ca. 1954. Lacquer Distributors. Lacquer Distributors sold Sherwin- Williams "OK" automotive paint and auto glass. The company was owned by Jim Embree and Wayne Nupp. The store carried everything that you needed to refinish a car- sanding and paint removers, auto finishes and clear coats.

Lacquer Distributors (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1954. Lacquer Distributors-interiors. Lacquer Distributors sold Sherwin- Williams "OK" automotive paint and auto glass. The company was owned by Jim Embree and Wayne Nupp. The store carried everything that you needed to refinish a car- sanding and paint removers, auto finishes and clear coats. There is a machine that appears to be used for mixing custom paint matches in middle center of the photograph.

Lacquer Distributors (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The "Auto Clinic" and its "pigeon hole" parking, for Bethlehem Steel Co. This unique parking plan, developed in Spokane, opened in Tacoma 12/7/1953. An hydraulic hoist operating on a track could move cars from level to level and side to side in the multi story parking garage in minutes. The company owned by John T. Long and Mr. Lily Schweizer also offered a full service repair shop, pump station, washing & polishing and auto accessories.

Auto Clinic (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1950-1960; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Parking garages--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior shot of the First Baptist Church on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 1939. (filed with Argentum)

Baptist churches--Tacoma; First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Easter--Tacoma;

Globe Ticket Company of Washington, exteriors of new building. Harry L. Jackson, vice president and general manager. Globe printed admission tickets for theaters and other varieties of entertainments. The business served customers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Globe Ticket of Washington was one of seven plants for parent company Globe Ticket Co.

Printers; Printing--Tacoma; Globe Ticket Co. of Washington (Tacoma);

Globe Ticket Company of Washington, exteriors of new building. Harry L. Jackson, vice president and general manager. Globe printed admission tickets for theaters and other varieties of entertainments. The business served customers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Globe Ticket of Washington was one of seven plants for parent company Globe Ticket Co.

Printers; Printing--Tacoma; Globe Ticket Co. of Washington (Tacoma);

ca. 1939. The Normanna Male Chorus attired in their distinctive dark blazers, white slacks and captain's hats posed for a group portrait circa 1939. The men's chorus would be performing in a concert with the Tacoma Swiss Singing Society at Normanna Hall. (T. Times 3/31/1939, pg. 11) (filed with Argentum)

Normanna Male Chorus (Tacoma); Choirs (Music)--1930-1940; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ethnic groups--Tacoma; Sons of Norway (Tacoma); Music ensembles--Tacoma; Singers; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound Adelphian Chorus dressed in new Latvian costumes for their Northwest tour. The chorus will be attired in native costumes during a portion of their Spring concert tour. At the close of their annual Spring tour, the Adelphians are proposing to raise money to sing at the New York and San Francisco World's Fairs. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (filed with Argentum) (T. Times 3/31/1939, pg. 8-names in caption)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

Night exposure of the Lakewood Country Store's pet, patio and garden shop. The shop opened in the former temporary quarters of the Lakewood Puget Sound Bank, across the parking lot from the main store. The store billed itself as an old fashioned country store and the Northwest's most unusual department store. It carried a broad mix of merchandise, a forerunner to today's bargain superstores. To the left of the photo is the pet and patio section, to the right is the garden section. The barn doors are open to the garden section and a rolling cart of plants has been tucked inside. Gardening tools can be seen hanging from the walls through the center windows. The Manager of the new store was Kenneth Wade, a graduate agronomist from the University of Idaho with 10 years of experience with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (TNT 3/4/1954, pg. A-12)

Lakewood Country Store (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Group portrait taken at the Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma for the Tacoma Times, circa April of 1939. The club was located in the Wright Building at 902-04 Pacific Ave. The Sportsmen's Association purchased the entire building in 1942. (filed with Argentum)

Sportsmens Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Group portrait taken at the Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma for the Tacoma Times, circa April of 1939. The club was located in the Wright Building at 902-04 Pacific Ave. The Sportsmen's Association purchased the entire building in 1942. (filed with Argentum)

Sportsmens Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Lincoln High School orchestra for the 1954 school yearbook "The Lincolnian." The orchestra performed under the direction of Robert Dezell. The orchestra performed at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup and presented concerts at the middle schools, introducing them to classical music. They performed the "Nutcracker Suite" in conjunction with the girls' choir and the Corp de Ballet. Other highlights for the year were orchestrations to Handel's "Messiah." (1954 Lincolnian- see yearbook for names.)

Orchestras--Tacoma--1950-1960; Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

Lincoln High School band for the 1954 school yearbook The Lincolnian. The band, under the direction of Robert Dezell, played at basketball and football games. They played concerts at the middle schools and broadcast two performances on KMO. The highlight of their year was their "Bach to Pop" concert in March. (1954 Lincolnian- see yearbook for names)

Bands--Tacoma--1950-1960; Youth bands--Tacoma--1950-1960; Band uniforms--Tacoma; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

Funeral of incumbent Mayor John C. Siegle. Dr. Siegle died on a train in Oregon, enroute to Tacoma from California where he had been recuperating from an extended illness. His memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church and was attended by an estimated crowd of two thousand. An honor guard of uniformed Police and Fire department employees stand surrounding the flag draped coffin. Dr. Siegle was the first native Tacoman to be elected Mayor and Tacoma's first Mayor to die in office. (T. Times 4/13/1939, 4/14/1939, 4/15/1939, pg.1) also numbered D8141 image A

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939--Funeral rites & ceremonies;

A row of Bank of California employees is hard at work on March 10, 1954. Each employee is sitting at a wide metallic desk equipped with seven drawers. This may be the bookkeeping section of the bank; several desks have adding machines on them. Large windows give plenty of natural light; each desk also has a narrow lamp. The man on the far left of the picture may be Frank Busch, as the nameplate on the lamp indicates. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Office Supply.

Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Calculators; Office equipment & supplies; Lamps; Tacoma Office Supply Co. (Tacoma);

Modern office furniture and boldly geometric flooring provides a distinct contrast to the chandeliers and Italian Renaissance style of the Bank of California building in March, 1954. Two employees are pictured working on a balcony within the building; one is examining the contents of a filing cabinet while the other sits at a wide, metallic desk operating the telephone system. An adding machine and telephone are also visible. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Office Supply Co.

Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Office equipment & supplies; Chandeliers; Telephones; Tacoma Office Supply Co. (Tacoma);

The phrase "a packed house" is certainly applicable as hundreds await the start of a spring children's concert in 1954. A few musicians extend into the aisles. They appear to be accordionists. This possibly could be the semi-annual free public concert by the Moose Youth Accordion Band; they were a 100 piece band directed by Bob and Stan Kieszling. The Accordion Band performed at Jason Lee Jr. High; "Springtime Hit Parade" was the title of their concert. Photograph ordered by Clark Richardson Advertising.

Audiences--Tacoma--1950-1960; Concerts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Accordions;

A large group of young musicians have their instruments ready to perform in a children's spring concert in March, 1954. There are so many musicians participating that they cannot all fit onto the large stage; there are about sixteen short rows of chairs on the audience's level. The bulk of the instruments seem to be accordions; there is also a bass, guitar, and brass visible. This possibly could be the semi-annual Moose Youth Accordion Band's free public concert which was held at Jason Lee Jr. High. The Accordion Band numbered 100 musicians and was directed by Bob and Stan Kieszling. Photograph ordered by Clark Richardson Advertising.

Accordions; Concerts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Audiences--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Pioneer Sausage Supply's Diamond T truck. Al Opperman was the owner of Pioneer Sausage Supply located on 1327 Tacoma Avenue South. (filed with Argentum)

Pioneer Sausage Supply (Tacoma); Diamond T trucks;

A large multi-panel photo mural of Mount Rainier greets customers as they enter the new Pierce County Savings and Loan building in March, 1954. Bank staff are clearly visible; there are no walls to make individual offices in this portion of the bank. The building was originally built in 1888 by Col. J. M. Dougan; the Pierce County Savings and Loan Association bought the site in 1950. Marshall Perrow is the architect of the remodeled building with Kirkebo & Sons as contractors. Remodeling began in November, 1953. Photograph taken for the TNT. (TNT 3-22-54, p. 6,7)

