Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story wooden rambler with brick quarter facing on the front walls has an attached garage and a brick planting box. The home has a fireplace, with the chimney rising to the left of the door, and is raised a few feet above street level. Harold Larsen

Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story ranch style home has brick wainscoting and an attached two car garage. Almost floor to ceiling windows lie between the garage and the front door. H. K. Schroeder

Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

Large piece of equipment, the "Challoner 790", for auction at Wheeler Osgood factory liquidation. The door manufacturer closed its doors in 1952 and liquidated all assets. Certain former employees of the plant announced that they intended to form a co-operative to acquire and operate the factory, after the new owners announced their intention to liquidate. This move was opposed by the Lumber and Sawmill Worker's union and never came to fruition. Other companies that looked at the plant included Boeing, who were looking for a warehouse for its Seattle factory. The building was finally scheduled for demolition when no sale went through and burned down during the process in July of 1959. (TNT 2-26-1952, pg. 1)

Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Large desk with 2 swivel chairs behind it, 4 other chairs and a sofa. Exposures of office furniture for auction at Wheeler Osgood factory liquidation. Once the world's largest manufacturer of doors, the factory went out of business in 1952 and was sold for liquidation for approximately $650,000. The company suffered from labor troubles, reorganization and finally a strike by the Lumber and Sawmill Workers' union. (TNT 2-26-1952, pg. 1)

Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office furniture; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Several models of adding machines and typewriters by Monroe, Remington, Rand and Burroughs lined up for auction at Wheeler-Osgood factory liquidation. Once known as the world's largest manufacturer of doors, Wheeler Osgood opened for business in 1889 and closed in 1952. The factory building itself burned down during demolition in July of 1952.

Calculators--1950-1960; Typewriters--1950-1960; Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior of St. Regis Paper Co. with rail cars under roof on left side of building.

St. Regis Paper Company. Construction progress. New bag plant. Interior of warehouse. Machinery, boxes, scaffolding, exposed mechanical system on ceiling. This is possibly the big bag plant at 801 Portland Ave. which was part of St. Regis' expansion in the 1950s.

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior exposure of the home of Jasper and Golden Harman, for Western Furnaces. Mr. Harman was employed as a construction worker. This small one-story shingled home has a shotgun design and a white picket fence. The front stoop has latticed sides.

Homes--Parkland--1950-1960; Harman, Jasper R.--Homes & Haunts;

Exterior exposure of the home of Jasper and Golden Harman, for Western Furnaces. Mr. Harman was employed as a construction worker. This small one story home has a front entrance and a side entrance & the chimney indicates a fireplace. A white picket fence enclosed the small trees of new landscaping. See A65,214-1 for a view of this house before remodeling.

Homes--Parkland--1950-1960; Harman, Jasper R.--Homes & Haunts; Then & now comparisons;

Exposure of Rhodes china display booth at the 1952 Tacoma Home Show, April 3-6 1952, at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The fourth annual event, sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders, featured 20,000 square feet of commercial exhibits designed to fulfill every need and desire of fifties homeowners. Approximately 12, 480 people attended the four day extravaganza.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Rhodes Brothers Department Store (Tacoma);

Booth featuring Tappan ranges for Alvin Bravender Co. at the 1952 Home Show at the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse. The fourth annual Home Show was held on April 3-6, 1952 and was sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders Association. It boasted a carnival spirit with the addition of balloons, music and hot dogs for show goers. It included the commercial exhibits, a seven room model home built at the rear of the fieldhouse, working demonstrations by Tacoma Vocational students, spinning and weaving demos by the Tacoma Weavers' Guild and booths by the Orthopedic Guilds and Tacoma Day Nursery.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Appliances; Tappan Ranges (Portland);

Pfaff sewing machine booth at the 1952 Home Show, operated by McClanahan's Blue Ribbon Appliance Center at 8404 So. Tacoma Way (Mrs. Mildred McClanahan pictured) and the Pfaff Sewing Machine Center at 781 Broadway. The fourth annual Home Show was held from April 3-6, 1952 and had 20,000 square feet of commercial exhibits designed to entice homeowners improve their standard of living and to spruce up their homes.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Sewing machines; McClanahan, Mildred;

Exposure of new Ford trucks at Baker-U-Drive Co., rent a truck, for Mallon Motor Co. Baker-U-Drive had been serving Tacoma for over 25 years, offering panel trucks, pickups, flatbeds and vans for rent. Baker-U-Drive was owned and operated by M.J. (Mike) Gladstone. TPL-1525. alternate address: 754 Commerce

Lease & rental services--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; Garages--Tacoma; Baker You-Drive Co. (Tacoma); Ford trucks;

Booth by Sammons Heat Engineering at the 1952 Tacoma Home Show featuring the Superflex modulating automatic Furnace, by Perfection Stove Co. Sammons was owned by John E. Sammons and was located at 709 So Yakima Ave. Approximately 13,480 people attended the Home Show sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse to view the latest in innovations for the fifties home.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Sammons Heat Engineering (Tacoma); Furnaces--Tacoma--1950-1960;

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. Rose patterned wallpaper in dark colors covers two walls and built-in closets blend in with the wood panelling on another. A series of windows behind the bed reveal a woodsy view.

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Wallpapers--1950-1960; Bedrooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. The kitchen is separated from what is probably a dining area by folding accordion doors. Windows run the length of one wall revealing the surrounding trees. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove and tile counter tops.

