The golf course at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. The sky seems striped with clouds as several golfers try out their skills on the green. In 1894, golf was introduced to Tacoma by a small group of displaced Scotsmen who negotiated to lease 280 acres of prairie land in Edison (now South Tacoma.) By 1904, the club made plans to relocate and the R.B. Lehman farm on the eastern shore of American Lake was purchased. This purchase, along with some adjacent property, gave the club 237 acres to stretch out on. This became the first permanent home of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club, the oldest continuing country club west of the Mississippi. ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Golf--Tacoma--1950-1960; Golfers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Swimming area at American Lake, part of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. The club purchased this property on the eastern shore of American Lake in 1904. Originally, members were issued deeds to 25 foot lots along the lake front where they could set up tents and escape the city's summer heat. As time passed, the tents gave way to homes, greens and the clubhouse. The lake still remained a favorite "Ole Swimmin' Hole" for a quick refreshing dip. A dock reaches out into the lake, topped with a life guard stand. Boats are also tied up to the right of the dock. ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1) TPL-8640

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Water holes--Tacoma--1950-1960;

This photograph shows the clubhouse of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club on American Lake as it looked from the lake side of the building in September of 1956. It was built in 1910 from plans by the architects Russell and Babcock to replace the original clubhouse which was destroyed by fire. By 1956, it was known as "The Grand Old Lady". Its most prominent feature was a spiral staircase in the entry hall, which appears in many wedding and party pictures of the time. A fire gutted the structure in 1961. TPL-5740 ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--Buildings; Clubhouses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Swimming area at American Lake, part of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. The club purchased this property on the eastern shore of American Lake in 1904. Originally, members were issued deeds to 25 foot lots along the lake front where they could set up tents and escape the city's summer heat. As time passed, the tents gave way to homes, greens and the clubhouse. The lake still remained a favorite "Ole Swimmin' Hole" for a quick refreshing dip. A dock reaches out into the lake, topped with a life guard stand. Boats are also tied up to the right of the dock. ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1) TPL-8640

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Water holes--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The entrance drive to the exclusive members only Tacoma Country and Golf Club, located on the shores of American Lake. The club relocated to this location in 1904. It is the oldest continuously operating Country Club west of the Mississippi.("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

The golf course at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. The sky seems striped with clouds as several golfers try out their skills on the green. In 1894, golf was introduced to Tacoma by a small group of displaced Scotsmen who negotiated to lease 280 acres of prairie land in Edison (now South Tacoma.) By 1904, the club made plans to relocate and the R.B. Lehman farm on the eastern shore of American Lake was purchased. This purchase, along with some adjacent property, gave the club 237 acres to stretch out on. This became the first permanent home of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club, the oldest continuing country club west of the Mississippi. ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Golf--Tacoma--1950-1960; Golfers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

This photograph shows the clubhouse of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club on American Lake as it looked from the lake side of the building in September of 1956. It was built in 1910 from plans by the architects Russell and Babcock to replace the original clubhouse which was destroyed by fire. By 1956, it was known as "The Grand Old Lady". Its most prominent feature was a spiral staircase in the entry hall, which appears in many wedding and party pictures of the time. A fire gutted the structure in 1961. TPL-5740 ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--Buildings; Clubhouses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Clubhouse at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. In June of 1909, a fire that started in the servant's quarters burned the original clubhouse to the ground. This regal building, known as the "Grand Old Lady," rose in its place. It was best remembered for its gracious spiral staircase in the entrance hall, shown in many wedding portraits. A fire gutted this structure in 1961. TPL-5741 ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--Buildings; Clubhouses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Clubhouse at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. In June of 1909, a fire that started in the servant's quarters burned the original clubhouse to the ground. This regal building, known as the "Grand Old Lady," rose in its place. It was best remembered for its gracious spiral staircase in the entrance hall, shown in many wedding portraits. A fire gutted this structure in 1961. TPL-5741 ("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--Buildings; Clubhouses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The entrance drive to the exclusive members only Tacoma Country and Golf Club, located on the shores of American Lake. The club relocated to this location in 1904. It is the oldest continuously operating Country Club west of the Mississippi.("A History of Pierce County, Wa." vol. 1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

