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Card Catalog Computer Conversion Project

Tacoma Public Library staff member Dorothy Mika (later Stewart, far left), along with two unidentified colleagues, works on the library's computer conversion project at the Main Library in this circa 1978 photograph. The library was in the process of going from a card system to a computerized one.

A-1487

ca. 1926. Seven women are seated by a table outdoors at the Thornewood estate. (WSHS)


Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1920-1930; Thornewood (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood;

A-693

In April of 1925, this was the view from the top of the flagpole on the Puget Sound National Bank building, 1117-19 Pacific Ave., looking down on the west side of Pacific Ave. between 11th and 12th. The photograph was snapped by professional steeplejack B.B. Florer with a Tacoma News Tribune employee's camera that was hoisted up to him. Mr. Florer had been engaged to paint the flagpole. (TNT 4/28/1925, pg. 9) (WSHS- negative A693-0)


Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930;

A1832-1

ca. 1926. Interior of cafe. Eating bar along right side, small tables on left, built in stools at both. Menu boards over kitchen area. For B. Wingard and Sons, manufacturers of butcher supplies. (filed with Argentum)


Diners (Restaurants)--1920-1930; B. Wingard and Sons (Tacoma);

A1784-1

Six members of the Epperson Orchestra pose on stage with their instruments. In May of 1927, Howard Epperson and his Orchestra were suppling the music for the "Cottage Garden Revue," featuring 40 local girls singing and dancing. (filed with Argentum)


Epperson Orchestra (Tacoma); Musicians--Tacoma--1920-1930; Big bands--1920-1930; Epperson, Howard;

A1642-1

ca. 1926. Gas fireplace in unidentified residence. Tile face, vases on mantle, Oriental carpet. Carved, Chinese-style chair. (filed with Argentum)


Fireplaces;

A1385-0

ca. 1926. This is the First Church of Christ, Scientist circa 1926. The Greek influenced edifice was built in 1911 by Edward Young, contractor. It was designed by Tacoma architect Frederick Heath who also was responsible for Holy Rosary Church Rectory at 512 S 30th St, Washington Elementary School and many other schools and office buildings. The church remains located across the street from Wright Park.


First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); Christian Scientist churches--Tacoma;

A1501-0

ca. 1926. Stone Fisher Company department store window featuring the "Big 3" electric washing machines with tanks "insulated to keep water hot". Exhibit includes wringer washing machine, galvanized wash tubs, a mangle, and wooden clothes dryer. (Filed with Argentum)


Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1920-1930; Washing machines--1920-1930;

A1355-0

The leading golfers of the Pacific Coast gathered in Tacoma for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association open event, which kicked off the morning of June 19, 1925 at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club links. Harold Sampson, of Burlingame Club in California, was photographed prior to being recalled by his organization as a result of the rejection of the entry of fellow club member Abe Espinosa. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)


Golfers--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Sampson, Harold; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930;

A1148-1

ca. 1926. Interior of Grocery Store. Fresh meat cases, scale, beverage case, packaged foods on shelves. Sign on wall: "Cash - Please Do Not Ask For Credit." (filed with Argentum)


Grocery stores--1920-1930;

A1150-1

ca. 1926. Grocery Store interior. Canned, bottled and packaged foods on shelves, bulk food case, coffee grinder, scale, cash register. (filed with Argentum)


Grocery stores--1920-1930;

A1138-1

ca. 1926. Hollywood Market and Grocery, circa 1926. The market was located on a rural route on Lincoln Ave. Small stucco building with crenelated cornice on corner lot. Auburn Ice Cream signboard on sidewalk. (filed with Argentum)


Grocery stores--1920-1930; Hollywood Market (Tacoma);

A-1731

Basement heating and water heating equipment in unidentified location. Sign reads "Educate your Basement to take a place in Society with equipment like this." (WSHS)


Heating & ventilation industry--1920-1930; Radiators;

A1953-1

ca. 1934. Elmer E. Hemrich home at Lake Steilacoom. One-and-one-half story stucco Tudor cottage. View from lake side.


Hemrich, Elmer E.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Lakewood;

A1103-0

ca. 1926. Exterior of Hill Shoe Shop storefront, 781 Broadway, at the Winthrop Hotel. The store was owned by Edwin F. Hill. Pairs of shoes on stands of varying heights decorate the two large display windows. (WSHS) BU-12146


Hill Shoe Shop (Tacoma); Shoes;

A1556-1

ca. 1926. Hoover Fixture and Butcher Supply Company and Carsten's Packing Company booth, likely at the Puyallup Fair. Hoover Fixture manufactured show cases, butchers supplies, scales, soda fountains, restaurant equipment, choppers and mills. A.D. Hoover was the owner and it was located at 941-43 Tacoma Ave. Carstens was a meat packing company, run by Thomas Carstens and located on the Tideflats. (filed with Argentum)


Hoover Fixture and Butcher Supply Co. (Tacoma); Carstens Packing Co. (Tacoma); Exhibit booths; Merchandise displays;

A615-0

Graduating class at Horace Mann School. The graduating class included 28 students, 10 boys and 18 girls. The class is posed in front of the entrance of the school, which was constructed in 1901. C.A. Darmer was the architect. This structure was demolished when the new school was built in 1953. (WSHS)


Horace Mann School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;

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