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D2000-20

Public attending first concert of season. Gathering in lobby. Woman writing on pad of paper.


Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D414-6

Double launching of two new U.S. Navy Destroyers, "Cushing" and "Perkins" at Navy Yard Shipbuilding dock on December 31, 1935. Huge crowds lined both sides of the waterway; some were standing in front of wooden buildings while others were seated on benches. The crowd at the Navy Yard launching was estimated at 8,000. (Bremerton Sun).


Launchings--Bremerton--1930-1940; Spectators--Bremerton;

D414-2

Launching of two new U.S. Navy Destroyers, "Cushing" and "Perkins," at Bremerton Navy Yard shipbuilding dock on December 31, 1935. Over 8,000 people stood to watch the double christening. Miss Katherine A. Cushing, Adm. T.T. Craven, Mrs. Isabel Anderson, and Governor Clarence D. Martin were among the participants. (Bremerton Sun).


Launchings--Bremerton--1930-1940; Warships--Bremerton--1930-1940;

D414-3

Admiral T. T. Craven and Mrs. Isabel Anderson at the launching of two new U.S. Navy Destroyers, "Cushing" and "Perkins," at Bremerton Navy Yard on December 31, 1935. Mrs. Anderson is holding the encased christening bottle. The "Perkins" was named after her father, George Hamilton Perkins, a Civil War hero. (Bremerton Sun).


Launchings--Bremerton--1930-1940; Warships--Bremerton--1930-1940; Craven, T.T.; Anderson, Isabel;

D1704-1

ca. 1935. Waiter serving dinner to a group of men. The waiter is working off an elaborate silver chafing dish on a pedestal. The event is the Chicago, Great Western Railway Club dinner in 1935.


Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D1704-1B

ca. 1935. Chicago, Great Western Railway Club Dinner, ca. 1935. Waiter serving dinner to a group of men. The waiter is working off an elaborate silver chafing dish on a pedestal.


Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-10

A flower bedecked car representing the Tacoma Seed Company passes in front of the reviewing stand for the 1936 Daffodil Parade. The 35 foot tower made of 200,000 daffodils was erected at South 10th and Pacific Avenue. Queen Helen Edgerton and her court viewed the parade from this vantage point after the passage of their own float. 35 floats with hundreds of thousands of blooms thrilled the parade watchers. (T. Times 4-17-36, p. 1-article; T. Times 4-18-36, p. 1-article; T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Reviewing stands; Daffodils; Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-17

Like flower fairies, Mary Frances Cavanaugh, left, and Weda Claire Dykeman peek and smile from the inside of giant daffodil blossoms during the 1936 Daffodil Parade. Mary Frances is the daughter of Cecil Cavanaugh, of Cavanaugh Lumber Co., and Weda Claire is the daughter of Doug Dykeman. The 1936 Daffodil Parade was the third annual parade, and the first held in April. The first two parades were held in March. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cavanaugh, Mary Frances; Dykeman, Weda Claire;

D2513-6

A small flower-covered float moves along Pacific Avenue during the 1936 Daffodil Parade and over the street car tracks. It passes in front of the reviewing stand at Tenth Street, presided over by the Daffodil Queen and her Court. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-9

The 35-feet-high, four-tiered reviewing stand for the 1936 Daffodil Parade on So. 10th Street & Pacific. The stand is covered with 200,000 bright yellow daffodils. The Stationers Inc. at 926 Pacific Avenue can be seen in the background. The picture windows have been cleared of displays to set up chairs for viewing the parade. Children dangle their feet from open third story windows as they wait for the parade to start. Those not having these lofty perches to view the parade have lined up several people deep on the ground. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Reviewing stands;

D2513-B

On April 18, 1936, Queen Helen Edgerton enjoys the parade from her throne in the base of the 35 foot daffodil "tower" that served as a reviewing stand for the Daffodil Parade. On either side of her are members of her court. At this time, the princesses did not wear matching dresses, so each member of the court is dressed differently with the wide brimmed hats being the only unifying element. The Princesses are, left to right, Esther Kaufman of Puyallup, Alice Margaret Woods of Tacoma, Helen Rockway of Sumner and Joy Lundrigan of Puyallup.


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Reviewing stands; Edgerton, Helen; Kaufman, Esther; Woods, Alice Margaret; Rockway, Helen; Lundrigan, Joy;

D2513-13

The float in the 1936 Daffodil parade offered by the K Street Business Mens' Association depicts the K Street business sector as the "Hub of Activity." The floral tribute is built on the bed of a large truck. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-15

A large group of people gather in front of Thomas Mooney's cigar store to watch the 1936 Daffodil Parade. Cigar signs for "Antonio y Cleopatra" and "Royal Bengals" are displayed on the storefront.


