ca. 1950. The summer of 1950 was a busy time for Tacoma's construction industry. Four large apartment complexes were being built at the same time, with total costs of upward to $2,000,000. Work is being continued on the second floor of this large apartment house shown in an overhead view.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs--1950-1960;

A view along the east side of the 900 block of Broadway looking south features Oakes Apparel at 921 Broadway, Weisfield's at 925 Broadway, and Lerner Shops at 931 Broadway. Two buildings further along the street are undergoing renovations with scaffolding along their facades. In the left foreground, a large clock stands on the sidewalk in front of Mahncke & Company Jewelers at 919 Broadway.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Cities & towns--Tacoma; Clocks & watches;

A view down the 1000 block of Broadway looking north featuring the six-story New York Building at 1117-19 Broadway where Broadway Furniture had been located. J.C. Penney and Fisher's Department stores are seen on the left in this June of 1950 photograph.

Commercial facilities--Tacoma; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Architectural decorations & ornaments--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A view of the interior of the mezzanine of the New York Building where Broadway Furniture had been located. A few pieces of furniture are still stored here and on the ground floor. A wide stairway joins the mezzanine to the ground floor. The tin ceiling tiles can be seen as well as water pipes and chains and lighting fixtures.

Commercial facilities--Tacoma; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Mezzanines--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Interiors--Tacoma; Stairways--Tacoma;

Broadway Furniture has vacated their premises at 1117-19 Broadway between Ted Brown's Music Company and GallenKamp Shoes. The building had six stories. The exterior of the ground floor was decorated with bas-relief stone carving framing the display windows and main entrance.

Commercial facilities--Tacoma; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Architectural decorations & ornaments--Tacoma; Broadway Furniture (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;

A larger view of the bedroom that was part of the new second-story addition to Verne Carlson's residence in 1950 shows the study area, closet, beds and storage under the eaves. His older daughter is trying on a new dress in front of the large mirrors on the sliding closet doors while her younger sister starts the combination radio-phonograph. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Carlson, Verne--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Typewriters; Radios; Phonographs;

A study area has been included in the bedroom that was part of the new second-story addition to Verne Carlson's residence in 1950. His older daughter is typing at a desk with a goose-neck lamp on the corner. A combination radio-phonograph is shown on a table that has a storage area below for phonograph records. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Carlson, Verne--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building materials; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Typewriters; Radios; Phonographs;

Exterior of office building at So. 13th & Broadway. The Happy Days Tavern is at 1302 So. Broadway and Dr. Steele's Dental Clinic is at 302 So. 13th St. The upper floors are occupied by the Le Roy Hotel, apartment units., 304 So. 13th St. The building is built on an incline, so that each office has a ground floor entrance on the 13th St. side, although it is on the upper floors on the Broadway side. The Le Roy has a fire escape on the 13th St. side. Street lights can be seen on both 13th & Broadway & the back of a city bus is visible in the foregound.

Office buildings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fire escapes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dental offices--Tacoma; Street lights--Tacoma--1950-1960; Buses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bars; Eating & drinking facilities;