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A21125-14

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. One of the bedrooms includes a twin poster bed, a chaise lounge, table, floor lamp and rocking chair. The woodwork is painted white and light draperies and sheer curtains lighten the room. A carpet is seen on the wooden floor. A radiator sits under one of the windows indicating central heating in the house.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bedrooms; Furnishings; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-7

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. Another view of the entry way. A painting of the Virgin Mary with the Christ child is highlighted. Ornate wallpaper covers the walls. The entry is decorated for the holidays. A carved arm-chair, entry table, and rug are shown as well as the beautifully detailed woodwork. A staircase leads to the upper floor. A portion of a crystal chandelier is shown.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Entrance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Frost, Snyder--Homes & haunts;

A21125-6

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. A view of the entry way. A clock hangs next to the front door. The house was designed by architect, F.A. Sexton and built in 1890. The early inhabitants included Lois D. Campbell, an early mayor of Tacoma, Alec "King of the Klondike" McDonald and Judge W.H. Snell. The house was destroyed in 1956. Frost Snyder had succeeded to president of Clear Fir Lumber Company from his father, John Snyder. He was also president of Vancouver Plywood and Veneer Company and a member of the Board of Directors of Puget Sound National Bank. Frost Snyder was born in 1892 and died in 1971.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Entrance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-11

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The walls of the library are lined with bookcases and shelves. Comfortable arm chairs, a settee, tables and lamps are placed around oriental rugs. A large painting hangs over the bookshelves at the back of the room.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Libraries (Rooms)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-13

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The study has a fireplace with a wooden surround. An oval mirror and frame are built into the surround together with a shelf for small items over the mantel and turnings at either side. A sofa and easy chairs flank the fireplace. A desk and chair back up to the sofa. A three-armed chandelier is shown along with a sconce on the far wall between the large windows.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Studies (Rooms)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-8

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The sitting room includes an oriental rug, wallcovering and draperies along with chairs, tables, divan and a fireplace. The mantel is decorated for the holidays and a Christmas tree comes into view of the right hand side.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parlors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-10

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. The formal dining room includes a built-in china cabinet, open beams, and a fireplace. Paneling is topped by a china railing. Sconces are included in the fireplace front. The dining table is decorated with silver candle sticks. An elaborately carved side board displays a collection of serving pieces.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-12

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. A view of the other end of the library. Chairs, sofas and tables are shown as well as three windows, one decorated with a wreath. A painting is over the bookcase at the far end of the room. Sconces add lighting along the walls.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Libraries (Rooms)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;

A21125-9

Interior of Frost and Margaret Snyder's home. Another view of the sitting room showing the other end of the room. An ornate floor to ceiling mirror fills the area between two doors. An unright piano is in one corner. A chandelier with large glass globes hangs in this area. Pilasters decorate the wall beyond the fireplace. A Christmas tree stands behind the divan.


Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parlors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Snyder, Frost--Homes & haunts;