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BOLAND-B10451

Harry F. Demers, mailman, on his route. Mr. Demers, Mailman #82, mail in hand and bulging bag over his shoulder, has apparently just left his branch in July of 1924. The post office is believed to have been the South Tacoma station then at 5446 South Union (South Tacoma Way) . Postman Demers was assigned to deliver the first mail to the Arlington district. This was his first regular route since being employed by the post office earlier in the year. Due to the effects of increased mail service since July 1st, 500 more homes have received delivery of mail directly to their doors. G42.1-119 (TNT 7-9-24, p. 15)


Postal service--Tacoma--1920-1930; Correspondence; Letter carriers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Postal service employees--Tacoma--1920-1930; Demers, Harry F.;

BOLAND-B10598

Display of concrete pipes stored outside the Harrison Concrete Pipe Co. at the end of July, 1924. Pipes, wire and wood fill the plant's yard. The company was believed to have been located at 3615 East "B" in Tacoma. G33.1-094


Pipes (Conduits); Pipe industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10599

The USS Omaha at anchor in Commencement Bay at the end of July, 1924. The Omaha had streamed into the Bay on Monday, July 28th, for a week's stay. The 550-foot "scout cruiser" was accompanied by a squadron of six destroyers. She was the first of a ten-ship class of 7050-ton light cruisers. Omaha was built by Todd Dry Dock of Tacoma and launched on December 14, 1920. She would spend the next 17 years after her commissioning in 1923 serving in both the Pacific and Atlantic areas and would take an active role during WWII. G71.1-026 (www.history.navy.mil; TNT 7-24-24, p. 1-article)


Government vessels;

BOLAND-B10609

Columbarium. This has been identified as the new columbarium attached to the Oakwood Cemetery & Funeral Home in Tacoma. With the increase in cremations, an additional columbarium was built in 1923 to supplement the original small one. The niches, stacked one on top of another, were encased in glass where urns and other mementos could be clearly viewed. A few bits of furniture were placed for those who wished to rest while paying their respects. The building is still in use nearly ninety years after this August, 1924, photograph was taken. The furniture, however, has changed. G26.1-123 (Additional information provided by a reader) TPL-10527


Columbaria--Tacoma; Cemeteries--Tacoma; Oakwood Cemetery & Funeral Home (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B10611

Crematorium at Oakwood (Hill) Cemetery & Funeral Home. One of Tacoma's oldest businesses, Oakwood (Hill) Cemetery & Funeral Home has operated since 1874 at its 5210 South Alder Location, the first burial taking place during that year. It and Old Tacoma were then one large cemetery called Prairie Cemetery. All funeral services were offered at Oakwood (Hill) including cremation. In 1908 a crematory and small columbarium (the lower building at center, right) were built. With cremation gaining increasing favor with the public, an addition to the original building was added in 1923. That newer building (in the center) still has space for inurnments. It also has one of the few domes in Tacoma, with over 2000 individual pieces of stained glass. G26.1-124 (Additional information provided by a reader)


Oakwood Cemetery & Funeral Home (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND G68.1-137

In August of 1924 the Tacoma Rotary Club sponsored 60 boys from Tacoma so that they could spend a week at Camp Seymour, the Y.M.C.A. camp at Glen Cove. This group of unidentified boys was photographed in front of the Y.M.C.A. building at 714 Market Street. Through gymnasium games, swimming, camping and Bible study, the Y worked to develop young men healthy in both body and spirit. The "bus" provided transportation to the Y.M.C.A. for many groups of boys, such as those from the Oakland Industrial Home. The Tacoma YMCA was organized in 1883 and has provided continuous service since that time. TPL-8753


Young Mens Christian Association (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B10616

Mooring mast under construction in August of 1924. This 165-foot mooring mast was specially built by the Navy for the October 18-19, 1924, arrival of the dirigible "Shenandoah" at Camp Lewis. The "Shenandoah," a copy of the German Zeppelin, was the first rigid airship built in America. She would suffer a tragic end in September of 1925 when she was ripped apart during a thunderstorm over Ohio. The mooring mast was built at a cost of $60,000 for this singular visit and although maintained, was never used again. It was dismantled at the request of the Army in 1936. G12.1-108


