ca. 1948. The John J. Hewitt, Sr., home at 616 North "D" St. was designed in 1925 by New York architects Delano and Aldrich with Sutton, Whitney and Dugan serving as associate architects. This exterior view of the house shows extensive shrubbery. Mr. Hewitt was the son of the late Henry Hewitt, Jr., and president of the Hewitt Land Co. Mr. Hewitt would pass away in July of 1950 at age 84.

Hewitt, John J.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hedges (Plants)--Tacoma;

Exterior view of Alfred Nicholas' room at the Butler Hotel, located on 824 A Street. Alfred was the janitor at the Tacoma Army-Navy Club. He suffered a fall from this location. His room appears to be the open window in the center, fire escapes are located on the right side above the metal trash cans.

Housing--Tacoma; Tenement houses--Tacoma; City & town life--Tacoma; Building deterioration--Tacoma; Butler Hotel (Tacoma); Nicholas, Alfred;

Tacoma Transit was about to begin building new facilities, a bus transit center to be located on South Sprague Avenue between South 12th Street and South 15th Street, across from the athletic park. They had also ordered new buses, giving them a 120 unit fleet, Tacoma Transit had an increase in the usage of their transportation. View of intersection at South 26th Street and Pacific Avenue, Tacoma Transit bus in background, photo ordered by Tacoma Transit Company (T.N.T., 1/1/48, p. 1).

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Traffic congestion--Tacoma; Buses--Tacoma; Mass transit--Tacoma; Pierce Transit (Tacoma); Tacoma Transit Co. (Tacoma);

Wollander Far-West Homes. A truck is delivering the components of this prefabricated house. The foundation has already been laid and workers are stacking the newly delivered materials in the middle of the subflooring for the new home. Trusses are ready to be unloaded from the truck. They are nearly the first thing off the truck since they will be almost the last thing added to the house.

Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma); Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Prefabricated houses; Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound purchased U. S. Army surplus buildings in 1947. These buildings would be used to provide more classrooms, they were assembled, renovated and christened as "South Hall". The student population grew from 250 students to 1900 students, the growth is attributed to post-war growth and expansion. View of Army barracks being assembled (Tamanawas 1948).

Building construction--Tacoma; Residential facilities--Tacoma; Portable buildings--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

The W. R. Rust Building was built in 1920 by William R. Rust, the contractor was J. E. Bonnell and Sutton, Whitney and Dugan were the architects; it is twelve stories high. Between 1929 and 1931 the building was known as the Townsend Building. It is now the Seafirst Center in downtown Tacoma. Exterior view of building, Franwell fountain lunch, Virges Drug Company and Lundquist Lilly shops on ground level.

Business districts--Tacoma; Office buildings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rust Building (Tacoma);

Safeway Stores bought out Totem Food Stores, a Washington owned and operated grocery stores, in 1942. In 1947 Safeway had over sixteen stores throughout the Tacoma area. Harry P. Brown was the district manager of Safeway Stores in Tacoma. Interior view of Safeway Stores Inc. offices in the Rust building.

Commercial facilities--Tacoma; Offices--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rust Building (Tacoma); Safeway Stores, Inc. (Tacoma);

Exterior view of Anna D. Miller's home, the grass is neatly mowed, trees and flower beds under the windows give this home a beautiful look. The house is located on the corner of A Street and East George Street. Anna D. Miller was an Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools. The Building Index indicates this home was built in 1908.

Miller, Anna D.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Trees--Tacoma;

Residence and grounds at Wayne W. and Bernice Keyes home in the Lakes District. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes sit on a bench in their garden with two of their dogs. Mr. Keyes wears riding breeches. Wayne W. Keyes was an attorney in Tacoma at this time.

Dwellings--Lakewood--1940-1950; Trees--Lakewood--1940-1950; Lawns--Lakewood--1940-1950; Gardens--Lakewood--1940-1950; Keyes, Wayne W.; Keyes, Bernice; Dogs--Lakewood--1940-1950; Keyes Mansion (Lakewood);

Home of Dora B. (Mrs. Percy C.) Smith, Times Society, Mrs. MacDonald. A group of society women gather outside Mrs. Smith's large, two-storied home. The porch has large columns with a balcony over the porch. The exterior of the house is clapboards painted white. The group met to define organization plans for the newly formed auxiliary to the Dixie Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The president of Dixie, Mrs. Edwin Keyes, appointed officers. L-R, seated: Mrs. Richard L. Smith, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Richmond Higy, Chairman; Frances M. (Mrs. Charles Q.) Jackson, Treasurer; standing: Louise M. (Mrs. George C.) Roberts, Secretary, the next three are unnamed, Sarah E. (Mrs. Alfred) Gruetter, Corresponding Secretary (third from right) and the last two are unnamed. (T.Times, 7/26/1947, p.10)

