In February of 1936 the section of South Tyler that stretches from Snake Lake to South 66th Street was being built by hand by WPA workers. The new section of road was designed to open a large area west of South Tacoma. When finished the road would be 30 feet wide with a gravel surface. (T. Times 3/7/1936 p.9).

Works Progress Administration (Tacoma); Road construction--Tacoma--1930-1940; Laborers--Tacoma;

East 34th Street Bridge (West) under construction. Scaffolding being erected, tractor on grade. Construction of the new $123,000 concrete arch bridge east of Pacific Avenue was underway by the looks of this February, 1936, photograph. It would be dedicated in October of that year. (T. Times).

Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; East 34th Street Bridge (West)--Tacoma; Bridge construction--Tacoma--1930-1940;

East 34th Street Bridge (West) under construction. Holroyd Company, Inc. crane on scaffolding. Neighborhood in background. This single concrete arch bridge was designed to be 485 feet long and 150 feet high. Cost of bridge was $123,000 and it was dedicated in October of 1936. (T. Times).

Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; East 34th Street Bridge (West)--Tacoma; Bridge construction--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hoisting machinery; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma);

WPA men working on project in Point Defiance Park. About 20 workers shoveling dirt on the side of a hill. The Works Progress Administration (WPA), a relief measure established by executive order of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935, put millions back to work during the Depression years. Public projects included highway and street construction, bridge repair and construction, construction of public buildings and improving and building of parks. These men are hard at work in late February of 1936 at Tacoma's Point Defiance, which encompassed an area of around 700 acres. As seen by the shovels and wheelbarrows, nearly all of the work was done by hand. (T.Times).

Depressions--1929; Administrative agencies--Tacoma; Works Progress Administration (Tacoma); Laborers--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Two unidentified men are pictured gazing down in February of 1936 at the 160-foot deep gulch that will soon be spanned by the new $123,000 East 34th Street Bridge (West). They are standing on scaffolding next to a large crane probably from the Holroyd Co. The well-dressed unidentified man in the foreground has on a cap, striped jacket with dress shirt and tie, trousers and knee-high workman's boots.

Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; East 34th Street Bridge (West)--Tacoma; Bridge construction--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hoisting machinery; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Glen Portrude, a Northern Pacific Railway engineer, stands in front of train engine number B-18 at Tacoma's Union Depot, 1717 Pacific Avenue. In March of 1936 Mr. Portrude decided to take a two month leave from his job as an engineer for the Northern Pacific Railway so he could take an ocean cruise to Japan, China, the Philippines and Hawaii. He was one of the oldest engineers employed by the Northern Pacific. He began as a fireman in 1898, and in 1901 was promoted to engineer. After his leave, he planned to return to work. "Can't retire yet", he said. "I've only been here 38 years - just a beginner." (T. Times 3/25/1936 p.3)

Portrude, Glen; Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma)--People;

The boys of Saint Patrick's beat Visitation, Holy Rosary, Sacred Heart, and Saint Leo's to win the Parochial Basketball League title in 1936. Only the last names of the players on St. Patrick's team were listed in the Tacoma Times when this photograph was published on March 13, 1936. They were: (l to r, standing) Burkehouse, Kroha, Haaker, King (the manager) and Giannelli; (l to r, seated) Weaver, Wonder, Realey and DesMaris.

Church schools--Tacoma; St. Patrick's Parochial School (Tacoma); Basketball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; School children--1930-1940;

Remodeled interior of Klopfenstein's Men's department with suits on racks and a double hanging rack of suits on the wall and hats on display. The new store featured a less cluttered look with more natural lighting. Shirts and sweaters are displayed in glass cabinets. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg. 7) (Argentum)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

Remodeled interior of Klopfenstein's Men's department with suits on racks and a double hanging rack of suits on the wall and hats on display. The new store featured a less cluttered look with more natural lighting. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg. 7)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

March, 1936, portrait of Dr. Edward H. and Mrs. Florence Todd in their home at 1604 No. Alder. Dr. Todd served as president of the College of Puget Sound for 29 years, from 1913 to 1942. Prior to becoming associated with educational work of the Methodist Church, Dr. Todd was a minister of that denomination for 19 years. The men's dormitory at the college was named after Dr. Todd when it was built in 1948. (T. Times 3/28/1936, pg. 7)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence;

