Football star Harold "Red" Grange grins for the camera during a very brief visit to Tacoma in late January of 1926. Grange, a charter member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame, acquired the nickname of "The Galloping Ghost" for his running prowess while playing at the University of Illinois. While a productive member of the Chicago Bears, Grange would also appear in motion pictures, including 1926's "One Minute to Play" and the 12-part serial series "The Galloping Ghost" in 1931. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Grange)

Grange, Harold; Football players;

Harold "Red" Grange shakes hands with an unidentified man in late January of 1926 while on the rooftop of the Winthrop Hotel. Mr. Grange is on the right. By 1926, he had graduated from the University of Illinois where he was an outstanding football player and was playing pro ball. He was in Tacoma very briefly on Friday, January 29th, to help publicize his Chicago Bears Sunday game against the Washington All-Stars in Seattle. A smallish crowd of about 5000 would see the Bears demolish the All-Stars 34-0. Later that year would come the release of a silent film, "One Minute to Play," starring Mr. Grange. (TDL 1-29-26, p. 1-article; TNT 1-29-26, p. 18-article) (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Grange)

Grange, Harold; Football players; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

Jack Dempsey, former world heavyweight boxing champion, visited Tacoma in July of 1930 to referee the Morgan-Coffman bout at the downtown Greenwich Colliseum. He is pictured above with Jack Calvert, manager of the Tacoma Hotel; Mr. Calvert is on the left.

Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983; Boxers (Sports); Calvert, Jack;

ca. 1927. Lt. Cmdr. (later Rear Admiral) Richard E. Byrd with five other men circa winter of 1927. There are remnants of snow on the ground close to the Franklin automobile and Commander Byrd. He had visited Tacoma in early February of 1927 for a speaking engagement at the First Baptist Church. (photograph has small tear at top)

Byrd, Richard E., 1888-1957; Explorers; Guests--Tacoma--1920-1930; Franklin automobile;

George McGovern supporters extended their hands in hopes of a personal handshake from the Democratic presidential candidate in September of 1972. The surging crowd of supporters and general onlookers represented a wide range of humanity, both young and old. All were eager to get as close as possible to the South Dakota senator who reached through a protective wall of Secret Servicemen and police to shake as many hands as possible. Senator McGovern had traveled from Billings, Montana, via plane to make a quick stop in Tacoma to solicit labor's help in his presidential campaign. He addressed a large gathering at the new Labor Center at 950 Fawcett Ave. Tacoma Police Department SWAT team members, armed with rifles, provided additional security for the presidential candidate. (TNT 9-26-72, p. 1-articles)

McGovern, George S.; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Shaking hands--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma--1970-1980;

George McGovern speaks before a gathering of the Pierce County Labor Council during his 1972 presidential campaign. Although the new Labor Center had only a 400-person capacity, arrangements were made to broadcast his speech to those waiting outside the facility. TPL-5451 (TNT 9-25-72, p. 1-article)

McGovern, George S.; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Signs (Notices); Public speaking--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Close-up of arch built on the occasion of President Benjamin Harrison's visit to Tacoma in May of 1891. For extended view, see TPL-2263. This particular arch, near South 13th Street looking north, was one of four spanning Pacific Avenue. The arch was built of coal mined from Roslyn; signs placed nearby indicated that there were 150 coke ovens with more coming and annual output of coal was nearly 2 million tons. TPL-5447

Arches--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1890-1900; Visits of state--Tacoma--1890-1900;

Tacoma was celebrating the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad's Cascade Division on July 6, 1887, with city buildings decorated in yards of bunting. The massive structure in the foreground is the newly built Chamber of Commerce Building at South 12th & Pacific Ave. Construction would begin shortly on the new N.P. headquarters brick building to be located at 621 Pacific Ave.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1880-1890; Chamber of Commerce Building (Tacoma);

President Jimmy Carter proceeds down an informal reception line upon his arrival at McChord Air Force Base on September 23, 1980. He has just finished shaking the hand of Mayor Mike Parker and is about to shake the extended hand of the mayor's wife, Judith. Man to the extreme left of photograph is believed to be Democratic candidate for governor, Jim McDermott of Seattle. Man next to Mayor Parker is possibly Lt. Gov. John Cherberg who stood in for Gov. Dixy Lee Ray on this occasion.

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1980-1990; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Mayors--Tacoma--1980-1990; Parker, Michael; Parker, Judith; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

President Jimmy Carter in conversation with an unidentified man during his brief visit to Tacoma in late September of 1980. President Carter spent three hours in Tacoma as part of a West Coast campaign swing. He was campaigning in Washington since it was a state that he did not carry during the 1976 presidential elections. He would make stops at his local campaign headquarters, a senior citizen center, Continental Grain to meet the blue-collar workers, and a $1000-a-couple Democratic fundraiser. (TNT 9-23-80, A-1-article)

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Political campaigns; Presidential elections;

President Jimmy Carter can be spotted amidst a swarm of photographers and journalists upon his arrival at McChord AFB on September 23, 1980. The President, center in photograph, was in Tacoma on a brief three-hour campaign stopover. He would squeeze in visits to the Continental Grain terminal, Beacon Senior Citizen Center, his own local campaign headquarters and finally, an appearance at a $1000-a-couple Democratic fundraiser at the Bicentennial Pavilion.

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1980-1990; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Press--Washington; Journalists--Tacoma--1980-1990;

Mayor Mike Parker (left) smilingly applauds President Jimmy Carter (center) as the President made a brief campaign stopover in Tacoma on September 23, 1980. The man to the right was not identified. President Carter, running for re-election, also campaigned for Senator Warren Magnuson and Democratic candidate for governor, State Senator Jim McDermott.

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1980-1990; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Mayors--Tacoma--1980-1990; Parker, Michael; Hand clapping;

Tacoma Mayor Mike Parker listens as President Jimmy Carter speaks during his brief stay in Tacoma on September 23, 1980. The President was probably addressing the Democratic faithful at a $1000-a-couple fundraiser held at the Bicentennial Pavilion. He was in a tight battle with Republican candidate Ronald Reagan for the 1980 presidential elections and had made short visits to Los Angeles, San Jose and Portland before reaching Tacoma.

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1980-1990; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Public speaking--Tacoma--1980-1990; Mayors--Tacoma--1980-1990; Parker, Michael;

Tacoma Mayor Mike Parker (left in background) shares an appreciative grin with an unidentified man during President Jimmy Carter's remarks on September 23, 1980. The President was in town for a brief stopover as he campaigned for re-election.

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1980-1990; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Public speaking--Tacoma--1980-1990; Mayors--Tacoma--1980-1990; Parker, Michael;

Tacoma Mayor Mike Parker (left) shakes the hand of President Jimmy Carter after Mr. Carter's speech on September 23, 1980. The President had arrived at McChord AFB at 4:05 pm and was whisked away by limousine to various stops in Tacoma. Mayor Parker rode with President Carter and was able to brief him on what would occur at each stop. The above photograph was probably taken at the Bicentennial Pavilion during the President's last stop of the day, a Democratic fundraiser where 125 people enjoyed chicken legs, raw vegetables, and deviled eggs for a $500-a-person contribution. (TNT 9-24-80, p. A-6 article)

Carter, Jimmy; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1980-1990; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Public speaking--Tacoma--1980-1990; Mayors--Tacoma--1980-1990; Parker, Michael; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

On Friday, September 27, 1963, President John F. Kennedy strode into Cheney Stadium flanked by Pacific Lutheran University president Dr. Robert Mortvedt (l) and University of Puget Sound president Dr. R. Franklin Thompson (r). Senator Henry Jackson followed Dr. Thompson. Special Marine helicopters had just transported the President and other dignitaries from Sea-Tac Airport to Cheney Stadium's cordoned-off parking lot. The President had started a cross-country tour, "a journey to save America's natural heritage," on September 24th, at Milford, PA. It would be a 10,000 mile presidential trip through twelve states. The Tacoma stop was sponsored jointly by UPS and PLU. The President was accompanied to Tacoma by Senators Warren Magnuson and Henry Jackson and Governor Albert Rosilleni. While in Tacoma he met Tacoma Mayor Harold Tollefson and the mayor's brother, Congressman Thor Tollefson, Tokyo-bound for fishing treating negotiatons. (TNT 9-24-63, p. 1-article; TNT 9-26-63, C-12-article; TNT 9-27-63, A-1,2-articles)

Kennedy, John F., 1917-1963; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mortvedt, Robert; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983;

Mayor Harold Tollefson (center) shakes hands with President John F. Kennedy on September 27, 1963, after the President's appearance at Cheney Stadium. The President delivered the short principal address concerning preservation of natural resources and the importance of education. Flanking the President are the presidents of Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound, Dr. Robert Mortvedt and Dr. R. Franklin Thompson; their schools were instrumental in securing the President's attendance in Tacoma. It was President Kennedy's first visit to Tacoma since becoming President. He had made two prior trips in the 1950s as a U.S. Senator.

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Mortvedt, Robert; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

A "tanned and healthy" President John F. Kennedy looks over the overflowing crowd crammed into Cheney Stadium on September 27, 1963, as University of Puget Sound president Dr. R. Franklin Thompson examines his notes prior to beginning the invocation. Good weather and the chance to see the President in person caused the predicted 12,000 crowd to swell to 25,000+. Admission was free with 2,200 seats reserved in the infield for special guests. The President's exit from the stadium was delayed twelve minutes by throngs of Tacomans eager to converse and/or touch the President. (TNT 9-27-63, A-1,2-articles; TNT 9-26-63, A-1-article)