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Roberts, Louise M.; Gruetter, Sarah E.; Jackson, Frances M.; United Daughters of the Confederacy (Tacoma); Smith, Dora B.--Homes & haunts;

This house is a Vernacular/Popular style building, this architectural genre can be portrayed in either cottage, contemporary, ranch, shed or split level style. Typical characteristics of this style house include the following features: long horizontal lines, one-story, shallow-pitched roofs and exterior material used is usually wood. View of Contemporary Vernacular/Popular style house built in one day by Wollander Farwest Homes, photo ordered by Willard A. Wollander.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Chimneys--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Decks (Rooms & spaces)--Tacoma; Windows--Tacoma; Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma); Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma);

Hotel Croft and Pacific Avenue for Electrical Products Consolidated. A view north along Pacific Avenue. Walker Brake and Wheel is on the right side of the street with Union Station just beyond. Standard Paper Company is about one-half block ahead on the left. This view of the bustling business district of Tacoma shows automobiles, delivery trucks and city busses. The Hotel Croft is six blocks north on the right hand side. Electrical Products Condolidated were sign manufacturers. TPL-1413; TPL-1450.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Buses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cityscapes;

A row of new houses in a housing development are shown in this February, 1950, photograph. The house in the foreground abuts the sidewalk and has a two-car garage attached at the far end. Large picture windows are covered with venetian blinds on the inside. The roof appears to be covered with cedar shakes. Ordered by Harold O. Buck.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interior exposure of a home at 944 So. Mountain View Ave designed and built by Tietz Construction in the Narrowmoor housing addition. The living room wall was all glass for owners to enjoy the view of the Sound. The television console sat against the wall beneath the mirror. Boldly checked wallpaper adorns the walls and ceilings of the room beyond. In 1952, this was the home of George Petrich.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Interiors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Interior decoration; Furniture--1950-1960; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Petrich, George--Homes & haunts;

Before photograph of kitchen at 3716 North 37th Street, owned by Harold Stamey, Stamey Insurance Service, Inc. This view of the kitchen features the sink and counter area between the back door on the right and a breakfast nook on the left. The window above the sink is flanked by tall cabinets. One of the drawers on the lower left is missing and the family have found a use for it stacking items in it. The house was built in 1916 and shows wear and tear.

Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Remodeling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stamey, Harold--Homes & haunts;

Exterior of ranch style home. Contractors: Witte & O'Flyng, Inc. A housing boom had taken over Tacoma in the 1950s, with the influx of GI home loans. In 1950, 64% of all dwellings in Tacoma were owned by the occupants.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The home of Lyle and Alva K. Abrahamson at 12321 Interlaaken Blvd. S.W. Mr. Abrahamson was the manager of Foster & Kleiser Co. This larger home features two stories and two fireplaces.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Abrahamson, Lyle;

Before shot of 5643 So. Birmingham St., home of Harry Good, for Linwood Sales

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Good, Harry--Homes & haunts; Then & now comparisons; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma);

Before shot of 3217 E. Grandview Ave, home of R.R. Beaumont, for Linwood Sales Co.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Then & now comparisons; Linwood Sales Co. (Tacoma); Beaumont, R. R.--Homes & haunts;

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;

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;

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);

Construction looks to be well underway on the Park Towers Apartments on July 28, 1950. It will have fifteen floors and 139 units. It is expected to cost approximately $780,000. The apartment building opened for occupancy May of 1951. A two bedroom apartment with a living room, dinette, kitchen and bath rented for $85 - 112.50 per month. A one bedroom with dinette $ 65- 92.50 per month, a one bedroom with kitchenette $65 - 82.50 per month. A studio rented for $60-65 a month. (TNT 7-30-50, p.1) TPL-8366

Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Apartment houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Progress photographs--1950-1960; Park Towers Apartments (Tacoma);

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;

ca. 1950. This photograph shows an exterior view of possibly one extremely large home nestled among several tall trees. There is an automobile parked on the grass near the building. A chimney and dormers are present on this sprawling wooden structure. The location is unknown; it could possibly be in a park-like environment.

Houses--1950-1960; Buildings--1950-1960; Automobiles--1950-1960;

Exterior view of the home that Wollander Farwest Homes and Wollander Better Builder Plans designed and built for Tacoma's first annual home show; this house was on display at College of Puget Sound's new Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium. This house was designed and built in about three weeks, people who attended the home show could register to win this home and landscaped yard, which was valued at $8,500 (T.N.T., 4/26/49, p. 26).

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma); Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma);

Plastic plywood being applied as siding in dry kiln at St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co., DFPA, Hal Dixon.

Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);