ca. 1925. The Lorenz Building, 1552-56 Market St. The Lorenz Building was constructed in 1889 and was designed by architect R. L. Robertson. From 1899- 1914, it was home to the Astor House, also known as the Hiroshimaya Hotel, the first major Japanese Hotel in Tacoma. In the mid 1920's, the building housed the Columbus Hotel and the Tacoma Ju Jitsu School.

Lorenz Building (Tacoma); Columbus Hotel (Tacoma); Tacoma Ju Jitsu School (Tacoma);

ca. 1925. The 17 story Washington Building near completion. The building was officially opened at the end of June, 1925. The ground floor was occupied by the Brotherhood Cooperative Bank, Theodore Knutson's cigar store, Henrietta McNerthney's Purity Pharmacy and the "Orange Bower," the first orange mill in Tacoma. The orange mill's specialty was fresh squeezed orange juice, that you could watch being processed by a machine. (TNT 6/30/1925, pg. 13)(WSHS)

Washington Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1925. Washington Building as completed. Started 1919 by the Scandinavian-American Bank, unfinished when bank failed. The steel framework was completed by a group established for that purpose, the Washington-California Co. Frederick Webber, Original Architect; Doyle and Merriam, Architects for completion. The Washington Building opened at the end of June in 1925. (WSHS & Argentum)

Washington Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1925. The Washington Building, 1019 Pacific Ave., under construction. This modern structure was originally designed by Frederick Webber in the style of the Chicago School for the Scandinavian American Bank. Construction began in 1919 and halted when the bank failed. It was completed in 1925 when the Washington-California Co. purchased the steel skeleton and completed the building. At 17 stories, it was the second tallest building in the Northwest. When it opened, it contained 350 office suites, including its main occupant, the Brotherhood Co-Operative National Bank. (WSHS) (TDL 6/28/1925, pg. 2B)

Washington Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The top of the Washington Building tower, circa 1925. At 17 stories, almost everyone had to look up at this building, it was the second highest in the Northwest. The Washington Building was innovative in grouping its tenants by fields and making offices specific to those fields. The top floors were dedicated to doctors and medical offices. Some floors were huge open spaces on completion, for large concerns who would dictate where partitions would be placed. (TNT 6/30/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Washington Building (Tacoma);

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;

Washington Building under construction in April of 1925. Started 1919 by the Scandinavian-American Bank and left unfinished when the bank failed, the building was completed and opened in June of 1925. At 17 stories, it was one of the skycrapers changing the skyline of Tacoma. The building is of steel framework, completed with glazed white terra cotta. The investment in the building was 1 1/2 million dollars. (filed with Argentum)

Washington Building (Tacoma); Office buildings--Tacoma--1920-1930; Building construction--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Construction of the Allen C. Mason Intermediate School was well under way in September of 1925. The 600-pupil school was designed by the architecture firm of Hill & Mock and named in honor of pioneer Tacoma promoter and real estate developer Allen C. Mason. Its name would be changed to the Allen C. Mason Junior High School in 1928. The school was one of three intermediate schools opened for use in 1926. In all, six intermediate schools opened 1925-26 as the Tacoma school district moved toward a 6-3-3 grade model. Funds to build and/or remodel Tacoma schools were provided by a $2,400,000 bond issue authorized by voters in a special election held in October of 1923. (WSHS) (TNT 9/3/1925, pg. 17)

Building construction--Tacoma--1920-1930; Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Mason Junior High School (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. Unidentified one-story house with arched doorway on porch, fireplace chimney in front and large tree near porch. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Unidentified one-story home for sale by Central Realty. Central Realty, owned by J. S. Taylor, was located at 1207 So. K St. They advertised: "We sell homes and ranches, exchange property, rentals and notary public work, we aim to meet your needs." (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Two one-story houses for sale by Central Realty. Both are very similar except the house on right has larger porch with open frame work. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Kitchen in the Hutchinson Apartments, 3910 So. Yakima Ave. The range top and oven, manufactured by LH Electrics, sits on top of a cabinet. The Hutchinson Apartments were built in 1926 by S.G. Hutchinson. (WSHS)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stoves--1920-1930; Hutchinson Apartments (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. The Tahoma Apartments, No. 2nd and Tacoma Ave., circa 1926. The apartments were built for $250, 000 by F.F. Travis and A.I. Maltby. Mr. Travis also served as the architect and contractor. Stadium High School can be seen in the background of the picture. (WSHS)

Tahoma Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1926. Architectural rendering of residence for Dr. William W. Mattson by Hill and Mock, Architects, 229 Perkins Building. Nelson J. Morrison, designer and delineator. Drawing dated 07-29-1925. The home was designed in the style of an English manor. This house was the scene of the 1936 kidnapping of Charles Mattson. It was demolished in May of 2006.