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1960-1970; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Public speaking--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The crowd continues to gather at 9th & Broadway in anticipation of the arrival of Democratic presidential candidate, Franklin Delano Roosevelt on September 20, 1932. Mr. Roosevelt, the governor of New York, took Washington State by storm as he visited Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma and the Puyallup Fair as part of his 8,000-mile campaign tour. He was met by thousands at each stop. His last visit to Tacoma prior to 1932 had been twelve years before in 1920 when he spoke at the Pantages. (TNT 9-19-32, p. 1-article; TNT 9-20-32, p. 1, 12)

Crowds--Tacoma--1930-1940; Political campaigns; Presidential elections;

ca. 1933. Thick crowds gathered to watch a parade going by 9th & Broadway, in front of the Brandt Hotel and Dr. Whetstone's dental practice, in the early 1930s. Sandwiched between marching soldiers and sailors is a small pony ridden by an even smaller boy. A banner entitled "New Deal" is draped over the pony. This may have been taken on the occasion of the (Franklin Delano) Roosevelt Day Parade of April 8, 1933. The big parade through Tacoma's business district was authorized via resolution by Mayor M.G. Tennent and the city council. The parade was to honor President Roosevelt and recognize his leadership in the country's economic crisis. (TNT 4-7-33, p. 1-article)

Crowds--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marching--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ponies;

Prince Bertil of Sweden paid a visit to Tacoma in May of 1958. He enjoyed a delicious meal at the Viking Smorgasbord, 9702 South Tacoma Way, which was owned by Swedish-born Majalisa Benson. The Prince and a woman dressed in Swedish costume, believed to be Mrs. Benson, are pictured conversing before a huge painting of a Viking sailing ship. The two-hour luncheon at the Viking Smorgasbord was sponsored by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce and attended by various dignitaries including Mayor John Anderson, Judge Bertil Johnson (who was master of ceremonies), City manager David Rowlands, and Swedish consul Lars Hedstrom of San Francisco. (TNT 5-15-58, A-1-article)

Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland; Foreign visitors--Sweden; Viking Smorgasbord (Lakewood); Women--Clothing & dress--Sweden;

Officers of the dirigible USS Shenandoah stand in front of the mooring mast at Camp Lewis in October, 1924. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship built on US soil. It was first airborne in September of 1922, one of a proposed fleet of German Zeppelin-like lighter than air craft. It came to a tragic end in September of 1925 when it broke apart during a thunderstorm, killing 14.

Military air pilots; Airships; Mooring masts;

Officers and crew of the dirigible "Shenandoah" pose in front of the mooring mast at Camp Lewis in October of 1924. The mooring mast was constructed by the Navy for this two day visit. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship built in America. Commissioned by the Navy, it was a copy of the German Zeppelin that so impressed our military in World War 1. The Shenandoah was first airborne in 1922. It came to a tragic end in September of 1925 when it broke apart in a thunderstorm with 43 persons aboard, killing 14.

Military air pilots; Airships; Mooring masts;

Donna Francisca. The 'bald-headed' four masted steel barque 'Donna Francisca', 2277 tons, under sail. This ship is 'Jubilee-rigged' [steel 4 mast barque, 2277 tons. ON99059. 277.5 x 42.0 x 24.5. Built 1892 (4) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners: J Hayes and Co. registered London. Sold 1910 and renamed Herbert and registered in Germany, renamed Lemkenhafen in 1922 and was wrecked in 1924. One of the early ships to be fitted with water ballast tanks. State Library of South Australia, B 3456, PRG 1218/3 or OH 456/1, Digital Collections, South Australiana Collection, Photographs, A. d. Edwardes Collection, https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1373/1/81

Sailing ships;

Crompton, The four masted steel barque 'Crompton', 2810 tons, under sail [steel 4 mast barque, 2810 tons, ON97800, 310.0 x 45.3 x 24.9. Built 1890 (7) T. Royden and Sons Liverpool. Owners Steel Sailing Ship Crompton Co. MacVicar, Marshall and Co. registered Liverpool. State Library of South Australia, B 3456, PRG 1218/3 or OH 456/1, Digital Collections, South Australiana Collection, Photographs, A. d. Edwardes Collection, https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1373/6/67

Sailing ships; barks; barques;

The four masted steel barque 'Snaigow', 2384 tons, in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 2324 gross, 2193 net tons. 282.7 x 43.0 x 24.1. Built 1890 Russell and Co. Port Glasgow and named Snaigow [later re-named Ecuador] (for Dundee Clipper Lines Ltd. D Bruce and Co. registered Dundee ON96413) Owners: Rehd. von J Tideman and Co. registered Bremen later renamed H Hachfeld by JC Pfluger and Co. registered Bremen. Passed to Italy in 1918 as war reparations. State Library of South Australia, B 3456, PRG 1218/3 or OH 456/1, Digital Collections, South Australiana Collection, Photographs, A. d. Edwardes Collection, https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1373/10/10

Sailing ships; barks; barques;

Ship name: Occidental

Sailing ships;

Bark Brown Brothers

Sailing ships; barks; barques;