Publicity for new Cavalier Cigarettes, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Mr. G.J. Friend. The publicity procession passes the Roxy Theater where Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams and Gene Kelly star in the technicolor musical "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."

Publicity; Cigarettes; Cigarette industry; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marquees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma);

In September of 1950, an unidentified young officer questions a small boy in front of the Roxy Theater. The boy, who seems to have made a lunch of chocolate at a matinee and retains most of it on his face and hands, may be looking for his mother. Ordered by the Tribune city desk. TPL-7116

Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Audience watches in fascination at the Roxy Theatre, operated by John Hamrick's movie theatres. This view of the audience as seen from the stage shows both the lower and the balcony seating. One boy in the front row covers his face with his hands. The Roxy at this time was operating as an opulent movie house. Ordered by Rev. Vickers, Tacoma Council of Churches. The theatre now operates as the Pantages Theatre, a legitimate stage house named after the original builder.

Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Tacoma Council of Churches (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1950-1960; Motion pictures; Motion picture audiences--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The old switchboard at the Jones Building, also known as the Pantages Theater, at 909 Broadway. Ordered by Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, Van Hodgins.

Jones Building (Tacoma); Switchboards--Tacoma; Historic buildings--Tacoma; Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. (Tacoma);

The north-west corner of the Jones Building which currently housed the Roxy Theatre. The theater's neon sign is attached to the corner to be visible from both Broadway and North 9th Street and the marquee announces "The Lusty Men" starring Robert Mitchum and the "Wac from Walla Walla". The Broadway side of the building has two more stories than the rear of the building which served as offices for Poe Real Estate and Insurance, Ruby & Leroy's Beauty Salon, a chiropractor, dentist, architect, several physicians, lawyers, accountants, and A-1 Employment Agency among others. This view south along Broadway shows two-way traffic and Christmas decorations hanging over the street. TPL-821

Jones Building (Tacoma); Historic buildings--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Marquees--Tacoma;

The rear and north side of the Jones Building which was built in 1917 as one of the Pantages Theaters featuring vaudeville. The back of the building shows beautiful detail in the brickwork creating lines and arches reminiscent of the architecture found on the north and west sides of the building as well as the interior. The north side has architectural details with arches and balconies built into the stone facade. Terra cotta details are seen as ornaments against the stone. Lanes Grill is seen at 904 Commerce Street and Tryfon Hatters is at 908 Commerce Street. TPL-9064

Jones Building (Tacoma); Historic buildings--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Lanes Grill (Tacoma); Tryfon Hatters (Tacoma);

Architects in the firm of Jensen & Mills examine a small display of Douglas Fir Plywood Association promotional material in their Jones Building office on November 19, 1954. The plywood association always stressed the stringent quality controls utilized in approving plywood for numerous uses. The DFPA label on plywood meant that customers could count on the association standing behind its product. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Advertising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Jensen & Mills (Tacoma);

Exterior cleaning of the Roxy Theatre. The Boedecker Co., in business since 1919, was in the process of cleaning the venerable Roxy Theatre in early February of 1974. According to Richards Studio notes, the 9th St. side of the theatre had yet to be cleaned. A Boedecker C. truck is parked under the theatre's canopy. Color photograph ordered by the Boedecker Co., Inc.

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Exterior cleaning of the Roxy Theatre. The Roxy Theatre's side facing Broadway has had its exterior cleaned by the Boedecker Co. in February of 1974. According to Richards Studio notes, the building's 9th St. side has yet to be cleaned. The Roxy would anchor one end of the new Broadway Plaza pedestrian mall which had its groundbreaking on May 8, 1973. In an effort to attract more customers to the downtown business district, the Broadway Plaza was created between South 9th and 13th Sts. as a pedestrian-friendly area with limited traffic access. Color photograph ordered by the Boedecker Co., Inc.

Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Boedecker Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Broadway Plaza (Tacoma);

Interiors--Jones Building. This July, 1974, view highlights the copper color walls, steps and elevator door and the marble-like staircase and wall enhancements found within the venerable Jones Building, 901 Broadway. A crystal chandelier casts a warm glow over the area. Color photograph ordered by North Pacific Trade Center.

Chandeliers; Elevators; Stairways--Tacoma; Jones Building (Tacoma);

July 12, 1974 was the grand reopening of the Roxy Theatre located at 901 Broadway. A family film, Disney's "Herbie Rides Again," was the first-run feature in the newly remodeled and refurbished motion picture theater. The Roxy had been closed since May of 1973. It was one of the five theaters owned by Will Conner recently sold to the Mullendore family of Auburn. In 1975 the Tacoma Community Development Department began to explore the idea of taking over the building to create a showcase for the performing arts. The City purchased the building in 1979 and it, once again known as the Pantages, opened as a performing arts center in February of 1983. Also in this photograph is the Winthrop Hotel, across the street from the Roxy. The Deli, a new restaurant located on the site's ground floor, was scheduled to open in July of 1974. Photograph ordered by the North Pacific Trade Center, Inc. BU -11178 (TNT 7-9-74, A-5 article on reopening; Kipp: Tacoma Rediviva, p. 74-article )

Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

July 12, 1974 was the grand reopening of the Roxy Theatre located at 901 Broadway. A family film, Disney's "Herbie Rides Again," was the first-run feature in the newly remodeled and refurbished motion picture theater. The Roxy had been closed since May of 1973. It was one of the five theaters owned by Will Conner recently sold to the Mullendore family of Auburn. In 1975 the Tacoma Community Development Department began to explore the idea of taking over the building to create a showcase for the performing arts. The City purchased the building in 1979 and it, once again known as the Pantages, opened as a performing arts center in February of 1983. Also in this photograph is the Winthrop Hotel, across the street from the Roxy. The Deli, a new restaurant located on the site's ground floor, was scheduled to open in July of 1974. Color photograph ordered by the North Pacific Trade Center, Inc. BU -11178 (TNT 7-9-74, A-5 article on reopening; Kipp: Tacoma Rediviva, p. 74-article )

Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);