Foster-Kleiser billboard advertising Tacoma's Community Chest "for human needs." "Give in your own City." Based on the success of the War Chest in World War I, a plan was proposed to help individuals join their forces together in the Community Chest to help those in their own communities in need. (WSHS)

Depressions--1929; Billboards--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

New barracks for medical corps at Fort Lewis. Lettering over doorway reads "Medical Detachment." The new quarters were erected adjacent to the Fort Lewis hospital as part of a six year, 5 1/2 million dollar development plan at Fort Lewis. Camp Lewis was built during WW I, on land given to the military as a gift. After the war, the camp fell into disrepair. In March of 1926, Congress passed a ten year building plan to revitalize several military posts, including Camp Lewis. In September of 1927, Camp Lewis was redesignated as Fort Lewis. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) TPL-8302

Fort Lewis (Wash.); Barracks--Fort Lewis; Military facilities--Wash.;

New administration buildings and offices at Fort Lewis. Camp Lewis was built during WW I, on land given to the military as a gift. After the war, the camp fell into disrepair. In March of 1926, Congress passed a ten year building plan to revitalize several military posts, including Camp Lewis. In September of 1927, Camp Lewis was redesignated as Fort Lewis. During the Depression, the government embarked on a six year, five and a half million dollar development plan at Fort Lewis. Wooden structures were replaced by ones of brick, stucco and steel. Over 80 buildings were completed by the end of 1934, as well as new roads and water mains. Fort Lewis was ready to take its place as a major US installation. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) TPL-8303

Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Military headquarters--Fort Lewis;

Blue star, cabin from rear & fish hold, rear deck.

Blue star, cabin from rear with unknown person.

ca. 1933. Afifi Temple window display featuring 100 dolls made by Chinese women in the American Board Mission at Tientsin, China. The dolls were donated to the Afifi Temple in Tacoma by the Dragons Oasis Shriner Club of Tientsin, China for distribution to crippled children in Shriner Hospitals. Exhibit illuminated by two ornate Chinese-style hanging lights.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Dolls; Window displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Chinese lanterns;

Blue star, side view.

ca. 1933. Schoenfeld's Furniture, Toy Department. Advertising display. Studio setup of dolls, one a baby with layette. (WSHS)

Dolls; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

ca. 1933. Schoenfeld's Furniture, Toy Department. Electric Train set with station and tunnel. The area around the train has been whited out for advertising display purposes. Toy Department shelves, octagon columns of building with stenciled decoration at tops in background. (WSHS)

Model railroads; Toys; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

Blue star, cabin interior under construction.

Blue star, cabin interior under construction.

ca. 1935. Unidentified young girl playing with toy Griffin Fuel trucks in front of a fireplace, circa 1935. One of the trucks is filled with toy coal, another with toy logs. (filed with Argentum)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Toys--1930-1940; Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. A little boy sports a huge smile as he is photographed playing with Griffin Fuel Company toy trucks, circa 1935. The two on the floor in front of the table are loaded with toy coal and toy wood. (filed with Argentum)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Toys--1930-1940; Boys--Tacoma--1930-1940;

A large sign makes it adamantly clear that Tacoma City Light did not pay for the electricity used for the outdoor Christmas street decorations in the South Tacoma business district in December of 1952. The South Tacoma Business Club paid for the private power. Crouching next to a portable high voltage generator are Steve Pease and C.A. Erdahl, commissioner of public utilities. Standing on the truck are Bill Brown and Herb Ford. The club president, W.D. McDougal, is in the foreground. (TNT 12-21-52, D-13) TPL-8110

Signs (Notices); Commercial organizations--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; South Tacoma Business Club (Tacoma); Electric generators--Tacoma; Pease, Stephen O.; Erdahl, C.A.; Brown, Bill; Ford, Herbert; McDougal, W.D.;

Aquila plug with battens to hold molds in place; Griz near bow.

CLK Yacht Crafters, finished strongback for Aquila, Jim Burba (fore) & Earl Edwards (rear).

ca. 1935. Maccabees Orchestra, circa 1935. Woman sitting at piano holding banjo, three men standing in row with drums, guitar and saxophone. To the left is a xylophone and in front of the drums is a violin. The Maccabees were a fraternal and benevolent organization for men, providing monetary benefits in the case of sickness, disability or death. It ceased as a fraternal organization in 1962, becoming a life insurance company. (filed with Argentum)

Order of Maccabees; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; Musical instruments--Tacoma;

ca. 1931. Unidentifed one and 1/2 story shingled house with vines growing on facade, for sale by Melendy Real Estate. (Argentum, filed with H)

Houses--1930-1940;

CLK Yacht Crafters, finished strongback for Aquila, Jim Burba (fore) & Earl Edwards (rear).

CLK Yacht Crafters, finished strongback for Aquila, Jim Burba , Earl Edwards & Chuck Knapp. Jim Burba's son in background.

CLK Yacht Crafters, finished strongback for Aquila, Chuck Knapp (fore left), Earl Edwards (fore right) and Jim Burba (back left).

CLK Yacht Crafters, finished strongback for Aquila, Chuck Knapp (front), Earl Edwards (back).

CLK Yacht Crafters, finished strongback for Aquila, Jim Burba's son.

ca. 1935. Sally Marie Beauty Shop, circa 1935, address unknown. Richards Studio notes identified this location as the Sally Marie Beauty Shop, where two uniformed beauticians await their next client. The salon appears to be on the upper floor of what might be a pharmacy or market. The room has privacy booths on two sides. (filed with Argentum)

Sally Marie Beauty Shop (Tacoma); Beauty shops--Tacoma--1930-1940;

CLK Yacht Crafters, erecting first mold on finished strongback for Aquila.

ca. 1933. Bohemian Club, for Mr. Columbino. Bartenders behind bar, man who appears to be owner or manager in foreground. Customers at bar in background. Caption reads "Good Luck and Prosperity to the Bohemian Club." The Bohemian Club was located at 1325 1/2 Broadway in the Langert Building; the building has since been demolished.

Bohemian Club (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940; Nightclubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bartenders--1930-1940;

CLK Yacht Crafters, erecting first mold on finished strongback for Aquila.

ca. 1933. Virges Drug Store booknook, "The Book Bower Lending Library," circa 1933. For Isabel Lane. According to the 1932 City Directory, Virges Drug Co. had multiple locations at 914 and 958 Pacific Ave. and 785 Broadway. The company was owned by William Virges, who was also president of the Pacific Brewing and Malting Co., National Coconut Butter Co. and National Soap Co. (filed with Argentum)

Virges Drug Co. (Tacoma); Drugstores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Blue Star, under construction, Mantra Marine, Ed Beck's company, Seattle, stern view. Vessel was low-draft gillnetter built specifically for the Kodiak & Alaska fisheries. Ed Beck fished one of his boats around Kodiak in the summer.

ca. 1933. The lunchroom and counter at Virges Drug Store. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Adeline M. Lilleberg.. According to the 1932 City Directory, Virges Drug Co. had multiple locations at 914 and 958 Pacific Ave. and 785 Broadway. Photograph is of the inside of a soda shop with booths, and stools and counter. (filed with Argentum)

Virges Drug Store (Tacoma); Drug stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;