Candy Nook in the Winthrop Hotel, featuring greeting card stands on the right and rear sides with glass candy cabinets on left wall behind cabinets.

Hotels--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Columbia Breweries, banquet at Wedgewood Room, Winthrop Hotel. The large room is filled with men and women seated at long tables on December 19, 1951. They are enjoying Alt Heidelberg from bottles. Columbia Breweries was well known for its special lager brew.

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Pacific Coast Association of Pulp and Paper Manufacturers banquet at the Winthrop Hotel.

Pacific Coast Association of Pulp & Paper Manufacturers (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Merchandise display at the Winthrop Hotel, Evergreen Room, in July of 1952. Nalley's celebrated not only their successful line, but also their solid blue collar labor pedigree by displaying the various unions of its employees. Nalley products pictured are Lumberjack Syrup, Mayonnaise, Potato chips, honey, ketchup, salad dressing, relish, pickles, mustard, shoestring potatoes, "Esquire Sauce," and canned meals.

Nalley's, Inc. (Tacoma)--Products; Food--Tacoma--1950-1960; Food industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The wide lobby and lounge at the Winthrop Hotel has been decorated in a grand style. The windows have been draped with light-colored fabric, pulled back with braid and tassels to allow plenty of daylight into the room. Several large sofas have been placed below each window and in the center of the room. Desks have been placed near columns on the left and a few side chairs have been spaced around the edges of the room to allow plenty of open space for people to congregate. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling and a figured carpet covers the floor.

Lobbies--Tacoma; Hotels--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Banquet tables have been prepared in the Cystal Ballroom at the Winthrop Hotel. Tables that would seat ten have been covered with white table cloths and set with table ware, cups and saucers and napkins. The room is lit with daylight coming in through the tall windows, chandeliers and sconces. The head table has been set on a dais along the right side with flags behind it. An American flag hangs at the far end of the room.

Hotels--Tacoma; Ballrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

The Daffodil Room at the Winthrop Hotel provides a less formal luncheon and dining area. Semi-circular booths line the left side of the room while a long bench with seats on both sides runs through the center of the room with tables and chairs on either side of it. A counter with swivel seats can be seen in the right-hand corner. Tables are provided in the rear of the room. The draperies and the carpet have a daffodil pattern to match the theme of the room. Chandeliers provide lighting.

Hotels--Tacoma--1950-1960; Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

W.L. Stoddard designed the Winthrop Hotel and it was built in 1924 and dedicated May 15, 1925. It was named for explorer and writer Theodore Winthrop, author of "The Canoe and the Saddle" which helped popularize the Northwest. The hotel was to be a civic center.

Hotels--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Western Brewers Institute's booth at Washington State Tavern Association Convention consisted of a room arrangement with sofa and chairs. A large sign at the rear of the exhibit shows a map of Washington and announces, "87% of your Customers Prefer these Washington Beers" and "8 Friendly Breweries Serving You Dependably." This was the first annual convention of the Washington State Tavern Association held in Tacoma. 500 members of the association attended the three-day session in October of 1952 . (TNT, 10/21/1952, p.2) TPL-8847

Washington State Tavern Association (Tacoma); Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Chairs;

Western Distributors featured Lucky Lager and Miller High Life Beers at their booth during the Washington State Tavern Association convention. The convention trade show opened in the Hotel Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom and continued throughout the two full days of the convention. (TNT, 10/18/1952, p.A-6)

Washington State Tavern Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma; Beer--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

This elevated view shows the exhibit booths that were part of the Washington State Tavern Association Convention in October of 1952. In the foreground the booth and salesmen for National cash register can be seen. Brodies Hotel Supplies and other exhibitors are also in sight.The booths were on display in the Winthrop Hotel. Ordered by Roberts Decorating Company.

Washington State Tavern Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Employees of Columbia Breweries enjoyed their annual Christmas banquet on December 18, 1952. It was held in the Wedgwood Room in the Winthrop Hotel. View of crowded dining room; it appears that guests were enjoying roast beef dinners.

Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Weyerhaeuser Timber Company banquet at the Winthrop Hotel. Men and women seated at tables, some wearing leis. (filed with Argentum)

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The Pacific Coast Association of Pulp & Paper Manufacturers met in Tacoma in March, 1953. They were attending the 7th Annual Joint Labor-Management Safety Conference. They joined union and employer representatives from twenty mills; sponsors included the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers and International Brotherhood of Paper Makers. View of association members awaiting luncheon at the Winthrop Hotel. (TNT 3-1-53, B-10)

Pacific Coast Association of Pulp & Paper Manufacturers (Tacoma); Group portraits; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Presidential Suite at Winthrop Hotel with dining set for 8 in center and sofa, several chairs, and stools for sitting. Building by W.E. Stoddard and Roland Bohrek, Associated Architects, 1924.

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Card rack at Winthrop Hotel, Rust Craft Publications. Since Christmas trees, fir boughs and pine cones decorate the back wall over the many rows of Christmas cards and the photograph is dated in July, this must have been an advertising set up, possibly for a catalog.

