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

Commercial kitchen showing continuous hood covering three ranges with dish cabinet between the stove tops and hood. For Mr. Goff. (WSHS)

Kitchens; Stoves; Ovens; Appliances;

Commercial kitchen showing continuous hood covering three ranges with dish cabinet between the stove tops and hood. Metal cabinet on opposite side is the same length as the range area and contains cooking utensils and dishes. For Mr. Goff. (WSHS)

Kitchens; Stoves; Ovens; Appliances;

McLean's Lyon Van Lines truck delivering new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, a brick apartment building at 818 So. 11th St. The buildings were built by John Buffelen from a design by Lundberg & Ekvall, Architects. The building was built and furnished almost completely of Tacoma-made products. In January of 1936, 64 new gas stoves were delivered and installed, one in each apartment. Series of photographs taken for Washington Gas and Electric advertising. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg 6-B)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Stoves; Appliances;

In January of 1936, two McLean's Lyon Van Lines trucks delivered new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, 818 So. 11th St. The brick apartment building had been built in 1925 by John Buffelen. It was constructed and furnished primarily with Tacoma products. The 64 apartments each received a new gas stove in January of 1936. Photograph taken as advertising for Washington Gas & Electric Co. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg. 6-B)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

In January of 1936, two McLean's Lyon Van Lines trucks delivered 64 new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, 818 So. 11th St. Men were photographed moving the crated stoves. This photograph, with a little editing, was used in an advertisement for the Washington Gas & Electric Co. "Magic Chef" was superimposed on the van where "Lyon" is in the picture. McLean's was located at 109 So. 15th St. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg. 6-B)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

McLean's Lyon Van Lines truck delivering new, crated Magic Chef gas stoves to the Lauan Apartments, 818 So. 11th St. Truck is backed-up to door and two men are moving a crated stove off the tailgate of the truck. The Lauan had ordered 64 of the new gas stoves. (WSHS) (TDL 1/12/1936, pg. 6-B advertisement)

Lauan Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; McLeans Van Lines (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

On the last day of January 1936, workers from McLean's, Tacoma operators of Lyon Van Lines, were busy moving new Magic Chef gas ranges into the Rialto Apartments. The apartment owners had ordered 50 of the new ranges. 34 of the crated stoves were lined up on 9th Street. The moving truck is parked on hill with its door open to the building entrance. The photograph was used in an advertisement for Washington Gas & Electric Co., promoting gas for cooking. Photograph ordered by Mr. Goff. (WSHS) (TDL 2/2/1936, pg. B-6)

Apartment Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rialto Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

On the last day of January 1936, workers from McLean's, Tacoma operators of Lyon Van Lines, were busy moving new Magic Chef gas ranges into the Rialto Apartments. The apartment owners had ordered 50 of the new ranges. 34 of the crated stoves were lined up on 9th Street. The moving truck is parked on hill with its door open to the building entrance. The photograph was used in an advertisement for Washington Gas & Electric Co., promoting gas for cooking. Photograph ordered by Mr. Goff. (WSHS) (TDL 2/2/1936, pg. B-6)

Apartment Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rialto Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances;

ca. 1936. Elevated view of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan with entrance on So. 11th Street. Building is divided by modernized lower floors and the 19th century facade of Equitable Bldg. on upper floors. Original structure dates from 1891, Proctor & Dennis, architects. Crown Drug located in Pacific Ave. storefront. (WSHS)

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Pacific First Federal Building (Tacoma); Crown Drugs (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan with entrance on So. 11th Street. Building is divided by modernized lower floors and the 19th century facade of Equitable Bldg. on upper floors. Original structure dates from 1891, Proctor & Dennis, architects. Crown Drug located in Pacific Ave. storefront. (Argentum)

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Pacific First Federal Building (Tacoma); Crown Drugs (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. Elevated view of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan with entrance on So. 11th Street. Building is divided by modernized lower floors and the 19th century facade of Equitable Bldg. on upper floors. Crown Drug located in Pacific Ave. storefront. (WSHS)

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Pacific First Federal Building (Tacoma); Crown Drugs (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. Man standing in front of crated appliances delivered to the President Apartments, an old Classical-style wooden building, by Smarts Auto Freight Co., Inc. Worker moves crates from truck tailgate into front door of building, fire escape railing above. The crates contain new gas stoves for the apartments. Smarts Auto Freight was owned by L.V. Smart and located at 1536 Commerce. Photograph used as advertising by the Washington Gas Co. (Argentum)

Smarts Auto Freight Co. (Tacoma); President Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances; Trucks--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. Man standing in front of appliance crates delivered to the President Apartments, an old Classical-style wooden building, by Smarts Auto Freight Co., Inc. Worker moves crates from truck tailgate into front door of building, fire escape railing above. The crates contain new gas stoves for the apartments. Smarts Auto Freight was owned by L.V. Smart and located at 1536 Commerce. Photograph used as advertising by the Washington Gas Co. (WSHS)

Smarts Auto Freight Co. (Tacoma); President Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves; Appliances; Trucks--1930-1940;

The Tacoma Better Home Exposition held at the Armory March 30- April 6, 1935. Tacoma's first federal housing exposition was designed to show Southwest Washington just what could be done under the federal housing act, which encouraged home modernization and new construction. Over 50 exhibitors from across the country contributed. This particular exhibit was sponsored by Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan Association and the Tacoma Society of Architects. It offers information on home loans- to buy, build or remodel and refinancing. Of special interest is the model home in the glass case built by then 13 year old budding architect Alan Liddle. Alan was the son of Abram and Myrtle Liddle at 821 No. Steele. We have the senior Liddle's occupation listed as real estate, mortgage loans, insurance and rentals. Alan Liddle went on to study architecture and returned to Tacoma to set up his firm. He has won many awards for his original Northwest homes. (TDL 3/31/1935, pg. 1; T.Times 4/1/1935, pg. 8-9)

Liddle, Alan C.--Associated objects; Architects; Architectural models; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Events--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma); Tacoma Better Home Exposition (Tacoma);

Olympic Apartments exterior with new gas stoves.

Large sales booth sponsored by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association and the Tacoma Society of Architects with displays of house plans under signage: "Buy, Build, Remodel, Refinance." The Tacoma Better Home Exposition was held at the Armory March 30- April 6, 1935. Tacoma's first federal housing exposition was designed to show Southwest Washington just what could be done under the federal housing act, which encouraged home modernization and new construction. Over 50 exhibitors from across the country contributed. (TDL 3/31/1935, pg. 1; T.Times 4/1/1935, pg. 8-9) (Argentum)

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Events--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma); Tacoma Better Home Exposition (Tacoma);

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. Restaurant stove with burners, grill, and ovens. For Mr. Goff. In the same series as Feeney's Cafe and probably the same restaurant. (WSHS)

Stoves--1930-1940;

In September of 1936, the Olympic Apartments, 304 Tacoma Ave S., received a full complement of new gas stoves. Broad view of entrance to Olympic Apartments with ten crated Magic Chef gas stoves stacked on sidewalk in front of building. The apartments were built in 1924 by Oscar F. Volk. Ordered by Mr. Goff. (TDL 9/13/1936, pg. B6) (WSHS)

Olympic Apartments (Tacoma); Apartments--Tacoma--1930-1940; Stoves; Appliances;

ca. 1936. Large light brick minimal Federal or Colonial Revival style house. Sign on front "This House designed, built, financed by H.L.Schneider. Phone PR.3261-W."

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

More information about event in Tacoma Daily Ledger 1/12/1906 p.8

Aluminum boat under construction.

Aluminum boat under construction.

Aluminum boat under construction.

Aluminum boat under construction.

Aluminum boat under construction.

Aluminum boat under construction.

Stern of aluminum boat under construction.

Stern of aluminum boat under construction.