ca. 1979. Architectural detail on the Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. The Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer. The hotel was also home to the 1555 Tavern and the Barbary Coast restaurant.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

The exterior of the Carlton Hotel showing steam cleaning. The street sign affixed to the street light indicates 17th Street South. A marquee for the hotel hangs over the sidewalk and a part of the scaffolding for the cleaning job is resting on top of it. The upper stories of the hotel have bay windows. A sign for a public telephone is affixed to the building near the entrance. Ordered by George Nelson c/o Carlton Hotel, Mr. Grath.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma; Marquees--Tacoma; Traffic signs & signals--Tacoma; Scaffolding--Tacoma; Cleaning--Tacoma;

Patients from the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital were the honored guests at a most unique Christmas party held December 17, 1953 at the Earle Hotel. They were the recipients of gifts made by an absent host. The gifts were made by inmates in the federal penitentiary on McNeil Island. The 18 inmates, members of the Bull-Bow Chapter of the Dale Carnegie Club, collected funds, bought materials and crafted purses, picture frames, jewel boxes, billfolds and card cases for the 60 men and women registered at the clinic. (TNT 12/20/1953, pg. A-14)

Multiple sclerosis; Handicapped persons--Tacoma; Wheelchairs; Earle Hotel (Tacoma); Dale Carnegie Club, Bull-Bow Chapter (McNeil Island);

Christmas tree at the Carlton Hotel. This tall Christmas tree, heavily draped with tinsel and decorated with glass balls and glimmering chains, stood in the lobby of the Carlton Hotel, 1552 Jefferson Avenue, during the 1924 holiday season. Beneath the tree are small figures of a Santa surrounded by children and animals. G20.1-103

Christmas trees--Tacoma--1920-1930; Carlton Hotel (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. In 1979, the Barbary Coast occupied much of the ground floor of the Carlton Hotel,

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. The Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer. The hotel was also home to the Barbary Coast restaurant.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

The interior of the Silver Dollar Tavern is being remodeled. The tavern was located at 1554-56 Jefferson Avenue in the Carlton Hotel. A tile floor with set-in designs and a border is shown. A large arched doorway leads to the exterior of the building. A counter with beer taps is standing on the floor in the right, center. Light fixtures hang from the tall ceiling. Ordered by Dorothy Harradine, owner of the new tavern and cafe.

Silver Dollar Cafe (Tacoma); Remodeling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Carlton Hotel (Tacoma);

Three men and two women stand around a Christmas tree heavily hung with tinsel. One woman holds a painting of three Christmas candles. The other couple holds a sign stating that Hobby Shop gifts were made for the McNeil Island Dale Carnegie Multiple Sclerosis program, Christmas 1953. The event is a Christmas party sponsored by the members of the Bull-Bow chapter of the Dale Carnegie Club of the McNeil Island federal penitentiary for the patients from the MS Clinic started by the late Dr. Hinton D. Jonez at St Joseph's Hospital. The 18 active members of the club, not affiliated with the international organization due to members incarceration but students of the club study, arranged the party through Mrs. Grace Brown of the Tacoma Totem Chapter of the Dale Carnegie Club. The Bull-Bow members collected their own funds, bought materials and made all gifts by hand. The gifts were then gaily wrapped by Tacoma members who also served refreshments and arranged entertainment for the party. The McNeil Island group was named in honor of prison supervisor of education David Bowman, who encouraged the men to better themselves. The prison group was involved in charity activities throughout the year. (TNT 12/20/1953, pg. A-14)

Multiple sclerosis; Earle Hotel (Tacoma); Dale Carnegie Club, Bull-Bow Chapter (McNeil Island); Dale Carnegie Club, Tacoma Totem Chapter (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. The Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer. The hotel was also home to the Barbary Coast restaurant.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Architectural detail on the Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer. The sign on the side of the building advertises it as the Earle Hotel, a name used previously.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

A special demonstration of Marcelle hypo-allergenic cosmetics, sponsored by Savon Drugs, was conducted by William Comer in the lobby of the Earle Hotel in July, 1951. The event was attended by Multiple Sclerosis patients, both men and women, many of whom were in wheelchairs. Mr. Comer is presumably the gentleman in the center of the photograph, standing next to the woman in the wheelchair with her head cradled in a pillow. He is apparently holding one of Marcelle's products; various signs proclaim that doctor-recommended Marcelle creates cosmetics for sensitive skin.

Multiple sclerosis; Cosmetics & soap; Demonstrations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Earle Hotel (Tacoma);

Interior of the Silver Dollar Cafe, 1554-56 Jefferson, for the liquor board. The cafe was owned by Mrs. Dorothy Harradine. The cafe is set up like a classic diner. Booths line the right hand side of the picture. A lunch counter, with mirror behind, is on the left hand side of the picture. Three waitresses stand behind the counter ready to refill coffee cups or take orders. At the rear of the picture, a rectangular opening can be seen in the wall where the chef can pass out prepared plates for delivery to customers.

Silver Dollar Cafe (Tacoma); Diners (Restaurants)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Counters--Tacoma--1950-1960; Cafes--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A large group of Multiple Sclerosis patients and their guests gathered in July of 1952 in the lobby of the Earle Hotel (formerly the Carleton Hotel) at 1552 Jefferson Avenue for a music and dance program following the gift of a piano. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society the Pacific Northwest has a higher incidence of MS than most anywhere on earth. The hotel's lobby featured marble wainscotting and huge murals of Mount Rainier, daffodil fields and local scenery. Photograph taken for the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

Earle Hotel (Tacoma); Murals--Tacoma; Multiple Sclerosis;

ca. 1979. Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Architectural detail on the Carlton Hotel, circa 1979. The Carlton was built in 1909 by Anton Huth, from a design by architect C.A. Darmer.

Carlton Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma;