Living room of the home built during the "Farm in a Day" project at Moses Lake, Wa. For Hal Hughes & Assoc. During a 22 hour period on May 29, 1952, 300 volunteers built a complete $75,000 farm- including seven room house, barns, livestock areas and planted fields- and gifted it to deserving WWII vet and farmer Donald Dunn. The house was designed with the farmer in mind. One of its main innovations was to place the fireplace in the dining room, so that the farmer could relax in the evening without changing clothes. The living room could then be kept in pristine condition for entertaining guests.Exposed beams and cedar walls gave a rustic but comfortable touch to the living room.All the furnishings and appliances for the house were provided, down to the food on cupboard shelves. (Popular Mechanics "They Built Him a Farm in a Day" Dec. 1952, pg. 118-22+)
Agriculture--Moses Lake--1950-1960; Reclamation of land--Moses Lake--1950-1960; Irrigation--Moses Lake--1950-1960; Houses--Moses Lake--1950-1960; Living Rooms--Moses Lake--1950-1960; Farms--Moses Lake--1950-1960;
Interior exposure of Nalley display with one woman by table filled with Nalleys products. Products also on shelves behind her. Nalley products featured are potato chips, mayonnaise, lumberjack syrup, chili and spaghetti dinner.
Nalleys, Inc. (Tacoma)--Products; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Landscaping project on Tietz Construction Company built home across the street from Bill Tietz residence, 1274 So. Fernside Dr., in Narrowmoor. Men working on rockery, dump truck parked nearby. For Seattle Landscaping Company.
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood);
Exterior exposure of new Tuberculosis sanatorium located by Pierce County Hospital "Mountain View Sanatorium." This structure was designed by A. Gordon Lumm, architect, and built by L.B. McDonald, contractor, for a cost of $2 million dollars. At the time, it was one of the most modern facilities of its kind in the nation. In 1958, it became part of Pierce County Hospital (now Puget Sound Hospital) after losing the state T.B. contract.
New tuberculosis sanatorium "Mountain View Sanatorium," next to Pierce County Hospital. Built in 1951 at a cost of $2 million dollars, the building was at that time the largest single expenditure on a building in Pierce County history. It was built of reinforced concrete and brick veneer. It was equipped as one of the most modern facilities of its type at opening. In 1958, it was absorbed by Pierce County Hospital after the loss of the TB contract. Pierce County hospital later became Puget Sound Hospital.
ca. 1925. Foster & Kleiser billboard advertising church attendance. The billboard reads "Our churches cordially invite you to attend their services. A hearty welcome awaits you." Notes indicate that the billboard was located on Division Ave. (WSHS-negative A671-0)
Display of Crescent spices and extracts at Big Bear store, for Crescent Manufacturing Co. According to their slogan, Crescent is "Always the word for flavor." The Tacoma Big Bear grocery was opened in January of 1948 in the Stadium district. Don P. Taylor was the store manager.
Big Bear Stores (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Spices;
On June 6, 1952, National Auto Parts at 4001 Pacific Ave. was photographed at night with an advertisement for "Miracle Power" in their well lit window. The automotive store had a second location at 8215 South Tacoma Way. William C. Johnston was president- manager of National Auto Parts, Inc. and Merle C. Johnston was secretary-treasurer. Robert M. Johnston managed the South Tacoma store. National sold parts for all makes of car. Miracle Power was added to gas and oil and according to their slogan "puts the pur-r-r in engine performance." It was intended to be used every 1,000 miles.
Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; National Auto Parts, Inc. (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Interior exposure of gauges for the new Swenson Evaporator Co. installations at St. Regis Paper Co. Tacoma. An 8 year expansion program for the company was to be completed in 1952. Part of this program was focused on recycling and reusing processing elements in an efficient manner. The Evaporator was used to recover chemicals used. (TNT 2-17-1952, pg. C-14)
St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
New Swenson evaporators and connecting tubes, stairways to different levels at St. Regis. "Black Liquor" was the substance that was left after the chemical "cooking" process that removed sap and pitch from the cellulose fiber. The evaporator evaporated the water content from the liquor to the point of 52% solids. The liquor was sent to furnaces where it burned like oil, and the chemicals not used in the "cooking process" were recovered. (TNT 2-17-1952, pg. C-14)
St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Two Swenson evaporators and pipes at St. Regis. The molten substance left after the "Black Liquor" burns through the furnace is called "Green Liquor." The green liquor is sent to the caustic department, where the insoluble matter settles out, also the calcium carbonate, and a clear white liquor is made. This liquor is the original one used in the "cooking process" to separate sap & pitch from cellulose fibers and the recovery and recycling is complete. (TNT 2-17-1952, pg. C-14)
St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Paper industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exposure of Holroyd Co.'s concrete block plant next to Meadow Park golf course. The city directory does not give an address for this plant; advertisements of the time list it only as "gravel pit near Meadow Park." Picture is of a round block building with a square block entrance, possibly made of the same concrete blocks manufactured here. The use of this building is unknown.
Holroyd Co's concrete block plant next to Meadow Park golf course. Sheds filled with blocks, gravel piles, trucks and automobiles. Water in foreground. The address of this location is never given, it is referred to as the gravel pit in Meadow Park. The water body is manmade and probably used in the manufacturing process. The company also had a gravel pit at Nisqually.
Holroyd Co's concrete block plant next to Meadow Park golf course. Sheds, gravel piles, truck and automobiles. The address for this location is never given; it is referred to as the gravel pit in Meadow Park. The company also maintained a gravel pit in Nisqually. Holyroyd Co. manufactured building materials, concrete building units and mixed concrete. The structure in the left background is built into the mountain of gravel.
Marie Hazen Orthopedic Guild. Interior exposure of decorated tent for "Strawberry Festival" taken on June 20, 1952. Spacious tent is set up with dining tables, evergreen trees and pots of ferns and flowers. The Marie Hazen Orthopedic Guild sponsored a "Strawberry Festival" for many years.
Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Marie Hazen Guild (Tacoma); Tents; Festivals--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exterior night view of Northwest Radio Company. Vertical exposure of large neon "Motorola TV" sign in front and entryway. Northwest Radio had three locations, this newest and largest at 3009 Sixth Ave., their original store at 907 Tacoma Ave. So. and a repair center at 2415 So. 12th St. They advertised as the Northwest's largest television sales and service organization. They featured radio dispatched service trucks and were open til 9pm. on Monday and Friday nights. (TNT 7/19/1953, pg. A-9)
Northwest Radio, Inc. (Tacoma); Televisions--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Window displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;
The Northwest Radio Company at 3007-11 Sixth Avenue was advertised as "Tacoma's largest radio and television service organization." Taken in June of 1952, this night view of the building's exterior focuses on the large Motorola TV and Northwest Radio neon signs, including a highlighted Mount Rainier and two radio towers, and an unusual circular window next to a modified bay window. Storefront windows display Motorola, Philco, and Dumont products with car radios on sale at $29.95. The company sold and serviced televisions and home and auto radios. Northwest Radio's Sixth Avenue store opened in November of 1951. Northwest Radio had two other locations in town.
Northwest Radio, Inc. (Tacoma); Televisions--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Window displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices);
Northwest Radio Company, Sixth Avenue store. Night view of front of building from southwest, showing with neon signs and window displays of Motorola, Philco, and Dumont products.
Northwest Radio, Inc. (Tacoma); Televisions--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Rounds of cheese stored for aging, cheese making process- Tillamook cheese. Taken for the Tillamook County Creamery Assoc., Garibaldi Oregon. Most cheese is not ready to eat until it has had time to ripen, or age. The flavor of the cheese develops during the ripening period. Bacteria in cheese keep working until the cheese is right, and the cheese maker encourages or stops bacterial growth by controlling the temperature and humidity of the storage area. Cheeses lose moisture as they ripen. The longer a cheese is left to ripen, the drier it gets and the harder it will be. The ripening period can range from a few days for soft cheeses to more than two years for a hard cheese like Parmesan.
Exposure of approximately 300 people at the Alcoholics Anonymous Banquet at the roof garden of the Masonic Temple. In June of 1952, Tacoma hosted a Northwest conference of 750 members of AA from cities in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia and Alaska. Part of the purpose of the conference was to inform invited community leaders and dignitaries of the origins and goals of the organization. There are a few empty chairs at the Saturday night banquet but most of the tables are full and another group of people stand at the rear of the picture. It appears that the banquet has not begun- most places are set with salad plates and coffee cups. Some banquet attendees have brought their children. (T. Reporter 6/21/1952)
Alcoholics Anonymous banquet, Roof garden at the Masonic Temple, a group of 66 men with diplomas seated in Fellowship Hall. Picture ordered by Hal Hughes and Associates. The men are dressed formally in coats and ties and hold the diplomas on their left hand side, over their hearts. This ceremony was in connection with the 1952 Northwest conference of Alcoholics Anonymous held in Tacoma. Over 750 members came from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia and Alaska. Part of the purpose of the conference was to inform community leaders of the organizations' origins, goals and methods. (T. Reporter 6/21/1952)
Interior photo of the "Sample Room" with an array of clocks, glasses, toys and gift items at Frederick C. Wolf & Sons, Inc., manufacturers agent. The items were displayed in a stark warehouse setting for wholesale buyers to view before purchasing for their stores. Photo ordered by Northwestern Drug Co., Tacoma Division, wholesalers.
Stores & shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Showrooms--Tacoma; Gifts; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Toys; Frederick C. Wolf & Sons, Inc. (Tacoma);
Interior exposure of the "Sample Room" with rows of toys and dolls on display. Photo ordered by Frederick C. Wolf & Son, Manufacturers agent. The cheerful toys were displayed in this bleak warehouse setting with naked light bulbs for wholesale buyers to view before making selections for their stores.
Stores & shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Gifts; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Toys; Frederick C. Wolf & Sons, Inc. (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma;
Interior exposure of the "Sample Room" with tables of glassware and crystal on display. Photo ordered by Frederick C. Wolf & Son, Manufacturers agent. The sparkly glass and giftware was displayed in this stark warehouse setting for wholesale buyers to view before purchasing in bulk for their stores.
Stores & shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Gifts; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Frederick C. Wolf & Sons, Inc. (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma; Glassware;
Pleasant View Hospital, Edmonds, Wa. Ordered by Hal Hughes & Assoc. This appears by its non institutional looks to be a convalescent hospital. A nurse works at a desk in the corridor, while an orderly looks in on a patient about halfway down the hall. A bathrobed patient enters his room at the rear of the picture. The doors contain no markings and no patient namecards.
Pleasant View Hospital (Edmonds); Hospital wards--Edmonds--1950-1960; Passageways--Edmonds--1950-1960; Convalescent hospitals--Edmonds--1950-1960;