Hotels--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greeting cards; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

American Institute of Architects, Southwest Washington Chapter, in the Wedgewood Room at the Winthrop Hotel. Most Tacoma and Seattle architects are pictured here, some with spouses. In the foreground of the picture, left to right, are Si Nelson, Percy Ball, Rod O'Hiser, Marshall Perrow, James Wilson and future mayor Gordon Johnston. Seated on the right side of the room, directly under the palm tree wall decoration are Hubert and Betty Bisson. Mr. Bisson was an architect, and later associate, for the well-known Tacoma firm of Lea, Pearson & Richards. Mr. Bisson worked for them for over 20 years until his death in 1971. He designed many of Tacoma's banks and schools for the firm. (for more detailed name information, please see name chart accompanying picture in Richards files) (Additional information provided by a reader)

American Institute of Architects, Southwest Washington Chapter (Tacoma); Architects; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Bisson, Hubert; Bisson, Betty; Johnston, Gordon N.; Nelson, Silas E.; Ball, Percy G.; O'Hiser, Rod; Perrow, Marshall; Wilson, James;

Winthrop Hotel, new sample furniture on display in rooms 505, 522 & 525. The room has been decorated for the discriminating traveler with a patterned embossed carpet, floral drapes, full bed with chenille bedspread, dresser, a desk/vanity and a variety of tables and chairs with numerous lamps. A bench has been placed at the end of the bed to hold an open suitcase or for sitting. A long coffee table, however, has been placed blocking a door.

Hotels--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Furniture;

Tacoma Times newsboy banquet held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel on April 4, 1939. More than 100 carriers attended the event. (T Times 4/5/1939, pg. 18) (filed with Argentum)

Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Newspaper carriers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Exterior view of the Winthrop Hotel, ca. 1939. Neon sign for the Roxy (Pantages) on right. Tower of the old City Hall building in background left. (filed with Argentum)

Hotels--Tacoma; Business districts--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Exterior view of the Winthrop Hotel, ca. 1939. The tower of the old City Hall building can be seen in the background left. (filed with Argentum)

Hotels--Tacoma; Business districts--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Exterior view of the Winthrop Hotel, ca. 1939, from Commerce St. (filed with Argentum)

Hotels--Tacoma; Business districts--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

The Winthrop Hotel hosted the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs' 14th annual convention in late May, 1954. Framed displays of rare and beautiful stamps were placed in long rows for interested collectors to view in the hotel's Crystal Ballroom. Stamp collectors were of assorted types, ranging from young boys to teenagers and also older men and women. Stamp collecting was a very popular hobby during the 1950's and exhibits such as the one pictured would have attracted large crowds. (TNT 5-23-54, p. 6)

Postage stamps; Collectors--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Crowd at banquet honoring Norwegian Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha at the Winthrop Hotel on May 23, 1939. Waitresses in traditional black and white uniforms serve guests at round banquet tables. (Filed with Argentum)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Employees of the Washington Hospital Service enjoyed a tasty luncheon at the Winthrop Hotel on September 23, 1954. The business apparently handled Blue Cross plans and was located in Seattle at 2121 Third Avenue. View of luncheon tables with employees; some have on name tags.

Washington Hospital Service (Seattle)--Employees; Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

The splendid chandeliers and sconces of the Winthrop Hotel provided an elegant setting for the Capital District, Washington Federation of Garden Clubs' show on December 6, 1954. A Christmas motif was evident; the majority of arrangements on display were small tabletop decorations. A few tall firs were added to complete the tableau. This may have been an annual event sponsored by the federation.

Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (Tacoma); Flower shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Members of the Western Retail Lumbermens' Association pose in February of 1927 in front of a little bungalow erected on the roof of the Winthrop Hotel in honor of the group's annual convention. The bungalow was made entirely of local wood and demonstrated its use in construction. When the 24th annual convention concluded February 26, 1927, new leaders had been elected for the coming year. Pictured leaders are, back row, left to right: George A. Heilman (Wyo.), H.J. Sawtelle (Mt.), W.B. Hussman (Idaho), I.G. Kjosness (Idaho), and R.O. Bushong (Ore.) Front row, left to right, F.C. Kendall (Spokane), J.W. Burt (Mt.), Robt M. Graham (Mt.), R.M. Cross (Utah) and E.J. Ostrander (Idaho.) (TDL 2/27/1927, pg. A-5; TNT 2/23/1927, pg. 7) (WSHS- negative A893-0)

Washington Lumber Dealers Association (Tacoma); Business people--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Group of 35 businessmen planning United Tacoma Day sales at the Winthrop Hotel - ordered by Mr. Fetteroff of Chamber of Commerce. Photograph was taken in October of 1939. (filed with Argentum)

Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

ca. 1955. The Winthrop Hotel, circa 1955. The hotel, designed by W.L. Stoddard, architect, and Roland Borhek, associate architect, had its grand opening on 5/16/1925. The hotel was named in a Tacoma Ledger newspaper contest. The winning name was submitted by George L. Dickson. It was named after explorer and writer Theodore Winthrop, author of "The Canoe and the Saddle," which helped popularize the Northwest. The building was eleven stories and 110 feet high. In 1973, it was converted into apartments. In 1955, it was home to the Sabre Room and the Daffodil Room.

Hotels--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Two crossed sabres decorate the appropriately named Sabre Room in the Winthrop Hotel in November, 1955. The decor appears Elizabethan with a predominance of wood, including wooden beams and simple chairs and tables. A touch of the modern appears with the presence of the room's chef in his open kitchen, just steps away from dining customers. The popular Sabre Room had been completely redecorated and was reopened on November 15, 1955. It retained its Old English atmosphere in the design by Arthur Morgan & Associates of Seattle. Newly added dishes were flaming shish kebab and Old English pastries. Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel. (TNT 11-15-55, p. 6) TPL-8126

Dining rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Daggers & swords; Cooks; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);