Narrows Bridge celebration at the Stadium Bowl. Bremerton Mayor Jesse A. Knabb, center, and two other men take part in the festivities surrounding a $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant to build a bridge across the Narrows. A crowd of over 5,000 attended the celebration. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Knabb, Jesse A.; Mayors--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Narrows Bridge celebration at the Stadium Bowl. A Capacity crowd is pictured in stadium and behind the fence on the west side for celebration of $2,700,000 P.W.A. (Progress Works Administration) grant for Narrows Bridge construction. The fete was attended by over 5,000. (T. Times 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

On Thursday evening June 30, 1938 a crowd of 5,000 gathered in Tacoma's Stadium Bowl to celebrate the P.W.A. (Progress Works Administration) grant of $2,700,000 to begin construction of a bridge over the Narrows. Dignitaries, included Governor Clarence D. Martin, U.S. Senator Homer T. Bone, Congressman John M. Coffee, and Tacoma Mayor John C. Siegle, spoke to the large gathering of bridge boosters including the Peninsula Bridge Gang. The celebration was not all talk. The evenings festivities included a dance revue which was spread over the entire program, music performed by the 10th Field Artillery band, and a community sing led by Herbert Ford. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Narrows Bridge celebration at Stadium Bowl. Senator Homer T. Bone, left, and Major General Walter C. Sweeney Commanding Officer of Fort Lewis, right, attend event marking $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant for bridge construction. Senator Bone is credited with much of the work done to obtain the grant. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Sweeney, Walter C.; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970;

Narrows Bridge celebration. Parade on South Tacoma Way, led by Standard Oil gasoline fuel truck, passes Ludwig's Drug and Lang Hardware. More than 500 cars and trucks participated in the event organized by a committee representing the business districts.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Senator Homer T. Bone addresses the crowd at the celebration marking $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant for Narrows Bridge construction. Senator Bone is credited with much of the campaigning to obtain the loan. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970;

Narrows Bridge celebration at Stadium Bowl. Tacoma Mayor Dr. John Siegle, center, speaks with Senator Homer T. Bone, left, and surprise visitor Dr. Ernest Gruening of Washington D. C., right. Dr. Gruening worked in the Department of insular & territorial affairs and reported back to his boss in Washington on Tacoma's elation over their proposed bridge. (T. Times 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gruening, Ernest;

Narrows Bridge celebration at the Stadium Bowl. Bremerton Mayor Jesse A. Knabb, left, thanks Congressman John M. Coffee, right, for his support in obtaining a $2,700,000 Progress Works Administration grant to build a bridge across the Narrows. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg. 1).

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Knabb, Jesse A.; Coffee, John; Mayors--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Celebration for the Progress Works Administration grant to build a bridge over the Narrows, held at the Stadium Bowl. Seated left to right: Tacoma Mayor Dr. John Siegle, Washington Governor Clarence Martin, Commanding Officer at Fort Lewis Major General Walter C. Sweeney, U. S. Senator Homer T. Bone, and F. Rodman Titcomb, Chamber of Commerce. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg.1)

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Sweeney, Walter C.; Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Titcomb, F. Rodman;

A parade of automobiles on Pacific Avenue passes Peoples Department Store celebrating the grant from the Progress Works Administration to build a bridge over the Narrows. Huge "Your Credit Is Good" sign on Schoenfeld's in the distance. More than 500 automobiles and trucks paraded through city during the celebration. They ended at the Stadium Bowl, where a crowd of 5,000 heard speeches by Governor Clarence Martin, Senator Homer T. Bone, Representative John Coffee and Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, among others. (T. Times, 7/1/1938).

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Peoples (Tacoma);

Float constructed for the celebration of the P.W.A. $2,700,000 grant to begin construction on a bridge across the Narrows. Standing on a truck bed, construction workers display a sign: " We Pledge our Cooperation - Structural Iron Workers Union Local 114." Floats preceded the event at the Stadium Bowl, attended by over 5,000. (T. Times, 7/1/1938, p. 1).

Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Structural Iron Workers Union, Local 114 (Tacoma);

Celebrating P.W.A. funding to begin Narrows Bridge construction, a parade of automobiles and motorcycles are seen crossing a bridge. More than 500 automobiles and trucks participated in the event organized by a committee of local business districts. The parade began at Union Station and wound through Tacoma streets until it reached the Stadium Bowl where a crowd of 5,000 listened to speeches from local dignitaries. (T. Times, 7/1/1938)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940;

A parade of trucks, panel vans, and automobiles on Pacific Avenue passes the Peoples Department Store. More than 500 automobiles and trucks participated in the parade celebrating the P.W.A. $2,700,000 grant to erect the Narrows bridge. The grant would cover about 45 % of the cost and funds would need to be raised to cover the remainder. (T. Times 7/1/1938, pg. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Narrows Bridge Celebration (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Department stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Peoples (Tacoma);

While ashore during Fleet Week, July 5th-11th, 1938, two unidentified Marines seem to have lost their hats, if not their heads as well, over two young Misses, also unidentified. During Fleet Week, the military landed with force in Tacoma, bringing four battleships and their 5200 officers and men into the city. The week long celebration included parties, a parade, tours of the ships and nightly searchlight drills. TPL-9149

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938, Tacoma. Sailors help civilians up the gangplank of a battleship for a tour. During Fleet Week, the citizenry was invited to come out and see out their defense dollars were being spent. In 1938, the USS California, West Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland dropped anchor in Commencement Bay to visit Tacoma and have Tacoma visit them.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Battleships--1930-1940; Gangplanks; Military personnel--Sailors--1930-1940;

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938. Sailor playing accordion to a group of four young girls. During Fleet Week, Tacoma played host to 5200 officers and men of the visiting battleships, the USS California, West Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland. In return, the Navy thrilled Tacoma with a military parade, boat races and nighttime searchlight displays.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military personnel--Sailors--1930-1940; Accordions;

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938, Tacoma. "Aye, Aye, Sir." Two women in sailor hats request to come aboard on one of the many tours of US battleships docked in Tacoma for Fleet Week.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military personnel--Sailors--1930-1940; Battleships--1930-1940;

Navy Ball held July 6, 1938 during Fleet Week in the Crystal Ballroom at the Winthrop Hotel. Rear Admiral A. E. Watson, left, and Navy Captain wearing military tuxedo with gold braid draped on left shoulder. (T. Times, 7/9/1938, p. 9).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military officers--1930-1940; Watson, A.E.; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

On July 21, 1938, Cub Scout Thomas Gallagher, from Troop 72, handed an advertising flier for the 12th annual Dash Point Dock Dinner and Dance to Andrew Anderson and his wife as they drove through Northeast Tacoma. The other Cub Scouts were, left to right: Tommy Thompson, Jerry Lerum and Benny Gallagher. The dinner was to be held at the Dash Point Dock on Saturday July 23rd. The program began at 2 pm with contests in swimming, diving and greased pole walking. At 9 pm a dance was held at the Dash Point Community Hall, with music provided by the Walter Rostedt Orchestra. The boys were on the staff of the Crestview Cub Reporter, which was published twice a month by Troop 72. (T.Times 7/21/1938, p. 3).

Festivals--Dash Point; Dance parties--Dash Point; Publicity--1930-1940; Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cub Scouts, Troop 72 (Dash Point); Gallagher, Thomas; Anderson, Andrew; Thompson, Tommy; Lerum, Jerry; Gallagher, Benny;

Good weather drew 600 attendees to the 12th annual Dash Point Dock Dinner Dance. Activities during the day included: swimming, diving, rowboat races, log rolling, and the greased pole event. Here a group of boys are moving a log along the beach in the surf. (T.Times, 7/21/1938, p. 3).

Festivals--Dash Point; Dance parties--Dash Point; Children playing in water--Dash Point;

A woman and two boys put the finishing touches on home-made "soap box derby" cars to advertise the 12th annual Dash Point Dock Dinner. The Saturday event attracted 600 people who watched rowboat races and swimming, diving, log rolling, and greased pole contents. An evening dance followed the Dock Dinner. (T. Times, 7/21/1938, p. 3).

Festivals--Dash Point; Dance parties--Dash Point; Coaster cars--Tacoma; Publicity;

Children shout and wave as contestants compete in the first annual Times Bicycle Contest. The event began at Jefferson Park at No. Ninth St. and Monroe St. with District No. 1 primaries. Three primaries concluded with an All-City meet at Stadium Bowl. (T.Times, 7/29/1938, p.16)

Events--Tacoma; Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma; Jefferson Park (Tacoma);

The first annual bicycle contest started July 28, 1938. Entrants from Jefferson Park, North 9th and Monroe streets, competed in the District No. 1 primaries. Crowd of children with arms raised, cheering bicycle racers. The winners would compete in the main races on August 5th. (T. Times, 7/29/1938, p.1;16).

Events--Tacoma; Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma; Jefferson Park (Tacoma);

The first annual Times Bicycle Contest started at Jefferson Park, No. 9th and Monroe Streets, with District 1 preliminaries. The strenuous obstacle course competition included lifting bicycles over wooden barricades placed on the course. Neighborhood houses in background.(T. Times, 7/29/1938, pp.1;16)

Events--Tacoma; Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma; Jefferson Park (Tacoma); Children riding bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma;

Young girls in costumes pose with their decorated bicycles for the judges to decide on the best decorated and funniest at the August 5, 1938 1st Annual Bicycle Race Meet & Parade. The parade of decorated bikes and their riders started downtown and ended at the Stadium Bowl. The days fun was sponsored by the Tacoma Times and the Park Recreation Department of the Metropolitan Park District. The races and parade had over 1500 participants. (T. Times 7/25/1938, pg. 1 - 8/6/1938)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

First Annual Bicycle Race Meet and Parade held August 5, 1938. Bird's-eye view of parade of bikes and people downtown. The parade started at 2:30p.m. Friday afternoon as hundreds of young people pedaled their decorated bikes from 8th and Commerce through downtown streets and ended up at the Stadium Bowl.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Hundreds of costumed children on gaily decorated bicycles filled the streets of Tacoma on August 5, 1938 as they took part in the First Annual Bicycle Race Meet and Parade. The parade started at 8th & Commerce, wound through the downtown streets and ended at the Stadium Bowl. The riders were cheered by thousands of spectators. Kids without bicycles could get loaners so that they could take part in the races held in the Stadium Bowl. Prizes were given for best decorated bikes, funniest costumed riders, craziest looking bicycles and oldest bicycles. The top prizes were new, 1939 Schwinn "World" bicycles with all of the latest accessories. (T. Times 7/25/1938, pg. 1- 8/6/1938)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

The First Annual Tacoma "Bike Meet" was held on Friday August 5, 1938. Hundreds of young Tacomans decorated their bicycles to participate in the parade that started downtown and ended at the Stadium Bowl. After the parade, there were competitive races held on the Bowl track. A Tacoma boy dressed like the comic strip character "Major Hoople," in baggy pants and a stuffed shirt, tips his hat as he stands astride his scooter "Leapin Lena." A young boy, in black mask and hat as the Lone Ranger, sits on a rocking horse, a banner with "Hi Ho Silver" on it, flies behind him. The boy on the right has a new take on "paper boy," his clothes are made out of the Tacoma Times. By the end of the day, three lucky Tacoma youngsters had won new bicycles as prizes.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

The First Annual Bicycle Race Meet and Parade held August 5, 1938 at the Stadium Bowl. Five girls pose at the end of the parade with their decorated bikes. Thirteen judges or officials, with lapel ribbons, stand behind them. Sheriff John C. Bjorklund is one of the judges and stands on the back row, one from the right.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

First Annual Bicycle Race Meet and Parade, held August 5, 1938 at the Stadium Bowl. A long line of costumed riders and their decorated bikes pose after the parade. Prizes were given for best decorated entries, funniest costumes, craziest looking bicycles and oldest bicycles. Over 1500 youngsters took part in the day's fun.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Children riding bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);