The "Artigas" is docked awaiting the loading of a cargo of lumber from Tidewater Mill on May 2, 1924. The Tidewater Mill, located on the east side of the Hylebos Waterway, exported most of their timber. The "Artigas" would set sail directly for San Francisco on Saturday, May 3rd. G49.1-094
The tug, "Andrew Foss," flagship of the Foss Launch & Tug Company fleet, was undergoing painting and general repair for the summer season on April 27, 1924, along with the 57-foot purse seiner "Mercury of Tacoma." Both ships were on the ways at Western Boat Building. Henry Foss, son of Andrew and Thea Foss, is believed to be standing on the left below the tug's stern along with an unidentified man. Photograph ordered by Foss Launch & Tug Co. TPL-3681; G50.1-149 (TNT 4-26-24, p. 11-article only)
The "Tigers," members of the South Tacoma Business Men's Club independent baseball team, pose outdoors for a team picture on April 27, 1924. All but one are wearing complete baseball attire, including caps. They would open their season against the Northern Pacific Shopmen on May 4, 1924, in the brand new baseball park at South 72nd & Lawrence. A big parade would precede the game. The Northern Pacific Shopmen would go on to win a high scoring game, 11-9. From L-R, top row, Cliff Wescott; Elmer Booth; O. Capps; Roy Hilliard; Bryon Furseth; Ed Putnam. Kneeling L-R: Ted Fosdick; Archie Genin; Lud Radike; Bishop; Brown. (TNT 4-29-24, p.12; TDL 5-4-24, C-1) G53.1-024; TPL-7766
Baseball players--Tacoma--1920-1930; Uniforms; South Tacoma Business Men's Club (Tacoma);
Hotel dishes. Three rows of hotel dishes on display in April of 1924 with each item labeled. These dishes were apparently used for hotel dining and included mustard pots, Rocaille jugs, Saxon bowls and Hall Boy jugs. Photograph ordered by Hunt & Mottet. G35.1-031
City of Tacoma Water Department tractor displayed in front of the C.W. Reid Motor Co., 702-04 Broadway, on April 3, 1924. Reid Motor was the authorized dealer for Ford, Lincoln and Fordson products. The tractor was a Fordson brand equipped with Full-Crawler track attachment which had recently been delivered to the City's Water Department. The tractor also had a pulley which could be used for driving a pump when necessary. The Fordson tractor would be utilized to haul pipes and dig ditches about three miles west of South Prairie. TPL-057; G43.1-125 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 4-27-24, 6-G)
Tractors--Tacoma--1920-1930; C.W. Reid Motor Co. (Tacoma);
Acme Transfer & Storage delivery truck as viewed on March 29, 1924. The moving company was located at 901 Tacoma Avenue South with telephone number Main 722. Its delivery trucks were decorated with advertising that stated plainly the types of jobs accepted and their competitive rates. Acme Transfer & Storage was operated by Fred Sheldon. Photograph ordered by Heilig Advertising. G66.2-111
Large billboard with elaborate carved posts featuring the Durant Star car as viewed on March 29, 1924. Calling it "A Creation of Beauty," the "New Star Car" was advertised as meeting car buyers' "every requirement." The Star car was only manufactured for a few short years between 1922-28 and was an affordable rival to the Model T. Photograph ordered by Heilig Advertising. TPL-472; G32.1-035
A new Dodge delivery truck from Griffith Motor Co. has been purchased by the Tacoma Fish & Packing Co. in March of 1924. The Dodge was selected for its fine qualities of appearance, dependability and economy. Tacoma Fish & Packing was located at 1107 Dock St. and were wholesale dealers in fresh, smoked and frozen fish. The occupant in the vehicle was not identified. Photograph ordered by Griffith Motor Co., Dodge dealership. G34.1-056 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 4-13-24, G-7)
Out-of-focus photograph of tilting lamppost at Center & South "J" Sts. taken on March 28, 1924. The lamppost appears to have been damaged at the base. Photograph ordered by F.R. Smith. (photograph has also been labeled "B9727")
Lampposts on South "J" St. This is a view of South "J" St. , south of South 21st St., looking north, as seen on March 28, 1924. The quiet street has lampposts evenly spaced on both sides. Three cars are parked along the curbside and a few pedestrians can be spotted on the sidewalk in the distance. G60.1-041
On March 28, 1924, violin maker Thomas L. Hofto posed in his workshop at 917 1/2 Broadway with one of his works in progress. Mr. Hofto was a master of the old art of handcrafting violins. He had studied with a Polish maker of instruments named Trognitz, formerly of Los Angeles. He was photographed measuring the thickness of the wood on an unfinished violin sound board; he explained the importance of such details of construction to the quality and volume of tone that a violin yields. The wall behind Mr. Hofto is adorned with tools for his craft and completed violins. Mr. Hofto and his wife Bertha resided at 4521 No. Mullen. He lived in Tacoma for 40 years, creating scores of instruments; he died May 7, 1951 at the age of 65. (TNT 3/29/1924, pg. 5) G56.2-159
Hofto, Thomas L.; Violins; Stringed instruments; Handicraft;
Lincoln High School Orchestra. Lincoln High School in 1924 had two orchestras, with 62 in the senior group and 55 in the junior. They were led by Mr. Nason (standing at left in first row). The orchestra played at all assemblies, concert-dramas movie nights and for several civic organizations. This photograph, taken on the Lincoln campus, was used in the 1924 school yearbook, the Lincolnian. G47.1-012 (1924 Lincolnian, p. 112-113)
Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Orchestras--Tacoma--1920-1930;
House on South Ainsworth Avenue. This home was probably located in the Central Park addition of Tacoma and may have been built by the M.W.F. Wallace Co. It appears to be a simple, bungalow-style home with fireplace and located on a corner lot. There is a small building in the rear, either a one-car garage or storage unit. G29.1-055
Glory Ragland (second from left), a public health service nurse, and Percy Brush, look on as a dentist who preferred to remain anonymous provided free dental work to a young patient at the new free dental clinic in the City Hall Annex, 621 Pacific Ave. Opened January 21, 1924 and organized by the Kiwanis Club with the cooperation of county, professional and fraternal organizations, the clinic provided free dental services Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 12 noon, with a local dentist on duty to volunteer his services. A room in the annex had been completely furnished and painted white. The Kiwanis and Elks provided the equipment. Percy Brush was president of the Kiwanis and chairman of the committee responsible for the clinic when it was founded. (TDL 3/26/1924, pg. 3) TPL-659; G27.1-118
Ragland, Glory; Brush, Percy; Dentistry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Dental equipment & supplies--1920-1930; Dental hygiene--Tacoma; Health care facilities--Tacoma;
At least three ships are berthed and ready to take on cargo at Terminal Dock on March 24, 1924. In the foreground is the "Eldorado;" other ships are unidentified. The "Eldorado, " of the McCormick Line, arrived from California on March 23rd. She would set sail carrying general freight the evening of March 24th. Tacoma Tug & Barge Co. building on the left. Tacoma Tug & Barge was engaged in general towing and had a fleet of seven tugs. G49.1-194,
Damage caused by the overflowing Puyallup River occurred in Tacoma's industrial Tideflats area in March of 1924. This is the section of the Tideflats between 11th St. and Lincoln Avenue. G77.1-126
