ca. 1952. Control room for production of anhydrous ammonia at the new ammonia plant, Hooker Electrochemical. Anhydrous ammonia is ammonia in the form of a gas. It is composed of three parts hydrogen to one of nitrogen. The hydrogen is obtained from electrolytic cells, which convert salt brine into caustic soda, chlorine and hydrogen. The rock salt used is obtained from the San Francisco bay area solar evaporation ponds. The nitrogen is obtained from the air by liquefying equipment manufactured by L'Aire Liquide of Montreal. (TNT 10-19-1952)
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Tacoma Rhododendron Show at Normanna Hall, sponsored by the Tacoma Rhododendron Society. The evergreen shrub with the showy flowers is the state flower of Washington. The accepted address for Normanna Hall in the fifties was 1106 So. 15th. The shrubs line the sides of the hall enclosed by fencing and accented by tall pines. Planted windowboxes jut out from what appears to be a balcony.
Normanna Hall (Tacoma); Rhododendrons; Tacoma Rhododendron Society (Tacoma);
Tacoma Rhododendron Show at Normanna Hall, sponsored by the Tacoma Rhododendron Society. The evergreen shrub with the showy flowers is the state flower of the state of Washington. The accepted address for Normanna Hall in the fifties was 1106 So. 15th. A landscaped display takes up the area in front of the stage, rhododendrons accented by tall pines with a water feature at the center. The water feature has what appears to be a stone waterfall and a statue of a wood nymph. The painted backdrop of the Normanna stage can be seen in the background.
Normanna Hall (Tacoma); Rhododendrons; Tacoma Rhododendron Society (Tacoma);
The "Corral Room" at the Olympus Hotel. Wood siding, a rough beam ceiling and pastoral paintings give this banquet room a rustic feel. The impression of being in a barn is assisted by the painting of a horse peeking out a stall door. The table, chairs and flooring are very simple. The Corral Room was also used as a coffee shop and served cocktails.
Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;
House of Flowers florist shop, for Karl H. Kaman, contractor. The House of Flowers was owned by Mel Hinz. They arranged flowers for all occasions, including weddings and funerals, and had a delivery service. The shop is built on a rise, so that the front door is higher than the back corner. Floor to ceiling display windows have lots of room for floral arrangements.
House of Flowers (Tacoma); Florist shops--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Wards and hospital beds at the new Mountain View Sanatorium. Built as a hospital for area tuberculosis patients, the Sanatorium was one of the most modern and well equipped facilities of its type when it opened in 1952. It had single bed rooms for the seriously ill and four beds wards. In contrast, the old Lakeview Sanatorium had 15 bed wards. The daily hospital expense was approximately $9.00 with the patient and family paying what they could afford and the County paying the remainder. The hospital had 123 employees: doctors, nurses, attendants, dieticians, housekeeping, office and maintenance help.
Exterior at new anhydrous ammonia plant, Hooker Electrochemical, completed in May of 1952. Design and erection of the plant were supervised by the Chemical Construction Corporation. The general contractor for the construction of buildings and erection of equipment was Roy T. Earley Co. of Tacoma. The plant went into production in June of 1952, with a output of 40 tons every 24 hours. It operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (TNT 10-19-1952)
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exterior at new ammonia plant, Hooker Electrochemical. In the plant, hydrogen and nitrogen are mixed in the proper proportion for anhydrous ammonia, subjected to 5,000 pounds to a square inch pressure and then sent to a converter and combined to make the gas. The ammonia is placed in storage tanks outside the plant to await shipment. Shipment is done entirely by railroad tank car. Each car holds 26 tons. (TNT 10-19-1952)
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exteriors new anhydrous ammonia plant, Hooker Electrochemical, completed in May of 1952. Hooker also produced liquid chlorine, caustic soda and muriatic acid. The ammonia plant began operation in June of 1952 with an output of 40 tons every 24 hours. It was immediately deemed too small and scheduled for a $6 million expansion, which would increase production by 50 per cent. The plant operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and employed 18 men. (TNT 10-19-1952)
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exposure of large machinery dwarfing the laborers at Ace Furnace & Steel Co. This machine is either a shear press or a brace press. The company was built in 1930 and was owned by Alvin T. Davies. Ace produced steel and sheet metal products- furnaces, tanks, stacks and did electrical welding.