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960;

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. This bathroom has tiled floor, half wall and counter tops. A fluted opaque glass panel separates the tub and toilet. Opaque privacy glass masks the bottom half of the window while revealing the outdoor view from the top half. Fluorescent lighting provides illumination at the large mirror over the single sink.

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Bathrooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. The rambler has brick facing and is nestled in the fully mature fir trees. The homes were built by Tietz Construction on 1/2 acre lots with trees. Each home was of individual design and exterior. The new homes sold for $12,000 to $14,900.

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. Several bold geometrics compete for attention in this family room. A huge brick hearth and fireplace occupy one entire wall. Black and white checked tiling make for an easy clean floor. Floral furniture backs up to a wall covered with a large patterned wallpaper. Ruffled lampshades complete the look.

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Dens--Lakewood--1950-1960; Living rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Wallpapers--1950-1960;

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. The open floor plan has several sets of accordion doors, including the set framing the picture. What appears to be a wood paneled ceiling slopes at an angle. The bold floral wallpaper and embossed carpet compete for attention. A long brick fireplace takes up one wall. Floor to ceiling windows run across another wall, partially covered by floral drapes. The home was built by Tietz Construction Company and for sale by Lakewood Realty. (TNT, 9/14/1952, p.B-2)

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Living rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Furniture--1950-1960; Wallpapers--1950-1960; Lakewood Realty (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood; Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood);

New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. Bold floral wallpaper covers at least one wall in this bedroom, contrasting with the checked bedspread and patterned carpet. Built-in closets blend with the wood panelling.

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Wallpapers--1950-1960; Bedrooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Booth at 1952 Home Show sponsored by South Tacoma Heating Co., at 5625 So. Montgomery, and Rossoe Manufacturing Co. Cardboard cuties in corsets stand among the furnaces to advertise that it's "time to modernize with Honeywell clock thermostats." The fourth annual Home Show, sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders, drew crowds of approximately 13, 480 over its four day run. The Show had commercial exhibits, a furnished model home on site and working demonstrations of household skills.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Furnaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Heating & ventilation industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Aerial view of 1952 Daffodil Parade as it proceeds down Pacific Avenue. The 15 mile long parade wound its way down Pacific Ave. from 9th to 19th. A Marine Corps color guard led the parade, followed by the float bearing Queen Eva Beattie and her princesses, royally escorted by the Rosarians of Portland, Oregon. Following the City Light float bearing the Queen were 70 floats and decorated cars, 21 bands, 28 marching units and three mounted groups. (TNT 4-6-1952, pg. 1)

Celebrations--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma; Parades & Processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1952 : Tacoma); Drill teams; Marching bands; Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Aerial photographs;

Aerial view of 1952 Daffodil Parade as it proceeds down Pacific Avenue. The day of the parade dawned clear and sunny, prompting 200,000 Tacomans to line the parade route. People stood 10 deep at prime viewing spots, with others watching from windows, awnings, hanging from fire escapes and perching on roofs.

Celebrations--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma; Parades & Processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1952 : Tacoma); Drill teams; Marching bands; Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Aerial photographs;

Hallway and doors. Interior exposures of the model home at College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The "Tacoman" model home was featured at the fourth annual Home Show, April 3-6, 1952 and was built adjacent to the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse. The model home was built by Jardeen Brothers to illustrate the newest trends in the construction of moderately priced homes. It had a 380 square foot living area, a family room, three bedrooms, a kitchen and a bath. It was fully furnished in Country Modern during the Home Show.

Passageways--Tacoma--1950-1960; Doors & doorways--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior exposures of model home at College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Wooden floors, built-in cabinets and siding by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The model home "Tacoman" was built adjacent to the Fieldhouse for the 4th annual Greater Tacoma Home Show. Fine-grained upland hemlock was used for supporting timbers, framework, trim lumber, flooring and wall paneling.

Cupboards--Tacoma--1950-1960; Closets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior exposures of model home "The Tacoman", next to the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Siding, built in bookcases and fireplace for St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The "Tacoman" was built adjacent to the Fieldhouse for the 1952 Home Show. One of the most noticeable influences of modern design was in the living area where the suspended ceiling panel broke up flat ceiling planes and was utilized for indirect lighting. The home also had two fireplaces, one of Wilkinson cut stone.

Bookcases--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior exposures of model home the "Tacoman" at College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Built in closet with sliding doors for St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The "Tacoman" was build adjacent to the Fieldhouse as part of the 1952 Greater Tacoma Home Show, April 3-6, to demonstrate the newest trends in moderately priced homes. The three bedrooms had easy-to-reach built in storage for clothes and ventilating panels adjacent to windows.

Closets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior exposures of model home the "Tacoman" at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Built in closet with shelves for St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The "Tacoman" was built adjacent to the Fieldhouse as part of the 1952 Greater Tacoma Home Show, April 3-6. The home had seven rooms and was furnished for the duration of the Home Show by Sepic Electric and Furniture in Country Modern furniture.

Closets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960

Tacoma Master Builders Association's booth, sponsors of the 1952 Greater Tacoma Home Show, April 3-6, at the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse. The booth featured the largest collection of colored transparencies in the Pacific Northwest. Each of the 11 x 14 illuminated pictures was of a Tacoma home recently built by Association members.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);