The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing overhead duct work and machinery in place. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery;

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing large conduit and a fan, part of the air system in the plant. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery; Fans (Machinery);

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing the paper-making machine that would roll out 200 tons of bleached Kraft paper per day to be used for food containers. The machine was 500 feet long, weighed 4,621,311 pounds and required 80 freight cars for shipment to Longview.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Machinery;

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing the "wet end" of the paper producing process. The prepared pulp is diluted in the "headbox" with large quantities of water and evenly distributed on a fine, large, bronze wire woven as an endless belt 130 feet long and 216 inches wide and traveling at a speed of several hundred feet a minute. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery; Fans (Machinery);

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing paper coming from the air dryer where the sheet of paper is carried around cylindrical driers containing high-pressure steam and the remaining water is driven off in the form of vapor in the air. From the driers the sheet passes through two calendar stacks, each consisting of several steel rolls, riding one on top of the other. The paper passes between them for the purpose of imparting a smooth finish. Further chemical treatment of the surface may also be added on one of these calendar stacks. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems. (Weyerhaeuser Magazine, November 1952)

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery; Fans (Machinery);

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing overhead duct work and machinery in place. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery;

The drapery and curtain department was located on the main floor at Seldens. Priscilla curtains are featured on sample windows along with several figured panels. A bed has been made with a plaid bedspread and matching figured dust ruffle with plaid ruffle.

Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Draperies; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Selden's, Inc. (Tacoma);

The rug department was on the main floor at Seldens. Rolls of carpeting are shown against the left wall with rug samples stacked on shelves. Persian-style carpets are seen on the right and displayed in the front window.

Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Rugs; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Selden's, Inc. (Tacoma);

Exterior of building. Building on left has barrel vault roof and T.A.M. sign on it. Building on right has slanted roof with clerestory. Parking lot of TAM Engineering Corporation filled with 1940s model automobiles.

TAM Engineering Corp. (Tacoma); Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The exterior of TAM Engineering Corp. TAM Engineering was an authorized Ford engine rebuilding shop. The building on the right with the clerestory was a recent addition to the TAM Engineering complex.

TAM Engineering Corp. (Tacoma); Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior of buildings. Building on left has barrel vault roof and T.A.M. sign on it. Building on right has slanted roof with clerestory. Chain link fenced parking lot of TAM Engineering Corporation is filled with 1940s model automobiles.

TAM Engineering Corp. (Tacoma); Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1950-1960;

For the Tacoma Council of Churches.

Tacoma Council of Churches (Tacoma);

In October of 1952 Nelson Auto Parts opened their new facilities in the Normanna Hall Building, 1502 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, with a three-bay storefront that extended across the front of the building. Nelson Auto Parts was owned by Lee A. Nelson who had until recently operated an automobile parts store at Fort Lewis. The new automobile parts store featured a complete line of genuine replacement parts and accessories, had an exchange service on many automotive parts and offered a 24-hour machine shop service. The cornerstone for Normanna Hall was laid on October 1, 1922 and the building was dedicated in March, 1923. (TNT, 10/9/1952, p.13) TPL-3144

Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Nelson Auto Parts (Tacoma);Fraternal lodges--Tacoma; Normanna Hall (Tacoma); Storefronts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The window display at George D. Barclay Company has a model of a house in the center with photographs on each side illustrating the different models available, some of the features, prices and remodeling possibilities for growing families. Photographs of available homes line the left wall of the interior.

Real estate business--Tacoma; George D. Barclay Co. (Tacoma);

Exterior of one-story house with gable roof, an open, attached carport, brick planters and concrete walkway placed on unlandscaped yard. For George D. Barclay Company, Realtors.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; George D. Barclay Co. (Tacoma);

A one story home with brick and vertical siding is shown. The roof has a slight pitch with a brick chimney seen near the center of the home. Large floor-to-ceiling windows have been added near the front door. The back side of the house would have a view of the Tacoma Narrows. Ordered by George D. Barclay Company.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; George D. Barclay Co. (Tacoma);

New one-story house. For George D. Barclay Company, Realtors. Looking out of a window wall with 15 rectangular windows and center, glass panel door to unlandscaped backyard and neighboring houses.