The spare, streamlined look in the newly remodeled Klopfenstein's women's suit and coat department. The modern look features no harsh edges but lots of curves. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg.7) (Argentum)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

Dr. Edward H. Todd, College of Puget Sound president, points out a spot on the globe to his wife Florence in this March, 1936, photograph. The Todds resided near the school at 1604 No. Alder. Dr. Todd was president at C.P.S. for 29 years before being succeeded by Dr. R. Franklin Thompson. He was instrumental in raising funds for the relocation of the school to the No. 15th & Warner present address.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence; Globes;

Three unidentified men posed at a logging site in Mineral, Washington, on the first of March, 1936. The hillside beyond the men is strewn with fallen timber. The men are sitting and leaning against a much bigger log. G75.1-098

Lumber industry--Mineral; Logs; Woodcutting--Mineral;

Longtime president of the College of Puget Sound, Dr. Edward H. Todd and his wife Florence pose for a March, 1936, photograph in front of packed bookcases located in their No. Alder Street home. Dr. Todd, a minister and scholar, became president in 1913. He succeeded in a campaign that raised one million dollars and laid the grounds for the school's permanent home at No. 15th & Warner. (History of Pierce County, Vol. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence;

Group of elementary school children posing in front of photographer's large format box camera. Two young boys wearing jackets and aviator caps are holding a young girl up in their arms. Building in background. (Bremerton Sun)

Cameras--1930-1940; Children--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Mrs. B.F. Harrison, regent in 1933 of the Elizabeth Ellington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In March of 1936, the DAR chapter was celebrating its tenth anniversary. The chapter was named for a member of the English nobility, Lady Elizabeth Ellington who, during the American Revolution, laid aside her title and devoted herself to the American cause. She was the great aunt of Mrs. James W. Carr, wife of Judge James W. Carr of Bremerton. The chapter also dedicated itself to patriotic work. One of its most visible acts was to erect a marker in 1933 at the site of an old Indian fort, and later Kitsap County's first schoolhouse, in Manette. (Bremerton Sun 4/1/1936, pg. 1)

Aged persons--Bremerton--1930-1940; Longevity; Harrison, B.F.--Family;

This large granite rock, with plaque, located on the homesite of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bender in Manette marks the site of an "Old Indian Fort," of the Suquamish Indians, and later the first schoolhouse in Kitsap County. The original stone was found during the grading of a street near the Manette Masonic Temple. The historical marker reads "Site of OLD INDIAN FORT. Here the Indians had their races and other sports. Here also stood the first school of Kitsap County. The nearby oak was planted one Fourth of July over fifty years ago. This memorial erected by the Elizabeth Ellington Chapter D.A.R. of Bremerton. 1933." In March of 1936, the D.A.R. chapter was celebrating their tenth anniversary. (Bremerton Sun April 1, 1936, pg. 1)

Historical markers--Bremerton; Historic sites--Bremerton; Plaques;

Two photographs were artfully combined in this March, 1936, work by photographer Marvin Boland. Large logs are pictured aboard an open railroad car on tracks while in the background are three unidentified men posed at the base of an enormous old-growth tree. TPL-2117; G75.1-081

Logs; Lumber industry--1930-1940; Trees;

Walter E. Holman, vice-president of the national Junior Chamber of Commerce, received quite a Tacoma welcome when he arrived via plane on March 12, 1936. Three motorcycle policemen greeted him with an "arrest" for exceeding the air speed limit and "released "him to the custody of the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce who was expecting delivery of its national charter. Mr. Holman, center in dark topcoat, took it with aplomb, and presented the charter to the local group, making them official members of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce. From left to right are: Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce vice-president William J. Gantz, Officer Earl Corneilson, Secretary Stanley Bekins, Mr. Holman, Portland Junior Chamber president Worth W. Caldwell, Officer O.C. Stitsworth, and Portland Junior Chamber of Commerce member Donald Sloan. (T.Times 3-12-36, p. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Caldwell, Worth; Stitsworth, O.C.; Sloan, Donald; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Walter E. Holman, center, vice-president of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce is detained as he steps off a plane bearing the national charter for the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. It is all in good fun, however. The Tacoma Jr. Chamber, organized two years ago, became an official member of the US Jr. Chamber of Commerce when the charter was presented by Holman, a resident of Portland, Oregon, to the group. Pictured left to right are William J. Ganz, Tacoma's vice- president, Officer Earl Corneilson, Holman, Officer O.C. Stitsworth and Stanley Bekins, Tacoma's secretary. (T. Times 3/12/1936, pg. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Stitsworth, O.C.; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Walter E. Holman, vice president of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce, was nabbed by Tacoma police and officials as he stepped from a northbound plane on March 12, 1936 bearing the national charter for the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was met by a squadron of three motorcycle policemen who "arrested " him for exceeding the air speed limit and turned him over to the custody of the local club celebrating at the Winthrop Hotel. Pictured, left to right, William J. Ganz, Tacoma's Jr. Chamber vice president, Officer Earl Corneilson, Stanley Bekins, Tacoma's secretary, Holman, Worth W. Caldwell, president Portland's Junior Chamber, Officer O.C. Stitsworth and Donald Sloan, member Portland Jr. Chamber of Commerce. (T. Times 3-12-1936, pg. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Caldwell, Worth; Stitsworth, O.C.; Sloan, Donald;

At the end of a long day, Navy Yard machinist Kenneth W. Buckley retreats to the workshop in the basement of his home at 1926 Gregory Way and forgets his problems as he works with his hands. He posed in March of 1936 for the Bremerton Sun as he realized his lifelong ambition of working at carpentry and cabinet making. He started his hobby in earnest two years prior and has obtained a set of cabinet maker's tools, electric saws, a lathe and a jigsaw. His project at the present time is manufacturing replicas of spinning wheels. Mr. Buckley uses a lathe to do the fine detail carving for the spindles of the wheels. Completed spindles can be seen in the background. His favorite companion in the workshop is his wife who is also learning the trade. (Bremerton Sun 04-13-1936, pg. 1).

Woodworking--1930-1940; Wood carving; Buckley, Kenneth W.;

Coast Artillery from Fort Worden were photographed landing from the Artillery cutter Chelan for tactical maneuvers at the Bremerton Navy Yards on March 23, 1936. The men are wearing heavy coats, ammunition belts, and helmets. The Navy Yard is in the background. (Bremerton Sun).

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Coast Artillery from Fort Worden mounting anti-aircraft gun for tactical maneuvers at the Navy Yards in Bremerton on March 23, 1936. Several men, outfitted in full tactical uniform, are assembling the anti-aircraft gun which is mounted on a metal tripod. (Bremerton Sun).

Antiaircraft guns--1930-1940; Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Fort Worden (Wash.); Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Three military men: soldier, sailor and marine. Tactical maneuvers at the Bremerton Navy Yards on March 23, 1936 brought together 2500 members of diverse military groups for "war practice." (Bremerton Sun)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers took part in "war practice" at the Bremerton Naval Yard. Coast Artillerymen lined up on Pier 6 awaiting orders, after arrival by Coast Artillery cutter Chelan from Fort Worden. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers arrived at the Bremerton Navy Yard for "war practice." An Army officer was photographed discussing plans with seven soldiers. For Bremerton Sun. (filed with Argentum)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, war games were held at the Bremerton Naval Yard. Over 2500 soldiers participated. At lunch time, a break was taken for chow. The officers dined at a temporary table on food prepared in the field kitchen. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers descended on Bremerton's Naval Yard for war games. A serious looking private, from the Coast Artillery at Ft. Worden, operated the latest type of field anti-aircraft gun for the photographer. A standard broadcast radio set for receiving orders was on the ground by the gun. Photograph labelled "Lt. Colonel W.D. Frazer, commanding officer 14th Coast Artillery, Fort Worden, directing anti-aircraft gun." Lt. Colonel Frazer is believed to be the soldier directly right of the gun. On April 4, 1900, Fort Worden was established as a coastal defense post. The fort was named in honor of Admiral John Lorimer Worden, who commanded the U.S.S. Monitor in her historic battle with the C.S.A. Merrimac, on March 8-9, 1862, at Hampton Roads, Virginia during the Civil War. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1)

Antiaircraft guns--1930-1940; Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Frazer, W.D.; Fort Worden (Wash.);

On March 23, 1936, the Bremerton Naval Yard was the site of war games, in which 2500 soldiers participated. Taking a break at "chow time," Army soldiers queue up to receive their rations from the field kitchen set up alongside the railroad tracks. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1).

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;