Sea-Tac (Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation) Welders, Pierce County Inter-League basketball team, at Tacoma Boys Club. One of eight teams representing the shipyard in inter-league play. (T.Times)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma)--People; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

This team was one of eight representing the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation in league play at the Tacoma Boys Club in January of 1943. This particular team was from the Shipfitters swing shift. Pictured left to right kneeling are Alphonse Big Horn, Leonard Big Horn (Native American brothers from Montana), John Owens and Lawrence Loveland. Standing, left to right, are Mason Longmire (mgr.), Phil Red Eagle, John Hartsell, Wayne Hinkleman and Matt Kapovich. (T. Times 2/1/1943, pg. 11)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma)--People; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Indigenous peoples; Big Horn, Alphonse; Big Horn, Leonard; Owens, John; Loveland, Lawrence; Longmire, Mason;

Air Reduction Sales Co. rebuilding Tacoma oxygen plant, contract MCC2797

Factories--Tacoma; Air Reduction Sales Co. (Tacoma);

Henry Mill, construction of trusses. Henry Mill was located at 3001 No. Starr, the former site of the old Tacoma Mill Co. The mill was operated by John F. Buchanan, pres., and William F. Buchanan, VP. During the second World War, they became active in lumber prefabrication. Large buildings, such as hangars, were prebuilt in pieces and reassembled on arrival at their destination.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1940. Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. Gauges for Boiler No.2. The large chemical producing company was located in the Tideflats, along the Hylebos Waterway.

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Gauges; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Aerial view of Atlas Foundry and Machine Company looking west along railroad tracks and northwest along Center Street. Nalley Valley. [Also dated 08-26-1941]

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1940-1950; Aerial photographs;

Laying of destroyer keel for "Hull #3," to be built at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation (Sea-Tac), Seattle facility. Large group of men doff their hats while in front of steel keel piece on crane.

Boat & ship industry--Seattle; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Seattle;

Ben Cheney and an unidentified woman sit at the back of a convertible on the dock next to the "Oregon." Richard Studio notes state that this picture was taken in Oregon. The cargo ship was built by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. in Tacoma and was launched as the Cape Cleare.

Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Cargo ships; Convertible automobiles--1940-1950;

Renton housing project showing use of "Cheney Studding". Ordered by Cheney Lumber Company. [Also dated 06-09-1942]

Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Renton;

Renton housing project showing the use of standardized Cheney studding. Construction is the Highlands Development, east of I-405. Photographs made for Cheney Lumber Co.

Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Renton; Construction--Renton;

Renton housing project showing use of "Cheney Studding". Ordered by Cheney Lumber Company. [Also dated 06-09-1942]

Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Renton; Construction--Renton;

Photograph of the new storage tanks at the Air Reduction Co., an oxygen producing plant. The plant opened around May of 1942 at 702 Alexander Ave. In June of 1942, Peterman Manufacturing was forced out of its location by the government. The land was needed for the expansion of the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. and its many defense contracts. Peterman, originally at 600 Alexander Ave., relocated to Garibaldi Oregon.

Factories--Tacoma; Air Reduction Sales Co. (Tacoma); Peterman Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Storage tanks;

Plywood plant at Garibaldi, Oregon. This April 1, 1951, photograph shows sheets of veneer in the fine sanding process. Large pipes are for ventilation.

Plywood; Lumber industry--Oregon--1950-1960; Oregon-Washington Plywood Co. (Garibaldi, Or.);

The interior of Mrs. Holroyd's daughter's home showing a corner of the living room and the kitchen through an arched doorway. The walls are made of concrete block and the ceiling appears to be of concrete tile. The fireplace is faced with elongated bricks with a quarry tile hearth. Open areas have been left in the wall separating the living room and the kitchen where plants and a telephone have been placed. Ordered by Holroyd Company.

Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Building materials; Concrete--Tacoma--1950-1960; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Workmen are now completing the roofs of the houses in the Briggs Project. Trusses have been added to the houses in the background while the roof on the house in the foreground looks complete. Ordered by the Holroyd Company, James Holroyd.

Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Building materials; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building construction--Tacoma;

A one-story, single-family residence with a daylight basement and garage built in the lower level has been designed with an austere exterior. The only addition to the plain exterior is a trellis in front of the steps leading to the front entry. A man stands on the steps looking out. Ordered by the Holroyd Company.

Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Building materials; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Trellises--Tacoma;

The exterior of Stone & Trobridge Electrical Machinery shop owned by Paul C. Stone and Earl J. Trobridge. The one-story building was built using concrete blocks with glass block surrounding the double doors at the front entrance. A display of electric motors can be seen through the large windows that have been added on both sides of the entrance. Ordered by the Holroyd Company.

Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Building materials; Stone & Trobridge (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma;

Ordered by Holroyd Company. A one-story, single-family residence with a nearly square design and a mansard roof has been built of concrete block. Steps leading to the front door are made of poured concrete. Concrete blocks have been used to build up the sides of the porch which now displays garden urns.

Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building materials; Concrete--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A small one-story, single-family residence has been built using concrete block. An attached garage has been included on the left. A large picture window is featured on the front of the house. Brick has been used to decorate around the garage door and to build a planter between the walkway and the front of the house. A brick chimney extends from the roof. The end of the garage has been faced with clapboards. Ordered by Holroyd Company.

Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building materials; Concrete--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior of Oregon Washington plywood plant at Garibaldi, Oregon. Stacks of odds and ends of wood dot the floor of this mostly empty warehouse. The warehouse seems to echo emptily with its exposed beams and hanging fluorescent lighting. Some strips of veneer are less than four feet wide. These are also dried and then edge-glued together into a continuous sheet and cut to panel size. ("The Challenge of Wood" BCFP's 1979 Annual Report)

Lumber industry--Oregon; Plywood; Oregon-Washington Plywood Co. (Garibaldi);

The captain's quarters in a newly completed ship by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. The Martinac yard had been busy during May 1951: the Royal Pacific, a 118-foot tuna clipper was launched May 5, was expected to make her trial run the first week of June; a 123-foot clipper for Lu Brito, already started, was expected to be completed in December; and at the Kazulin-Cole yard on Hylebos waterway, under lease by Martinac, a 118-foot sister ship to the Royal Pacific and Mona Lisa was expected to be launched June 15. Immediately following that launching Martinac would begin construction of another 118-foot sister vessel to the first three. (TNT, 6/3/1951, p.D-12) TPL-9043

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The decking leading from the bridge to the stern of a new fishing boat launched by J.M. Martinac Corp. She is most likely the "Royal Pacific", sister ship to the Mona Lisa. Royal Pacific was another tuna clipper, 118 feet, by 26 feet, with a depth of 13.5 feet. The Royal Pacific was valued at $320,000, would carry a 615-hp Superior diesel for a speed of 11 knots. She would hold 230 tons of tuna under refrigeration. Ordered by Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT, 5/6/1951, p.B-2)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Launching of "Miss California" at Peterson Boat Building Company. The new 96-foot tuna clipper is draped with an American flag as she sits in the ways prior to launching. Miss California cost approximately $250,000. She would carry a 400-hp Enterprise diesel for her main power plant, plus two 140-hp GM generators. Her beam was 25.5 feet and she had a depth of 12.5 feet. She would carry a crew of 12 and had a cruising range of 9,000 miles. It was reported in December 1951 that Capt. Manuel J. Sousa brought Miss California for her second trip in the fast time of 23 days. (TNT, 5/13/1951, p.B-2, Pacific Fisherman, Dec. 1951, pj.38)

Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Launching of "Miss California" at Peterson Boat Building Company. The tugboat "Peter Foss" is pushing the fishing boat to the dock where the interior will be completed. A stormy sky is overhead on this May 10, 1951, day. The 96-foot tuna clipper was expected to be delivered to her San Diego owners in mid-June. (TNT, 5/13/1951, p.B-2)

Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tugboats--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A workman is fitting doors into a large cabinet built using plywood. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Purex-Trend (Purex Corporation LTD), exterior view of building. A low office wing is seen on the right. Semi-trailers have backed up to a loading dock on the side opposite the railroad spur.

Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Purex Corp. (Tacoma); Storage tanks--Tacoma;

A one-story single-family residence with a mansard roof has been built using concrete blocks. An attached one-car garage has been included. A concrete drive way and walk lead to the front door. A brick planter box has been added between the walkway and the house. A picture window is seen above the planter box. Ordered by the Holroyd Company.

Concrete--Tacoma; Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma);

A low, one-story building has been built using concrete block. The porch has also been built using concrete block giving it a very heavy appearance on this small structure. The mansard roof has little slope. Plenty of windows have been provided along the front and the side that is visible. A chimney is seen emerging from the roof. Ordered by the Holroyd Company.

Concrete--Tacoma; Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma);

A one-story, single-family residence is shown with an attached one-car garage. The home was built using concrete blocks and has a cedar shake roof. A brick chimney emerges through the roof. The roof line has been extended to provide a covering over the entrance which joins the roof at the front of the garage. Ordered by the Holroyd Company.

Concrete--Tacoma; Concrete products industry--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma);

A tall glass of Columbia Pale Ale stands next to a bottle with their attractive label for the ale. A drawing of the Statue of Liberty, barley and the words "True Top Fermentation" decorate the label. Columbia Breweries followed the traditional brewing method for ale using a top-fermenting yeast that was faster acting and fermented at a higher temperature than lager.

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Beer--Tacoma;