Mooring masts; Airships--Associated objects;

BOLAND-B10621

Two unidentified men gaze at giant wheel constructed at Coast Iron & Machine Works, 1117 Dock St., in August of 1924. The machinery firm was operated by J.A. McRae and R.C.McRae. G35.1-088


Coast Iron & Machine Works (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B10631

Located ten miles south of Tacoma on Pacific Highway SW , Mammy's Cabin offered 1/2 Fried Spring Chicken on toast for a mere 50 cents. Their chicken and steak dinners were worth a drive on the "Camp Lewis Highway." Dozens of wooden tables and benches were available for dining alfresco under the grove of pine trees behind the small wood-framed restaurant. A huge log fire, seen smoking, continuously burned so patrons could gather around and converse. A phonograph with plenty of records was available on the porch so diners could select their own music. Mammy's Cabin, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Carrier, was open late each evening for those with fried chicken appetites. (scan from negative, no print on file) TPL-10530 (TNT 08-07-1924, B3)


Mammy's Cabin (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10636

The view around South 11th in downtown Tacoma has changed dramatically since this photograph of the Pierce County Courthouse, located at 1012 South "G" St., was taken in August of 1924. The lush trees are gone and the buildings altered or demolished, including the courthouse itself in 1959. The lawn on the left side of the street is now part of Bates Technical College and the wooden sidewalk directly across it transformed into ordinary cement. The wood building at the corner of South 11th & Altheimer remains but now houses the CJ Johnson Bail Bonds. Where the courthouse once stood is now parking for the County-City Building. TPL-3269; G17.1-081


Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma; Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10637

View of the Pierce County Courthouse in 1924 featuring the 230-foot stone clock tower. The massive Romanesque structure was built in 1892 and was patterned after the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania courthouse designed by Henry Hobson Richardson. At the far left is the First Presbyterian Church, 1001 South "G," which would be acquired the following year and transformed into Central Lutheran Church. Both structures and surrounding trees would be demolished with the courthouse falling in 1959 and the church in 1955. G17.1-078; BU-10,713


Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B10629

Employees of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. crowd onto the small boat, "Lathea," on August 4, 1924, while others in back wait aboard the "Fossberg." G50.1-063


Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Boats--Tacoma--1920-1930; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10676

Small boat under construction at Babare Mfg. Co. site in August of 1924. The Babare brothers, George & Nick, were pioneer shipbuilders with original plant in Old Town. They had moved their facility to 3517 E. 11th St. along the Hylebos Waterway. G37.1-106


Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Boats--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10678

On August 12, 1924, representatives from five families of Eastern Montana dry farmers were photographed at the Tacoma Municipal Dock. The families were relocating to farms purchased in Vaughn, on the eastern shore of the Case Inlet in Northern Pierce County. The men had arrived with a large boxcar filled with household goods, farm implements and even two cows. They were waiting to have the goods transferred to the steamer Burrows for the final leg of their journey. Pictured left to right are C. Blydorp, John W. Walniewicz, Johnny Vanlamen, Charles Vitol, Ed Vanlamen and Hank Vandervan. The men had purchased farms in Vaughn on the recommendation of one farmer who had visited the Puget Sound the Christmas before. Most of the party of 14 persons had never seen the Puget Sound or the land they would soon call home. (TNT 8/13/1924, pg. 15) G72.1-154


Colonists--Vaughn; Homesteading; Farms--Vaughn; Farming--Vaughn; Blydorp, C.; Walniewicz, John W.; Vanlamen, Johnny; Vitol, Charles; Vanlamen, Ed; Vandervan, Hank;

BOLAND-B10693

By August of 1924, construction of the massive First Presbyterian Church at 20 Tacoma Avenue South was well underway. Ground had been broken in October of 1923 and the cornerstone laid in early May of 1924. The church, located in the historic Stadium District, was the third building for its congregation. The local architectural firm of Sutton, Whitney & Dugan were given the contract to design this beautiful example of Romanesque architecture. They were assisted by noted Boston church architects, Cram & Ferguson. Ralph Adams Cram would design the church's interior features including the rich wood carvings and stained glass windows. First Presbyterian was dedicated in September of 1925. TPL-516; G22.1-201; BU-11,528


First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Presbyterian churches--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10684

On August 13, 1924, Mayor A.V. Fawcett was pictured shaking hands with the driver of a Ford touring car who was promoting traveling on the Lincoln Highway from New York to San Francisco. The Lincoln Highway was America's first transcontinental highway created with the car in mind. The era of dirt roads was to end, superceded by concrete roads that made traveling easier and encouraged purchase of automobiles. This car, piloted by race driver Frank Kulich, was the 10,000,000th Ford car to roll off the assembly line. The number 10,000,000 is stamped on its engine. It arrived in Tacoma at 2:30 pm and headed a procession of some 100 Fords to end at City Hall. After an overnight stopover, the 10,000,000th Ford left en route to Seattle. TPL-157; G11.1-053 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 8-10-24, 10-G-article; TDL 8-14-24, p. 3-article)


Fawcett, Angelo Vance; Mayors--Tacoma--1920-1930; Ford automobile; Shaking hands--Tacoma;

BOLAND-B10692

Mason Methodist Community House. By August of 1924, construction was underway at the new Mason Methodist Community House, a community hall, adjoining the church at 4008 North 28th St. Groundbreaking had occurred on May 20th. The new $25,000 hall, designed by architects Heath, Gove & Bell, would be dedicated in November of 1924. TPL-495; G22.1-131 (TNT 5-22-24, p. 14-article on groundbreaking)


Mason Methodist Church (Tacoma); Building construction--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10714

Northern Pacific dock damaged by the Admiral liner, Ruth Alexander. Part of the warehouse on the dock has collapsed and pilings beneath knocked askew. The dock was smashed by the big liner on the evening of August 15, 1924. About 30 feet of the south end of the pier, formerly known as the "Old Flyer Dock" was torn off. The Ruth Alexander was attempting to land at nearby Commercial Dock at the time of the crash. G27.1-065 (print has been damaged) (TNT 8-16-24, p. 2)


Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930; Steamboat accidents--Tacoma;

BOLAND-B10721

Packed bleachers and covered stand at Athletic Park. Spectators are there on August 16, 1924, to watch teams battle it out in the sixth round of baseball's City League. Athletic Park had a capacity of 4,500. G53.1-051 (print has been damaged)


Athletic Park (Tacoma); Athletic fields--Tacoma--1920-1930; Baseball--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10726

Sailors from the Seven Seas found a welcoming place to stay at the Seamen's Church Institute on the Municipal dock in August of 1924. Several men of varying races have gathered for a friendly billiards match. The purpose of the Seamen's Institute was to bring cheer to visiting sailors by providing them a comfortable place to congregate and rest. A library, gym, social hall, billiard room, reading/writing rooms, showers, kitchens, bedrooms and chapel were available, regardless of race or rank. It was partially supported by funding from the Tacoma Community Chest. TPL-7141; G53.1-093 (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 2-5-28, 4-A - article on Seamen's Church Institute)


Sailors; Billiards--Tacoma--1920-1930; Seamen's Church Institute (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10727

Sailors from many fleets enjoyed time away from their ships at the Seamen's Institute in August of 1924. Horseshoes, billiards, juggling clubs and boxing speed bag were just some of the activities pictured that the men could participate in without charge. Rev. Harry Ferneyhough is the clergyman near left. He had operated the Seamen's Church Institute for eighteen years as a friend to mariners. Books and newspapers were also available as well as meals for the hungry.


