Hunt and Mottet Company was a wholesale hardware and sporting good distributing company in Tacoma. The company's officers were: Ernest C. Richards, President, Albert H. Heath, Vice-President and Treasurer, J. Carroll Richards, Secretary; their offices were located in downtown Tacoma. Interior view of Hunt and Mottet Company's showroom, fishing poles, reels, and other fishing equipment and supplies are displayed.

Sporting goods; Sporting goods stores--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Fishing & hunting gear; Fishing--Tacoma; Recreation--Tacoma; Sporting goods industry--Tacoma; Hunt & Mottet Co. (Tacoma);

In 1948 the City of Tacoma was spending more money on keeping Tacoma streets properly maintained. View of two City of Tacoma Department of Public Works Street Department's street flushers, photo ordered by Roscoe Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota and A. H. Cox and Company, machinery manufacturers of Tacoma.

Street cleaning--Tacoma; Government facilities--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; City & town life--Tacoma; Roscoe Manufacturing Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.); A.H. Cox & Co. (Tacoma);

Rainier Plywood Company was located at 624 East 15th Street in Tacoma's Tideflats area. The company's officers were George F. Baum, President, Alfred J. Johnson, Vice-President, and Raymond D. Torbenson, Secretary-Treasurer. In 1950 they became the third plywood company in Tacoma to become a co-operative plywood venture. Exterior view of Rainier Plywood Company facilities, photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Lumberyards--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Rainier Plywood Co. (Tacoma);

In 1950 Rainier Plywood became a co-operative plywood plant venture. The company did not change names and promised there would be no halt in production. As a co-op, every worker in the plant would be a share-holder; they also planned to increase production and increase the number of employees. Interior view of Rainier Plywood Company facilities, laborers are working on plywood panels; photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. TPL-9375

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Laborers--Tacoma; Plywood; Lumberyards--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Rainier Plywood Co. (Tacoma);

Northwest Syndicate Inc. was an electrical equipment manufacturing company located at 1321 A Street in downtown Tacoma. George F. Russell was the company's President and Julius W. Mann was the Vice-President. View of men looking at a 15 foot long by 5 foot high machine at Northwest Syndicate Inc. facilities; photo ordered by B. F. Goodrich Company in Seattle, Washington.

Machinery; Machinery industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Northwest Syndicate, Inc. (Tacoma);

Wheeler, Osgood Company was founded in 1889 by George R. Osgood, W. C. Wheeler and D. D. Clark. The company was manufacturing doors from the beginning of its operations, they later became one of the first Douglas Fir plywood manufacturers in Tacoma. Exterior view of recently painted Wheeler, Osgood Company; the company sign is above the main entrance; industrial plant in background. Photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association

Doors & doorways--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma);

Two modern new shops opened up in one location, Paulco Shoes, family shoe store owned by Paul Legus, and The Juvenile Shop, a children's clothing store owned by Ora Denny. Interior view of Paulco Shoe store and the Juvenile Shop, congratulations bouquets were sent to the businesses to wish them good luck, shoe boxes are stacked along the walls; both businesses are located in one store, which is located at 1102 South K Street, now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Shoes; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shoe stores--Tacoma; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Paulco Shoes (Tacoma);

In December of 1948, The Shuffleboard at 3805 So G Street was Tacoma's newest family restaurant. Its food and activities promised a fun filled outing for everyone. They had a birch wood snack bar featuring refreshments, soft drinks, ice creams, and other confections. Shuffleboard instructors were on hand, and prizes were awarded every night. They advertised "Leagues Now Being Formed --- No Intoxicating Beverages Sold." The Shuffleboard opened on December 10, 1948. It was built by Marvin Hawley and operated by Jack Treskes. Interior view of Shuffleboard cafe, shuffleboard machines are on the left side, soda fountain advertising "Arden" ice cream in background (T. Times, 12/17/48, p. 15).

Restaurants--Tacoma; Soda fountains--Tacoma; Ice cream & ices; Tile flooring--Tacoma; Shuffleboard; Recreation--Tacoma; Shuffleboard (Tacoma);

The combined talents of College of Puget Sound, First Baptist, Immanuel Presbyterian, Epworth Methodist, Mason Methodists, First Methodists, the Orpheus Club, Ladies Musical Club, Adelphian Concert Choir and the Collegiate Singers all joined together to bring the third annual presentation of Handel's "The Messiah". More than 1,900 people attended the musical performance, and more than 500 could not get into the Temple Theatre. Handel's "The Messiah" was directed by Clyde Keutzer. View of the full cast of "The Messiah" at Temple Theatre (T. Times, 12/6/48, p. 3).

Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Theaters--Tacoma; Concerts--Tacoma; Music--Tacoma; Conductors; Music ensembles--Tacoma; Temple Theatre (Tacoma);

The 1948-49 Lincoln High School A Capella Choir posed on the stairs of the main entrance to the school in December of 1948. They are wearing the new robes that were purchased with money raised by the 1947-48 choir. The first appearance of the robes, with their distinctive satin stoles decorated with a large capital L, had been at the 1948 Baccalaureate Services. The A Capella Choir was one of the busiest organizations at Lincoln H.S. and the holiday season was their busiest time of year, culminating in the annual Christmas Vespers Concert which was held on December 19th in the school auditorium. The choir was directed by Margaret Goheen; Leonard Jacobsen from the College of Puget Sound was their pianist. (T. Times, 12/12/48, p. 32).

Singers; Choirs (Music)--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Singing--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound's Memorial Field House was designed by Mock and Morrison architectural firm. View of building construction progress for College of Puget Sound's Memorial Field House; the trusses, structural frames and foundations are all visible; cranes from the Sunnen Company and building materials on right side. Photo ordered by Roy T. Earley Company, general contractors, their offices were located at 321 Middle waterway, in the Port of Tacoma industrial area.

Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery; Structural frames--Tacoma; Trusses--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Memorial Field House (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Roy T. Earley Co. (Tacoma);

The new full service Buick Center had just opened up in Tacoma in late 1948. Mueller-Harkins Motor Company was offering their customers a one-stop automotive center. Exterior view of Texaco service station, this service station was part of the new Mueller-Harkins Motor Company facilities; view of four Texaco gas pumps; Firestone tires and automotive supplies in store (T. Times, 12/3/48, p. 8-9).

Buick automobile; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Texaco (Tacoma); Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma);

December 4, 1948 was the grand opening of the new Mueller-Harkins Motor Company building at 455 Saint Helens Avenue. The Buick dealership, with its modern design and walls of glass, was owned and managed by Rudolph A. and John A. Mueller. Potential customers could easily see the cars on display in the well lit showroom. In 1953 the building was sold to Brus Buick Company, and in 1994 it was purchased by the U.S.A. of Yesterday Motor Car Company. (T. Times, 12/3/48, p. 8-9).

Buick automobile; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Showrooms--Tacoma; Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Wheeler, Osgood Company specialized in manufacturing plywood products and doors, the company's facilities were located in Tacoma's tideflats at 1216 Saint Paul Avenue. In 1948, the company officers were: Joseph H. Gonyea, President and General Manager, Paul M. Smith, Secretary, John F. Cushing, Treasurer, and R. D. Burrows, General Plant Superintendent. Exterior view of recently painted Wheeler, Osgood Company; the company sign is above the main entrance; industrial plant in background.

Doors & doorways--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma);

The Shuffleboard is the newest family restaurant in Tacoma; it is located at 3805 South G Street, and is owned and operated by Marvin Halley. The Shuffleboard has 8 new shuffleboards, a soda fountain with full snack bar and ice creams, tables and chairs, music, great lighting and air conditioning. This is the first place to offer shuffleboard to the general public in the Northwest. Exterior view of new restaurant people are inside at the grand opening event; electric sign in shape of shuffleboard machine and "Arden" ice cream signs in window. (TNT, 12/10/1948, p. 15).

Soda fountains--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shuffleboard (Tacoma); Windows--Tacoma; Recreation--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Washington Self Service Meats Incorporated, a meat wholesale business, delivered to many Tacoma restaurants and homes. Officers of the corporation included Clarence O. Dugger, President, and Clifton D. Meyers, Secretary-Treasurer. View of Washington Self Service Meats employees with a "Quikut" meat cutting saw at right. The men in foreground are working with the recently cut pieces of meat, woman in center appears to be weighing the meat, and the man in background is handing a tray over to the packaging department (T.Times, 9/6/48, p. 12). The workers were photographed on January 5, 1949.

Meat industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Meat cutting--Tacoma; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Meat; Washington Self Service Meats, Inc. (Tacoma);

Washington Self Service Meats Incorporated was a meat wholesale business that delivered to many Tacoma restaurants and homes. The company had a total of 125 items that were processed in the deep freeze distribution system. This photograph of a Washington Self Service Meats truck with unidentified driver was taken at the intersection of South Anderson Avenue and Sixth Avenue on January 25, 1949. The truck is painted with the business name and advertising "Top Quality" brand Kitchen Tested Frosted Meats (T. Times, 9/6/48, p. 12).

Meat industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Business enterprises--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Washington Self Service Meats, Inc. (Tacoma);

Washington Co-operative Farmers' Association new feed mill had an innovative pre-mix system. The pre-mix system would mix vitamins and rare minerals and incorporate them into the mixing lines of poultry and dairy feeds. The pre-mix system would operated using the same type of Marchen feeders and equipment already installed at the mill. Interior view of new agricultural facility.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

Washington Co-op's new feed mill would be one of the finest and most modern feed mills ever constructed. The building was built in Tacoma Tideflats area, at the Hylebos waterway, built over 8-1/2 acres. The mill would have access to the most efficient transportation, including all transcontinental railroads and any sound or ocean going vessels. Interior view of feed mill, machinery and feed equipment is ready for the official opening of facility.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma);

