Golden Jubilee Parade, Tacoma City Light float at Jefferson and Market Streets, on July 22, 1939. Theme of float was Arabian Nights. The float featured a gilded youth as Aladdin, an electric lamp, and four maidens in huge jars. Four spectators in foreground make themselves comfortable by sitting on wooden rounds at the edge of the wooden sidewalk and curb. (TNT 7-23-39, p. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The sponsor's name cannot be seen on float #46, but it is topped by a huge foil eagle bearing a United States flag in its beak. Signs around the edge of the float promote free speech and a free press. All around the float sit very young girls in white dresses, almost blending into the background. The driver can be seen almost directly beneath the flag.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Golden Jubilee Parade, Carsten's Packing Company float, on July 22, 1939. Man is holding huge carving knife in front of a model of large ham; little girls are sitting on float. Old Chamber of Commerce Building on Pacific Avenue in background.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Carstens Packing Co. (Tacoma);

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. Entered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association (DFPA,) this float promotes the use of plywood, "modern miracle in wood," all over the world. The front is a warren of buildings all built of plywood, including a boat on the water. The buildings are followed by three young women sitting in front of a globe. This is perhaps the last float in the parade as the people in the crowd appear to be turning around and leaving. Someone, maybe a photographer, crosses the street carrying a ladder behind the float.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. The Douglas Fir Plywood Association (DFPA) submitted this float to the parade, extolling the use of plywood as a building material. The float is littered with replicas of buildings built of plywood. One of the swimsuit models sits close to the edge of the float, her foot resting on a side extension. The invention of plywood, several layers of wood bonded together, revolutionized the construction industry. The DFPA was a joint organization, composed of plywood manufacturers and dealers, that promoted the use of plywood.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

A pioneer couple rides in this crepe paper decorated wagon in the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade. He holds an axe, one side of the blade buried in a stump. She leans against him. The driver rides up front. One of the horses bears a large sign "The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be."

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Horse teams--Tacoma; Carts & wagons--Tacoma;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939. Birdseye view of cavalry troops on horseback. Crowd on sidewalk and in street is overwhelmingly large, estimated at 100,000. With 133 entries and 14 miles of parade route, it was the largest parade Tacoma had seen to date. The old brick street and streetcar tracks are still in place.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Horses--Tacoma;

This horse drawn wagon loaded with pioneers was entered by the Pacific Match Co. in the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade. A sign on the side of the wagon reads" We don't make all the matches in the country... we just make the best of them." The sign on the front of the wagon identifies the driver as Mr. James E. Sales, born in 1853, the first white child born in Tacoma. He would have been 86 years old at the time of the parade. Pacific Match Co. was located at 3223 So. Union Ave.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Pacific Match Co. (Tacoma);

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, on Pacific Avenue. A group of six firemen, wearing false beards and replicas of the old firefighter uniforms and hats, pull the circa 1885 hose cart of the Alert Hose Company #2. The hose cart is topped by the word "Alert" in ironwork. The company, organized in 1885, was volunteer and operated out of a fire station at 13th and A.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Fire Department (Tacoma); Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1880-1890;

Golden Jubilee Parade, R.E. Anderson & Company float, "50 Years of Time Tested Dependability." Parade was held on 14 miles of Tacoma streets on July 22, 1939, to celebrate Washington's fifty years of statehood. Frontiersmen with flintlock rifle and woman with robe and crown riding on float. Ritz Cracker billboard in background.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Billboards--Tacoma;

This horse drawn buggy emphasizes the frivolity of the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade. Instead of being pulled by a horse, the buggy is hitched up to two people in a mule costume. The driver calmly observes the crowd shading himself with his parasol, leg dangling over the side of the conveyance. He is accompanied by two boys, one of whom is looking over the back at the following drill team. The flag bearer for the drill team marches beside the buggy.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Carriages & coaches--1880-1890;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939. Old 1900 South End Transfer "Lock, McLean, Dean" wagon drawn by horses. A man with a moving picture camera on a tripod can be seen at the right hand side of the photograph.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Carts & wagons--Tacoma; Horse teams--Tacoma;

This horse drawn wagon draped at the sides with evergreen boughs was entered in the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade by the Defiance Lumber Co. The men on the platform are involved in some pioneer wood cutting techniques. In the center, one man hacks at the log with an axe, while another man sits atop cutting with a saw. A motorcycle with a side car rides along the side of the wagon. Defiance Lumber was located at 4601 Ruston Way . Lee L. Doud was president.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Defiance Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. Fisher's Flouring Mills, maker of Fisher Blend Flour, contributed this delectable layered float featuring a three layer anniversary cake, complete with candles, for Washington State's fifty years of "progress," 1889-1939. Several young women in long white dresses with puffed sleeves ride on the float. Fisher Flouring Mills Co. was located at 1153 Dock St.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher Flouring Mills (Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. This decorated truck is the parade entry from Adams County. This county in southeastern Washington was established by the Territorial Legislature on November 28, 1883, from a portion of Whitman County. Wheat, cattle, and sheep are the major products of the county's 1,895 square miles. It was named for John Adams, first vice president of the United States and the second president. The truck pulls a wagon bearing a model of a farm. A girl in a white or pastel spring dress is perched on the hood, holding a parasol.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This float celebrating the Narrows Bridge, under construction at this time, was prepared for the Washington Golden Jubilee Parade, July 22, 1939, by Pierce County. Model of bridge, driver in 10 gallon hat, man in Native garb and headdress smoking a "peace pipe" and woman in swimwear. Spectators watch from curb and from windows of Luzon and Baker Buildings at 13th and Pacific. Thousands of Tacomans lined the street and buildings of downtown Tacoma to view the three-hour parade. Crowd was estimated at 100,000. (T. Times 7/24/1939, pg. 3)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The Construction Council of Tacoma entered this float in the Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939. The float bears a model of what is possibly the Exposition Hall, 1616-32 E. 26th, opened in 1940. The wording over the door of the model says simply "Washington." The driver's head and steering wheel can be seen directly in front of the model. The parade was celebrating fifty years of Washington statehood. Several people can be seen in the crowd wearing their "Jubilee Hats."

