Aerial view of Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. Storage tanks dot the area around the plant and one of the Pennwalt barges can be seen being maneuvered to the dock by two tugs. The large corporation, now known as Pennwalt, had its beginnings in 1850 when five Philadelphia Quakers organized the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. and constructed a plant to produce lye and alkaline salts of soda from natural salt. Today Pennwalt, with its headquarters in Philadelphia, is a worldwide manufacturer of chemicals, health products and precision equipment. The chlorine produced by the company is used in paper and pulp manufacturing, but also in water purification, bleach and the manufacture of adhesives. Caustic soda is also used in pulp production. ("South on the Sound" by Murray Morgan)
Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma);
This aerial view of Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company shows their building complex, 2901 Taylor Way, as it appeared in July 1956. Storage tanks dot the area around the plant and one of the Pennwalt barges can be seen being maneuvered to the dock by two tugs. In 1928, the eastern firm was invited to build a caustic soda and liquid chlorine plant on 14 acres of filled ground adjacent to the Hylebos Waterway. The plant opened the following year as Tacoma ElectroChemical Company. As the parent firm diversified the plants' chemical production, it became known as Pennsalt, and then Pennwalt. Pennwalt Corp. was taken over by Elf-Atochem in 1990. ("South on the Sound" by Murray Morgan)
Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma);
This aerial view of Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company shows their building complex, 2901 Taylor Way, as it appeared in July 1956. Storage tanks dot the area around the plant and one of the Pennwalt barges can be seen being maneuvered to the dock by two tugs. In 1928, the eastern firm was invited to build a caustic soda and liquid chlorine plant on 14 acres of filled ground adjacent to the Hylebos Waterway. The plant opened the following year as Tacoma ElectroChemical Company. As the parent firm diversified the plants' chemical production, it became known as Pennsalt, and then Pennwalt. Pennwalt Corp. was taken over by Elf-Atochem in 1990. ("South on the Sound" by Murray Morgan)
Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma);
Street scenes from the housing addition "Fairway at Lakewood," developed by H.A. Briggs. Fairway was a planned community of upscale ranch homes off Steilacoom Blvd. about 1 mile from the Lakewood Center. The rambler homes were distinctive in that they were originals; of different designs and varied materials. The curved streets and rolling green lawns invited play by neighborhood children and a suburban style of life.
Street scenes from the housing addition "Fairway at Lakewood," developed by H.A. Briggs. Fairway was a planned community of upscale ranch homes off Steilacoom Blvd. about 1 mile from the Lakewood Center. The rambler homes were distinctive in that they were originals; of different designs and varied materials. The curved streets and rolling green lawns invited play by neighborhood children and a suburban style of life.
The curved asphalt street and rolling lawns of the suburban Lakewood community "Fairway at Lakewood," developed by H.A. Briggs. The planned community consisted of 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath ramblers, built from several different designs and of varied materials, selling for $10,000- 14,000. The different designs gave the look of custom designed homes to the neighborhood. Two children stop their bicycles on a summer day to converse. The streets are empty of traffic. The above street has been identified as Oakridge Dr. S.W. Young children were used to walking to Custer Elementary School via streets like Oakridge. (Additional information provided by a reader) TPL-10463
The curved asphalt street and rolling lawns of the suburban Lakewood community "Fairway at Lakewood," developed by H.A. Briggs. The planned community consisted of 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath ramblers, built from several different designs and of varied materials, selling for $10,000- 14,000. The different designs gave the look of custom designed homes to the neighborhood. