Miller Construction Co. was building houses throughout Tacoma in order to help fill the high demand for housing. The housing industry was booming as it prepared for the post war era. Exterior view of a house built by Miller Contruction Co.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing--Tacoma; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Jolly Torgerson family home, as photographed on August 13, 1945. This three-story home is the residence of the Arthur S. and Jane C. Torgerson family. The second story has board and batten siding. Arthur S. (Jolly) Torgerson was president of Corbit and Company.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Torgerson, Arthur S.--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. One of the bedrooms includes a twin poster bed, a chaise lounge, table, floor lamp and rocking chair. The woodwork is painted white and light draperies and sheer curtains lighten the room. A carpet is seen on the wooden floor. A radiator sits under one of the windows indicating central heating in the house.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bedrooms; Furnishings; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. Another view of the entry way. A painting of the Virgin Mary with the Christ child is highlighted. Ornate wallpaper covers the walls. The entry is decorated for the holidays. A carved arm-chair, entry table, and rug are shown as well as the beautifully detailed woodwork. A staircase leads to the upper floor. A portion of a crystal chandelier is shown.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Entrance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Frost, Snyder--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. A view of the entry way. A clock hangs next to the front door. The house was designed by architect, F.A. Sexton and built in 1890. The early inhabitants included Lois D. Campbell, an early mayor of Tacoma, Alec "King of the Klondike" McDonald and Judge W.H. Snell. The house was destroyed in 1956. Frost Snyder had succeeded to president of Clear Fir Lumber Company from his father, John Snyder. He was also president of Vancouver Plywood and Veneer Company and a member of the Board of Directors of Puget Sound National Bank. Frost Snyder was born in 1892 and died in 1971.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Entrance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The walls of the library are lined with bookcases and shelves. Comfortable arm chairs, a settee, tables and lamps are placed around oriental rugs. A large painting hangs over the bookshelves at the back of the room.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Libraries (Rooms)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The study has a fireplace with a wooden surround. An oval mirror and frame are built into the surround together with a shelf for small items over the mantel and turnings at either side. A sofa and easy chairs flank the fireplace. A desk and chair back up to the sofa. A three-armed chandelier is shown along with a sconce on the far wall between the large windows.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Studies (Rooms)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The sitting room includes an oriental rug, wallcovering and draperies along with chairs, tables, divan and a fireplace. The mantel is decorated for the holidays and a Christmas tree comes into view of the right hand side.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parlors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The formal dining room includes a built-in china cabinet, open beams, and a fireplace. Paneling is topped by a china railing. Sconces are included in the fireplace front. The dining table is decorated with silver candle sticks. An elaborately carved side board displays a collection of serving pieces.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. A view of the other end of the library. Chairs, sofas and tables are shown as well as three windows, one decorated with a wreath. A painting is over the bookcase at the far end of the room. Sconces add lighting along the walls.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Libraries (Rooms)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. Another view of the sitting room showing the other end of the room. An ornate floor to ceiling mirror fills the area between two doors. An unright piano is in one corner. A chandelier with large glass globes hangs in this area. Pilasters decorate the wall beyond the fireplace. A Christmas tree stands behind the divan.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parlors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

Site of proposed medical center at South L and M Streets and South 11th and 12th Streets; Continental, Inc., Earl C. Walters. The property is being used as a trailer court. Most of the trailers are the type pulled by cars. In this view clothes lines are being used. A large billboard takes up part of the vacant lot. Residential areas are seen in the background. Paved streets, curbs, sidewalks, street lights and power poles are in place.

Trailers; Mobile home living--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land use--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Site of proposed medical center at South L and M Streets and South 11th and 12th Streets; Continental, Inc., Earl C. Walters. An undeveloped corner lot near South L Street and 12th Street is being used as a trailer court. Property on the far side of the trailers shown in this view is mixed use with some light commercial.

Trailers; Mobile home living--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land use--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Site of proposed medical center at South L and M Streets and South 11th and 12th Streets; Continental Inc., Earl C. Walters. The property is being used as a trailer court. This view shows residential property across the street from the vacant property and more residential and church property in the background. A fire hydrant is on one corner in the foreground.

Trailers; Mobile home living--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land use--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Site of proposed medical center at South L and M Streets and South 11th and 12th Streets; Continental, Inc., Earl E. Walters. An undeveloped corner lot is being used as a trailer court. A woman pushing a baby carriage is being followed by another child. The trailers can be seen parked near each other and clothing is hung out to dry on a clothes line. Mixed residential uses are seen in the background.

Trailers; Mobile home living--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land use--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The house in this April, 1946, photograph was of interest to Frank Latcham, a Tacoma attorney, for a court case. It appears the house may be going through some repairs, possibly an insurance claim. Mr. Latcham had resided at 3402 North 28th St. for many years. Photo ordered by Charles E. Taylor Company.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1940-1950; Insurance; Latcham, Frank A.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charles E. Taylor Co. (Tacoma);

The house on the left hand corner was of interest to Frank A. Latcham, a Tacoma attorney for a court case. The house appears to be under repairs, possibly an insurance claim. Photo ordered by Charles E. Taylor Company.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Residential streets--Tacoma; Latcham, Frank A.--Homes & haunts; Insurance companies--Tacoma; Charles E. Taylor Co. (Tacoma);

Charles Taylor was an insurance adjuster, his office was located at the Puget Sound Bank Building on 1119 Pacific Avenue. View of residential intersection that appears to be at South Anderson Street and South 7th Street.

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trees--Tacoma; Residential streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charles E. Taylor Co. (Tacoma);

Miscellaneous scenic studio shots taken in July of 1946. View of house nestled behind two large beautiful trees, a car is parked to the right, a storage shed is also visible. Location is not known, it appears to be a rural community.

Houses--1940-1950; Trees; Automobiles--1940-1950; Country life;

Miscellaneous scenic studio shots. View of house nestled behind two large beautiful trees, an unidentified woman stands in front of the trees, a car is parked to the right, a storage shed is also visible. Location is not known, appears to be a rural community.

Houses; Trees; Automobiles--1940-1950; Country life;

Exterior view of Wayne W. Keyes' home located at 11437 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, in Lakewood. The house is now demolished. Photo ordered by Mrs. Harry U. Fisher, who wanted to use the image on Christmas cards.

Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Backyards--Lakewood; Windows--Lakewood; Keyes, Wayne W.;

Exterior view of Wayne W. Keyes' home located at 11437 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, in Lakewood. The house is now demolished. Photo ordered by Mrs. Harry U. Fisher, who wanted to use the image on Christmas cards.

Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Driveways--Lakewood; Light fixtures; Keyes, Wayne W.;

Mr. and Mrs. Lorne E. McKendry's residence. Exterior view taken in July of 1946 of Lorne and Doris McKendry's home located at 11430 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest. The home is English Cotswold Cottage style, built in 1922. Kirtland Cutter was the architect. Lorne was the Secretary-Treasurer of Carstens Packing Company.

Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Trees; McKendry, Lorne E.--Homes & haunts;

Mr. and Mrs. Lorne E. McKendry's residence. Exterior view of Lorne and Doris McKendry's home located at 11430 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest. The home is English Cotswold Cottage style, built in 1922. Kirtland Cutter was the architect. Lorne was the Secretary-Treasurer of Carstens Packing Company.

Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Trees; McKendry, Lorne E.--Homes & haunts;

Exterior of Allen Johnson home for Coleman Company, Inc. A two-story, clapboard and shingle residence with dormer painted white on a narrow lot. Concrete steps lead up from the sidewalk. Photograph taken on September 26, 1946.

Houses--1940-1950; Johnson, Allen--Homes & haunts;

Interior of Allen Johnson home for Coleman Company, Inc., showing a sitting room with a fireplace. Throw rugs are used over the wooden floor.

Houses--1940-1950; Johnson, Allen--Homes & haunts; Fireplaces;

Douglas Fir Plywood Association. Entry into residence built of prefabricated plywood sections. This home became the model prefabricated house and office of Win Wilson.

Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Prefabricated houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Exterior view of Haldor and Esther Dahl's home, recently painted by Pacific Painters. The house appears to be two levels with a basement, a two car garage is located in back of house. The house next to it belonged to Ivar and Anna Dahl. Ivar Dahl was the builder of both houses. Photo ordered by Pacific Painters.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Painting--Tacoma; Pacific Painters (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. 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;

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;