Before shot of 8437 So. Park Ave., home of H.P. Myers, for Linwood Sales Co.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma);

Progress photograph of Gerald Keely home at 3305 North 18th Street. A workman hangs out of an upper window as a convenient way to reach the exterior. Scaffolding is in place along one end of the house on either side of the chimney.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scaffolding--Tacoma--1940-1950; Carpenters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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;

Exterior of the snow-dusted home of William J. and Eva B. Parker. The three-story, Spanish-style house with a tile roof and stucco exterior was built in 1928 for James L. Garvin. A Mercury or Hudson automobile is parked on the other side of the street. William J. Parker was president of Parker Paint Manufacturing Company.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Parker, William J.--Homes & haunts; Automobiles--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Most of the Wollander Farwest Homes built were two bedroom family homes in Tacoma and the surrounding area. The January 1949 Tacoma Times advertised two and three bedroom houses, some furnished, in various areas of the city, for prices ranging from $3,600 to $7,500. Interior view of a Wollander Farwest home; view of fully furnished living room with shag trimmed sofa and chair and matching shag rug, two chairs and radio unit against the back wall, dining room area on right side.

Prefabricated houses; Housing--Tacoma; Living rooms--Tacoma; Seating furniture--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Housing developments--Tacoma; Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma);

Tacoma and its surrounding communities were growing rapidly and housing construction was in great demand. After World War II ended, many small 2 and 3 bedroom homes were built to accommodate the new families. Interior view of home designed by Wollander Better Builder Plans and built by Wollander Farwest Homes. The living room is decorated with a matching sofa and chair; the brick fireplace gives the room a warm and cozy feel.

Prefabricated houses; Living rooms--Tacoma; Fireplaces--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Housing developments--Tacoma; Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma); Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma);

This house, located at 618 North Sixth Street in Tacoma, was built in 1931 for Malcom Saxton, the president of Saxton Lumber Co.. This picture was taken in 1949 when the house was owned by Leon Titus the President of Titus Motor Company and Titus Manufacturing Company, the authorized Ford trucks and automobile dealers and Ford engine rebuilders in Tacoma. The flowering cherry tree in the front yard is in full bloom.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Flowers--Tacoma; Yards--Tacoma; Lawns--Tacoma; Cherry trees--Tacoma; Titus, Leon E.--Homes & haunts;

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. A view of the exterior of the Scott Mansion, "Belleterre", built for David C. Scott in 1924. Edwin J. Ivey was the architect. It was made of stucco on hollow tile with stone and brick trim with a heavy slate roof in the French Gothic chateau style. Decorative features include tapestry brick and floral relief in the dormer gable ends and decorative half timbering around the windows. The windows are of leaded glass. A large bay window is seen on the left, a bow window is seen below the dormer facing the front and another bay window is on the far right.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Bricks; Plasterwork--Lakewood; Bay windows--Lakewood; Leaded glass windows--Lakewood;

Insulation being blown into walls of home, Llewellyn Advertising Agency, Mr. VanMeter. Bonded Builders truck is parked in the driveway while they are insulating this home with insulation blown into the gaps in the walls left behind by building methods. The contracting company was owned by R.G. Hoffer and P.L and L.L. Beckstead.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Maintenance & repair; Thrift--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bonded Builders (Tacoma);

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. The George D. Poe & Company handled real estate, rentals, loans and insurance from their offices in the Jones Building, 909 Broadway. The entrance to the Raknes' Lakewood residence is seen at night surrounded by an arch with decorative moldings. A light over the doorway provides a view of the decorative metal work of a gate and the arched doorway within.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Doors & doorways--Lakewood; Raknes, George--Homes & haunts;

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. Looking into the kitchen through a rounded archway shows windows in the opposite wall with the sink below the windows. Cupboards line the walls and a refrigerator stands against the right wall. An island counter sticks into the room from the left and provides an informal eating area with stools. The floor is covered with linoleum or linoleum tiles.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Kitchens--Lakewood; Refrigerators; Counters--Lakewood; Floor coverings; Raknes, George--Homes & haunts;

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. The living room provides a view of the lovely wooded landscape through large windows. The room is furnished with deep, comfortable looking sofas, an oriental rug, lamps, tables and a large fireplace with carving below the mantel. Decorative plaster work forms moldings near the ceiling with exposed beams.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Living rooms--Lakewood; Rugs; Sofas; Fireplaces--Lakewood; Mantels--Lakewood; Windows--Lakewood; Raknes, George--Homes & haunts;

Exterior of two-story stucco residence of Alexander Baillie, "Waloma" at American Lake. Of Italianite disign it has a tile roof and is set among mature landscaping. This view at a distance shows a circular driveway with a fountain in the center.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gardens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Yards--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Loxide Structures, Inc. A small, newly constructed house. The lawn is overgrown. The Loxide Company was located on the eastern shore of Day Island. Their speciality is the patented, prefabricated wall system, made of vertical, overlapping 2x8" lumber, joined together with plywood splines, and the sills upon which the 2x8's rest. The sills are pre-marked to indicate where each plank goes. (TNT/Ledger, 2/9/1947)

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Loxide Structures, Inc. (Tacoma); Prefabricated houses;

The 2nd Annual Tacoma Beautiful Contest attracted six full buses of sightseers who traveled throughout Tacoma for the 2-hour Tour of Homes and Gardens. Following the tour, everyone gathered at Hotel Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom for a tea reception where Leon Titus announced the contest winners. John and Hazel Kellson's home and gardens in Parkland, shown here, won 2nd place. George Warter's home, located at 7829 Pacific Avenue, was the winner of the special award for the "Most Beautiful Home Grounds"; he was awarded a weeks vacation to Rainier National Park, all expenses paid. (T. Times, 7/12/48, p. 1).