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Twenty of the counties in Washington State entered a float in the Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, held in Tacoma. This one was entered by Chelan County. It is a giant foil covered heart mounted on an oval float. Around the sides of the float are placards with the cities in Chelan county listed. (T. Times 7/24/1939, pg. 3)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Golden Jubilee Parade, Tacoma City Light float, on July 22, 1939. The theme of the City Light float was Arabian Nights. The float featured a gilded youth as Aladdin, an electric lamp, and four maidens in huge jars. Spectators stand several rows deep to watch the parade. (TNT 7-23-39, p. 1) TPL-5198

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Shaub-Ellison Co., dealers for Goodyear tires, entered this float in the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade. The parade was celebrating the fifty year anniversary of Washington's statehood. A little girl rides in front holding an oar in one hand and waving with the other. In the back is a large Goodyear tire with a child riding inside. Shaub-Ellison was located at 1902 Pacific Ave. In 1939, the company was owned by Roe E. Shaub and Charles Ellison Jr.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Shaub-Ellison Co. (Tacoma);

A part of Tacoma's and our nation's past came rolling down Pacific Avenue on July 22, 1939, during the Golden Jubilee Parade. A man and woman dressed in vintage clothing drive a 1906 Model "N" Ford owned by Titus Ford. There is barely enough room for two. A sign on the Ford's roof reads, "50 Year Club." The driver of the car is Dick Frayne, superintendent of Titus Ford Service Department.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ford automobile; Frayne, Dick; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. Griffin Fuel Co., founded in 1889 by Fred Griffin, participates with a horse drawn wagon decked with a flag and bunting. The wagon also has a sign stating "There's no fuel like an old fuel." The company located at 1910-30 Commerce was also celebrating their fifty year anniversary in the fuel business.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma);

A cavalry unit passes by the reviewing stand at the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade. The officer salutes the stand. Tacoma's Mayor Kaufman, Jubilee Hostess Queen Amy Lou Murray, Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, as well as several military officers can be seen on the stand.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Horses--Tacoma;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. The frontiersman aims for a shot as the photographer takes a shot of the R.E. Anderson Co. float queued up, waiting for the parade to start. The float salutes Washington state as the "Evergreen Playground." R.E. Anderson was a real estate company that also dealt in loans, rentals, insurance and bonds. In 1939, they were located on the 4th floor of the Fidelity Building, 949-55 Broadway. The building was razed in 1949.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The Tacoma Fire Department participated in the July 22, 1939 Golden Jubilee Parade with their circa 1890 horse drawn steam pumper. (The photograph is damaged above the pumper.) People perch on the ledge outside of second floor windows to watch the parade.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Fire Department (Tacoma); Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1890-1900;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939. Man standing by flatbed truck bearing display for Tacoma Building & Construction Trades Council float, "Build! Put Our Men To Work." Display is a frame constructed building. The parade entry is parked near Wright's Park at Division and Yakima.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Building & Construction Trades Council (Tacoma);

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. R.E. Anderson's float celebrates Washington State's fifty years of progress, statehood and time tested dependability. The float is topped with Northwest greenery and carries a frontiersman, complete with fur hat and rifle. R.E. Anderson was a real estate company that also dealt in loans, rentals, insurance and bonds. In 1939, they were located on the 4th floor of the Fidelity Building, 949-55 Broadway. The building was razed in 1949.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. Parade participants patiently wait on the R.E. Anderson Co. float for the parade to start. Brown & Haley's candy factory can be seen in the background. R.E. Anderson was a real estate company that also dealt in loans, rentals, insurance and bonds. In 1939, they were located on the 4th floor of the Fidelity Building, 949-55 Broadway.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Golden Jubilee parade on July 22, 1939. View down Pacific Avenue, opposite the old Sears Roebuck building, looking north. Parade of approaching army trucks and artillery. Between 4,500-4,600 sailors, soldiers and marines participated in the Golden Jubilee parade. There were more than 60 floats, 20 of them entered by Washington counties, and numerous horses, antique automobiles, horse-drawn fire apparatus, bands and drum and bugle corps. Spectators, estimated at more than 100,000, lined the entire parade route. The parade was 14 miles long and took three hours to pass. It formed at 17th & Broadway, marched north on Broadway to Division, down Division to Stadium Way to Pacific and south on Pacific to 24th.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Golden Jubilee Parade on July 22, 1939, celebrating Washington's fifty years of statehood. Fisher Flouring Mills wishes Washington a special happy anniversary with this layered convection of a float, dotted with girls in white dresses. One girl is perched atop the cake while another is enthroned in the rear under a canopy. The float is colored white and decorated to look like frosting. Fisher Flouring Mills Co. was located at 1153 Dock St.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher Flouring Mills (Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;