The PNGA Junior Championship banquet and trophy presentation at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. The Pacific Northwest Golf Association sponsored the junior tournament held August 29- September 1st. Entrants were boys under the age of 19 on Aug. 29th. They were anticipating around 125 entrants from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta, Canada to participate in the 9 hole qualifying round. Erv Parent (left), president of the PNGA, is presenting Bryan Copp (center), of Vancouver BC, the medalist trophy at the conclusion of the qualifying round held on August 29, 1955. The wiry, red headed seventeen year old Copp was the current British Columbia Junior Champion. He posted one over par in the 9 hole play off to break a three way tie with Gary Congdon and Bobby Pratt of Tacoma. Qualifiers will continue play until there is a single winner. Copp was defeated in the final round by Ted Puetz of Seattle. (TNT 8/7/1955, pg. B-10, 8/30/1955, pg. 2, 9/2/1955, pg. 20)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Country clubs--Tacoma; Golf--Tacoma; Parent, Erv; Copp, Bryan;

Delta Theta at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. The girls wear their corsages in a variety of locations- waists, wrists and shoulders. The theme for the dance was "Tabu." The event was a farewell dance for senior members. (TNT 8/29/1953, pg. 5)

Tuxedoes; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stairways--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Delta Theta (Tacoma);

Table setup for Cavanaugh-Berkshire wedding reception at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club. The tables are set with the wedding cake, lighted candelabras and silver tea and coffee service. The reception was to celebrate the nuptials of Mary Frances Cavanaugh and Arthur J. Berkshire.

Weddings--Lakewood--1950-1960; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Country clubs--Tacoma; Cakes--Lakewood; Candelabras; Table settings & decorations;

The Tacoma County and Golf Club held a Halloween party for the children of the members in October of 1951. This unidentifiable young lady, posed at the foot of the club house staircase, came dressed as a dancing cigarette pack. Old Gold's dancing cigarette packs first appeared on television in the late 1940s. By 1951 they were so well known and popular with the public that they were "TV stars" even though the dancers inside the boxes were faceless and "bodyless". (TNT 11/4/1951 p. D-1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Country clubs--Tacoma; Masquerades--Tacoma--1950-1960; Costumes; Cigarettes; Halloween--Social life;

Alpha Beta Upsilon's spring formal dinner dance at the Country Club. Alpha Beta Upsilon was a sorority located at the College of Puget Sound. (for attendees, see newspaper article TNT 5/5/1951, pg. 14) TPL-8086

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Alpha Beta Upsilon Sorority (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

Sorority colors of wine and silver blue decorated the Tacoma Country and Golf Club for the College of Puget Sound's Phi Beta Phi formal dinner dance. The dinner was scheduled for 7p.m., followed by dancing until midnight to the strains of a popular orchestra. (see article for list of attendees names TNT 3/20/1951, pg. 8)

Tuxedoes; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stairways--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Phi Beta Phi (Tacoma);

Jacqueline Mayna Shore and Robert Doud Martin held their wedding reception at the Tacoma Country Club. They are seen here cutting the six-layer wedding cake decorated with gardenias tinted blue at the base. They were married August 25, 1950, at First Presbyterian Church. (TNT, 8/27/1950, p.D-5)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Wedding costume--1950-1960; Shore, Jacqueline Mayna--Marriage; Martin, Robert Doud; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Cakes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

The Junior League held their Christmas Party at the Tacoma Country Club on December 16, 1949. Five unnamed women are shown wearing evening clothes. Photograph ordered for the Tribune by Barbara Dana, Society editor. (TNT, 12/25/1949, p.21)

Junior League (Tacoma); Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Tacoma Country and Golf Club was located on 12750 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, along the shore of American Lake. The club dates back to about 1894, with the club facilities relocated in 1904 to its present location, which was formerly the R. B. Lehman farm. View of children of club members with their Easter baskets (T.N.T., 4/19/49, p. 12).

Easter--Tacoma; Easter eggs; Easter egg hunts--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Children playing outdoors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Country Club Juniors were hosting their annual holiday ball. The junior members look forward to this event throughout the year, it is planned and hosted by the junior members. This year's event officers were: Joan Trauernicht, President of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club Juniors, Paul B. Smith, Vice-President, and Marjorie Ludwig, Social Chairman. View of three unidentified people who attended the Tacoma Country and Golf Club's annual holiday ball (T. Times, 1/2/49, p. 13).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Tuxedoes; Ball dresses; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

Costume Ball at Tacoma Golf and Country Club, Sunday Ledger, Mrs. Hosmer. The Tacoma Golf and Country Club held a masquerade the last week of October 1948. The event was formal in all but head gear. An unidentified woman tries on her flower-basket hat in front of a mirror to see if it needs any adjustments. The handle on the basket loops over her forehead and a scarf attaches it below her chin. (TNT, 11/7/1948, p.D-1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Hats--1940-1950; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Dinner Party honoring Alexander Baillie at Tacoma Golf and Country Club, Tribune, E. Knight. Two of the guests at the banquet held in honor of Alexander Baillie at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club enjoy each other's company. The man on the left holds a cigar in his left hand. The man on the right has leaned forward to hear better.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Country clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950;

View of Merrilee Longstreth's bridesmaids, maid of honor and matron of honor, the wedding attendants are wearing lovely satin dresses. Merrilee Longstreth was marrying Roland Day, their wedding reception would be at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. Merrilee and Roland had an engagement party the previous week at Joan Thompson's home in Lakewood (See D34655-1 & 10).

Wedding costume--1940-1950; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wedding photography--Tacoma; Marriage--Tacoma; Longstreth, Merrilee--Family; Day, Roland--Family; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

The party's over, and Father-of-the-Bride Reno Odlin was left to contend with all of the empty champagne bottles after his daughter's wedding reception at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club on August 20, 1948. Mr. Odlin was the President of Puget Sound National Bank of Tacoma. His daughter Mary Lee Odlin and William Philip were married at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tacoma. (T.N.T., 8/29/48, p. D-1).

Champagne (Wine)--Tacoma; Tuxedoes; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marriage--Tacoma; Families--Tacoma; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

Tacoma was hosting the 25th Annual Northwest Lumbermen's Golf Tournament at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. Paul Johns was Chairman of the big event, 150 lumbermen participated in the tournament. View of the trophies and prizes, which will be awarded to the winners of the 25th Annual Northwest Lumbermen's Golf Tournament (West Coast Lumbermen, 9/48, p. 88).

Tournaments--Tacoma; Awards; Golf--Tacoma--1940-1950; Country clubs--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Paul Johns (right) from City Lumber Company was the perennial Chairman of the mid summer golf competition for the lumber fraternity. Johns helped plan and host the big event in Tacoma. Left to right, Chuck Congdon, Dave Doud, Champion of the Northwest Lumbermen Tournament receiving the perpetual trophy from Paul Johns (West Coast Lumbermen, 9/48, p. 88).

Tournaments--Tacoma; Awards; Golfers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Golf--Tacoma--1940-1950; Country clubs--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Congdon, Chuck; Johns, Paul; Doud, Dave;

Marjorie Cain hosted a luncheon at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club for the new First Lady of Fort Lewis, Mrs. Harry J. Collins. Major General Collins is the recently appointed Commanding Officer of Fort Lewis and the 2nd Infantry Division; Fort Lewis is the 2nd largest permanent U.S. Army post in the country. The Collins will be living in a large roomy brick home, adjacent to post headquarters building. View of Mrs. Collins at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club (T.N.T., 8/8/48, p. D-1).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Military life--Tacoma; Military spouses--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Collins, Harry J.;

The country club was starting their annual week for juniors, with sailboat races as the first event. Juniors would be participating in tennis, golf, swimming, picnics and dances. Geoff Reif, President of the Juniors was carrying out the details in the comprehensive program, Leon E. Titus was helping plan Junior events. View of Junior members participating in the golf tournament during Junior week at Tacoma Country Club, the girls are checking the score cards (T. Times, 7/20/48, p. 6).

Golf--Tacoma--1940-1950; Golfers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Young adults--Tacoma; Recording & registration--Tacoma; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

Tacoma Country and Golf Club was hosting one of the largest and most beautiful events of the year on June 10, 1948. The annual Ladies Day luncheon had more than 150 women attend; the club rooms were decorated with lovely June flowers. Left to right are some of the ladies who attended the event: Ethel M. Andrews, Chairman of the event, Ruth K. Babbit, Marion T. Minton, Mary L. Carman, and F. Louise Vine (T. Times, 6/19/48, p. 9).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Andrews, Ethel M.; Babbit, Ruth Kennedy; Minton, Marion T.; Carman, Mary ; Vine, F. Louise;

The Ida Baille Guild, Tacoma Orthopedic Association, staged a style show and Easter Parade for 100 members who attended the guild luncheon March 22, 1948, at the Country Club. Mrs. John Seward of Helene's Inc. was the stylist. The women posed on the staircase in an assortment of Easter bonnets (styled by Lee Durrell), dresses and suits. Helene's, located on Gravelly Lake Drive SW, sold women's clothing. Names listed in paper. (T.Times, 3/27/1948, p.9)

Fashion shows--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Country clubs--Tacoma; Stairways--Tacoma;