On January 24, 1925, Governor Roland H. Hartley was photographed overseeing two rows of uniformed Afifi Shriners. He is pictured on a first floor balcony of the Insurance Building along with two Potentates. Governor Hartley is on the right and Afifi Temple Potentate Scott Z. Henderson is at the extreme left. The other man was not identified. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 1-25-25, p. 1, 4A-article)

Hartley, Roland H.; Governors; Henderson, Scott Z.; Fraternal organizations; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Insurance Building (Olympia);

Dressed in their best on picture day in 1925 is the 8A class of Washington School. Boys were neatly attired in suits and pullovers, and girls with bobbed hairdos wore middy-blouses and skirts. Washington (Elementary) School is still located at 3701 North 26th St., across from the Tacoma Public Library's Wheelock Branch Library. TPL-9718; G46.1-150

School children--Tacoma--1920-1930; Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Washington School (Tacoma); Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Graduating class at Horace Mann School. The graduating class included 28 students, 10 boys and 18 girls. The class is posed in front of the entrance of the school, which was constructed in 1901. C.A. Darmer was the architect. This structure was demolished when the new school was built in 1953. (WSHS)

Horace Mann School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Graduating class at Oakland School. The graduating class of January 1925 appears to have consisted of 12, 8 boys and 4 girls, plus a teacher in the back row left. Oakland School was designed by Heath & Gove and constructed in 1912. Oakland alternative high school is now located at this address. (WSHS)

Oakland Grade School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Hawthorne School graduating class, January 1925. The graduating class consists of nine students, five boys and four girls. (WSHS- negative A640-0)

Public schools--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Hawthorne School (Tacoma);

Graduating Class at Lincoln School. The class consists of 19, 13 boys and 6 girls. Lincoln was closed in 1938 and most of the students were transferred to McCarver. (WSHS)

Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lincoln Elementary School (Tacoma);

Lincoln School graduating class, January 1925. The class consists of 19, six girls and 13 boys. Some of the students are also in A612-0. (WSHS- negative A642-0)

Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lincoln Elementary School (Tacoma);

Lincoln School graduating class, January of 1925. Same group as A image 642, also A612-0. (WSHS- negative A643-0)

Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lincoln Elementary School (Tacoma);

Interior view of Hirsch Cycle Co. shop. Hirsch Cycle, managed by Clarence Potter, was the local Harley-Davidson motorcycle and Columbia bicycle dealership. On February 6, 1925, five Harleys were parked on the stained concrete floor of the firm's repair department. Four men, probably employees, are also in the room. Hirsch Cycle was located at 1010-12 Tacoma Avenue South. G66.1-145

Hirsch Cycle Co. (Tacoma); Motorcycles--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Agency of the National Bank of Tacoma. A crowd is gathered at the door of the branch office of the National Bank of Tacoma, 713 So. 38th St., in the John Griffith building. On February 7, 1925, branch bank manager Harry Schmidt was shot in the back and robbed in front of the bank while transporting money by streetcar. The bandits made off in an automobile with $3400. The National Bank of Tacoma then closed both of its branch agencies, here and on K St., citing the lack of security available when transporting money and the risk to employees. The K St. branch had been robbed the previous December. (TDL 2/8/1925, pg. 1; TNT 2/7/1925, pg. 1- picture) (filed with Argentum)

National Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma--1920-1930;

1st Class Adoption Commencement Bay Camp #9261. This large group, members of the M.W.A. (Modern Woodmen of America), posed on February 12, 1925 at the Moose Temple in downtown Tacoma. Several of the men are bearing axes. The newly organized Commencement Bay Chapter No. 9261 of the Modern Woodmen of America held their first initiation on Thursday night, February 12th. Members being initiated are in the first two rows, kneeling and sitting. Behind them in the third row, wearing dark uniforms, are visitors from the Puyallup lodge. Men standing in white are the drill team of the new chapter. Others in back are charter members and visiting representatives. There are over 100 members in the new chapter. (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 2-15-25, B-3)

Modern Woodmen of America (Tacoma); Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435 (Tacoma);

St. Paul & Tacoma workers stand alongside a 48" x 48" x 70-foot sawn log on February 13, 1925. TPL-3237; G36.1-159

