85 garden clubs from the district responded with exhibits to the show. Ordered by Mrs. Fred Gordon.(TNT, 12/16/1949, p.C-10)

Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Vera Janalyne Angus and Raymond James Malcomb were married December 16, 1949, at the Church of Holy Communion. The bride is wearing a green velvet floor-length gown with a train and a matching hat trimmed with imported hand-made French veiling and she carries a bouquet of pink roses and bouvardia. The groom, chief petty officer Raymond James Malcomb, is wearing his U.S. Navy uniform. They stand together at the church altar. (TNT, 1/21/1950, p.8)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Military uniforms--United States; Altars--Tacoma; Church of the Holy Communion (Tacoma); Angus, Vera Janalyne--Marriage; Malcomb, Raymond James; Wedding costume--1940-1950;

Interior of new office and warehouse to show flowers, C & G Radio Supply Co., Lloyd Norberg. The C & G Radio Supply Company is ready for their grand opening. They have received so many flowers of congratulation and best wishes for their success that they line the walkway to the back of the store and stand in nearly every window. The company will sell radio supplies and equipment.

C & G Radio Supply Co. (Tacoma); Radios; Stores & shops--Tacoma; Flowers--Tacoma;

The finish on this new 1949 Packard should be well protected from sun and rain by the snug, little collapsible garage available from the Croft Trailer Company, 7241 So. Tacoma Way, that covers it. Paul and Lewis Croft were in the trailer manufacturing and rental business in Tacoma for over twenty years beginning around 1947. Brad Linsey

Croft Trailer Co. (Tacoma); Packard automobile; Canopies--Tacoma;

Collapsible garage, Croft Trailer Co., Brad Linsey. A portable, tent-like awning covers a large car in the driveway next to a house in this photograph from November of 1949. The covering folds like an accordian allowing the automobile entrance and egress. The poles supporting the canvas-like material are bolted to frames of wood. The collapsible garage was available from the Croft Trailer Co., 7241 South Tacoma Way, a firm owned and operated by Paul H. Croft who was reputedly a wonderful inventor. See A 46173, image 3 for another view of Croft Trailer Co.'s "garage." (Additional information provided by a reader)

Croft Trailer Co. (Tacoma); Storage facilities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Canopies--Tacoma;

New safe deposit vault at Pacific First Federal, Condon Co., Roscoe Smith. A view of the street entrance lobby of the new Pacific First Federal safe deposit vault. The garden planting and bright red upholstered couch lend a spirit of charm and warmth to the richly paneled walnut walls. Wall mirrors reflect the lower lobby, the vault, counters and coupon booths. (TNT, 11/30/1949, p.9)

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Vaults (Strong rooms)--Tacoma; Banks--Tacoma; Waiting rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Several shots at Sand Point Country Club, Thomas Albert Smith, Architect, Seattle. A view of the interior of the Sand Point Country Club from the stairway looking down into the lobby and up to the Fairway Terrace Room. A man is behind the counter in the lobby. The floor covering is made of several geometric shapes of different colors. The stairway is carpeted with an open railing. A large chandelier hangs in the opening created by the open staircase.

Sand Point Country Club (Seattle); Lobbies--Seattle--1940-1950; Stairways--Seatlle--1940-1950; Hand railings--Seattle; Chandeliers;

Several shots at Sand Point Country Club, Thomas Albert Smith, Architect, Seattle. A view of the interior of the Fairway Terrace Room. The rear of the lounge provides space for several chairs, some sculpted wood, some upholstered with patterned fabric. Many of the chairs face the windows. Small tables are conveniently placed for drinks and ash trays. Lighting is provided from recessed can fixtures in the ceiling.

Sand Point Country Club (Seattle); Lounges--Seattle--1940-1950; Bars--Seattle--1940-1950; Country clubs--Seattle;

Dinner awards being presented to employees, Shell Oil Co., Tideflats, Larry Hausen. Shell Oil had celebrated the opening of their new bulk petroleum terminal on the Tacoma tideflats next to the city waterway earlier in November 1949. They consolidated their two smaller plants into one housing their storage, truck fill-stand and garage with their district office, smaller storage and warehouse.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Petroleum industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Awards; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Front of store, Tacoma Marine Supply, Mr. Lorne Brossoit. A front-on view of the exterior of Tacoma Marine Supply, Inc. They advertise handling tools, paints, tackle and clothing with neon signs. Along the canopy is another neon sign spelling Tacoma Marine & Hardware. Various marine supplies are displayed in the store front windows. Edward Cunningham was president at this time, H.N. Blace served as vice-president, Lloyd Duval as secretary and W.J. Angus as treasurer of the ship chandlers company.