Sailors; Seamen's Church Institute (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Clergy--Tacoma; Ferneyhough, Harry; Horseshoes;

BOLAND-B10722

A long line of cars and one bike are parked along the tracks in August of 1924 while their owners are inside the ballpark enjoying a City League baseball game. City League teams played at both Athletic Park and Lincoln Bowl and games drew large, interested crowds. This view is possibly of area outside Athletic Park. G11.1-048


Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B10731

Northwest pioneer Willis Boatman,97, (right) and his son J.W. Boatman, 70, of Puyallup at a family reunion celebrating the son's birthday. The senior Mr. Boatman was born in 1826. He married Mary Richardson in 1851 and the pair set out to travel by wagon from Illinois to Portland, Oregon. They then travelled to Steilacoom, where they ran a boarding house, and later settled on a claim near Puyallup in 1854. They were driven from their home in 1855 by hostile Indians and remained away for two years before returning to the Puyallup Valley to raise their nine children. Mr. Boatman was one of the area's first hop growers, beginning in 1874. He helped to organize the first bank in Puyallup, the Puyallup State Bank. The senior Mr. Boatman died January 2, 1926 in his sleep at the age of 99. G1.1-024 (TNT 8/21/1924, pg. 11)


Boatman, Willis; Pioneers--Puyallup; Boatman, J.W.;

BOLAND-B10735

On August 20, 1924, the brick streets on S. 9th St., looking west, were being excavated in large rectangles for work to be done under the street. Pacific Ave. ran at a right angle in the left foreground. On the corner is the Wright Building, 902-904 Pacific Ave., home to the United Cigar Stores (opening on Pacific) and M & M Hats (opening on the other side on Commerce.) To the left of the Wright Building is the Liberty Theater, 906 Pacific Ave. On 9th between Commerce and Broadway is the Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway. Between Broadway and Market is the dark outline of the Tacoma Theater. The street work being performed may be related to a gas main explosion that occurred in Court A, between 9th and 10th, in the early morning hours of August 14th. In addition, the Consumers Central Heating Co. was doing some excavation in the area at the time. (TNT 8/14/1924, pg. 1, explosion) G57.1-095


Street maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1920-1930; Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930; United Cigar Stores (Tacoma); M& M Hats (Tacoma); Liberty Theater (Tacoma); Pantages Theater (Tacoma); Tacoma Theatre (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B10739

Members of the Olympic Club, who were employees of the Olympic Ice Cream Co. and Velvet Ice Cream Co., celebrated their annual picnic at the Oaks on August 20, 1924. All, including the small children in attendance, had hats worn jauntily. The "Oaks" referred to on the banner above may have actually been the "Oakes," located on Lake Steilacoom. G34.1-148


Olympic Ice Cream Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Velvet Ice Cream Co.--Employees; Picnics; Banners; Signs (Notices);

BOLAND-B10776

This August 1924 view of South 10th and Pacific Avenue shows a part of Tacoma's major business district located in the downtown section of the city. A banner flies above the street pointing out the direction of the Tacoma Tourist Information Bureau at 115 South 10th Street. On the left is the Argonaut Hotel (1007 Pacific), the unfinished Scandinavian-American Bank at 1019 Pacific (later completed as the Washington Building in 1925) , Peoples Department Store (1101-07 Pacific) and Puget Sound National Bank (1117-19 Pacific). On the right is the 12-story Rust Building. The box-shaped structure in the middle of South 10th street (on the left) is the entrance to Tacoma's below-street-level Women Only comfort station. TPL-1418


Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930; Banners; Argonaut Hotel (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B10784

Exterior view of the Tacoma Gas & Fuel plant. It is unclear whether this is the old Tacoma Gas & Fuel plant or perhaps the new plant located on 4 1/2 acres on South River Road. The company had begun construction of the new $250,000 plant in late 1923 which would include a 250,000 cubic feet gas tank. TPL-259; G35.1-048


Tacoma Gas & Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Fuel tanks; Storage tanks--Tacoma;

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