ca. 1935. Du Lac Auto Body, a Tacoma company, built this truck for the Philip Explosives Company, who distributed Du Pont products. A sign on the Philip Hardware store reads: "Immediate Delivery" of the volatile explosives which were manufactured in the company town of Dupont. A Travelers Hotel sign on left advertises rooms for 50 cents per day. (WSHS)

Dynamite; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hardware stores--Tacoma; Truck industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Du Lac Auto Body Co. (Tacoma); Philip Explosives Co. (Tacoma); Philip Hardware Co. (Tacoma); E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (Dupont);

ca. 1935. Du Lac Auto Body Company. Delivery truck with open-slat sides built by Du Lac. (WSHS)

Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Truck industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Du Lac Auto Body Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1935. Du Lac Auto Body Company built six-wheeled, tank truck for Hancock Gasoline. The DuLac Company designed and built special function trucks for companies. It was owned by Oliver J. DuLac. In 1938, the DuLac plant was remodeled for the Jordan Baking Co. (WSHS)

Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Truck industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Du Lac Auto Body Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1935. Du Lac Auto Body Company built delivery truck for Northwestern Bakery, 1912 Center St. The Du Lac Co. was located at 3619-23 So. 54th St. and owned by Oliver J. DuLac. The company designed and built delivery trucks for companies. The vehicles were specially designed for the material that they would be delivering. (WSHS)

Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Truck industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Du Lac Auto Body Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital, ca. 1933; therapeutic pool inside the hospital. In August of 1929, the physiotherapy department opened a swimming pool for children suffering from infantile paralysis (polio.) The tiled pool was 10 foot by 9 foot and thirty to forty inches deep. Water temperature was maintained between 92 and 94 degrees. The overhead track had ropes and springs that supported the children while in the water. Nurses and assistants were photographed helping children with treatment in the pool. Physical therapy was often performed in a warm water pool to reduce the strain on muscles. (WSHS) ("A House of Mercy" by Mildred Bates, RN)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Physical therapy--Tacoma;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing. View of classroom. In 1933, Tacoma General offered a three year course of study; on completion, students would be registered nurses (R.N.) The school was established in 1895, and closed in 1980. The school graduated 2200 nurses during its years of operation. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Classrooms;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing empty classroom, circa 1933. The Tacoma General school of nursing was established in 1895, and closed 85 years later in 1980. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma);

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing. Woman pouring coffee for three nurses seated around a table. The coffee urn has an electric cord plugged into it. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital. Large room with square columns covered with wood paneling. Rattan chairs and Mission-style rocking chair. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma);

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital; Laboratory circa 1933. Three medical technicians using microscopes and typewriter to examine and record information on lab samples on counter. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Laboratories--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital; Laboratory circa 1933. Beakers and tubes on shelves and counters on laboratory cabinets. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Laboratories--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital. Three nurses using microscopes to view test samples. Glass cabinets filled with beakers and other lab equipment. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Laboratories--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing. Six nurses gathered around upright piano in living quarters. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Pianos;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital. Nurses preparing food trays in kitchen area. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital. Four-bed ward. Metal frame beds with neatly folded covers and pillow. Walls and ceiling painted with high-gloss enamel paint. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma);

ca. 1933. Tacoma General Hospital, circa 1933. Doctor or radiologist and nurses working in X-ray room with patient on table. One piece of equipment has a large dial and the other is a camera and screen mounted on a steel frame. X-rays were accepted as a medical practice in the 1920s. (WSHS)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Radiography--1930-1940; Radiologists--1930-1940;

ca. 1930. Jack's Griddle, popular cafe in downtown Tacoma owned by Jack Staley and his son. This is probably the restaurant's original location at 913 Commerce. In 1937, Staley moved his eatery to larger quarters at 912-14 Commerce. Lighted sign advertises hamburgers for ten cents. Below the sign is a AAA (American Automobile Association) sign of approval. Menu posted. Regan's Cabinet Shop sign on upper level. In 1939, the restaurant had been in business for 22 years and employed a staff of 27.

Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1930. Jack's Griddle, popular cafe in downtown Tacoma owned by Jack Staley and his son. This is most likely the restaurant's original location at 913 Commerce St. In 1937, the eatery moved to larger quarters at 912-914 Commerce, a space that included banquet rooms. Awning covered entrance and storefront. AAA (American Automobile Association) sign of approval. Menu posted. Regan's Cabinet Shop sign. By 1939, Staley's eatery had been in business for 22 years. (WSHS)

Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Gunderson Jeweler owned by Arthur N. Gunderson. Elegant jewelry store located in storefront of Bostwick Building. They remained at this location until the mid-1980s. (WSHS)

Gunderson (Tacoma); Gift shops--Tacoma--1930-1940; Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Gunderson Jeweler owned by Arthur N. Gunderson. Elegant jewelry store located in storefront of Bostwick Building. Window display. They remained at this location until the mid-1980s. (WSHS)

Gunderson (Tacoma); Gift shops--Tacoma--1930-1940; Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Gunderson Jeweler owned by Arthur N. Gunderson. Elegant jewelry store located in storefront of Bostwick Building. Advertising display of jewelry. (WSHS)

Gunderson (Tacoma); Gift shops--Tacoma--1930-1940; Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1933. Gunderson Jeweler owned by Arthur N. Gunderson. Elegant jewelry store located in storefront of Bostwick Building. Advertising display of clocks, watches, unusual silver martini shaker, and Buddha. (WSHS)

Gunderson (Tacoma); Gift shops--Tacoma--1930-1940; Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Chuck Knapp (right), Earl Edwards in front of plug for Aquila.

ca. 1932. Hollywood Inn, Soda fountain, barbecue and service station at Titlow Beach. Man, woman and dog stand by gasoline pumps and Model A Ford in front of building, old Weaver Studios building in left background. For Charlie E. Wood. (WSHS)

Hollywood Inn (Tacoma); Convenience stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. Studio setup for photographing machinery designed and manufactured by American Machinery and Electric Co. The white backdrop will make the details of the machinery stand out in the photograph. American Machinery was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company and Arthur G. Nickelsen was vice-president and manager.

American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Photography--Tacoma;

ca. 1936. American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." This looks like it might be located in the factory itself. A lift is being used to transport lifting equipment. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8277

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Elevators;

ca. 1936. A lift designed by American Manufacturing being used in the plywood industry. It is being used to lift two men so that they can stack the plywood in the drying rack. American Manufacturing designed elevator equipment for every lifting requirement. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company.

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Plywood industry--1930-1940; Elevators;

ca. 1936. Exterior of American Machinery & Electric Co. at 2123 Pacific Ave., also the home of American Manufacturing Co. Thomas M. Gepford was president of both companies. An eagle logo decorates the top of their outdoor marquee. The brick building at the corner of Pacific Ave. and 22nd Street was built in 1927 for the Cunningham Electric Company. Streetcar tracks run on Pacific Ave. in front of the building. TPL-8278

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The plywood being fed onto the conveyor belt at left sits on a lift, which raises as the stack of plywood recedes. The cart to the right where the plywood is being loaded sits on a lift that sinks as the cart is loaded and then raises it to floor level to be rolled away. TPL-8279

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. An auto repair shop with the serviceman using an automobile lift by American Manufacturing Company, "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The vehicle is raised off the ground so that the serviceman can work underneath. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8275 & TPL-8357

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mechanics (Persons); Hoisting machinery;