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D163148-4

The Sheet Metal Workers Union honored 25-year members at an evening banquet held at the New Yorker on March 21, 1973. Each honored member received a pin. Photograph ordered by the Sheet Metal Workers Union.


Awards; Sheet Metal Workers (Tacoma); Labor unions--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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Two elderly men at the New Yorker Cafe on March 30, 1960, with large Schwinn bicycle. The bicycle is an old-fashioned tandem model with hand and drum brakes. Rev. W.A. Moore (L), first president of the Tuberculosis Association of Pierce County, shares reminiscences with Dr. W.B. Penney who began practicing medicine in Wilkeson in 1907. Both men were attending the 50th anniversary banquet of the association held at the New Yorker. Rev. Moore was president in 1910 and Dr. Penney president from 1923-1930. The tandem bicycle in the picture was later used that evening in a dramatic skit. Ordered by T.B. Association. (TNT 3-31-60, p. A-4)


Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Moore, W.A.; Penney, W.B.; Tuberculosis Association of Pierce County (Tacoma);

D125960-2

These ten young people dressed in period costumes, including a couple seated on a tandem bicycle, participated in a 15-minute skit entitled "Fifty Years Ago" during the Tuberculosis Association of Pierce County's 50th anniversary banquet held on March 30, 1960, at the New Yorker Cafe. They were junior board members of the association and wore clothing reminiscent of the kind worn in 1910, the year the association was formed in Pierce County. Pantomining in the skit were (in no particular order) Susan Warner of Lincoln High School, Carol Countryman of St. Leo's, Helen James of Franklin Pierce, Eva Lea Armstrong, Myron Thompson and Jerry Colorrosi of Orting and Pat Kimball, Diane McClintock, Argyle McDowell and Jim Smith of Fife. John B. Krilich, past president of the association, provided the skit's narration. (TNT 3-24-60, p. 8, TNT 3-31-60, A-4)


Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Costumes;

D34466-2

On July 25, 1948 Patricia Overholt announced her engagement to Nels Sundbom of Seattle, to friends at the New Yorker Cafe, 1501-07 Sixth Ave. The party had a Hawaiian motif with the women wearing leis. Patricia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Overholt of Puyallup and Tacoma. View of friends and family gathered together to celebrate Patricia Overholt's (second from left, seated) engagement, at New Yorker Cafe (T.N.T., 8/1/48, p. D-5).


Showers (Parties)--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Marriage proposals; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Overholt, Patricia;

D34534-2

Puget Sound Auto Electric Company was hosting a "Delco" batteries and automotive parts sales convention. "Delco" battery signs are advertising the many uses and advantages for choosing "Delco". "Delco" products are ideal for tractors, cars, buses, trucks and diesel operated vehicles. View of "Delco" Battery sales representatives at New Yorker Cafe, photo ordered by Puget Sound Auto Electric Company.


Signs (Notices); Electric batteries; Automobile equipment & supplies; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Puget Sound Auto Electric Co. (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma);

D34534-3

Puget Sound Auto Electric is hosting a "Delco" batteries and automotive parts sales convention at the New Yorker Cafe. Delco celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. An unidentified man, possibly a "Delco" sales representative, stands behind an advertisement for "Delco" automotive radios. The circle of a "Pigskin Pete" sign surrounds six men. Delco Battery Dealers, Tacoma News Tribune and Tacoma Recreation Commission sponsored the event. Ordered by Puget Sound Auto Electric Company.


Signs (Notices); Radios; Automobile equipment & supplies; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Puget Sound Auto Electric Co. (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma);

A35915-1

Banquet at New Yorker in honor of Langlie, John Prins, Republican Central Committee. Arthur B. Langlie appeared before members of the Republican Central Committee in Tacoma. He is standing at the microphone on the far right wall. Arthur B. Langlie ran for governor of the State of Washington in 1940, 1944, and again in 1948. He won in 1940 and 1948. Mon C. Wallgren won in 1944.


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquet halls--Tacoma; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors--Washington (State); Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950;

D37892-3

Tacoma's ten Junior Orthopedic Guilds were planning their 2nd annual semi-formal dance in January of 1949. The theme was "Stormy Weather," with music by Iverson Cosort's Band. All proceeds would go to help maintain clinics and towards the children's general hospital building fund. View of officers from the Junior Orthopedic Guilds at the "Stormy Weather" dance being held at the New Yorker Cafe (T. Times, 1/16/49, p. 22). From left to right: Ann Cleland, Mary Niethammer, Donna Hatcher, Charlene Boutine, Barbara Gustafson, Barbara Combs, Burtine Beal and Sue Backer. (TNT 1-30-1949, D-1)


Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Junior Guild (Tacoma);

D37244-7

In December of 1948 the Tacoma Kiwanis Club sponsored a Christmas party for the children who lived at the St. Ann's Home and the Children's Industrial Home. Approximately 40 children attended the party which was held at the New Yorker Cafe, 1501-07 Sixth Avenue. Wilfrid E. Gosselin played Santa. The Underprivileged Children Committee included (order not known) Ray Russell; Kenneth Riffle; Byron Furseth; Fred Diamond, Master of Ceremonies; Dr. Kenneth Hitch, Committee Chairman, and Roger Elder, President of the Northwest Tacoma Kiwanis Club (T. Times, 12/22/48, p. 5). TPL-8105


Christmas presents; Santa Claus--Tacoma; Abandoned children--Tacoma; Orphans--Tacoma; Toys; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); Children's Industrial Home (Tacoma); St. Ann's Home (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma);

D37529-3

Tacoma's Monday Civic Club was hosting a traditional Hawaiian luncheon at noon for its members to celebrate the New Year. The members and guests would board the "S.S. Lurline" for an afternoon of fun; Gladys G. Mahncke was the head of the luncheon committee. View of Monday Civic Club members dressed in native costumes, the ladies have their leis ready to greet the guests at the New Yorker Cafe (T. Times, 1/6/49, p. 10).


Parties--Tacoma; Leis; Decorations--Tacoma; Costumes; Luaus--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Monday Civic Club (Tacoma);

D37529-4

Monday Civic Club member, Mrs. Walter Streater, would be giving an exhibition of modern and interpretive hula dance. The decorations would consist of hibiscus and palm trees, and a traditional Hawaiian cuisine would be served. Polynesian music would be played by members of the Honolulu Conservatory of Music. View of Monday Civic Club members dressed in native costumes and some of the guests at the New Yorker Cafe (T. Times, 1/6/49, p. 10).


Parties--Tacoma; Luaus--Tacoma; Leis; Decorations--Tacoma; Costumes; Events--Tacoma; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Monday Civic Club (Tacoma);

D24253-2

Union Oil Company. James H. Newberry (4th from right) received his 25 year pin for his years with Union Oil Company at ceremonies held at breakfast at the New Yorker Cafe. Making the presentation is F.K. Cadwell, Tacoma Sales Manager. The man on Jim Newberry's right is G.A. Tooley, resident manager.


Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950; Newberry, Janes H.; Cadwell, F.K.; Tooley, G.A.; Awards; Union Oil Co. of California (Tacoma);

A24532-10

New Yorker Cafe for Dohrman Hotel Supply. A lunch counter and booths. A jukebox and a game machine are at the far end of the cafe. The lunch counter has fountain service.


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Cafes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Soda fountains--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes; Coin operated machines--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A24532-6

New Yorker Cafe for Dohrman Hotel Supply. A view of the dining room showing the tables set for dinner. A column has been surrounded with a circular brick base, glass block with neon lighting and mirrors above. Sconces and torcheres provide light around perimeter of the room. TPL-9278


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tables; Chairs;

A24532-2

New Yorker Cafe for Dohrman Hotel Supply. A view of the sparking, new kitchen with stainless steel cabinets, coffee makers and overhead hoods.


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Kitchens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stoves--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cupboards--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A24532-8

New Yorker Cafe for Dohrman Hotel Supply.The double grill in the kitchen provides a large cooking area. The large stock pot on the left has a spout with a turn off valve at the bottom of the pot and a water line is provided with a faucet above the pot. The exit flues for the venting hoods over the grills bend towards each other before exiting through the ceiling forming an almost decorative look.


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Kitchens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stoves--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fans (Machinery); Pots & pans;

D27630-6

Sigma Mu Chi was celebrating their 25th anniversary with a dance in the banquet room of the New Yorker. Fifty couples were expected to attend, Walt Gundstrom and his Orchestra would be playing. The banquet hall was decorated in the fraternity colors, silver and blue, and large replicas of the fraternity pins and pledge pins were displayed throughout the room. View of fraternity members with their dates in the New Yorker Banquet Hall (T. Times, 4/25/47, p. 9).


Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Tuxedoes; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Commemoration--Tacoma;

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Rainbow Convention. 600 Rainbow girls are seated at tables and some stand along the side and back of the room for the banquet held at the New Yorker shere the initiation of the order was put on with Miss Margaret Arnold, Grand Worthy Advisor presided. The Grand Cross of Color degrees were conferred by the past grand worthy advisors. (T.Times, 6/23/1947, p.1 & p.6)


Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns; Teenagers--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquet halls--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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Eastern Star Convention at the New Yorker Cafe, Margaret Kinnich. These are five of the men and women who attended the banquet for past grand matrons and past grand patrons from the Order of Eastern Star during the session held in Tacoma June 19 - 21, 1947. (T.Times, 6/12/1947, p.10)


Order of Eastern Star (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

D28455-2

Eastern Star Convention at the New Yorker Cafe, Margaret Kinnich. The Grand Chapter of Washington Order of Eastern Star held its session in Tacoma June 19 - 21, 1947. More than 2,000 members and guests were expected from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and British Columbia. A banquet was held at the New Yorker for past grand matrons and past grand patrons at the New Yorker. (T.Times, 6/12/1947, p.10) Format 6" x 10".


Order of Eastern Star (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A28439-4

Eastern Star Convention at the New Yorker, Margaret Kearney. Mrs. Arthur W. Slayer, third from the left in the front row, Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Washington State, Order of Eastern Star for 1947, presided over the 3-day state session. Mrs. Charles W. Douglass of Wenatchee, and Eugene C. Simmons of Centralia, (fourth and fifth from the left in the front row) were elevated to the offices of Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron during the session. (T.Times, 6/20/1947, p.1)


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Order of Eastern Star (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

D29891-5

Al Miller, Howard Grant and Herman Tietje (left to right) were three of the first members of the Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union Local No. 91 in Tacoma, when it was organized forty years ago. These three charter members were honored for their service in the union; twenty five members attended the celebration at the New Yorker Cafe (T. Times,10/6/47, p. 3).


Labor unions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charters--Tacoma; Labor leaders--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stereotypers & Electrotypers Union Local No. 91 (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Miller, Al; Grant, Howard; Tietje, Herman;

D29236-2

Twelve men at New Yorker Cafe, R.W. Russell. Ten men join together in a toast. The man in the middle holds a frame with individual photographs of many young men.


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Men--Tacoma--1940-1950; Toasting--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits--1940-1950;

A33506-2

Members of Beta Delta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, the National Professional Music Fraternity, were installing new officers. The College of Puget Sound fraternity was having a banquet on Saturday evening at the New Yorker Cafe. View of fraternity members after the installation ceremonies, the ladies are wearing lovely evening gowns (T.N.T., 5/24/48, p. 12).


Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Dresses--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

D78132-8

Chi Omega alumnae group at the New Yorker Cafe. The national sorority of Chi Omega added a new chapter at the College of Puget Sound in October of 1953. It was the 115th chapter of the sorority, founded April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The day began with the initiation of 75 collegiate and alumnae members of the local group Delta Alpha Gamma into the Tau Epsilon chapter of Chi Omega. The initiation ceremony was held at the Tacoma Lawn & Tennis Club. The celebration concluded with a formal banquet held at the New Yorker Cafe for the initiates, alumnae and out of town members. (TNT 10/15/1953, pg. C-7, TNT 10/20/1953, pg. A-10)


Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma; Evening gowns--Tacoma; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Chi Omega (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

A78828-1

Dupont Works, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. - annual dinner and 25 year club at the New Yorker. Eight five pensioners and 25 year men were honored at the dinner at the New Yorker. C.H. Miller, service manager of the explosives department, paid tribute to the DuPont old timers. (TNT 10/30/1953, pg. 3-- see article for names)


New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Business people--Tacoma--1950-1960; E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (Dupont)--People;

A70582-3

Employees of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph gather at an evening banquet at the New Yorker on November 20, 1952, to honor three of their own for a total of ninety years of service to the company. Mrs. Nettie Kohler, Miss Rose Zehnder, and Miss Helen Olson were the guests of honor; each has been a valued employee for thirty years. It appears that Art Mineo's orchestra provided the evening's entertainment. (TNT 11-21-52, C-3)


Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees--1950-1960; Celebrations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960;

D72029-1

A display of Mobil tire products was set up at the New Yorker in early January, 1953. Specific tires for snow, truck & bus, commercial and consumer usage were labeled for easy differentiation. A poster indicating that no money down was required at the time of purchase; a customer could take up to six months to pay off the tires. At least four chairs are facing the display; presumably, there would be a presentation extolling the virtues of Mobil products. Photograph ordered by General Petroleum Corp.


Tires; Tire industry--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); General Petroleum Corp. (Tacoma);

A63560-1

The Tacoma News Tribune had so many carriers in 1951 that they had to split their annual banquet into two evening sessions.The 15th annual banquet was held at the New Yorker on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for the 425 newspaper carriers. This is the group that met on Thursday with more than 150 boys and girls. Names of the carriers are listed in the newspaper. A boy in front holds a District 7 sign. (TNT, 10/6/1951, p.C-10)


Newspaper carriers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children--Employment--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma News Tribune Publishing Co. (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma);

A63559-1

TNT Carrier Banquet at the New Yorker. Tables filled with people and several district signs. The annual thank-you to the hardworking young newspaper carriers was held on December 31, 1951.


Newspapers--Tacoma; Newspaper carriers--Tacoma; Delivery boys--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma News Tribune Publishing Co. (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma);

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