Windows--Tacoma; George D. Barclay Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1925. Washington Building at 1019 Pacific Ave. and on the left, the Rust building at 950 Pacific Ave.The Washington Building was finished in 1925. At 17 stories, it was the second tallest building in the Northwest. The Rust building measures in at 12 stories. It is named after its builder William R. Rust. (WSHS-negative A695-0)

Washington Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma);

The exterior of Titus Motor Company with vehicles on street and in the showroom. There are many neon and painted signs. The company's 1906 Ford Model N is parked at the far right. The Elizabethan-style brick building was designed by Roland Borhek, Architect, and built circa 1926.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1950-1960; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Ford automobile;

One man is able to move an enormous roll of paper using an Ederer crane at the Weyerhaeuser Kraft paper mill in Longview, Washington.

Mills--Longview; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Lumber industry--Longview; Ederer Engineering Co. (Seattle);

An elevated view of one of the paper processes at Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, and a machine manufactured by the Beloit company.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Machinery;

An elevated view of Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing the "wet end" of the paper producing process. Prepared pulp is evenly distributed on a fine, large, bronze wire woven as an endless belt 130 feet long and 216 inches wide and traveling at a speed of several hundred feet a minute. The sheet of paper is actually formed on this wire when the water carrying the pulp fibers drains away and leave a wet mat of felted pulp fibers. By means of a wide, heavy woolen felt traveling continuously through the section of the paper machine known as the press rolls, the wet sheet is carried from the wire, additional water is removed by pressing and a damp sheet is delivered to the next section of the machine known as the drier section. (Weyerhaeuser Magazine, November 1952)

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Machinery;

A man is operating a Thwing-Albert Electro-Hydraulic Tensile Tester and recording the results of the tests at Weyerhaeuser's Kraft plant in Longview, Washington. He is holding a pencil in his right hand as he turns the equipment off and on.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Product inspection--Longview; Equipment;

New homes at Innis Arden. Four one-story homes with attached garages fireplaces, wood shingle roofs, expansive lawns and long, concrete driveways. For Phares Advertising Agency.

New homes at Innis Arden. Exterior of one-story home with attached garage, wood shingle roofs, clapboard siding, flagstone wainscoting, and landscaped yard. For Phares Advertising Agency.

A man behind the sales room counter at Nelson Auto Parts' new store is looking at an automobile parts books. The room is adorned with congratulatory floral arrangements. Rows of shelves are filled with automobile parts and accessories and fan belts hang above the windows. Nelson Auto Parts was located on the ground floor of Normanna Hall.

Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Nelson Auto Parts (Tacoma);

The counter at Nelson Auto Parts new store shows the parts book and bouquets of congratulation. Rows of shelves filled with tools and automobile parts are behind the sales counter.

Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Nelson Auto Parts (Tacoma);

The personnel, twenty-six men and women, from Urban Plumbing Company pose for a group portrait with the company's new truck parked by the company's warehouse.

Urban Plumbing & Heating Co. (Tacoma)--People; Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ford trucks;

Interior of Park Towers Beauty Salon, Pearl L. Gaul and Lloyd C. Harrison proprietors. Woman in unusual style Naugahyde vinyl chair with feet on slanted footstool looking at counter of trophies lined-up in front of mirror. (T.N.T.)

Park Towers Beauty Salon announced the opening of their remodeled beauty shop and additional quarters in October 1952. A sign announces new equipment, the first of its kind in Tacoma, "Gyroducing for a lovely figure". Erna Harrison, the receptionist at the salon, is seated in a specialized chair, a Gyroducing chair, with her feet up on a massager. The counter below the mirror on the left is filled with trophies won by members of the staff at the salon. Ordered by the Tribune. (TNT, 10/12/1952, p.B-3)

Park Towers Apartments (Tacoma); Park Towers Beauty Salon (Tacoma); Beauty shops--Tacoma; Harrison, Erna;