Washington Co-operative farmers' Association's new feed mill has taken about two years of construction and will officially open in March 1949. The building is 12 stories high, it cost approximately $1,500,000 to built. The new feed mill was built on 8-1/2 acres of the Hylebos waterway, this new mill will service all of southwest Washington and its feeds will be distributed to all of the Washington Co-operative branch stations and farm service stores throughout the state. Interior view of new facilities.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

The new feed mill was constructed with a concrete foundation and concrete structure, it was built by slip form method. The new Washington Co-operative Farmers' feed mill has a headhouse that reaches 163 feet above ground. They also have 10 large cylindrical storage bins that measure 18 feet in diameter and 105 feet deep; there are additional storage bins throughout the new building. Interior view of new Co-op feed mill.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

The Washington Co-op feed mill is one of the country's finest and most modern feed mills. Russell Rathbone, Director of Operations for the association stated it is the most modern feed mill west of the Mississippi. The new mill is very efficient and has the most efficient milling operations. Interior view of the feed mill, the feed mill has storage bins with a total capacity of 15,000 tons.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

Storage bins at the new feed mill help Washington farmers get the feeds they need in the amounts needed. The new mill also has an innovative weighing and packing machinery. These new modern machines are 99.9% accurate in packaging feed bags. Interior view of Washington Co-operative Farmers' Association feed mill; possibly possibly the feed and grains mixing machines.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

The new Washington Co-operative Farmers' Association feed mill was being served by the Tacoma Belt Line, giving access to all transcontinental railroads. There were currently four railroad lines set up, more would be added in the future. Interior view of new feed mill, the machinery and equipment is numbered, the plant is expected to being its operations in its new building in March 1949.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

The feed mill was conveniently located on the Hylebos waterway, the Washington Co-op would later add a large dock which would provide water transportation. The feed mill had 110 foot tall elevators, 18 feet in diameter, these grain elevators had a capacity of 276,000 bushels of grain. Interior view of the new feed mill facilities, located at 1801 Taylor Way in Tacoma.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma);

In December of 1948 W.C. "Mac" McKewen was the coordinator at the new Mueller - Harkins Motor Company dealership at 455 Saint Helens Avenue. From his glass walled control tower, he controlled the work flow on the shop floor. Mr. McKewen was trained as a mechanic and assumed that's what he would do for most of his life. His life changed during World War II, when he and his Major walked into a booby trap at Bougainville, where he lost his arm. Mac was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. He came to Tacoma after he was discharged from the Army, and it was here he met and married his wife. (T. Times, 12/12/48, p. 8).

Artificial limbs; Amputees--Tacoma; Buick automobile; Control rooms--Tacoma; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; McKewen, W.C.;

Gus and Mike Peters and family members celebrate the opening of their new restaurant, Peters Golden Gate Oyster House. Gus and Mike immigrated from Greece and have been in Tacoma for more than 30 years. The brothers have 35 years of experience in seafood catering. Interior view of the noon time crowd at Peters Golden Gate Oyster House. (T.N.T., 12/9/1948, p. B9).

Oysters; Restaurants--Tacoma; Restaurant workers--Tacoma; Waitresses--Tacoma; Peters Golden Gate Oyster House (Tacoma);

Graybar Electric Company was a wholesale distributing business in Tacoma, they sold appliances to many business throughout Tacoma. Graybar began as a machine shop in Cleveland, Ohio, they eventually just sold appliances, machinery and equipment to other home furnishings businesses. Interior view of presentation room at Graybar facilities, Graybar representatives are showing businessmen the latest appliances for 1949. View of electrical appliances in background, "Hotpoint" kitchen appliances, washing machines and smaller household items on left side.

Appliances; Appliance stores--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Graybar Electric Co. (Tacoma);

The roof trusses for the College of Puget Sound's Memorial Field House were erected in December 1948. The roof supporting trusses were made of Douglas Fir, weighed 12 tons each, and were 168 feet long and 23 feet high. At the time the field house was built, its trusses were the longest single wood spans in one section ever to be erected, according to Weyerhaeuser Timber Company. The trusses were manufactured in Weyerhaeuser's Longview Mill. The trusses were 60 feet from the ground, and supported 90,000 feet of roof decking. (T. Times, 12/10/48, p. 1).

Roof trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Gymnasiums--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Memorial Field House (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Griffin Fuel Company was started at the turn of the 20th century by Fred Griffin, his son Edwin Griffin was now running the Tacoma office. The company was a leader in the fuel delivery industry in Tacoma and Seattle. Interior view of Griffin Fuel Company, new filing cabinet is opened and files are pulled out; new filing cabinet would ensure account security. Photo ordered by Diebold Inc., locked file cabinets and safe dealers.

Fuel supply; Fuel--Tacoma; Offices--Tacoma--1940-1950; Safes; Locks (Hardware); Office equipment & supplies; Office furniture; Fuel trade--Tacoma; Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Diebold, Inc. (Tacoma);