Interior of H. Berger and Son's newest store at 8108 South Tacoma Way. Canned food display, woman in apron at center. This was the fourth retail store opened by Henry Berger and his four sons. (filed with Argentum)

H. Berger & Sons (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

April 6, 1935 saw the Grand Opening of the newest H. Berger & Sons grocery store at 8108 South Tacoma Way. In this photograph, the meat market is featured with an unidentified butcher behind the meat counter, beef and hams hanging behind him and flowers adorning the counter. During the opening sale, steak was available at 18 cents a pound and ground beef at 10 cents. The Tacoma based chain of stores got its start at the turn of the century with Henry Berger's butcher shop. In the old days, Mr. Berger made his own deliveries door to door from his Fern Hill shop with a pushcart. By 1935, this local Tacoma family owned business owned four retail grocery stores plus feed warehouses and its own slaughterhouse. (T. Times 4/5/1935)

H. Berger & Sons (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Butchers--Tacoma;

On October 17, 1935, one of the most spectacular fires in Tacoma's history completely destroyed The Tacoma Hotel. The hotel, which covered a square block from So. 8th to So. 9th and A St. to what is now I-705, opened in August, 1884. Designed by the architectural firm headed by Stanford White, it was the show place of Tacoma, and, many said, the most beautiful hotel north of San Francisco. BU-12,609, TPL-6564

Hotels--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fires--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma);

This photograph from 1935 shows the triangle shaped block on the west side of Pacific Avenue that is bounded by South 17th and Jefferson. The General Petroleum Corporation had recently purchased the Depot Service Station that had occupied the block since 1919. They remodeled the building, and put in new pumps - but they kept the name. The Depot Station went through the hands of a number of owners over the years, but it remained standing from 1919 until 2002. This photograph also shows the Carlton and Massasoit Hotels on Jefferson.

Depot Service Station (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Carlton Hotel (Tacoma);

West side of Pacific Avenue near South Seventeenth Street and Jefferson Avenue. General Petroleum Company's Depot Service Station on triangle lot, Carlton Hotel in and Commerce Street buildings in background. (Argentum)

Depot Service Station (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Carlton Hotel (Tacoma);

West side of Pacific Avenue near South 17th Street and Jefferson Avenue. General Petroleum Company's Depot Service Station on triangle lot with Buick billboard at extreme right. Commerce Street buildings, Hotel Lewis, 1522 Pacific Ave., in background. (Argentum)

Depot Service Station (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hotel Lewis (Tacoma);

On November 13, 1935, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. King posed with a 50 year old painting, an heirloom, which they were able to save from their room during the fast moving fire at the Golden Hotel on Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Most of their other belongings were lost to the fire. The fire started in the kitchen of the ground floor Golden Cafe and quickly spread to the living quarters above. For Bremerton Sun. (Bremerton Sun 11/14/1935, pg. 1- picture; 11/13/1935, pg. 1-story)

Golden Hotel (Bremerton); Fire fighters--Bremerton--1930-1940; Fire fighting--Bremerton--1930-1940; Fires--Bremerton--1930-1940; Paintings; King, G.A.;

On November 13, 1935, fire broke out in the kitchen of the Golden Cafe in Bremerton, quickly spreading to the remainder of the building, including the Golden Hotel. This photograph was taken from the east side, showing the damage to the Golden Cafe, Hotel and the neighboring Crows Nest Cafe. More than 30 guests escaped being trapped by the fast moving fire. The building was already scheduled to be torn down and replaced. In addition to the Golden Cafe and Hotel, the building was also home to the Pacific Drug Co. and the Gate Confectionery. For Bremerton Sun. (filed with Argentum) (Bremerton Sun 11/14/1935, pg. 1- picture; 11/13/35, pg. 1- story)

Golden Hotel (Bremerton); Fire fighters--Bremerton--1930-1940; Fire fighting--Bremerton--1930-1940; Fires--Bremerton--1930-1940; Crows Nest Cafe (Bremerton);

ca. 1936. Exterior of Associated Oil service station. Station located at Sixth & Sprague, circa 1936. One island, three pumps, "Flying A" emblem. Automobile on lube rack. For Miller & Miller Advertising. (WSHS)

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Associated Oil Service Stations (Tacoma); Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. Interior of Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan, circa 1936, showing desks and business equipment behind tellers' counter. For Mr. Goff. (Argentum)

Banks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);

Group of fifteen men in front of the Lincoln Branch of Puget Sound National Bank. In 1936, C.W. Greening was manager of the Lincoln Branch.

Banks--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bankers--Tacoma; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Greening, Charles W.;

ca. 1936. Mr. Cooney of Cooney Transfer Company. Upper torso of man in tweed suit with dotted tie, mustache. Likely President Edward C. Cooney, could be V.P. Frank D. (Argentum)

Cooney Transfer & Storage Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." This looks like it might be located in the factory itself. A lift is being used to transport lifting equipment. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8277

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Elevators;

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement."

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. A lift designed by American Manufacturing being used in the timber industry. It appears that the platform is loaded with boards while in the ground level position. It is then lifted up to where the boards can travel down the conveyer belt. American Manufacturing designed elevator equipment for every lifting requirement. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8276

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Lumber industry--1930-1940; Elevators;

ca. 1936. A lift designed by American Manufacturing being used in the plywood industry. It is being used to lift two men so that they can stack the plywood in the drying rack. American Manufacturing designed elevator equipment for every lifting requirement. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company.

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Plywood industry--1930-1940; Elevators;

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The plywood being fed onto the conveyor belt at left sits on a lift, which raises as the stack of plywood recedes. The cart to the right where the plywood is being loaded sits on a lift that sinks as the cart is loaded and then raises it to floor level to be rolled away. TPL-8279

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. An auto repair shop with the serviceman using an automobile lift by American Manufacturing Company, "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The vehicle is raised off the ground so that the serviceman can work underneath. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8275 & TPL-8357

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1930-1940; Mechanics (Persons); Hoisting machinery;

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." The thin sheets of very wet plywood are being loaded into the dryer from a cart that sits on a lift that sinks into the floor. The lift can raise or lower the cart, making it easier to slide the sheets onto the drying shelves.

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

Exterior of open stall Grocery Store. Clerk and woman customer flank display of Kraft Cheese. Large chunk of cheese marked "Wisconsin Swiss, Guess Weight and Win a Basket of Groceries". (Tacoma South Herald or East Side News)

Business Enterprises - Stores - Grocery Stores - Tacoma Advertising - Contests and Promotions

ca. 1936. Opening of the new Tacoma Hotel Annex. Man in tuxedo believed to be Mr. George Calvert, manager of the front office.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. Opening of new, small restaurant with counter and tables. Space in older building with elaborate wood and leaded glass cabinetry, tin ceiling, and arcaded windows with Corinthian columns. Large, uniformed staff standing at designated stations. Probably Feeney's Cafe. Feeney's was owned by Mrs. Jessie Feeney, Mrs. Viola Hinz and Irving Ball.

Feeney's Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. Studio setup for photographing machinery designed and manufactured by American Machinery and Electric Co. The white backdrop will make the details of the machinery stand out in the photograph. American Machinery was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company and Arthur G. Nickelsen was vice-president and manager.

American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Photography--Tacoma;

ca. 1936. Exterior of American Machinery & Electric Co. at 2123 Pacific Ave., also the home of American Manufacturing Co. Thomas M. Gepford was president of both companies. An eagle logo decorates the top of their outdoor marquee. The brick building at the corner of Pacific Ave. and 22nd Street was built in 1927 for the Cunningham Electric Company. Streetcar tracks run on Pacific Ave. in front of the building. TPL-8278

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. Restaurant interior. Small, downtown lunch counter, coffee shop with booths and refrigerated display case. Women in kitchen and floral bouquets on counter. For Mr. Goff.

Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940

ca. 1936. Pay'n Packit Grocery, interior view featuring refrigerated case. Scales on counter top, canned goods on shelves. For Hoover Showcase Company. (Argentum)

Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Pay'n Packit Grocery (Tacoma);

Grand Opening of new Tacoma Hotel Annex in the Savage-Scofield Building. A man in a tuxedo, believed to be office manager George Calvert, is talking to two women sitting at table.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Rosalie Wale, who owned the Arctic Dairy at 534 Fourth St. in Bremerton with her husband, was photographed making ice cream in their store with the help of a special ice cream freezer. Mrs. Wale balanced her day between taking care of her home and helping her husband in his business. She was featured in the Bremerton Sun's August 12, 1936 "Around the Clock" feature, an appropriate title because her work day began before 8 am and finished after 9 or 10 at night. Mrs. Wale, the former Rosalie Greathouse, was born in Anacortes and attended high school in Mount Vernon. (Bremerton Sun 8-12-1936, pg. 1)

Grocery stores--Bremerton--1930-1940; Exhibitions--Bremerton--1930-1940; Wale, Rosalie; Arctic Dairy (Bremerton); Ice cream & ices;

Members of the sales, service and office crew of Kerr Motors in Bremerton. The group portrait of the staff, 21 men and three women, was taken to commemorate the Grand Opening March 6, 1936 of Kerr's new modern one stop service station on 4th St., near Washington Ave. Pictured left to right in the picture are, front row, William Weber, Sig Ness, Lincoln Morse, Paul Peirson, Harold Johnson and Earl Spiecker. Middle row- Everett West, Leslie Mottram. Les Klesper, Lorieta Mogford, S.L. Kerr-owner, Marie Gilbert, Frank McCarty, Charles Taylor and Loren Brown. Back row- Kenneth Spotts, Joe Thomas, Carlos Burton, Edgar Sandstrom, Vera Lamb, Arthur Hupp, Vernon Arndt, Earl Dyer and Joe Dick. The three year old company was growing rapidly, selling new Fords and used cars as well as supplies and service. The service station was located across the street from the dealership. For Bremerton Sun. (Bremerton Sun 3/5/1936, pg. 1)

Automobile dealerships--Bremerton--1930-1940; Kerr, Motors--Bremerton;

J & M Cafe, interior view from behind counter. Coolers, soda fountain equipment, many flowers, bar, and stools. This photograph, taken on October 22, 1936, may have been for the grand opening of the small cafe.

Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940; J&M Cafe (Tacoma);