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633-4

ca. 1933. Interior view of the "Happy Days Here Again" Beer Parlour. This is the "Ladies' Service." In this area, women were allowed to enter and sip drinks. One woman and three men sit at the front bar counter. The white shirted and aproned waiters stand beside the rear tables where most of the ladies are seated. This would be a more genteel area of the tavern, where couples could enter together or a pair of ladies could enter without male companions. The tavern was managed by Albert H. Innocenti.


Happy Days Here Again (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940; Eating & drinking facilities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Innocenti, Albert--Homes & haunts;

636-1

ca. 1933. Walker Chevrolet Company. View of showroom, three automobiles, advertising posters, auto parts display, fancy transom with Chevrolet logo over doorway. Ordered by Mr. Donahue. (WSHS)


Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940; Walker Chevrolet Co. (Tacoma); Chevrolet automobile;

648-1

ca. 1930. Jack's Griddle, popular cafe in downtown Tacoma owned by Jack Staley and his son. This is probably the restaurant's original location at 913 Commerce. In 1937, Staley moved his eatery to larger quarters at 912-14 Commerce. Lighted sign advertises hamburgers for ten cents. Below the sign is a AAA (American Automobile Association) sign of approval. Menu posted. Regan's Cabinet Shop sign on upper level. In 1939, the restaurant had been in business for 22 years and employed a staff of 27.


Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

648-3

ca. 1930. Jack's Griddle, popular cafe in downtown Tacoma owned by Jack Staley and his son. This is most likely the restaurant's original location at 913 Commerce St. In 1937, the eatery moved to larger quarters at 912-914 Commerce, a space that included banquet rooms. Awning covered entrance and storefront. AAA (American Automobile Association) sign of approval. Menu posted. Regan's Cabinet Shop sign. By 1939, Staley's eatery had been in business for 22 years. (WSHS)


Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

651-1

ca. 1936. Studio setup for photographing machinery designed and manufactured by American Machinery and Electric Co. The white backdrop will make the details of the machinery stand out in the photograph. American Machinery was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company and Arthur G. Nickelsen was vice-president and manager.


American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Photography--Tacoma;

651-13

ca. 1936. American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." This looks like it might be located in the factory itself. A lift is being used to transport lifting equipment. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8277


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Elevators;

651-19

ca. 1936. A lift designed by American Manufacturing being used in the plywood industry. It is being used to lift two men so that they can stack the plywood in the drying rack. American Manufacturing designed elevator equipment for every lifting requirement. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company.


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Plywood industry--1930-1940; Elevators;

651-24

ca. 1936. Exterior of American Machinery & Electric Co. at 2123 Pacific Ave., also the home of American Manufacturing Co. Thomas M. Gepford was president of both companies. An eagle logo decorates the top of their outdoor marquee. The brick building at the corner of Pacific Ave. and 22nd Street was built in 1927 for the Cunningham Electric Company. Streetcar tracks run on Pacific Ave. in front of the building. TPL-8278


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma);

651-33

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The plywood being fed onto the conveyor belt at left sits on a lift, which raises as the stack of plywood recedes. The cart to the right where the plywood is being loaded sits on a lift that sinks as the cart is loaded and then raises it to floor level to be rolled away. TPL-8279


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

651-4

ca. 1936. An auto repair shop with the serviceman using an automobile lift by American Manufacturing Company, "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The vehicle is raised off the ground so that the serviceman can work underneath. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8275 & TPL-8357


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mechanics (Persons); Hoisting machinery;

651-43

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The thin sheets of very wet plywood are being loaded into the dryer from a cart that sits on a lift that sinks into the floor. The lift can raise or lower the cart, making it easier to slide the sheets onto the drying shelves.


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

651-48

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement."


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

651-9

ca. 1936. A lift designed by American Manufacturing being used in the timber industry. It appears that the platform is loaded with boards while in the ground level position. It is then lifted up to where the boards can travel down the conveyer belt. American Manufacturing designed elevator equipment for every lifting requirement. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8276


American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Lumber industry--1930-1940; Elevators;

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ca. 1932. The Bay City Market and cafe in the Hoffman Block, 1144-46 Pacific Ave., circa 1932. The Hoffman Block was built in 1908 and was the location for the Morris Gross store and later the Central Public Market. In 1932, the storefront was remodeled by Emory Morgan, Architect, for the Bay City Market. Employees in uniform posed in front, NRA posters in windows, Dr. Norris' Tacoma Dental Parlors on second floor, Hotel Ridpath above. The building has since been demolished. (filed with Argentum)


Bay City Market (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dr. Norris' Tacoma Dental Parlors (Tacoma); Hotel Ridpath (Tacoma);

695-2

ca. 1933. Uniformed service station attendants, in spotless white, standing outside of the Standard Station at 624 Puyallup Avenue. One of the men shakes hands with a man in a suit, center. Standard Grocery Co. at 614 Puyallup Ave. in the background. For Standard Stations Inc. (filed with Argentum)


Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Standard Grocery Co. (Tacoma); Gasoline pumps--Tacoma;

695-4

ca. 1933. The attendants at the Standard Station at 624 Puyallup Ave. pose for a formal group picture. This picture was probably taken in 1933. Standard Oil took over this station in 1931 and ran it until 1967 when the station closed. Standard Grocery Co. at 614 Puyallup Ave. can be seen in the background. For Standard Stations Inc.


Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Standard Grocery Co. (Tacoma); Gasoline pumps--Tacoma;

696-1

ca. 1935. Rows of completed boots line the shelves at the Bone Dry Shoe factory. The Tacoma company was most famous for making sturdy, long lasting work boots. In the thirties, much of the work was still done by hand by skilled shoemakers.


Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940; Boots;

701-1

ca. 1933. Griffin Fuel Company. Ed Griffin, left, and unidentified man, possibly brother Fredric, holding piece of paper. The two are standing in front of door of Griffin Fuel office, 1910 Commerce with Griffin logo on glass panel door. (WSHS)


Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Griffin, Edwin L., 1908-1955; Business people--Tacoma--1930-1940;

702-2

ca. 1935. Trucks parked in front of Griffin Fuel Company, 1910 Commerce St. Snoqualmie Falls Power Company Transfer House, 250 So. 19th St., in background right. (filed with Argentum)


Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Snoqualmie Falls Power Co. Transfer House (Tacoma);

710-1

ca. 1935. Around 1935, three unidentified men stopped in at Rowe's Cabaret, 1104 So. K St., where an unidentified bartender served them a refreshing beer. Rowe's is listed in the 1935 City Directory as a "Beer Parlor." It was owned by Guy S. Rowe. (filed with Argentum)


Rowes Cabaret (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940; Barrooms--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bartenders; Beer halls--Tacoma;

711-1

Miss Marjorie Pierce stands next to her 1933 Chrysler Six sedan recently purchased from the American Motor Co. Store manager Grover E. Wakefield is at the left of the photograph. American Motors would open their new showrooms at South 9th and "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way) on November 20, 1933. The Chrysler and Plymouth dealership offered service departments to handle everything from complete overhauls and body building to regular service station jobs. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 11-19-33, 7A)


Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940; American Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chrysler automobile; Pierce, Marjorie; Wakefield, Grover E.;

711-2

Marjorie Pierce, dressed in a fur coat, leans against a large and elegant 1933 Chrysler 4-door sedan in front of the new showrooms of American Motor Company at South 9th and K Street. Building features Doric columns interspersed with spindled show windows. American Motors would open their Chrysler and Plymouth dealership at this new location on November 20, 1933. TPL-7160


Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940; American Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chrysler automobile; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fur garments; Pierce, Marjorie;

711-3

On November 20, 1933, American Motors, Inc. of Tacoma moved their Chrysler/Plymouth dealership to 824 K St. (now 824 Martin Luther King Jr. Way). Built in 1925 by Mutual Motors, the building offered large showrooms, a fully equipped service department and a service station. The dealership lasted at this location for only two years, and in 1939 the building was taken over by the Olympic Dairy Products Co. Note the street car lines in from of the building.


Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; American Motor Co. (Tacoma); Depressions--1929;

711-4

Staff of American Motor Company just prior to their November, 1933, move to new and more spacious quarters at South 9th and "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way) Sts. Fifteen men and two women posed in front of window bearing a "Chrysler Service" logo. Managers Grover E. Wakefield (third from left in second row) and Robert M. Jackson (second from left in second row) were in charge of the Chrysler & Plymouth dealership, the successor to the American Automobile Co. Opened there in 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression, the agency lasted less than two years. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 11-19-33, 7A)


Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940; American Motor Co. (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Wakefield, Grover E.; Jackson, Robert M.;

717-1

ca. 1935. Unidentified young girl playing with toy Griffin Fuel trucks in front of a fireplace, circa 1935. One of the trucks is filled with toy coal, another with toy logs. (filed with Argentum)


Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Toys--1930-1940; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940;

717-3

ca. 1935. A little boy sports a huge smile as he is photographed playing with Griffin Fuel Company toy trucks, circa 1935. The two on the floor in front of the table are loaded with toy coal and toy wood. (filed with Argentum)


Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Toys--1930-1940; Boys--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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ca. 1933. Bohemian Club, for Mr. Columbino. Bartenders behind bar, man who appears to be owner or manager in foreground. Customers at bar in background. Caption reads "Good Luck and Prosperity to the Bohemian Club." The Bohemian Club was located at 1325 1/2 Broadway in the Langert Building; the building has since been demolished.


Bohemian Club (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940; Nightclubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bartenders--1930-1940;

746-1

ca. 1933. Covack Brothers Grocery, window display. Fresh vegetables stacked in store window, fresh citrus along wall. Bottles and jars on shelves, scale on counter. The store was owned and operated by brothers Frank and Joseph Covack. For West Coast Grocery Company. (WSHS)


Covack Brothers Grocery (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

749-1

ca. 1934. The Rathskeller, beer parlor, owned by Lyle Lane. New establishment showing modern counter, and mirrored walled above cabinets. The establishment was located on the ground floor of the Rust Building, 950 Pacific Ave. (WSHS)


Restaurants--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma; Barrooms--Tacoma; Alcoholic beverages; Rathskeller (Tacoma);

749-2

ca. 1934. The Rathskeller, beer parlor, owned by Lyle L. Lane. New establishment opened at end of Prohibition on the ground floor of the Rust Building. Modern-style wood booths with abstract pattern floor covering. The beer parlor is empty at 11:25 a.m.


Restaurants--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma; Barrooms--Tacoma; Alcoholic beverages; Rathskeller (Tacoma);

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