ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. This is believed to be a look at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club's outdoor hard courts and viewing stands ca. 1971. The courts are filled with members playing while a small group of spectators watch from the stands. The long-established club is located in the city's Northend, next door to Annie Wright School. Lessons are offered by club pros and the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club also hosts the annual professional Pacific Northwest Championships each summer.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tennis courts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tennis players--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1910. Copy made from glass plate, Richards Studio. This is the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club circa 1910. Stands are filled with well-dressed ladies, some under canopies, as they watch tennis matches. Some spectators are viewing the tennis from a bridge overhead; that bridge has now been demolished. There is a referee and two seated line judges as well as ball boys. Tennis outfits were quite formal in the early 1900's; women are dressed sedately in long skirts although the sole male player has on more casual attire. Copy of glass plate made on October 3, 1958.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis; Tennis courts; Spectators;

Two tennis players on the courts of the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club pose for a portrait on July 20, 1957. Dressed in traditional whites, the couple are carrying their Bancroft and Spalding of Canada rackets. John Been of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Sue Butt, 19, of Victoria B.C., were finalists in the men's and women's singles during the 66th annual Pacific Northwest Championships which opened on July 15, 1957. Been went on to lose to top seeded Noel Brown of Santa Monica, California, in straight sets, but rebounded to win the men's doubles and mixed doubles championships. Butt, second seeded in singles, defeated top seeded 16-year-old Patty Miller of Portland, 6-1, 6-2. She also teamed with Miller to win the women's doubles. Matches took place at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. Established in 1905, Tacoma Lawn Tennis is still located in Tacoma's North end, next door to Annie Wright Seminary. Members continue to play tennis on the well-maintained courts and lessons are offered by club professionals. 2002 marked the 111th annual Pacific Northwest Championships held at the Club; the event attracted participants from as far away as the Czech Republic. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. (TNT 7-14-57, B-10, 11, TNT 7-21-57, B-12, TNT 7-22-57, p. 18)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tennis rackets;

Three smiling women pose for the camera at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. The attractive trio of matrons are members of the planning committee for the fashion show tea to be held August 22, 1956 around the pool of the Club. Tables will be set around the pool and models wearing the latest fall fashion will stroll among the tables. Helen (Mrs. Hall D.) Murtland is perched on the edge of the flower bed. Roberta (Mrs. F.A. Haines Jr.) stands on the left with Betty (Mrs. Judd) Day to her right. All three women are dressed in the summer style of the time; brightly patterned dresses with cinched waists and full skirts. (TNT 8/12/1956, pg. D-4)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Murtland, Helen; Haines, Roberta; Day, Betty; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Swimming and wading pools at Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. This exclusive club, established in 1905, is located in Tacoma's north end, near the Annie Wright Academy. The pool & surrounding area was designed by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects, and opened in September of 1954. The pool deck area is located down an incline, far below the surrounding homes. This photograph was ordered by the Cascade Pool Co.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Swimming and wading pools at Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. This exclusive club was established in 1905. The pool area was designed by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects, and opened in Sept. 1954. The pools are not very crowded, since April is still early for outdoor swimming in the Northwest. A high fence surrounds the pool area.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Swimming and wading pools at Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. The Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club was established in 1905. The original clubhouse was demolished in 1967 and replaced. The ground was broken for this pool in June of 1954 and the pool opened in September of 1954. The opening ceremony was a luncheon and pool party for 500.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Several members of the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club lend a hand in cooking for the large turnout celebrating the club's second annual steak fry in June of 1955. These women are stirring the food inside the electric rectangular cookers. Club members and their families would be able to enjoy dining out under beautiful sunny skies and later cooling off in the club's new swimming pool.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Cookery--Tacoma;

Fiftieth Anniversary portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence O. Lynn, owners of the C.O. Lynn Mortuary. The Lynns were honored at a reception on June 19, 1955 held at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club by their sons and daughter in laws. The Lynns had two sons, C. Nathan and J. Marvin, who continued in the funeral business. Both of the Lynns were active in the First Lutheran Church of Tacoma. Mrs. Lynn was noted for her volunteer, lodge and philanthropic work. Mr. Lynn was a Mason and a Kiwanian as well as a past president of the Washington State Funeral Directors. (TNT 6/12/1955, pg. D-1)

Lynn, C. O.; Lynn, Hilma; Anniversaries--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Many members of the upscale Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club turn out for a pool side fest. The occasion is the second annual Tennis Club Steak Fry on June 12, 1955. Serving tables are set up behind the deep end of the pool. The pool is surrounded by members dining at small tables. Spectators sit on benches to watch the children swimming and diving in the pool. The occasion is made even more festive this year by the Club's addition of new umbrellas set up for the first time around the pool and on the lawn. June of 1955 was sweltering, with temperatures in the 80's and the poolside party was a welcome respite. Scores of families braved the heat to spend time at the new pool, tennis courts, croquet grounds or seated on the green lawns. (TNT 6/12/1955, pg. D-1& 6/19/1955, pg. D-7))

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Tacoma Tennis Club, at 502 Borough Road, held its second annual steak fry on June 12, 1955 for the members of the club and their families. These six volunteer chefs, dressed in sparkling white aprons and tall chef's hats, were on hand to grill each steak to perfection. Standing from left to right are: Robert Earley, Mayor Harold Tollefson, Phil Horther, James M. Koon, Carl Conrad and Fred Osmers, president of the Club. (TNT 6/12/1955, pg. D-1 & 6/19/1955, pg D-7) TPL-8621

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Cookery--Tacoma; Cooks; Earley, Robert; Horther, Phil; Koon, James; Conrad, Carl; Osmers, Fred;

Young women pose around the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club pool in the latest summer swimwear. The girls on either side wear strapless one piece suits. The girl in the center is attired for tennis. The girls are, left to right, Sharon Nourse, Clarissa Smith, Patricia Greenup, Margaret Strachan and Mary Mellinger. The Club is busy with activity as the members celebrate the second annual Tennis Club Steak Fry June 12, 1955. The weather in June of 1955 was unusually hot, even cresting at 90 degrees on one occasion, making a June swim very attractive. (TNT 6/12/1955, pg. D-1 & 6/19/1955, pg. D-7))

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Swimming pools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bathing suits--1950-1960; Nourse, Sharon; Smith, Clarissa; Greenup, Patricia; Strachan, Margaret; Mellinger, Mary;

Participants in the September, 1923, tennis tournament at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club posed outdoors on the club's property. The athletes were from Tacoma and Hoquiam. The team from Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club defeated the visiting Hoquiam squad 8 matches to 5. The player wearing #23 on his sweater has been identified as Wally Scott, outstanding Tacoma product who was the defending Tacoma city champion. G55.1-004 (TDL 10-1-23, p. 7-article)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis players--Tacoma--1920-1930; Scott, Wally;

Taken for the News Tribune; three young women walking toward the camera with trees on either side at the Tacoma Lawn & Tennis Club. This picture was not used in the August 1935 News Tribune, but was probably taken in conjunction with their large tennis tournament early in August and its accompanying parties and social events.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Women--Clothing & dress--1930-1940;

Each year the Tennis Club held a Presidents' Tea to open the summer season. It was sponsored by the board members to honor all past presidents of the club. In 1937, it was held on May 20th. Pictured pouring is Mrs. Welles Wheeler. Standing are Mrs. Grant S. Hicks, Mrs. W. S. Anderson, Mrs. D.J. Young and Mrs. James Morris (order uncertain.) (T.Times 5/22/1937, pg. 9).

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Several young adults enjoy a game of croquet at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. They are taking a break between matches at the Northwest Tennis Tournament being held at the Club. Pictured are, left to right, Margaret McGinnis, Mary Jean Morris, Virginia Crowe, Ronald Edwards of San Jose, Helen Gurley and Robert Taylor. (T. Times 7/16/1938, pg. 9)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Croquet--Tacoma;

Five young adults relax in the evening on an outdoor swing at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club House where tennis matches are being held. The Club is hosting the Northwest Tennis Tournament. The young people are, left to right, Virginia Haines, Robert Stanford of Los Angeles, Betty Doud of Beverly Hills and Tacoma, Dorothy Buckell of Oakland and Edward Hamilton. (T. Times 7/16/1938, pg. 9)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Doud, Betty;

Four young women carry wood-frame tennis rackets as they walk across lawn at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club to participate in tennis matches. The Club was hosting the Northwest Tennis Tournament in July of 1938. The girls are, left to right, Hazel Schenck of Portland, Lucille Price of Hood River, Wyona Diener and Virginia Welker of Tacoma. (T. Times 7/16/1938, pg. 9)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennis rackets;

Dick Bennett, formerly of California and now residing in Tacoma, prepares to smash one over the net in the July 1938 Pacific Northwest Tennis Tournament being held at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. Bennett is favored to win the men's singles title. (T. Times 7/16/1938, pg. 13)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennis rackets;

Rising tennis star Helen Gurley is caught in midair as she leaps over a tennis net at the end of her match. Miss Gurley of Sacramento is one of the one hundred plus young players competing at the Pacific Northwest Tennis Tournament being held at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club in July of 1938. Buoyed by her victories, Miss Gurley will play Barbara Duncan for the crown. (T. Times 7/16/1938, pg. 13)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennis rackets; Gurley, Helen;

Bob Weaver of Bellarmine prepares to use his backhand in a tournament at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. Bob is one of the rising net stars competing in the Pacific Northwest Tennis Tournament in July of 1938. He was defeated in the finals of the Boys's Singles. (T. Times 7/16/1938, pg. 13)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tennis rackets; Weaver, Bob;

On July 10, 1940, a group of teenagers at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, located at 502 Bourough Rd., were enjoying a game of croquet on one of the lawns. The game was sandwiched between the matches of the annual Pacific Northwest Tennis Tournament. The venerable club was celebrating its Golden Anniversary. Pictured, left to right, were Budge Patty of Los Angeles, Patricia Greenup of Tacoma, Donald Harris of LA, Jo Ann Schwalen and Juliette Schwalen of Tacoma. (T. Times 7/13/1940, pg. 5)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Croquet--Tacoma; Tennis rackets; Tennis players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Greenup, Patricia; Schwalen, Jo Ann; Schwalen, Juliette;

On June 5, 1942, Mary Thomas, Geraldine Hayes and Doris Nelson held a Senior Tea at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. 150 girls, high school and seminary seniors, were invited as their guests. The three hostesses received their guests with their mothers. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Henry Nelson and her daughter Doris, Miss Geraldine Hayes and her mother Mrs. E.J. Hayes and Donna Rhu McDonald. (T. Times 6/13/42, pg. 5- picture, 6/8/1942-society page announcement)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nelson, Doris; Hayes, Geraldine; McDonald, Donna Rhu;

On June 5, 1942, Mary Thomas, Geraldine Hayes and Doris Nelson held a Senior Tea at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. 150 girls, high school and seminary seniors, were invited as their guests. The three hostesses received their guests with their mothers. Decorations included tables covered with white lace cloths laid over pink, fresh flowers and a silver tea service. Pictured, left to right, are Mary Thomas, her aunt Mrs. A. George Nace, Alice Walker and Betty Jeanne Jackson. (T. Times 6/13/42, pg. 5- picture, 6/8/1942 society page announcement)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Thomas, Mary; Walker, Alice; Jackson, Betty Jeanne;

Annual ball, held on July 17, 1942, following the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club tournament

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annual ball, held on July 17, 1942, following the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club tournament

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annual ball, held on July 17, 1942, following the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club tournament

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annual ball, held on July 17, 1942, following the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club tournament

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annual ball, held on July 17, 1942, following the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club tournament

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

At the conclusion of the annual July tennis tournament at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, a tournament ball was held for members, especially the younger set, and visiting players. A group of members is pictured at the July 17, 1942 ball. Pictured left to right are Ensign H.W. Whitman, Lt. William Hyde, MIss Noreen Inveen, Ensign Ralph Hill, Miss Phyllis Dickman and Lt. Chester Johnson. (T. Times)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hyde, William; Inveen, Noreen; Hill, Ralph; Dickman, Phyllis; Johnson, Chester;