St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Interior of new Fleischmann Yeast Co. facility. By February of 1925, Fleischmann's Yeast had moved from its old home in the 900 block of Tacoma Avenue South to new quarters at 1308 South "K" St. (now called Martin Luther King Jr. Way). The one-story building was built of cement at a cost of $5,000. In addition to office space, it contained a huge refrigerated store room where 66,000 cakes of yeast could be readily kept at hand. This partial view of Fleischmann's sales agency takes note of the utilitarian use of tables, minimal wall decor and plain hardwood flooring. Desks are cleaned off; telephone and adding machine are in sight. Inspiring mini-poster on side of counter for employees: "To sell others we must sell ourselves- Give Fleischmann's Yeast a trial. Have you had your cakes today?" (TNT 1-16-25, p. 14-article)

Fleischmann's Yeast (Tacoma); Offices--Tacoma--1920-1930;

A Garford Motor Co. truck is parked outside a General Petroleum Corporation facility in downtown Tacoma on February 14, 1925. The truck appears to be doorless with an extended open bed. Garford Motors was located nearby at 313-15 Puyallup Ave. G66.2-093

Trucks--Tacoma--1920-1930;

These students made up the Annual Cabinet at Stadium High School in 1925. They were in charge of selecting capable students to work on the Stadium yearbook, the "Tahoma." Second from left in back row was senior Lewis Tullus. Second from right in back row was senior Joseph Blum who also was named editor of the yearbook. (1925 Tahoma, various pages) G47.1-028

Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Tullus, Lewis; Blum, Joseph;

In 1925, this group represented the Pacific Savings & Loan Association in Commercial League basketball. They wore uniforms labeled "PS&LA" and their team name appeared to be the "Thrifty's." The team laid claim to the Commercial League title by virtue of a 33-9 win over the DeMolay team. The PS&LA team had been undefeated prior to the league's closing although their schedule had not been completed. A.J. Pease (back row wearing hat) was team manager. Names of the players were listed under an alternate picture in the March 3, 1925, News Tribune. (G53.1-076; TNT 3-3-25, p. 15-article & alternate photograph)

Basketball players--Tacoma--1920-1930; Pease, A.J.;

The top of the Washington Building tower, circa 1925. At 17 stories, almost everyone had to look up at this building, it was the second highest in the Northwest. The Washington Building was innovative in grouping its tenants by fields and making offices specific to those fields. The top floors were dedicated to doctors and medical offices. Some floors were huge open spaces on completion, for large concerns who would dictate where partitions would be placed. (TNT 6/30/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Washington Building (Tacoma);

Interior of Abernethy home. Architect Stanley Shaw designed this modern Colonial home for local dentist, Dr. Mark W. Abernethy, in early 1924. The house, located at 2514 North Puget Sound, was built in the spring of 1924. French doors led to a living/sitting room where focus was on the enormous fireplace. Large windows let in the natural light and the construction of tall ceilings lent an air of spaciousness to the home.

Abernethy, Mark W.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Danish church play. The address given for the play is 1533 Tacoma Ave So., which was the Danish Hall. The costumes are similar to those in A-609 and A-610. (filed under Argentum and WSHS-negative A872 image 0 or 1)

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Costumes--Netherlands;

February 27, 1925, photograph of a 5-piece jazz band which included a violinist. Small prints of ballerinas decorate the walls behind the young musicians. A patterned wall covering and hanging fir branches are also part of the decor. This may have been in a dance studio; note the polished wooden floor. G40.1-006

Musicians; Musical instruments;

View of electric furnace. This Westrite Electric Furnace was manufactured by Western Foundry & Furnace Co., 3002 South Chandler St. The company had begun shipping their furnaces to Asia in late 1924 as well as selling them locally. G35.1-066

Furnaces--Tacoma--1920-1930; Western Foundry & Furnace Co. (Tacoma);

View of furnace at Western Foundry & Furnace plant in 1925. This was No. 25, "Oblong," from the company located at 3002 South Chandler St. G35.1-067

Furnaces--Tacoma--1920-1930; Western Foundry & Furnace Co. (Tacoma);

The 6th Avenue Business Men's Improvement Club enjoyed a banquet on March 3, 1925. Group portrait also included dining room staff. Among matters being discussed, arrangements were made for a big parade, celebration and dance to mark the opening of the new Central Bank at 6th & Pine. The business district between Sprague and Cedar has grown extensively in just a few years. G31.1-095 (TNT 3-4-25, p. 13-article; TNT 3-5-25, p. 6)

6th Avenue Business Men's Club (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Clubs--Tacoma--1920-1930; Commercial organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930;

These seventeen little girls were members of the Visitation Villa school orchestra in March of 1925. The budding musicians included those playing on triangles, drums, violin, cymbals and even a harp. The Catholic girls' school Visitation Villa for boarders and day students opened in the Lakewood area in 1923. The Sisters of the Visitation built the school on 200-acres of the former Charles Richardson Estate, "Richmore." Visitation Villa closed in 1954. The Villa Plaza Shopping Center (now Lakewood Mall) opened on the former school site in 1957. TPL-6373; G40.1-002

Visitation Villa Academy (Lakewood); Private schools--Lakewood--1920-1930; School children--Lakewood--1920-1930; Youth orchestras--Lakewood;

Three Garford heavy duty trucks are parked outside of the A. Holroyd Co. facilities on 5047 South Washington in March of 1925. The first truck in line, WA plate #363140, has a large bell attached over the grill. A. (Arthur) Holroyd was a dealer in building materials including sand & gravel, black soil, filling gravel, cement and cement block, stucco, and lath and plaster. The firm was founded in 1906 by Mr. Holroyd. G66.2-104

Trucks--Tacoma--1920-1930; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Building materials industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The newly formed Browns Point volunteer fire department tried out their new equipment on one of the Point cottages on March 15, 1925. Their equipment included two portable hose reels, 1,000 feet of 2 1/2 inch double-jacketed hose, two portable chemical tanks and a motor driven siren. Water was available through six hydrants placed at convenient locations in the city. The volunteer fire department included Chief Oscar Brown, Allie Hoska, Fred Schenck, Ed McClure, Jerry Meeker, Will Burrows, Vic Bjorklund, Rolla Gilman, Clint Hull, Bill Wharton, Fred Allstrum, Bob Gleason Jr., Andy Wingard and Bob Gleason Sr. (TNT 3/17/1925, pg. 22) Boland-A7134, TPL-705

Fire fighters--Browns Point; Firefighting equipment--Browns Point;

Ben Scott worked in the "express-drayage-transfer" industry since arriving in Tacoma from Kansas in 1912. In 1923, Scott started his own business--the Square Deal Packing & Moving Co. With expedient service and a fleet of Kenworth trucks, like this one, he soon changed the company's name to Scott's Speedy Service. His son Kenneth operated Scott's Speedy Service until retiring in 1989. G66.2-116; TPL-6265 (TNT 5/15/1925 Rotogravure Section, pg. 10)

Scott's Speedy Service (Tacoma); Moving & storage trade--Tacoma--1920-1930; Trucks--Tacoma--1920-1930;

This is what the intersection of South 33rd and "G" Sts. looked like the evening of March 18, 1925, at 6:13 p.m. The street in the foreground is "G" St. with several cars and a streetcar in the distance. Tacoma Steam Laundry is the large building to the left on South 33rd and Waddy's Battery Hospital and the Bye Thompson Motors (Ford dealership) across the street facing "G." Photograph ordered by Tacoma Rail & Power. G60.12-040; TPL-2417

Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Tacoma Steam Laundry (Tacoma); Waddy's Battery Hospital (Tacoma); Bye Thompson Motor Sales Co. (Tacoma);

Walker Cut Stone located at 2403 Center Street employed a large number of skilled stonecutters at their plant in Tacoma. They were photographed in March of 1925, hand carving the hard surfaced stone. The sandstone, quarried in Wilkeson, was used by the tons in such edifices as the Temple of Justice in Olympia, Bank of California, and the Walker Apartments. G33.1-115; TPL-3182

Walker Cut Stone Co. (Tacoma); Building materials industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;