Pierce County Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Financial facilities--Tacoma; Murals--Tacoma;

Modernistic furniture and design are present in the newly remodeled Pierce County Savings & Loan Association. The savings and loan had an open house for the public in March, 1954. The building was initially built in 1888 by Col. J. M. Dougan and housed a variety of businesses. It was purchased by the Pierce County Savings & Loan in 1950. Walter C. Steel was listed as president in the 1954 City Directory. First organized in Auburn in 1925, assets now total over five million dollars. Photograph taken for the TNT. (TNT 3-22-54, p. 6,7)

Pierce County Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Financial facilities--Tacoma;

A long, sweeping semi-circle with matching curves in the terrazzo floor provides a sleek design to the newly remodeled Pierce County Savings & Loan Association. Tellers await customers behind connected rich walnut counters; a multi-panel mural of Mount Rainier graces the wall. Marshall Perrow was the architect of the remodeling project; Kirkebo & Sons, the contractors. The savings and loan held an open house for the public in late March, 1954. Photograph taken for the TNT. (TNT 3-22-54, p. 6, 7)

Pierce County Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Financial facilities--Tacoma; Murals--Tacoma;

There are apparently four gas pumps at this Shell Service Station, selling both regular and premium. A driver could not only fill up with gas, but also purchase tires and cans of oil, and have repairs made on his vehicle as well. Shell Oil had numerous stations in the Tacoma area; the station pictured here in March, 1954, might have been newly constructed near Thompson's Corner Cabins on South 84th Street.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps;

The interior of a small duplex shows a comfortable living room filled with assorted chairs, a television, chest of drawers, and with what appears to be a sofa/bed covered with a boldly decorated bedspread. A folding screen door separates the living room from the kitchen where a stove and small table can be seen. Photograph ordered by Practical Builder; photograph taken in March, 1954.

Duplexes--Lakewood; Living rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Exterior of a small duplex in Lakewood. Located on Lake Grove Street in Lakewood, this small duplex was a one-story unit with a very narrow porch. There was no basement. Nestled under tall trees, there were two separate pathways leading to the front doors. Photograph ordered by Practical Builder; picture taken in March, 1954.

Duplexes--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Tacoma General Hospital. Women working in pathology and clinical laboratories. Ordered by Clarence J. Cummings, hospital Superintendent. (filed with Argentum) see also D8155 images 1, 4

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Laboratories--1930-1940;

Tacoma General Hospital. Two nurses working with x-ray equipment. Patient lying on table and covered with white sheet. Pathology and clinical laboratories. Ordered by Clarence J. Cummings, Superintendent. (filed with Argentum) see also D8155 image 3

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Radiography--1930-1940;

Weisfield's Jewelers on Broadway was not only a well-known watch and diamond firm but also carried a wide range of housewares, including electric appliances, radios, refrigerators, televisions and bedding. One of their windows had Bates bedding on display; Bates was touted as "the most popular bedspread in the world." The showcase window had a tall poster composed of women's silhouettes all talking about Bates. In addition, there was a covered bed, drapes, and samples of various bedspreads with prices clearly marked. Weisfield's was previously known as Weisfield & Goldberg Inc.

Weisfield's, Inc. (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Window displays; Bedspreads; Signs (Notices); Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Department stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Boxes of Ebia, Cardinal, Nosalitos and Wilson brand tomatoes are shown in this March, 1954, photograph. Most of the brands are from Mexico. A Flavorseal machine helps in the sorting process. It is unclear whether the tomatoes are being packaged for sale or used for sauces.

Food industry--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Machinery; Tomatoes--Tacoma;

The Kit Kat Tavern was celebrating its third anniversary in April, 1954. Overhead view of tavern's interior; all seats seem to be occupied with happy customers. People could enjoy a drink while playing what appears to be a form of bingo. Budweiser, Lucky Lager, and Rainier beers were some of the beers available for purchase. The Kit Kat Tavern was located at 746 Pacific Avenue and owned by Elmer Gardner and Patricia White.

Bars--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kit Kat Tavern (Tacoma);