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Mooney's Cigar Store (Tacoma); Tobacco shops (Tacoma);

D2513-16

A long shot of the 1936 Daffodil Parade winding down Broadway with the Chamber of Commerce float and its oversized daffodils in the lead. People are lined up several deep to catch a glimpse of the flower covered floats. They also perch in upper story windows and on awnings. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-2

The prize winning float in the Daffodil Parade, entered by the Puyallup and Tacoma Active Clubs. The float is a flower bedecked replica of a US destroyer, complete with swinging lifeboats and a rosy cheeked crew of little girls in nautical attire. The float is accompanied by a man dressed in a sailor's uniform. The float ship bore the number 110, the number of the Tacoma Sea Scout ship. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-5

Street level view of the 1936 Daffodil Parade on Pacific Avenue. The Tacoma Distributors Association's float leads the parade. Hundreds of spectators line both sides of the street, and downtown buildings frame the view. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-11

Daffodil Festival. The four tier, 35 foot tower of daffodils used as the reviewing stand. The pylon was covered with 200,000 bright yellow blossoms. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Reviewing stands;

D2513-12

A cedar and daffodil covered float passes in front of the reviewing stand during the 1936 Daffodil Parade. The float design incorporates a small house, yard and windmill. Stock negative. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-4

The Tacoma Retail Trade Bureau's float moving down Pacific Avenue during the 1936 Daffodil Parade. Daffodils cover fountain and tree shapes on the float and a sign announces: "To our neighbors". Stock negative. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

D2513-7

The Daffodil Parade reviewing stand on So. 10th Street & Pacific, a 35-feet-high, four-tiered structure covered with 200,000 daffodils. The pylon was the photo opportunity of the third annual Daffodil Festival. The old bank building at 10th and Pacific, overhead streetcar wires, and the ruins of The Tacoma Hotel punctuate the background. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Reviewing stands;

D2513-8

A closer view of the Daffodil Parade reviewing stand on So. 10th Street & Pacific, a 35-feet-high, four-tiered structure covered with 200,000 daffodils. Queen Helen Edgerton of Puyallup and her court will later view the parade from this vantage point. (T. Times 4/20/1936, pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Reviewing stands;

D2513-A

On April 18, 1936, Daffodil Queen Helen Edgerton poses in the doorway of the 35 foot daffodil "tower" that served as a reviewing stand for the Daffodil Parade. The pylon was covered with 200,000 daffodils and was located at the corner of 10th and Pacific. Members of her court stand in front. They are, left to right, Alice Margaret Woods of Tacoma, Helen Rockway of Sumner and Joy Lundrigan of Puyallup. (T. Times 4/20/1936 , pg. 3)


Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1936 : Tacoma); Festivals--Tacoma; Reviewing stands; Edgerton, Helen; Woods, Alice Margaret; Rockway, Helen; Lundrigan, Joy;

D1717-1

Kenworthy banquet for employees. Thomas W. Neilson, 35-year employee of Kenworthy Grain & Milling Co., was the honored guest at an informal banquet for company employees held in the Army-Navy Room of the Winthrop Hotel on May 23, 1936. Mr. Neilson, warehouse foreman, had plans to retire. Others in attendance included the branch managers throughout the state that represented the 43-year-old Tacoma business. (Tacoma Daily Ledger, 5-24-36, 16A-article)


Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kenworthy Grain & Milling Co.--Employees;

D689-7

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Parade in Tacoma. A Marine unit stands at attention along a side street in Tacoma. They are in full dress uniform with gloves and rifles. They will soon be marching in the Fleet Week parade with soldiers from Fort Lewis and sailors from the US Navy as Tacoma welcomes back its Fleet. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).


Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

D689-2

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines parade down Pacific Ave. The large Navy massed marching band from the flagships is followed by the Marines in procession on Pacific Avenue. The Riviera Theater, Rust Building and other 900 Pacific Avenue block buildings in background. The parade was being held in honor of Fleet Week. The parade route was north on Pacific Ave, from 15th to 9th, up the hill to Broadway and south to 15th. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).


Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Marching bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

D689-1

A military parade featuring the US Navy, Army and Marine Corps proceeds down the 900 block of Pacific Ave. Banners and flags strung across the street flap in a stiff breeze. Prominent on the right hand side of the picture are the Riviera Theatre at 906 Pacific Ave., Washington Hardware, at 924, and the Rust Building, at 950. This parade was part of Fleet Week, when the people of Tacoma welcomed back the fleet. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1)


Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);

D689-3

As part of the annual Army-Navy parade this battalion of Marines marched north on Pacific Avenue at 10th Street on Thursday morning, July 30, 1936. Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks beneath the rows of flags that adorned the downtown streets. For the parade, in honor of Fleet Week, military personnel and motorized equipment were provided by Fort Lewis, as well as the Navy and Marines from nine visiting cruisers at anchor in Commencement Bay. Marching bands came both from Fort Lewis and the flagships. Some 2,000 men thrilled the crowds as an example of the nation's military might. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1-article; T.Times 7-29-36, p. 1-article).


Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Marines (Military personnel);

D689-6

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Parade. Marine unit carrying rifles turns West on South 9th Street from Pacific Avenue. They will proceed up the hill to Broadway. Spectators line the street and sidewalks. The parade was being held in honor of Fleet Week. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).


Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Marines (Military personnel);

D689-5

Military personnel, provided by Fort Lewis, the US Navy and the Marines, parade down the 900 block of Pacific Ave. for the Fleet Week parade. Two flag bearers march in front, flags whipping in the breeze. The Riviera Theater, Rust Building and other 900 Pacific Avenue block buildings are in background. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).


Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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