Tacoma Marine Supply, Inc. (Tacoma); Storefronts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Facades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stores & shops--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Copy of replica of electric sign, K Street Boosters c/o W.A. Macpherson. Written in the lower right corner is "Designed by Cliff Sign Co. for "K" St. Business Men".

Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; K Street Boosters (Tacoma);

Copy of portraits, Mr. Ed Kloss, Tacoma Hotel. A portrait of an unidentified woman wearing a close fitting hat and a coat or jacket with a high fur collar.

Portraits; Women--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hats--1920-1930;

The 87-foot exploratory vessel John R. Manning, constructed by the Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, was driven by a 6-cylinder, 11 1/2" x 15" Washington Iron Works diesel engine delivering 300hp at 325 rpm. Based in Honolulu, the ship made extensive explorations into the central Pacific.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

The tuna clipper Hortensia-Bertin, built by Tacoma Boat Building Co., heads out from Commencement Bay February 8, 1950 bound for the tuna seas. The vessel, owned by Capt. O. E. Bertin and designed by Arthur DeFever of San Pedro, was outstanding in the field of communications both internal and ship to shore. The ship was built of wood and was 103' in length and 25' 10" in beam with a hull identical to the Coronado, built by Peterson Boat Building Co., Tacoma. TPL-9027

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Thirteen members of the Girl Scouts from St. Patrick's school are helping the American Red Cross prepare for their annual fund-drive campaign which began March 1, 1950. All the girls are Junor Red Cross members but here they were working as Girl Scouts of troop No. 15. L-R, seated, Margery Graham, Jane Hely, Darlys Holland, Pat Lynam and Mrs. Emmett Maloney (troop leader). Standing, Pat Reed, Mary Helen McNerthney, Caroline Eskstrom, Joanne Backer, Mary Jean Barton, Rose Brosamer, Mary Jo Sigler and Sally Slater. Ordered by Mrs. Thomson. (TNT, 2/19/1950, p.B-3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Uniforms; Posters; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Girl Scouts (Tacoma);

Christmas party at the Eagles. A cook, two waitresses and several men wearing ribbons are standing behind the table set out with a large tray of sliced meats, bread, potato chips, salads, condiments and flowers ready for the Cooks and Waiters Union party. Cooks & Waiters Union, Mr. McDonald.

Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma); Labor unions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Representatives from the Washington State Liquor Control Board Inspector have presented a program to the Cooks & Assistants, Waiters, Waitresses and Bartenders Union.

Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma); Labor unions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Washington State Liquor Control Board (Wash.);

The Tacoma Athletic Commission's fourth annual Anniversary party on 2-20-1950 was attended by over 400. The event at the Top of the Ocean included a refreshment hour on the top deck, followed by dinner-dancing, birthday cake and the announcement of Tacoma's Man of the Year in Sports on the main deck.The award was given to E.S. Ostberg, the head of Tacoma's Boys Club, by unanimous decision of a committee of nine. Frank Walters, TAC President, presided, Larry Huseby was Master of Ceremonies, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith served as chairmen of party arrangements. (TNT 2-21-1950 pg 14, 2-25-1950 D-1 pictorial)

Events--Tacoma--1950-1960; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

1950 Model shots of Rosemarie Bowe. A young woman is lying on a rock on the shore of a stream wearing a dark strapless bathing suit. She has shoulder-length, dark hair and she smiles at the camera.

Fashion models--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bathing suits; Bathing beauties; Streams; Bowe, Rosemarie;

Completed exterior of home built by contractor Bert Sundgren. This view from North 45th Street shows the back of a two-story house with a small deck over an extension on the first floor. This home will have a view of Puget Sound over its neighbors further down the slope. A walkway curves to the front of the house where the formal entry is found. The Asarco stack can be seen on the left. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Margie Chalmer.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Smokestacks--Tacoma;

Completed exterior of home designed by Lance, McGuire & Muri architects and built by Bert Sundgren, contractor. The exterior of the two story house has been covered with plywood. Large windows will provide uninterupted views from the interior. A small extension is seen on the lower floor on the right. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Margie Chalmer. (TNT, 9/11/1949, p.B-5)

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Windows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

A photograph of North 2nd and G Streets taken for L.A. Nicholson and Sons, land surveyors. A view of property nearly one block in size in the Stadium District.

L.A. Nicholson & Sons (Tacoma); Land; Land use--Tacoma--1950-1960; Real estate development--Tacoma--1950-1960;

In January of 1950, the members of the Lakewood Dance Club welcomed in the new year with a "Half Century" Ball, held at the Lakewood Center, 6100 Motor Avenue SW. In this publicity photograph, Mrs. E.B. Linsley played an organ while Mr. and Mrs. Harold Engers (at the left) and her husband stood by admiring her skill. Mrs. Linsley is wearing a Victorian-style dress with lace overlays and a high necked under-blouse. She wears her hair up in a Victorian style. The men are wearing fancy dress clothes and Mrs. Engers has added a wide brimmed hat to her costume. (TNT, 1/29/1950, p.B-1) Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana.

Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood); Balls (Parties)--Lakewood--1950-1960; Costumes--Lakewood--1950-1960; Lakewood Dance Club (Lakewood); Linsley, E.B.--Family; Engers, Harold--Family; Organs;

The Hortensia-Bertin sits in the ways building at Tacoma Boat Building ready for launching into Commencement Bay. The large tuna clipper was designed by Arthur DeFever of San Pedro, and measured 103' x 24'10". O.E. Bertin would be her captain. She would have outstanding communication capabilities with radiophone and code instruments, a Northern Radio sending set and a National receiver. She was capable of carrying a crew of 20 and 185 tons of fish at 10 knots. Her home port was to be Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (TNT, 1/5/1950, p.21; Pacific Fisherman, April 1950, p.26; Pacific Fisherman, October 1950, p.12) TPL-9024

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Launching of the John N. Cobb at Western Boat. L-R, Mrs. Emmett Egan and Mrs. Margaret E. Johnson, wife of Captain Sheldon W. Johnson, stand ready to christen the John N. Cobb, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exploratory vessel. She was named after John N. Cobb, the first Dean of the School of Fisheries of the University of Washington, who had also served with the United States Bureau of Fisheries. Ordered for the Seattle Times by Mr. R.H. Calkins. (Marine Digest, 2/4/1950)

Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Egan, Emmett--Family; Johnson, Margaret E.;

A man inspects a large stack of Hemlock boards in the yard at the St. Paul Lumber Company. The boards are ready for dry kilns where they would remain 2 to 4 days. Each tier of lumber is stripped to separate the pieces, which allows heat and steam to circulate freely when the load is in the kiln. After drying, the load is ready to be unstacked and sent to the planers. (Tree Life Hemlock, St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co.)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

A large stack of lumber in the yard at the St. Paul Lumber Company. The lumber is separated at even intervals to insure even drying.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

McMurtrie's Breakfast Program, KTBI. Fifteen people gather around tables after breakfast wearing Hawaiian shirts, leis, and straw hats for the morning radio program presented by KTBI and Burt McMurtrie. Burt McMurtrie was a commentator for KMO Radio Station in 1951. He had been a reporter with the Tacoma Times before it closed March 1949. Ordered by Burt McMurtrie.

McMurtrie, Burt; Radio broadcasting--Tacoma--1950-1960; Talk shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Shirts; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The front of Nancy's Baby Portrait Studio and Richards Commercial Photo Service after the snow and wind storm in January 1950. The Richards Studio was established in 1921 by 19-year-old Turner Richards. Three of Turner's brothers (Bob, Ed, and Nelson), his mother, and other members of the Richards family participated in the business during its operation. During its most active years, the 1930s through the mid-1970s, the Richards Studio maintained a staff of 35 with three studios in the Tacoma area including one at Ft. Lewis and the children's portrait studio, Nancy's.

Photographic studios--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nancy's Baby Portrait Studio (Tacoma); Snow--Tacoma--1950-1960; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Window displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Storefronts--Tacoma; Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma);