Exposure of Dr. Sulkosky's home in Puyallup, both interior and exterior shots. Open beam ceilings and flowered wallpaper highlight the dining and living room portions of the Leo and Lorraine Sulkosky residence in Puyallup. A large wooden etagere is prominently displayed with a chaise lounge nearby.

Houses--Puyallup--1950-1960; Sulkosky, Leo F.--Homes & haunts;

Exposure of Dr. Sulkosky's home in Puyallup, both interior and exterior. Attention is drawn in this photograph to the open beam ceiling in the Puyallup residence of Leo and Lorraine Sulkosky. Large picture windows provide plenty of light into the spacious living room areas of the home. A brick fireplace will help in heating the residence. Dr. Sulkosky is a physician and a member of the firm of Scheyer, Scheyer and Sulkosky located in Puyallup.

Houses--Puyallup--1950-1960; Sulkosky, Leo F.--Homes & haunts; Living rooms--Puyallup; Fireplaces--Puyallup;

Exposure of carpet at Franke Tobey Jones Home. This photograph, taken on January 18, 1951, shows new interior carpeting on the stairwell and stairs of the Franke Tobey Jones Home. There is a long wooden chest tucked away next to the staircase. Located at 5340 North Bristol near Point Defiance Park, the English Tudor retirement home had its ground breaking on March 14, 1924, and opened nearly a year later on March 4, 1925. The home was originally named Restholme but was renamed in honor of benefactor Franke M. Tobey Jones.

Franke Tobey Jones Home (Tacoma); Retirement homes; Floor coverings; Stairways--Tacoma; Chests;

Exposure of carpeting at Franke Tobey Jones Home. This view shows the new carpeting in the spacious dining room of the Franke Tobey Jones retirement home. This photograph was taken on January 18, 1951. Large windows provide plenty of air and light and hanging ceiling lamps also aid in illuminating the dining facility. The Franke Tobey Jones Home was designed by architects Heath & Gove and construction by J.E. Bonnell & Son was completed in March, 1925. The English Tudor home, with several later additions, is still located at 5340 North Bristol, near Point Defiance park.

Franke Tobey Jones Home (Tacoma); Retirement homes; Floor coverings;

ca. 1950. This photograph shows an exterior view of possibly one extremely large home nestled among several tall trees. There is an automobile parked on the grass near the building. A chimney and dormers are present on this sprawling wooden structure. The location is unknown; it could possibly be in a park-like environment.

Houses--1950-1960; Buildings--1950-1960; Automobiles--1950-1960;

Exposure of house at 4551 Sixth Avenue. This exterior view of the home located at 4551 Sixth Avenue was taken on July 11, 1950. It was the residence of Thomas T. and Belle B. Richmond. Built in 1927, this Tudor-style home had a steeply pitched roof and arched doorways and windows. There was a small balcony built above a side entry which overlooked the yard's many bushes and shrubs. TPL-9522

Dwellings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Yards--Tacoma--1950-1960;

House being lowered on barge for 4th of July show. A house is being carefully lowered by crane onto a barge at the Port of Tacoma and will be towed to Commencement Bay. As the sign on the old wood framed house proclaims, it will be set afire on the evening of the 4th of July as part of the Tacoma Athletic Commission's Big Free Show. The City Fireboat will be present to extinguish the flames.

Housing--Tacoma; Barges--Tacoma; Fourth of July celebrations; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Fireboats--Tacoma--1950-1960;

After picture of apartment house at 1115 South J. Blair Construction, 3022 South 38th St. The Minsch Apartments were originally built in 1910 by A.H. Minsch and designed by architect George Trust. The daylight photograph of this three story Craftsman-style apartment house was commissioned by Blair Construction Co.

Apartment houses--Tacoma; Minsch Apartments (Tacoma); Blair Construction Co. (Tacoma);

After photograph, of the three-story apartment house at 13th and Market, the LeRoy Apartments. The detailing in the window shapes has been repeated in the detail at the cornice. A man looks out from the upper, front window. The sign on the lower left corner indicates the building was recently reshingled with John's-Manville asbestos shingles by Blair Construction. Ordered by Blair Construction Company, Mr. Blair.

Apartment houses--Tacoma; Building materials; Blair Construction Co. (Tacoma);

After photographs of remodeled kitchen, Harold Stamey residence. This view shows a writing desk and telephone installed under the stairway and a view of the front door. A sewing machine is seen on the left by the window.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Remodeling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Breakfast rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stamey, Harold--Homes & haunts;

After photographs of remodeled kitchen, Harold Stamey residence. A new washer and dryer stand where formerly a mirror and a coat rack stood. The wall has been moved back to make room. Smooth surfaced cabinets have been added above the appliances and large cupboards line the wall on the left. Compare with photograph A47623-1

Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Remodeling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Breakfast rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stamey, Harold--Homes & haunts;

Exterior of plywood house owned by Mr. H.J. Cox, Eugene, Oregon. This view of the low, ranch-style home shows the roof line and a large brick chimney. The sleek lines of the home are mimicked by the sleek, uncluttered landscaping. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Houses--Oregon--Eugene; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials;

The interior of a new second-story addition to Verne Carlson's residence shows plywood used as the wall covering. The stairwell from the lower floor is on the right. Storage areas on the left are covered with doors also made using plywood. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials;

After photographs of remodeled kitchen, Harold Stamey residence. The archway that separated the kitchen from the breakfast room has been removed and a curved bench and a triangular-shaped table have been added. Larger windows have been added above the new kitchen counters. Compare with photograph A47623-4.

Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Remodeling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Breakfast rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stamey, Harold--Homes & haunts;

An "After" view of this older home. This home was recently sided by Linwood Sales Company. Unfortunately some of the beautiful details in the earlier siding was covered, such as fish-scaling along the divide between the first and second stories and in the pediment areas above the two gables. The upper windows were changed from two, tall, slender windows and below, there had been sets of three windows instead of large, single ones. It was built in 1889 by J.B. McMillen for Josephus S. Howell. In 1951 the E.P. Youngs lived here. Compare with photograph D48,498-2 and BU-720.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Then & now comparisons; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma); Young, E.P.--Homes & haunts;

Before picture of the exterior of the farmhouse style bungalow, home of W. Kostick, at 115 7th St. in Auburn for Linwood Siding. Siding was often added to older homes in the 50's to protect the exterior and improve the value of the home.

Houses--Auburn--1950-1960;

Abandoned house to be removed for construction near Puyallup Ave. in Tacoma. The planned construction is possibly the new sanitation plant for the City of Tacoma.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Abandoned buildings--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Two carpenters with C.F. Davidson, contractors, are applying "Welshboard" as shingles to a new house at 6th and Rochester. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, John Rickie.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building materials; C.F. Davidson Co. (Tacoma); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

After photograph at house, 8437 South Park. The one-story home was recently resided. A concrete walkway leads to the front porch and around the side of the house. See photograph D48,922-1 for the "Before" version. Ordered by Linwood Sales Company.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Then & now comparisons; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma);

Before view of Gilbert A. and Vera Knutsen's home showing the most siding. The one-story, cottage-style home has a side gable roof. Concrete steps lead to a large covered porch with double columns supporting the porch roof. Ordered by Linwood Sales, Mr. Rauscher.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma); Knutsen, Gilbert A.--Homes & haunts; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma);

After view of the exterior of the Beaumont home at 3217 East Grandview. The house was recently covered with new shingles. Ordered by Linwood Sales Company who advertised the "Newest in Wood Siding". The siding, sealed and treated against rot, mildew, and termites, was also waterproofed. The company had "an introductory offer for being the first house in your neighborhood". Compare with photograph D48,732-2. (TNT, 4/2/1950, p.C-14)

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Then & now comparisons; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma); Beaumont, R. R.--Homes & haunts;

A two-story, Dutch Colonial home of W. Kostick, at 115 7th St. in Auburn, has recently been resided with wide shingles. Concrete steps, set at an angle to the house, lead up to the front door. The downspout curves to be able to follow the line of one of the double supporting columns at the front of the porch. Ordered by Linwood Sales. Compare with D49,047-2.

Houses--Auburn--1950-1960; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma); Kostick, W.--Homes & haunts; Then & now comparisons;

Exterior of plywood house owned by Mr. H.J. Cox, Eugene, Oregon. This one-story home has been covered with wide pieces of plywood painted a light color with narrow banding between each piece painted a dark color. The roof is extended over the sides of the house and large, picture windows are seen on this side of the home. Orderd by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Houses--Oregon--Eugene; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials;

A house and shed perch at the top of a cliff above where dirt is being removed for construction near Puyallup Ave. in Tacoma. This is possibly the site that is being cleared for the construction of Tacoma's new sanitation plant.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Alleys--Tacoma;

Plywood cut into wide shingles is being applied to the exterior of the house at 2514 McCarver. A chimney of light-colored brick is seen to the left of the carpenter. The interior of the home is still unfinished. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building materials; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

A carpenter is applying plywood cut into wide shingles to the exterior of the house at 2514 McCarver. Windows have already been installed. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building materials; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

In process photograph of siding being applied at 1022 No. Prospect. Home Improvement Company, Seattle.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Then & now comparisons;

Another bathroom was included in the new second-story addition to Verne Carlson's residence. One of his daughters is preparing to brush her teeth in this June, 1950 photograph. The walls are painted a light color and the floor has been covered with alternating colors of linoleum tile. Sconces with upright light bulbs stand on either side of the mirrored cabinet over the sink. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Carlson, Verne--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials; Bathrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Mirrors; Sconces; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Toothpaste;

A June, 1950, view of the back of Verne Carlson's residence showing how the new second-story addition fits with the rest of the house and the roof. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Carlson, Verne--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Remodeling--Tacoma;

Two beds with a bedside table between them fit easily in the large bedroom that was part of the new second-story addition to Verne Carlson's residence in 1950. Drawers with an open storage area on top have been fitted into one of the areas left by the sloping roof-line. A window has been placed along the far wall. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Carlson, Verne--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Remodeling--Tacoma;