ca. 1954. This photograph of a Tudor-style home was finished in sepia tones and probably taken in the spring of 1954. The large two-story home appears to be made from stucco. It has dormers, a recessed entry, possible lead-glass windows, and a curving walkway. A small dangling shingle identifies it as house #3801.

Houses--1950-1960;

ca. 1932. The Broadmoor Apartments. The Broadmoor was constructed in 1929, built by Charles Hitshue and designed by the architectural firm of Lundberg & Ekvail. At 85 units, it was the largest apartment project of its time.

Broadmoor (Tacoma); Apartments--Tacoma;

ca. 1932. The Broadmoor Apartments. The Broadmoor was constructed in 1929, built by Charles Hitshue and designed by the architectural firm of Lundberg & Ekvail. At 85 units, it was the largest apartment project of its time.

Broadmoor (Tacoma); Apartments--Tacoma;

ca. 1932. Dorothy Apartments, No. 3rd & Tacoma Avenue. The Dorothy Apartments were built in 1928 by H.J. Schneider and named after his daughter. The 29 units were intended for exclusive city dwelling with their North End location and lush mahogany interiors. TPL-849, BU-10531

Apartments--Tacoma; Dorothy Apartments (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. "Berg" Apartments, So. 8 & K Sts. (now Martin Luther King Way). These apartments were built in 1931 by Gust Berg, who built many of the apartment buildings in Tacoma. The site also includes 1020 So. 8th St.

Apartments--Tacoma--1930-1940; Berg Apartments (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Photograph of an unidentified young boy and girl standing on pile of Houston Fabricated Street Gutters; used for advertising. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada.(filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Young boy and girl standing on pile of Houston Fabricated Gutters. This advertisement stressed the long life of the product, stating that the gutters would still be in serviceable condition when these kids are grownups. The treated gutters were patented in the US and Canada. Photograph has been altered, background area partially whited out to make product and children stand out. For original photo, see 617 image 9. (filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Street corner with gutter in place and sewer drain. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada. (filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Gutter shown in place on side of road. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada.(filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Men looking at gutter in place on street. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada. (filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Group of men standing by small piece of gutter material. Left to right: C.F. Mason, W.C. Steel, W.A. Dryden, P. Names, F.W. Lane, E.J. Donahue and B.B. Heuston. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada. (filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mason, C.F.; Steel, W.C.; Dryden, W.A.; Names, P.; Lane, F.W.; Donahue, E.J.; Heuston, B.B.;

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. 4L Wood Promotion Committeemen standing on a stack of Houston street gutters, first of a series of Fabricated Wood Products designed to rehabilitate the industry. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada.

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. 4L Wood Promotion Committeemen standing on a stack of Houston street gutters, first of a series of Fabricated Wood Products designed to rehabilitate the industry. The Houston Treated Wood Company was owned by Tacoman Ross Houston. (filed with Argentum)

Residential streets--Tacoma; 4L Wood Promotion Committee (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gutters (Streets)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Houston Fabricated Street Gutters (Tacoma); Houston Treated Wood Co. (Tacoma);

On the last day of January 1936, workers from McLean's, Tacoma operators of Lyon Van Lines, were busy moving new Magic Chef gas ranges into the Rialto Apartments. The apartment owners had ordered 50 of the new ranges. 34 of the crated stoves were lined up on 9th Street. The moving truck is parked on hill with its door open to the building entrance. The photograph was used in an advertisement for Washington Gas & Electric Co., promoting gas for cooking. Photograph ordered by Mr. Goff. (WSHS) (TDL 2/2/1936, pg. B-6)

Apartment Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rialto Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

On the last day of January 1936, workers from McLean's, Tacoma operators of Lyon Van Lines, were busy moving new Magic Chef gas ranges into the Rialto Apartments. The apartment owners had ordered 50 of the new ranges. 34 of the crated stoves were lined up on 9th Street. The moving truck is parked on hill with its door open to the building entrance. The photograph was used in an advertisement for Washington Gas & Electric Co., promoting gas for cooking. Photograph ordered by Mr. Goff. (WSHS) (TDL 2/2/1936, pg. B-6)

Apartment Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rialto Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

ca. 1937. Corner view of Rust Building showing Bone-Dry Shoe Store. Banners in windows for Removal Sale, "Forced to vacate, all prices reduced."

Business districts--Tacoma; Office buildings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Bone Dry Shoe Store (Tacoma); Shoe stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1937. Full view of the Rust Building on 11th Street between Commerce and Pacific Avenue. Sandstone clad steel frame 12-story business block for William R. Rust by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1920. It was known as the Townsend building from 1929- 1931. It was remodeled by Seafirst bank in 1986 and renamed the Seafirst Center.

Business districts--Tacoma; Office buildings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1937. Exterior elevation of the Rust Building, a multi-story office building, at So. 11th Street and Pacific Avenue. The Rust Building is named for its builder William R. Rust. It was designed by the architectural firm of Sutton, Whitney and Dugan. The twelve story building opened in 1920. Since 1986, it has been known as the Seafirst Center. For Johnson-Cox, printers, for school annuals. (Image also numbered 8A3 image 2 in Argentum)

Business districts--Tacoma; Office buildings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma);