View from Court C down 11th Street toward bridge. Fisher's Department Store on right, Rhodes Department Store, Fidelity, Rust, Washington, and Tacoma Buildings on left. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic downtown business district. (T. Times, 2/8/1939)

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Pacific Avenue at 11th Street. Rust Building at left, Bank of California at right. People cross the intersection and head toward one of 95 buses operated by Tacoma Railway and Power Company. (T. Times, 2/8/1939, p. 21)

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This view of Tacoma from Court C looking down 11th Street toward the Murray Morgan Bridge (11th St. Bridge) dates from February 1939. A corner-mounted sign for Fisher's Department Store hangs over the sidewalk at the right. On the left, descending the hill, are the Rhodes Department Store, the Fidelity Building, the Rust Building, the Washington Building, Kegel's Inc. and the Tacoma Building. The Fidelity Building was torn down in 1949 to make way for the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building. The bus coming up the hill is one of the new busses that replaced the 11th Street cable car after it went out of service in 1938. For Corky Mabin. (T. Times, 2/8/1939, p. 29).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

In February of 1939, three of the officers responsible for the construction of McChord field were photographed standing under the "Field Office C.Q.M. McChord Field" sign. They were identified in the Tacoma Times as, left to right, James B. True (chief engineer), Lt. Col. Frank W. Wright (commanding officer) and Capt. E.P. Antonovich (construction quartermaster). The modern airbase was being constructed on land formerly occupied by Tacoma Field, the municipal air field. (T. Times 2/8/1939, pg. 3)

Building construction--McChord Field; McChord Field (Tacoma); True, James B.; Wright, Frank W.; Antonovich, E.P.;

Guests at a tea hosted July 15, 1936 by Kathryn La Gasa in honor of Miss Marian Davis, visiting Tacoma from Chicago. Four young women beside a vine-covered fence at the home of Dr. & Mrs. James La Gasa. Presiding at the tea with Miss La Gasa would be Charlotte Doud. The girls are tentatively identified as, left to right, Dody La Gasa, Kathryn La Gasa, unidentified and Charlotte Doud. (T. Times 7/11/1936, pg. 9)

La Gasa, James--Homes & haunts; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Guests at a tea hosted July 15, 1936 by Kathryn La Gasa in honor of Miss Marian Davis, visiting Tacoma from Chicago. Four young women outside the home of Dr. & Mrs. James La Gasa. They are tentatively identified as Edith Ann Fogg, Laura Wheeler, Judy Fraser and Alice Daugherty. They are seated on modern outdoor furniture made of vinyl and steel. Presiding at the tea with Miss La Gasa would be Charlotte Doud. (T. Times 7/11/1936, pg. 9)

La Gasa, James--Homes & haunts; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940;

James J. Barnes Construction Company. Progress on new United Pacific Insurance Company addition as viewed on November 2, 1953. Construction of basement showing concrete forms, lumber, and heavy equipment. View of south wall of adjacent building and Steven Motor Co.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs--1950-1960; United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma); James J. Barnes Construction Co.;

James J. Barnes Construction Company. Progress on new United Pacific Insurance Company building. This November 2, 1953 photograph shows basement being constructed with concrete forms, lumber, and heavy equipment in view.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hoisting machinery; Progress photographs--1950-1960; United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma); James J. Barnes Construction Co.;

Unidentified guests at a tea hosted July 15, 1936 by Kathryn La Gasa in honor of Miss Marian Davis, visiting Tacoma from Chicago. Four young women outside the home of Dr. & Mrs. James La Gasa. Presiding at the tea with Miss La Gasa would be Charlotte Doud. (T. Times 7/11/1936, pg. 9).

La Gasa, James--Homes & haunts; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Intersection of Briggs Ln and Leschi Rd in the housing addition "Fairway at Lakewood." Exteriors of new ranch homes. Fairway at Lakewood was located across from Custer School on Steilacoom Blvd. in Lakewood. The new homes were being sold by H.A. Briggs Co. The homes were part of a planned community with curved asphalt streets & curbs and ramblers of different designs and materials. The addition was located one mile from Lakewood Center. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-4 & E-5)

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Housing developments--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Entrance to the new housing addition "Fairway at Lakewood" and exteriors of new ranch style homes as pictured on September 22, 1953. This is the east entrance to Fairway, taken from the grounds of the new Custer School on Steilacoom Blvd., west of the north end of Steilacoom Lake. Children sit atop the brick markers to the entrance of the addition. This was a favorite waiting spot to cross Steilacoom Blvd. The new homes were being sold by H.A. Briggs Co. They were built on the site of the old airport. The planned community had curved asphalt streets with curbs, wide lawns and different rambler designs of brick, concrete block or frame. The 3 bedroom and 1-2 bath homes sold for $10,500 to $13,800. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-4 & E-5) TPL-10462

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Housing developments--Lakewood--1950-1960; Residential streets--Lakewood--1950-1960;

ca. 1953. Circa 1953 exterior view of house built by Miller Construction Company. Back of house showing open-beam construction over lanai with sliding glass doors onto patio. Large stone fireplace in foreground and stone wall with outside entry at back, on left.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Patios--Tacoma; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Brick ranch home designed and built for the 1953 Parade of Homes by Fitzpatrick and McIntyre. This brick home was one of the largest displayed during the parade. It was of Roman tile and had a double garage with a uniquely patterned door. The large home had no basement or attic. It featured the new innovations of a radio controlled garage door and a heating system that predicted the weather and adjusted the temperature accordingly. The design team of Fitzpatrick & McIntyre had built 150 homes together, mostly in Alderwood Court and Bellwood, and were currently designing the convent for the St. Francis Cabrini School in the Lakes area. Their specialty was individual custom ramblers with large rooms throughout and the emphasis on kitchens and baths. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-17) TPL-8783

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

Last minute preparations are being made by contractors for the imminent 1953 Parade of Homes. Sixteen new homes, designed by 15 different design firms, would be open for viewing on Skyline Dr. between No. 13th & 17th. The Parade of Homes would run from 9/24 - 10/4, with homes open Sat. & Sun. from 1-10pm and 6-10pm Mon. - Fri. The Parade was sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders Association in conjunction with National Home Week. Altogether 60 homes would be available for viewing in the Pierce County area. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-2)

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

Modern ranch home designed by Fitzpatrick and McIntyre for the 1953 Parade of Homes. Narrows bridge in the background. The rather plain front gives way to tall windows and a patio area on the Narrows side. The partnership of James Fitzpatrick and Richard McIntyre was formed in 1946. The pair met while attending the University of Washington and served together in the Navy during WWII. McIntyre was married to Fitzpatrick's sister and they both lived in houses that they designed on Hipkins Road in Bellwood. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-17)

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

Trade Secrets Home. The home, opened to the public in May of 1953, was again displayed in the 1953 Parade of Homes. What made this home unique is that it was built cooperatively with ideas coming from members of the Master Builders. It featured a spacious interior with an open design where the kitchen overlooked the dining area, which in turn over looked the living room. The patio featured a built in sandbox and raised planter. Another unique feature were the truss beams, which placed the home's supports on the exterior. The home would be placed for sale following the Parade of Homes. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-26)

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Trade Secrets Model Home (Tacoma);

Charming Cape Cod bungalow adapted for Northwest use, designed and built by Art Manly for the 1953 Parade of Homes. The three bedroom and 2 bath ranch home is finished with dark red shingles, white trim and a composition roof. The garage is in the basement and the front doors are set high to keep them dry. The Parade of Homes was sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders, and featured 60 new homes designed and constructed by members. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-10)

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

James J. Barnes Construction Company's United Pacific Insurance Building project. Early phase of construction showing basement area with concrete forms in place. Heavy construction equipment being used. United Pacific Insurance had moved to Tacoma in 1941 and had commenced construction of a new addition next to the Medical Arts Building which the company also owned. For a while United Pacific was the only insurance company with headquarters in Tacoma.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs--1950-1960; United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma); James J. Barnes Construction Co.;

James J. Barnes Construction Company's United Pacific Insurance Building project. Early phase of construction showing basement area with concrete forms in place. Heavy construction equipment being used amidst mud and water accumulation. The site was photographed on November 17, 1953.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs--1950-1960; United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma); James J. Barnes Construction Co.;

James J. Barnes Construction Company's United Pacific Insurance Building project. Early phase of construction showing basement area with concrete forms in place. Heavy construction equipment being used. Photograph taken on November 17, 1953.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs--1950-1960; United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma); James J. Barnes Construction Co.

In 1938, buses replaced streetcars in Tacoma and major thoroughfares were repaved in concrete. Contractor Ray A. Moisio's crew resurfaced Puyallup Avenue from Pacific Avenue to East G Street in 60 days. Concrete, up to 20 inches thick, paved a level, 100-feet-wide and 2,601-feet-long section including sidewalks. The $54,710 contract, funded by the Public Works Administration, extended to the Seattle Highway and stimulated business in the downtown district. (T. Times, 10/20/1938, p. 4).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Public Works Administration (Tacoma);

This was how Puyallup Avenue appeared on October 20, 1938, looking east along the newly resurfaced street from Pacific Avenue to Bay Street and the bridge to the Seattle Highway. A stretch of 2601 feet of road, from East "G" Street to Pacific Avenue, was all new, including sidewalks, curbs and street surface. To construct the level 100- feet-wide road, the old asphalt was broken up and new concrete laid up to 20 inches thick. It was the first of the new series of Public Works Administration (PWA) contracts to be finalized and the first finished. The job took 60 days from start to finish and a ceremony was scheduled for October 21st to mark the record time. The newly surfaced road would bring traffic from the Seattle Highway directly into the downtown Tacoma shopping district. Standard Service Station and Firestone Store on left, OK Bakery and McKenzie Drug on right. (T. Times, 10/20/1938, p. 4).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Public Works Administration (Tacoma);

Puyallup and Pacific Avenues intersection. Repaving Puyallup Avenue in asphalt concrete, a Public Works Administration project, brought traffic from the Seattle Highway to Pacific Ave. and into the downtown Tacoma business core.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Public Works Administration (Tacoma);

View in October of 1938 of the newly resurfaced Puyallup Avenue, looking east from Pacific Avenue. In 1938, Tacoma also retired her streetcars and replaced them with modern busses. A recently completed PWA contract called for the resurfacing of Puyallup Ave. from E. "G" St. to Pacific Ave. The contract, valued at $54, 710 called for the replacement of of sidewalk, curbs and street surface. (T.Times, 10/20/1938, p. 4)

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Public Works Administration (Tacoma);

Puyallup Avenue at Bay Street. Puyallup River Bridge with traffic. Contractor Ray A. Moisio completed Puyallup Avenue resurfacing in 60 days. The 2,601-feet-long street was 100 feet wide and up to 20 inches thick. (T. Times, p. 4, 10/21 p. 20).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Public Works Administration (Tacoma);

View of Puyallup Avenue at Bay Street. Puyallup River Bridge with traffic. Resurfacing of Puyallup Avenue was the first of the new series of P.W.A. (Public Works Administration) contracts in Tacoma and first completed at a cost of $54,710. (T. Times, 10/20 p. 4,10/21 p. 20).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup Avenue Bridge (Tacoma); Depressions--1929; Public Works Administration (Tacoma);

View of intersection at Puyallup Avenue and Bay Street. Puyallup River bridge and traffic, Model Lumber Company on right. Resurfacing of Puyallup Ave., from E. "G" St. to Pacific Ave., extended the Seattle Highway into the downtown Tacoma business district. (T.Times, 10/20, p 4, 10/21, p.20).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Model Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

Puyallup Avenue and Pacific Avenue intersection with Standard service station on left and MacKenzie Drug on right. To construct a level 100- feet-wide and 2,601 feet long road, old asphalt was broken up and new concrete laid up to 20 inches thick on Puyallup Ave.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Standard Service Station (Tacoma); Vehicles--Tacoma; MacKenzie's Pharmacy (Tacoma);

Formal opening of resurfaced Puyallup Avenue from East G Street to Pacific Avenue slated for October 21, 1938. Standard Service Station and Firestone Store on left, OK Bakery on right. (T.Times, 10/20/1938, p. 4 and 10/21/1938, p. 20).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Telephone lines--Tacoma; Utility poles--Tacoma--1930-1940; OK Bakery (Tacoma); Standard Service Station (Tacoma); Firestone Store (Tacoma);

A little girl is being handed over to her beaming mom outside a new home in the Mountlake Terrace neighborhood near Seattle. This area was rapidly expanding with new construction; families were perhaps attracted by the large lots and contemporary residential designs. Homes were built with either attached carports or garages and most seemed to have carefully landscaped yards. Photograph ordered by Phares Advertising, Seattle.

Houses--Mountlake Terrace--1950-1960; Neighborhoods--Mountlake Terrace; Phares Advertising Agency (Seattle);