Ace Furnace & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Iron construction--Tacoma; Iron & steel workers--Tacoma; Metalworking--Tacoma;
Photo of a worker running a sheet of metal through a large piece of machinery at Ace Furnace & Steel Co. This machine is either a shear press or a brace press. The company was built in 1930 and was owned by Alvin T. Davies. Davies also owned North End Lockers and was the president of Birchfield Boiler Inc. and Tacoma Boiler Works. He and his wife Ellen lived on Day Island. Ace Furnace produced steel and sheet metal products- furnaces, tanks, stacks and did electrical welding.
Ace Furnace & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Iron construction--Tacoma; Iron & steel workers--Tacoma; Metalworking--Tacoma;
Installation of Duratile, by Duratile of Tacoma, in Bill Tietz's new home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. Modern trends for household furnishings in the 1950s included bold patterns, vinyl bifold doors, blonde furniture and recreation rooms with wet bars. The wallpaper has a Picassoesque line drawing feel to it. A rough finished overhang at the ceiling level hides the indirect lighting.
Installation of Duratile, by Duratile of Tacoma, in Bill Tietz's new home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. A blonde haired woman speaks on the phone in what appears to be the older childrens' room. The twin beds are divided by folding accordion doors that can provide privacy or open up the area for more room.
Installation of Duratile, by Duratile of Tacoma, in Bill Tietz's new home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. Modern trends for household furnishings in the 1950s included bold patterns in wallpaper and fabrics, vinyl bifold doors, blonde furniture and shag carpets. The wallpaper in what appears to be the master bedroom is a leaf and vine design. The bedroom is divided from the bathroom with accordion doors. A bold poodle dog design wallpaper is used on the bathroom walls.
Interiors of the BBQ Ranch at Issaquah, Wa. A roaring fire warms up what appears to be the dining hall at the ranch. The walls are rough hewn wood and the fireplace is made of fieldstone. A piano is set up at the rear of the picture for entertainment in the evenings. During its over 100 year history, Issaquah has been known by 3 (or 4,) depending on who you ask, names. It was originally called "Squak" after the Indian name verbalizing the sounds of the prevalent water birds. In 1889, the town was named Gilman, in honor of Daniel Hunt Gilman who was influential in bringing the railroad to the area to carry coal to market. Since there was already a Washington settlement named "Gilmer," and the names were too similar, the Post Office became known as Olney, after the first Postmaster's hometown. (Hence, the discrepancy of 3 or 4 names.) In 1899, both town and PO became Issaquah. ("This is Issaquah" by Harriet U. Fish)
Interiors at the BBQ Ranch in Issaquah, Wa., for Phares Advertising. The bunks are ready for overnight guests in the "Sleepy Hollow" bunk house. A ball lies on the bench waiting for a boy or girl to come and play. Issaquah is located 12 miles east of Seattle and 1 1/2 miles southeast of the south end of Lake Sammamish in central King County. It was originally a coal mining and hops growing town. It is named after the Indian word "Is-qu-ah," meaning snake.
New ranch style homes at the corner of So. 70th & A St., C. VanWagner, contractor. This addition of completed new homes was advertised in the 7/19/1953 News Tribune, pg. C-15. VanWagner was praised as the contractor and the location was given as So. 70th St. & Bell. The homes had GE automatic oil heat, Birch paneled Fireplace wall, birch cabinet doors, bath with vanity, over sized lined garage with 10 ft. driveway, kitchen exhaust system, built-in china closet, automatic hot water and brick planter boxes.
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; C. VanWagner, Building Contractors (Tacoma); Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Overall exposure of the rhododendron show at the lobby of the Bank of California. A bit of the outdoors has been brought inside the bank with this display of the lush flower of the state of Washington set off by pines, a flagstone patio and bench, backed by wooden fencing. Sponsored by the Tacoma Rhododendron Society.
Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Rhododendrons; American Rhododendron Society, Tacoma Chapter (Tacoma);
Modern trends for household furnishings in the 1950s included bold patterns in fabrics, blonde furniture with geometric lines and sectional sofas. Concrete slab floors were often covered with vinyl asbestos tiles. This furniture layout was done for Schoenfelds of Blancher-Kay of Tacoma furniture. The corner table, step end table and cocktail table with shelf were available in the customer's choice of oak, mahogany or walnut veneer panels with a hand rubbed finish.
Views of the plant at Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. Hudson Machinery were dealers in machinery located at Townsend at Minneapolis, Tacoma Tideflats. Frank C. Hamprecht was president and Walter E. Liggett was secretary-treasurer. This warehouse has belts hanging from the ceiling, machines in orderly rows and bins of parts to the left of the picture.
Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Machinery Industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Views of the plant at Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. Hudson Machinery were dealers in machinery located at Townsend at Minneapolis, Tacoma Tideflats. Frank C. Hamprecht was president and Walter E. Liggett was secretary-treasurer. A unidentified man poses beside shelves filled with parts and a center cabinet filled with drill rods.
Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Machinery Industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Views of the plant at Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. Hudson Machinery were dealers in machinery located at Townsend at Minneapolis, Tacoma Tideflats. Frank C. Hamprecht was president and Walter E. Liggett was secretary-treasurer.Long metal rods occupy most of this picture with rolled up chains lying to the right.
Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Machinery Industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Views of the plant at Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. Hudson Machinery were dealers in machinery located at Townsend at Minneapolis, Tacoma Tideflats. Frank C. Hamprecht was president and Walter E. Liggett was secretary-treasurer. Belts of varying thickness and chain link and spools lie on the floor, shelves and hang from the ceiling.
Hudson Machinery Company, Inc. (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Machinery Industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Installation of Duratile and modern folding doors at Mountbrook Manor, a new subdivision of one story ramblers in Lakewood. Folding doors separate the kitchen and the study from the living area. A dropped portion of the ceiling provides an area for hiding indirect lighting. Pattern embossed carpet completes the look.
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960; Living rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Folding doors--Lakewood--1950-1960;
Installation of Duratile and modern folding doors at Mountbrook Manor, a new subdivision of one story ramblers in Lakewood. Folding doors separate the kitchen and the study from the living area. A dropped portion of the ceiling provides an area for hiding indirect lighting. Pattern embossed carpet completes the look. A large floral print wallpaper is used on the living room wall and continues into the hall. Big bold patterns in wallpapers, floors and textiles and the folding doors were fifties home interior fashion trends.
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960; Living rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Folding doors--Lakewood--1950-1960; Wallpapers--1950-1960;
Cunningham's Electric House, store window display. Frigidaire refrigerators,stoves and other appliances, advertising placard, free-standing letters spelling out "Appliances" above window.
Business Enterprises - Stores and Shops - Appliance Stores - Tacoma - Cunningham's Electric House
Living and Dining Room of Bill Tietz' home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. Woman on hearth of sunken fireplace, man standing on step by fireplace. For Tietz Construction Company. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams open up the living area where a fieldstone fireplace runs from floor to ceiling. The kitchen can be seen beyond the dining area and divided from it by folding doors. Built in planters to the left accomodate house plants. A bold bird of paradise wallpaper decorates the walls.
Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood); Tietz, Bill--Homes & haunts;
Bathroom of Bill Tietz' home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. Sink and counter on right with glass block wall separating it from toilet area. Towel rack and bath with shower on left. The wallpaper has outlined fish on a dark background. For Tietz Construction.
Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood); Bathrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tietz, Bill--Homes & haunts;
Kitchen of Bill Tietz' home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. U-shaped kitchen with dinette and sink on right, stove in back, refrigerator, counter and desk on left. Bold asphalt tile covers the floor. The counters end in a three shelf outcropping. For Tietz Construction Company.
Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood); Tietz, Bill--Homes & haunts;
