Gas range, Washington Gas and Electric Company, John Slott. This natural gas stove has six burners and possibly two ovens. It has a cover that is hinged in the middle to fold at the back of the burners when in use. John L. Slott was the district representative for Washington Gas & Electric in 1949.

Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Stoves--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public utility companies--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Alma Ayres was the newest, most modern women clothing store in Tacoma. The store was owned by Alma Ayres, a well known and respected Tacoma business woman. This store would carry the most modern and exclusive fashions, including: "Carmel", "Frechtl", "Swansdown" and "Joe Kraeler". Exterior view of the new Alma Ayres women's clothing store; window displays feature two mannequins; accessory bar in center (T.N.T., 8/14/49, p. A-8 & 9).

Millinery--1940-1950; Mannequins; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alma Ayres, Inc. (Tacoma);

Photographs from A Street side, also from back side and interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. The Savage-Scofield Building, designed by Heath and Twichell architects in 1908, houses the Tacoma Hotel. The hotel's main building at 913 A Street was destroyed by a fire in 1935. The Tacoma Savings and Loan Building stands to the right of the hotel at 100 South 9th Street.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Alma Ayres would offer Tacoma women the latest styles in clothing, junior apparel, millinery and accessories. Interior view of the new Alma Ayres women's clothing store; accessory bar is located in the center of the store, this area was owned and maintained by Ann Storey Hagen (T.N.T., 8/14/49, p. A-8 & 9).

Millinery--1940-1950; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Showcases--1940-1950; Alma Ayres, Inc. (Tacoma);

Cocktail bar with bartenders, Murphy's cocktail lounge, Mrs. Lund. A crowd has arrived at Murphy's newly remodeled cocktail lounge. Floral draperies line the walls and several small tables are set around the floor. A large jukebox is seen behind a woman on the right. One of the bartenders, wearing a white service jacket, is bringing a tray of drinks for some of the customers.

Murphy's (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Olympus Hotel was owned by Paul Sceva and managed by Virgil West. West had initiated the remodeling project just after he became manager, two years ago. The Frontier Room was accessible through the back entrance and through the main lobby; it was decorated like a 19th century inn, with amber glass and darkened wood rafters, historic murals of Washington State and could accommodate 100 people. Interior view of the Frontier Room, located in the Olympus Hotel; view of bar and restaurant area (T.N.T., 8/29/49, p. 4-5).

Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Tablecloths; Hotels--Tacoma; Frontier Room (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Photographs from A Street side, also from back side and interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. The six story, brick Savage-Scofield Building, houses the Tacoma Hotel. The hotel's garage is seen to the left of the hotel. The Tacoma Savings and Loan Building stands to the right. Armand Marion was the owner and manager of the hotel during the late 1940's.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Margie Joy Miller is a student at Stephens College; she is modeling sportswear for the Alma Ayres clothing store. Margie is wearing clothing by "Star Maid of New York"; a suede jersey blouse with a gray plaid English skirt. Alma Ayres would offer Tacoma women the latest fashions. After graduating from Stephens College, Margie (also spelled Marjie) Miller would grace the stage and screen as actress Marjie Millar. (T.N.T., 8/14/49, p. A-8 & 9).

Millinery--1940-1950; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Posing; Fashion models--1940-1950; Alma Ayres, Inc. (Tacoma); Miller, Marjie Joy; Millar, Marjie;

Cocktail bar with bartenders, Murphy's cocktail lounge, Mrs. Lund. The bartenders are lined up behind the bar at Murphy's. Several service men and other men have taken most of the stools at the bar. One of the machines where customers could make their selections from the jukebox is seen next to the sailor in the center of the photograph. Mirrors line the wall behind the bar.

Murphy's (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sailors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Soldiers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bartenders--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes;

Olympus Hotel was owned by Paul Sceva and managed by Virgil West. West had initiated the remodeling project just after he became manager, two years ago. The Frontier Room was accessible through the back entrance and through the main lobby; it was decorated like a 19th century inn, with amber glass and darkened wood rafters, historic murals of Washington State and could accommodate 100 people. Interior view of the Frontier Room, located in the Olympus Hotel; view of bar and restaurant area (TNT 8/29/49, p. 4-5). TPL-3264

Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Tablecloths; Hotels--Tacoma; Frontier Room (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. A view of the interior of the dining room at the Garden Room at the Tacoma Hotel. Several small tables are set around the room while benches along the walls and rattan chairs provide seating. The room is decorated with floral draperies and plants. The open doorway shows the bar on the other side of translucent glass.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Garden Room (Tacoma); Cafes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. A view of the exterior of the Garden Room at the Tacoma Hotel. The Garden Room had a separate entrance from the hotel with a stylised neon sign over the doorway. They advertised the "finest of beverages", and "Tacoma's Finest Food and Cocktails".

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Garden Room (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Bill and Ted's Tavern was owned by William J. Harris and Alfred G. Perella who also owned Bill and Ted's Restaurant, which was located next door. Interior view of Bill and Ted's Tavern in August of 1949; men are sitting along the long bar. Cigarettes, cigars and combs are located behind the bar, and a jukebox is in the background. Photo ordered by Mr. Pickering of the State Liquor Board.

Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; City & town life--Tacoma--1940-1950; Taverns (Inns)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beer halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bill & Ted's Tavern (Tacoma);

Murphy's was located at 938 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma; the beer parlor was owned by Leland C. Lund, who also owned the Drift Inn Tavern. Interior view of Murphy's tavern; pin ball machines with signs indicating "No Minors" on right side; men and women are sitting at long eating counter, a waitress and cook are behind the counter.

Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; City & town life--Tacoma--1940-1950; Taverns (Inns)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beer halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Murphy's (Tacoma);

Interior of newly remodeled store, Coopers Cleaners, Mr. Carl Cooper. The reception area of the cleaners is shown with plenty of room for storing items ready to be picked up by customers. A man's hat rests on the customer counter and an ornate cash register is seen on the far right in this photograph from August of 1949.

Cooper's Cleaners (Tacoma); Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cash registers;

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows for members and their family and guests. Interior view of the Rudder Club's dining room; a tropical frescoe with sailboats and palm trees, has recently been painted in the dining room.

Dining rooms--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Murals--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Wahlgren's Floral was managed by Fred G. Wahlgren; the business was founded by Fred P. Wahlgren. Interior view of Wahlgren's flower shop; the interior was painted with a soft pastel green, they had a large new walk-in refrigerated showcase, modern display counters with custom leatherette, and the latest interior store designs (T.N.T., 9/2/49, p. A-8). TPL-10185

Florist shops--Tacoma; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Showcases; Flowers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wahlgren's Floral (Tacoma);

Wahlgren's had been in Tacoma since 1931 and expanded and remodeled their facilities in 1949. The exterior of the flower shop had new plate glass, capped with a marquee and blue vitrolite glass. The foundation had Roman brick and new window boxes (T.N.T., 9/2/49, p. A-8). TPL-10186

Florist shops--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Window displays; Flowers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wahlgren's Floral (Tacoma);

Banquet in Army-Navy Room for Buick Motor Company Distributors, Mueller-Harkins, Rudy Mueller. Buick dealers and salesmen of Southwest Washington previewed the new Buick Special at the Mueller-Harkins Motor Company. Afterwards the group met for a luncheon meeting where they were addressed by Buick factory officials. (TNT, 8/5/1949, p.18)

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Group portraits; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Blancher-Kay Furniture Manufacturing Company was located at 2928 South K Street in Tacoma. The firm was owned by Erwin M. Blancher, Lowell M. Adelson, Carlton L. Ziemer and Lester Seinfeld. View of Blancher-Kay living room furniture including: a loveseat, chair, coffee table and end tables, and a modern table lamp.

Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Sofas; Chairs; Lamps; Coffee tables; Rugs; Furniture industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Blancher-Kay Furniture Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

Classroom with new lighting fixtures at Stewart School, American Machinery and Electric Company, Mr. Week. A large classroom at Stewart Junior High School with more than 100 desks has new florescent lighting fixtures running perpendicular to the large sky lights. An upright piano stands against the blackboard in the left.

American Machinery & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stewart Junior High School (Tacoma); Light fixtures; Classrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Desks; Pianos; Blackboards;

The Spar, located in the Antone Davis Building in Tacoma's Old Town neighborhood. The Spar was originally owned by George and James Radonich; the Radonich brothers also owned The Towers restaurant. The restaurant was first known as the Spar Restaurant and Spar Lunch Room, the name was changed to the Spar Tavern in the late 1930's or early 1940's. Interior view of The Spar restaurant and beer parlor; view of kitchen and lunch counter on left side, and beer bar, cigarettes, cigars and bartenders on right side. TPL-10303

Bars--Tacoma; Taverns (Inns)--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma; Beer halls--Tacoma; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Restaurant workers--Tacoma; Spar (Tacoma);

Jordan Baking Company was a wholesale bakery, located at 5233 South Washington Street in South Tacoma; this business was owned by Arthur K. and Elizabeth Jordan. View of Jordan's bread products, including: cracked wheat for 18 cents a loaf, wheat germ made with "Germ'ako" for 17 cents, raisin bread, and "Ol' Southern" corn bread for 18 cents a loaf.

Bread--Tacoma; Baking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Packaging; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Advertising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bakeries--Tacoma; Jordan Baking Co. (Tacoma);

In 1948, George A. Sample, Jr. took over management of the restaurant in the Rust Building. He changed the name to The Rathskeller, and over the next year, working with the Andrew's Fixture Company, completely remodeled the service area. This photograph from September 1949 shows five unidentified employees standing behind the newly installed counter. The Rathskeller was only in business until 1954, when it was replaced by Lindy's operated by G. Howard Lindholm.

Cafeterias--Tacoma; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Counters--Tacoma; Building materials; Rathskeller (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Andrew's Fixture Co. (Tacoma);

Fabrication of trusses for Washington Hardware Wholesale Building, Timber Fabrication Co., Pete Solberg. The supporting timbers and trusses are in place and work has begun on the roof's covering. Cavanaugh's wholesale lumber company's facilities at 1423 Puyallup Avenue are seen in the right background.

Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Roof trusses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Timber Fabrication Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The exterior of the newly remodeled Olympus Cafe featuring the Mirror Room at the Hotel Olympus. TPL-6423

Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotels--Tacoma; Mirror Room (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Women attending the Northwest Florist Convention were treated to a hat show at the Top of the Ocean. Nearly 50 women pose outside the Top of the Ocean wearing hats decorated with flowers. All appear to be having a wonderful time on this sunny September day in 1949. The Top of the Ocean was destroyed by an arson fire April 3,1977.

Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Hats--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Northwest Florist Convention (Tacoma);

Erection of and installed trusses at Washington Hardware Wholesale Building, Timber Fabrication Co., Pete Solberg. Large, solid wooden supporting timbers are being set into bases at the building site for Washington Hardware's new wholesale building. These timbers will support more trusses as work progresses on the building. The new warehouse would have 50,000 square feet one one floor.

Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Roof trusses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Timber Fabrication Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Engines are taken from Ford cars and trucks, then replaced with a rebuilt engine by the Titus plant, payment is made with the trade in of the old engine and cash. Testing includes the engine being spun at over 800 r.p.m. while its operation, sound and oil pressure are carefully monitored. This service is available to individual owners, garages and Ford dealers. Interior view of Titus Manufacturing Company's engine rebuilding shop, two unidentified men are working on Ford engine parts; one man is operating a fork lift.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hoisting machinery; Engines; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

The exterior of Bill and Ted's Cafe for the liquor board, Mr. Pickering. The tavern stands on the corner of Puyallup Avenue and D Street East. The neon sign is set at an angle to be seen along both streets. "No Minors Allowed" is painted in the window. There are two more stories above the tavern and they appear to be apartments. A fire hydrant and light post can be seen on the left. TPL-6533

Bill & Ted's Cafe (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fire hydrants; Street lights--Tacoma--1940-1950;