The graduating class of Edison School posed in a park for this photograph taken in June of 1925. Edison School was built in 1892 and was located at 3110 So. 58th. The school was condemned after the 1949 earthquake. (WSHS)

School children--Tacoma--1920-1930; Edison Elementary School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Dave Black, of Vancouver B.C., posed on the links June 18, 1925 for the front page of the News Tribune, wearing fashionable golf attire, including argyle socks. Mr. Black was in town for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association's open tournament, held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Tacoma--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Black, Dave;

In June of 1925 Henry Youngblad and this wife Sonja worked as a team on a Federal truck at the Commercial Truck Company's garage on E Street. Sonja Youngblad was believed to be Tacoma's first professional female mechanic. Standing only 5 ft. 2 inches, the 21 year old blue eyed blonde held her own beside her husband at the garage; and he preferred her over any of the male mechanics because of her thoroughness. The couple had recently immigrated from Sweden and were looking forward to applying for US citizenship. (TNT 6/18/1925, pg. 13) (WSHS)

Vehicle maintenance & repair--1920-1930; Federal trucks; Youngblad, Henry; Youngblad, Sonja; Mechanics (Persons);

Built of Wilkeson sandstone donated by Robert Walker, the First Baptist Church was nearly ready for its dedication set for June of 1925. Designed by architects Heath, Gove & Bell and built by J.E. Bonnell, contractor, the huge church cost about $250,000. The fencing around the church would be removed by Sunday, June 7th. First Baptist's congregation chose to remain in the downtown area so built on a vacant lot adjoining its old site. "We aim to make this a great friendly downtown church for everybody," said pastor C.O. Johnson. In just a few years First Baptist grew to become one of the largest churches on the West Coast. The years 1924-25 saw perhaps a record in church construction in Tacoma with the First Baptist Church, Sixth Avenue Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and Fern Hill Baptist among those built. First Baptist is now called Urban Grace, the Downtown Church. BU11,472 (TNT 6-4-25, p. 11)

First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Baptist churches--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Exterior view of the ivy-covered Tacoma Country & Golf Club. The Tacoma Country & Golf Club, established in 1894 by Alexander Baillie, is the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi. The clubhouse, as viewed in early June of 1925 prior to the Pacific Northwest open championship, had been completely rebuilt due to a fire in 1909. The new clubhouse, later known as the "Grand Old Lady," included a gracious spiral staircase . It, too, would suffer the same fate as its predecessor - destruction by fire in 1961. A third clubhouse would be completed in 1964. TPL-6261; G54.1-039

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--Buildings; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930;

Pacific Tel & Tel Co. at 1101 Fawcett Ave., interior. A long row of women are seated before their switchboards in this June of 1925 photograph while the women standing behind them are perhaps giving instruction. Telephone operators for decades were primarily women. (scan from negative, no print on file) TPL-10529

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma); Telephone operators--Tacoma--1920-1930; Telephone companies--Tacoma--1920-1930;

13 National Park buses parked compactly inside Stadium Bowl in June of 1925, just in time for the 26th opening season of Mount Tacoma and Rainier National Park. Each vehicle had four rows of seats where passengers could get plenty of fresh air and unrestricted views of The Mountain. The park buses were equipped with General Tires. Photograph ordered by General Tires. TPL-6199; G70.1-130

Buses--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Feathers went flying as these five unidentified workers from the Washington Cooperative Egg & Poultry Association plucked chickens on June 10, 1925, at their poultry dressing plant. The dressed out birds hang upside down on racks attached to a wall. The plant had a capacity of 1200 birds daily. TPL-559; G6.1-088

Chicken industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Chickens;

On June 10, 1925, the feeding station at the Washington Cooperative Egg & Poultry Association was able to accomodate 10,000 short term boarders. The chickens were kept for 10 days, during which they were fed a scientific diet to increase their weight and improve the color and quality of their meat. They were then slaughtered and sent to market. The Co-op had been organized in 1917, but really took off when a small warehouse was opened in August of 1920 at 25th and Pacific Ave. with R.E. Darling as manager. The Co-op started with 76 members; by 1925 there were over 700 in the ranks. Washington had become the top producer of eggs, with 40 million shipped in 1925; and Tacoma was the top station in Washington. The co-op's poultry business grew from the dilemma of extra roosters and the feed business grew from the poultry business. (TNT 11/20/1925, pg. 1) G6.1-084

Washington Co-op Egg & Poultry Association (Tacoma); Chickens; Chicken industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;

A 25-ton reel of specially constructed flexible steel cable is hoisted by a heavy Hart Construction Co. derrick from the freighter "J L Luckenbach" at the Port of Tacoma pier on June 13, 1925. The reel was too heavy to be handled by the Luckenbach's tackle. Valued at $4,850, the cable will be used as cable line by the Tacoma Railway & Power Co. It has a length of about 3 1/2 miles. G50.1-007 (TNT 6-12-25, p. 21-article; TNT 6-13-25, p. 14)

Hoisting machinery; Cargo ships--1920-1930; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);

This 1925 motorcycle rider is prepared for at least several overnight stays as his Indian bike is packed with a sleeping bag tied to the front wheel, leather saddle bag and other bundles on the rear. Knee-high leather boots and leather gauntlets provide protection against the elements; the man's jaunty cap and traveling suit complete his wardrobe. The bike's license plate #1907 is attached on the front fender support. Dash Point can be seen dimly in the background. Photograph ordered by the Hewitt Cycle Co. G66.1-151

Motorcycles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Men--Clothing & dress--1920-1930;

The intersection of South 12th & Fife St. was photographed on June 15, 1925, on behalf of the Tacoma Railway & Power Co. for their case #870, Day vs. TR&P. Streetcar tracks run down the center of the road and there is very little traffic. The West End Garage, 2524 South 12th, is on the right; F.W. Bozelle's grocery store is on the left. G57.2-001

Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Street railroad tracks--Tacoma--1920-1930; West End Garage (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The leading golfers of the Pacific Coast gathered in Tacoma for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association open event, which kicked off the morning of June 19, 1925 at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club links. Harold Sampson, of Burlingame Club in California, was photographed prior to being recalled by his organization as a result of the rejection of the entry of fellow club member Abe Espinosa. (TNT 6/19/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)

Golfers--1920-1930; Golfers--Clothing & dress--1920-1930; Sampson, Harold; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Golf--Tacoma--1920-1930;

man with fish outside of Marush Fish and Yster Co. store, 1101-13 Market St. BU-12230 TPL-2462

On June 22, 1925, Hazel Green, right, and Arline Abel posed boldly in front of the Rialto Theater, clutching pipes in their mouths. They were demonstrating the newest fad, how young ladies were discarding their cigarettes in favor of pipes. The women were performers in the Ziegfeld Follies "Phantograph" advertised on the sign boards. The Follies novelty act preceded the movie and starred six beautiful bathing beauties, a comedian and a German police dog in a live action skit. Each audience member was given an early form of 3-D glasses that brought them up close and personal with the action. Viewers ducked falling ladders and water from the garden hose, screaming and laughing. The act was followed by the feature film "If I Marry Again." (TNT 6/24/1925, pg. 6- picture; TDL 6/21/1925, pg. H-3) g65.1-086 BU-11,224 (filed)

Rialto Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma; Vaudeville shows; Green, Hazel; Abel, Arline;

In late June of 1925 the Japanese "turret" ship "Taiyu Maru" was docked at the Port of Tacoma. With her curved sides, raked mast and narrow decks, she was an unusual sight. The "Taiyu Maru" had been in service for more than 25 years and according to her captain, K. Okamoto, was one of only five "turret" ships still afloat. The 450-foot vessel was to return to the Suez Canal with a cargo of Northwest fir ties to discharge in Egypt. Photograph ordered by the Port of Tacoma. G49.1-091 (TNT 6-26-25, p. 22)

Cargo ships--Japanese; Shipping--Tacoma--1920-1930;

This June 1925 view looks north up McKinley Avenue which is decorated for the upcoming McKinley Hill Improvement Celebration. The McKinley Avenue Improvement Club held an outdoor evening celebration in June of 1925 which started with a concert and ended with a street dance held on McKinley between Division and Harrison, a summer tradition still honored by the McKinley Hill neighborhood. Both sides of the business district on McKinley are lined with small local businesses. A streetcar runs down the avenue, where banners for the celebration wave overhead; the track turns following a jog in the street. On the right can be seen signage for the Miles Neff Grocery Store (3517), and on the left Curran Drug Store (3512) and the Park Theater (3510). The area had 8,000 residents at the time. The thriving neighborhood contained the Northern Pacific Hospital, 3 grade schools, 5 churches, 15 grocery stores, 6 butcher shops, 2 hardware stores and a drugstore. (WSHS) (TNT 6/26/1925, pg. 9- picture; TDL 6/27/1925, pg. 2)

McKinley Ave. Improvement Club (Tacoma); Celebrations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The count is two and two on the batter as three unidentified women, attending the "vacation camp" being held at Lincoln High School, enjoyed a rousing baseball game in July of 1925. An annual camp, sponsored by the Washington State College extension service, offered western Washington farm women classes to help them manage their homes and farms including courses in cooking and sewing; they had plenty of time for fun too. The women slept on cots in the school gym and used the classrooms for course work and the playfields and pool for recreation. (WSHS) (TNT 7/28/1925, pg. 1)

Baseball--Tacoma--1920-1930; Games--1920-1930;

In July of 1925, four women sit at a table weaving baskets in a room with many windows. Another woman sits in a chair at right looking on. The women are participants in an annual "vacation camp" sponsored by the Washington State College extension service for Western Washington farm women. The women take classes intended to help them with managing their homes and farms, while also having free time for fun activities. The camp was held at Lincoln High School, where the women slept on cots in the gym and utilized the classrooms, playfields and pool. (WSHS) (TNT 7/28/1925, pg. 1)

Basket making--1920-1930; Baskets; Weaving--1920-1930; Handicraft; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

Farm women take a break from their home economics classes to enjoy a rousing game of ball during the July 26-30, 1925 vacation camp held at Lincoln High School. This annual camp was conducted by the Washington State College extension service for western Washington farm women. During the camp, the 50 women enrolled learned about home management, nutrition, making clothes and enjoyed outdoor games. They slept on 50 cots set up in the school's gym. (WSHS) (TNT 7/28/1925, pg. 1; 7/27/1925, pg. 5 )

Play (Recreation)--Tacoma--1920-1930; Games;

From July 26-30, 1925, the Washington State College extension service sponsored their second annual vacation camp for Western Washington farm women at Lincoln High School. More than 50 women were enrolled, each representing a home economics club or community organization. The women took courses in home management, nutrition and the making of wearing apparel. Here, six women in aprons intently watched a teacher crack an egg in what appears to be a baking lesson. On the counter are three bowls, milk, eggs and the baked finished product. Lincoln High School was strictly off limits to men folk during camp. The women bunked on cots set up in the gym. They attended classes during the four days, two a day each about 1 hour 45 minutes long, but also had plenty of time for swimming, walking, dancing and play. (WSHS) (TNT 7/28/1925, pg.1; 7/27/25, pg. 5)

Baking; Cookery; Camps--Tacoma--1920-1930;

From July 26-30, 1925, the Washington State College extension service offered their second annual vacation camp to Western Washington farm women. The camp was held at Lincoln High School. Fifty farm women, representing different home economics or community organizations, learned about home management, nutrition and sewing. One of the favorite classes was this one, demonstrating the making of children's hats. (WSHS) (TNT 7/28/1925, pg. 1)

Millinery; Hats;

Battery "C," 143rd Field Artillery, California National Guard, circa 1925. (WSHS)

Camp Lewis (Wash.); Military camps--Tacoma--1920-1930; California National Guard, Battery C, 143rd Field Artillery (Camp Lewis);

Buchanan Lumber Company crane at 3939 Ruston Way, Tacoma

Industries; Buchanan Lumber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way;

Buchanan Lumber Company crane at 3939 Ruston Way, Tacoma

Industries; Buchanan Lumber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way

Photographer Marvin Boland took a trip through the outlying towns and Mt. Tacoma (now Rainier) on July 3, 1925. He stopped at this unidentified small community which was on a railroad line. This view of the town shows Mt. Tacoma glimmering among dark clouds and the rural setting beneath nestled among tall trees. G72.1-072

Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Cities & towns--Washington;

Reed Mill crane, possibly in Shelton, WA

Industries; Reed Mill; Cranes; Shelton;

William L. Case enjoying a dip on the shoulders of a family friend at Hick's Lake on July 4, 1925. With the advent of the automobile, this small chain of spring fed lakes southeast of Olympia became the destination for summer fun. The Thurston County chain consists of Hicks Lake, Long Lake and Pattison Lake. Hicks Lake is located near Lacey and is the the smallest of the trio. By 1926, there were seven resorts on Hicks Lake alone. The resorts offered swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking and camping, the perfect activities for a holiday outing. (photograph courtesy of the William T. Case Collection) (information Lacey, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce site)

Hicks Lake (Lacey); Water holes--Lacey--1920-1930; Swimming; Case, William T.--Family; Case, William L.;

An open invitation was made for all to attend the July 4th festivities at the Stadium Bowl in 1925 by the Ocean Dock Co. and Gerlinger Carrier. Military band concerts, saber drills and a polo game were scheduled as entertainment. The Ocean Dock Co., based on the Middle Waterway, and Gerlinger Carrier may have worked in conjunction on the Milwaukee Pier 1. The Gerlinger Carrier Co. advertised their modern freight handling on the side of their straddle carrier. Straddle carriers had lift capacities in the thousands and were able to help solve tough material handling problems. The Dallas, Oregon-based company had been founded just seven years before in 1918 by German-born immigrant Carl Gerlinger, Sr., to manufacture both straddle carriers and forklifts. It is still in business over 80 years later with the machines now being manufacured by GCC, Inc., of Salem, Oregon. GCC is owned by descendants of Carl Gerlinger. (gerlingercarrier.com/history.htm) G50.1-017

Shipping--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hoisting machinery; Gerlinger Carrier Co.; Ocean Dock Co. (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930;

The Federated Improvement Clubs were "United for a Bigger and Better Tacoma" according to their entry in the 1925 Fourth of July parade. These clubs sought to not only improve their own neighborhoods but to boost the city as a whole. Clubs included the Union & 6th Ave. Club, Clement Ave. Club, Portland Ave. Club, and others throughout the city. Their vehicle, accompanied by a large wheel listing 32 clubs, was parked outside the Tacoma Hotel Annex.

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Federated Improvement Clubs (Tacoma);