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Yards--Tacoma; Landscape pavilions--Tacoma; Birdbaths--Tacoma; Competition entries--Tacoma; Lawns--Tacoma; Contests--Tacoma; Gardens--Tacoma; Gardening--Tacoma; Kellson, John W.--Homes & haunts;

Exterior view of house located in northeast Tacoma's Brown's Point area; view of beautiful Commencement Bay on left side. Two unidentified people are possibly deciding whether they would like to buy the lovely home. Fred C. Hofstetter, realtor, was the developer of the new Beverly Heights View Property; this house is possibly one of the model homes being shown to interested home buyers.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Suburban life--Tacoma; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Fred C. Hofstetter, Realtor (Tacoma);

Exterior of home at 415 South 55th, Carl H. Kaman. The two-story dutch colonial home was built in 1926, known as the Ness residence. F.R. Elderkin was the contractor who built the home.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A view of the exterior of a two-story home at No. 45th and Stevens during construction showing the use of plywood. Windows have been used generously on this side of the building. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Hal Dixon.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Home at 221 So. 60th, Karl H. Kaman. This one-story home was built in 1939 by O.R. Tucker, a "Tucker-built" home in the McCloskey Addition. The exterior has been covered with "Perma-stone".

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; K.H. Kaman Co. (Tacoma); Building materials;

The living room in this apartment in the new Vista Manor Apartments is very large with room enough at the far end for a formal dining area. The room is decorated formally with upholstered furniture covered with a single, monochromatic brocade fabric. Oriental rugs have been used on the floor and draperies in a solid color were chosen. The wooden furniture is in dark tones with decorative detailing and historical styling.

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma); W.H. Opie & Co. (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Al Peterson's house at Brown's Point. The one-story brick rambler has an attached one-car garage and a cedar shake roof. Yard has many trees close by to home. Mr. Peterson's home was photographed in March of 1952.

Houses--Brown's Point--1950-1960; Peterson, Al--Homes & haunts;

Seattle homes. For Master Builders display at Home Show. Ordered by Phares Advertising. Split-level house with garage on lower level. Vertical knotty-pine siding. Photographed on March 31, 1952. A. G. Goodwin.

Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

Another new home by Rex N. Harrington, general contractors at 3211 Center Street. A two-car garage has been built into the lower level of this brick rambler. A picture window is located near the front door. Three other sets of windows are seen across the front of the house and two smaller windows are seen on the side visible from this angle. A tall television antenna has already been installed. According to figures complied from the reports of 46 Pacific Northwest cities, building failed to follow the optimistic national building picture in January 1952. There was a general decline of 33% from December and 59% from January 1951. (TNT, 2/17/1952, p.C-15)

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rex N. Harrington General Contractor (Tacoma); Construction industry--Tacoma; Television antennas;

Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. Four plex by Herbert U. Taylor. Two sets of doors lie on either side of the two story brick and wood building.

Apartments--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

John and Mary Darling's new home was built by Home Construction Company. The one-story, ranch style home has been finished with wide clapboards and Roman brick facing the front entrance and picture windows that extend from the front of the home in Parkland. The entry to attached garage is from the side.

Home Construction Co. (Lakewood); Houses--Parkland--1950-1960; Darling, John W.--Homes & haunts;

Exterior exposure of the home of Jasper and Golden Harman, for Western Furnaces. Mr. Harman was employed as a construction worker. This small one-story shingled home has a shotgun design and a white picket fence. The front stoop has latticed sides.

Homes--Parkland--1950-1960; Harman, Jasper R.--Homes & Haunts;

Exposure of Bellevue homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story ranch home with brick facing on the lower front, by Bell & Valdez, has an attached car port to the right. The home is located on NE 19th St. in Bellevue.

Houses--Bellevue--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

Exposure of Bellevue homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story rambler is half brick, half horizontal siding and has an attached two car garage. Home is located on 98th Ave. NE in Bellevue, constructed by Bell & Valdez.

Houses--Bellevue--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

Exposure of Bellevue homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. One story rambler with half brick facing in front and siding with attached one car garage. By Bell & Valdez.

Houses--Bellevue--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);

A view of the front of William H. and Neva A. Jarmon's brick home at Steilacoom Lake. The lake can be seen at the left. The one-story rambler has short brick columns and an iron railing outlining the front walk way. Concrete urns decorate the columns. The home has a complete kitchen, shower and living room facilities on the lower level. A complete living, bathroom, bedroom, rumpus room and double-car garage are on the upper level (pictured in this view). Ordered by ABJ Builders. (TNT, 4/2/1952, pl31)

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Jarmon, William H.--Homes & haunts; ABJ Builders (Lakewood);