Architectural Drawings; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930; Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mattson, William--Homes & haunts; Mattson, Charles--Kidnappings;

ca. 1926. The Biltmore Apartments, Frederick A. Sexton, Architect, 1889. General view of large, three-story plus basement turreted Queen Anne-style building. Streetcar tracks and lines in the foreground. Ordered by North Coast Electric Company. The apartment building was renamed "The Biltmore" in 1926. (filed with Argentum)

Biltmore Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1926. Living room of apartment 502 in the Tahoma Apartments, located at 117 Tacoma Ave. No. The apartments were built in 1925 for approximately $250,000. F.F. (Fred) Travis was the architect, contractor and, with A.I. Maltby, the builder. The eight story building had a community radio system and cold storage. (Filed with Argentum)

Tahoma Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma; Living rooms--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Gates at the rear of the Robert and Emily Walker residence, 3411 N. 30th St. The home was built in 1921 for the owner of Walker Cut Stone Company, with John Chalmers serving as the contractor. The house was later the residence of Ray Gamble, the " Elephant House." Robert Walker, a native of Somersetshire England, emigrated to the United States in 1882. In 1907, he moved from Minnesota to Tacoma. His first partnership was called Wilcox and Walker, but in 1908 he bought out his partner and incorporated the Walker Stone Co. He and his wife raised five children: Edna, Kitty, William, Robert G. and Leona. For Western Iron and Wire Company. (filed with Argentum)

Walker, Robert--Homes & haunts; Gates--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Three homes offered for sale by Central Realty. Three one-story houses, likely new, with fireplaces, no landscaping and a new unpaved road. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Three homes under construction offered for sale by Central Realty. Large two-story house on left side. Central Realty was located at 1207 So. K St., in Tacoma's Hilltop area. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Two new houses, 2404 and 2408 No. Alder, are featured along the quiet North End street. They are both two-story homes. The one on the left, 2404, has a porch supported by wooden pillars on top of a brick lower wall, brick chimney and large gable with four windows over the porch. It was occupied by Mrs. Alta Scott. The house on the right, 2408, has a porch extending across the front with wooden pillars supported on brick pillars. An extension on the second floor with four windows is over the porch. It was occupied by John G. Heinz. (WSHS)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. James and Elizabeth McCormack residence, Stadium District, circa 1926. Night view of large Mission-style house at 705 No. 5th St. with all windows lighted. McCormack was president of McCormack Brothers department store. The home was only a few years old when this picture was taken. It was designed by Ambrose J. Russell and built of tile & stucco. It is now the Villa Bed & Breakfast and is on the City Registry. (filed with Argentum)

McCormack, James--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930; Estates--Tacoma;

ca. 1926. Everett Griggs Estate. Driveway with ornamental iron double gates and vine covered wooden fence. Originally owned by H. F. Alexander and named Inglewood. Griggs renamed the estate Lakewold and sold it to nephew Corydon Wagner and wife Eulalie. Address originally was 12221 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW. (filed with Argentum)

Griggs, Everett G.--Homes & haunts; Lakewold (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1926. Everett Griggs Estate, Lakewold, circa 1926. Path through trees, shrubs, lawn to building with cupola. Originally owned by H. F. Alexander and named Inglewood. Griggs renamed the estate "Lakewold" and sold it in 1938 to nephew Corydon Wagner and wife Eulalie. Address was originally 12221 Gravelly Lake Dr SW. (filed with Argentum)

Griggs, Everett G.--Homes & haunts; Lakewold (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1926. Side view of Craftsman-style brick residence with stone trim, second story porch. For Abram D. Liddle, real estate, mortgage loans, insurance and rentals. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Joseph L. Carman residence, Villa Carman (Madera). Spanish Colonial Revival house by Kirtland K. Cutter, Architect, 1919. Purchased by Lowell T. and Helen Murray in 1939 and by actress Linda Evans in 1987. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Lakewood--1920-1930; Carman, Joseph L.--Homes & haunts; Villa Carman (Lakewood);

ca. 1926. Small one-story house with fireplace, and porch on front, for sale by Central Realty. House number, 1610, is on porch. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. In 1926, this photograph was taken of South 11th Street between Tacoma Ave So. and So. Fawcett. The businesses are, left to right, the Pleasant Corner Candy Store, an upholstery shop, Clinton's Pianos at 506 So. 11th, the Pok-A-Dot-Pup Sandwich Shop and an unidentified storefront. The tall building in the back is 1111 Tacoma Ave. So., at this time occupied by A. Gehri & Co. and Erickson Bro. This building is still across the street from the Tacoma Public Library. However, the top floors have now been removed. (WSHS)

Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Clinton's Music House (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. Two story building at 3572 So. G St. (WSHS)

Duplexes--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Fischer Apartments. Early two-story frame building with second floor balcony between twin oriel windows. Japanese style flower design in wood at apex of cornice. Retail on first floor with signs: Fishers Blend, Alexander's Bread, Velvet Ice Cream.

Fischer Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment buildings--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Everett Griggs Estate on Gravelly Lake. Shrubs and trees along road leading to building. Originally owned by H. F. Alexander and named "Inglewood". Griggs renamed the estate "Lakewold" and sold it in 1938 to nephew Corydon Wagner and wife Eulalie. Address was originally 12221 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW. (filed with Argentum)

Griggs, Everett G.--Homes & haunts; Lakewold (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood;