The Military Order of Cooties presented a radio phonograph to the staff of American Lake Veterans' Hospital in appreciation of their service in April 1946. Tyee Pup Tent No. 13 of the women's organization was based in the American Lake Gardens area of Lakewood. The American Lake Veterans' Hospital opened in 1923. Left to right: Gladys Shaw, Margaret Hargreaves, Dr. R. E. Petrone, unidentified, Stasia Dunn, unidentified and Commander Stephen Gabis. Photo taken for the Red Cross. (T. Times, 5/7/46, p. 2).
Phonographs; Sound recordings; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Pictorial works; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood);
Veterans Hospital, exercise hall showing flooring. Workers are smoothing and finishing the new concrete floor at American Lake Veterans Hospital. The arched roof trusses are visible above the workers.
Concrete--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Lake Veterans Hospital (Lakewood);
Veterans Hospital, exercise hall showing flooring. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the concrete floor in the Exercise Hall at American Lake Veterans Hospital. Lights are already installed showing the large area that will be available to rehabilitating veterans. TPL-10356
Concrete--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Lake Veterans Hospital (Lakewood);
Interior of gymnasium at American Lake Veterans Hospital, McWilkins, Cole & Weber, Mr. Dahl. A view of the completed concrete floor. See also D28,233-3, D28,233-4;
Concrete--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Lake Veterans Hospital (Lakewood);
The interior of one of the kitchens at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Sinks are set below the windows along the far wall. The floor is covered with tile for ease of cleaning. Metal counters and stacked baking pans are seen to the right of center.
American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960; Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960;
The interior of one of the kitchens at the Veterans Administration Hospital located in a quonset-style building. Refrigerators stand against the left wall with boxes of straws sitting on top. A worktable and stove stand in the middle of the room. A row of spice boxes are seen along the right edge of the work table. Dish washing equipment lines the right wall. Storage areas have been provided in the back for utensils and canned goods.
American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960; Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960;
An interior view at the Veterans Administration Hospital at American Lake showing two gurneys against the windows, a folding screen at the left and a few other pieces of hospital equipment. TPL-10388
American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960; Medical equipment & supplies;
An interior view at the Veterans Administration Hospital at American Lake showing an entrance and lobby area. A few lockers stand along the left, a coat rack stands by the door and a few supplies and a rolling cart are seen along the right hand wall.
American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960;
The interior of a quonset-style building at the Veterans Administration Hospital that serves as a snack bar and gift store. Fountain service is available at the counter on the left and an ice cream soda costs 20 cents. A rack filled with luggage is seen along the right wall.
American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960; Snack bars--Lakewood--1950-1960; Gift shops--Lakewood;
An interior view at the Veterans Administration Hospital at American Lake showing an office with two desks, a typewriter, telephone and a rolling cart with patient records. A window at the far end of the narrow office has been covered with a protective wire mesh.
American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960; Offices--Lakewood; Office furniture; Typewriters; Telephones;
