Lea and Margaret Bronson home, exterior night view. The house presents a cheerful appearance with its lights on and lit Christmas decorations. This Colonial style home was built in 1906 and designed by architect S.L. Blair. The home sold in 1924 to lumberman Lea Bronson.

Bronson, Lea--Homes & haunts; Christmas decorations; Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1937. Rose and John Dower Estate, "Dower Dell," circa 1937. John Dower was the chairman of the board for John Dower Lumber Co. A stream flows in a formal channel past the manicured lawns of the estate. (filed with Argentum)

Dower, John--Homes & haunts; Estates--Lakewood;

ca. 1937. John and Rose Dower Estate. "Dower Dell." Corner of home, surrounded by gardens. (filed with Argentum)

Dower, John--Homes & haunts; Estates--Lakewood;

Eatonville School District bus picking-up high school students in front of large, two-story Colonial-style home with circular driveway. The house was built for John H. Galbraith in 1925. Known as the "Old Mill House," it was added to the National Register in 1982. Ordered by International Harvester Company.

School buses--Eatonville; Students--Eatonville--1930-1940; Houses--Eatonville;

This is a view of a South End neighborhood taken in May of 1938. Road in photograph is unpaved and runs along undeveloped land. There is a glimpse of houses in background. Ordered by Comfort & Davis.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1930-1940; Land;

One-and-one-half story Craftsman-style home on beach. Open balcony in gable end, concrete bulkhead, garden and steps to the left. Rowboat and small girl on beach. "Tony Hull's children, Kirk and Nancy, Beach House".

Dwellings - Houses - Washington

Portrait of large two story frame house on corner lot, 3520 N. Washington, for Comfort and Davis. The house was built in 1927; Wm H. Hiltbrunn, builder and George M. Brewer, contractor. Early owners were Dr. H.S. Argue and Gerry Waechter, who bought the house in 1938 when this photograph was taken. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. "Hooverville" shacks with laundry and rubbish outside. Tacoma Tideflats. Known as "Hollywood-on-the-tideflats." (filed with Argentum)

Hollywood-on-the-Tideflats (Tacoma); Slums--Tacoma--1930-1940; Building deterioration--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Overview of "Hooverville" shacks to be wrecked. Known as "Hollywood-on-the-tideflats".

Hollywood-on-the-Tideflats (Tacoma); Slums--Tacoma--1930-1940; Building deterioration--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Residences for Stoker-Lad Inc, #113. One-and-one-half story house, address unknown, with brick post on porch, bay window on left side. Stoker-Lad sold furnaces and mechanical systems equipment. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. For Stoker-Lad. Large barn-shaped house. Two story home, address unknown, with bay window on right rear and small windowed dormer above it. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Tideflats showing houses built over water with row boats in front. Believed to be in the area known as "Hollywood-on-the-Tideflats." Ordered by Ulman. (filed with Argentum)

Hollywood-on-the-Tideflats (Tacoma); Slums--Tacoma--1930-1940; Building deterioration--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Small L-shaped home, address unknown, with two chimneys, front door on inside corner of L, cedar shake siding, door on left side of house. For Stoker-Lad. (filed with Argentum)

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Residential neighborhood, Sumner, Washington. View of several homes from intersection of Main Street and Lewis Avenue. (T. Times, Special Edition).

Neighborhoods--Sumner;

Large, two-story brick and shingle home in Buckley, Washington. (T. Times, Special Edition).

Houses--Buckley;

Two-story Tudor-style brick and stucco home with basement and detached garage in Gig Harbor. Identified as Puratich home. Fenced driveway, extensive landscape. With the opening of the Narrows Bridge, the Key Peninsula would be connected with the larger business area of Tacoma. Many homes were now being built in Gig Harbor. (T. Times, Special Edition).

Houses--Gig Harbor;

Large, three-story Dutch Colonial building with double gambrel roof in Sumner, Washington, at corner of Maple Street and Wood Ave. The large structure at 140 Wood Ave. in Sumner has been identified as being built for Ralph and Mamie Weaver. (T. Times, Special Edition).

Houses--Sumner--1940-1950;

New house at Five Mile Lake to be raffled off by Kit Russell. Interior of kitchen looking through alcove to dining room.

Dwellings - Houses - King County - Federal Way

New house at Five Mile Lake to be raffled off by Kit Russell. Interior of living room, fireplace with glowing fire, furniture, mantle clock and portraits, glimpse of man at extreme right. Five Mile Lake is in Federal Way. Photograph was taken in May of 1940.

Houses--Federal Way--1940-1950; Living rooms--Federal Way; Fireplaces--Federal Way;

New house at Five Mile Lake to be raffled off by Kit Russell. Exterior of minimal traditional house with shingle siding.

Dwellings - Houses - King County - Federal Way

Rufus Davis home as viewed on New Year's Eve, 1940. Dining room with large glass window and French doors. The Davis family resided at 3822 North 7th St.

Davis, Rufus--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950;

These two houses, with commanding views of the Narrows, were two of the first homes built in the Soundview housing development. In March of 1941 you could buy a lot in the Soundview housing development with a view of Puget Sound and Fox Island for $150 to $1,450. Soundview was just southwest of Curtis High School on both sides of Grandview Drive West. An ad for building lots in the Tacoma Times stated that, "You can enjoy the health and happiness of county life...and all only 7.6 miles from 11th and Broadway." The area was being developed by Comfort and Davis. (T.Times 3/29/1941 p.7)

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Comfort & Davis (Tacoma);

In March of 1941, developers Comfort and Davis were extolling the scenic virtues of their new development Soundview. These new homes, southwest of Curtis High School, boasted both marine and mountain views. The lots sold for $150-1450. (T. Times 3/29/1941, Pg. 7)

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Comfort & Davis (Tacoma);

This home is one of several in the new housing development of Soundview. The homes in the area boasted both marine and mountain views. They were being developed by Comfort and Davis. As little as $50 down could reserve you a lot. The lots sold for $150-1450. Some of the lots were over 1/2 acre. (T. Times 3/29/1941, pg. 7)

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Comfort & Davis (Tacoma);

Exterior views of new homes at "Soundview," water and mountain view housing developed by Comfort and Davis. Photograph ordered by Gardner & Gwinn, Seattle attorneys.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Comfort & Davis (Tacoma);

George Scofield residence on Steilacoom Lake. Small bungalow with shed dormer, recessed porch and large Rhododendron in yard.

Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Scofield, George--Homes & haunts;

House and other buildings. The large, two-story home and outer buildings were photographed on July 9, 1941, amidst tall grass. The rural location was not identified.

Houses--1940-1950; Rural areas;

One-and-one-half story, gable front vernacular house on what appears is a corner lot. Taken on July 18, 1941 to show relation of gas shut-off to house. House location not given. For Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Seattle.

Houses--1940-1950;

Cheney family summer home in Oregon, view from road..

Houses--Oregon; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971--Homes & haunts;

Cheney family summer home in Oregon, view from beach.

Houses--Oregon; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971--Homes & haunts;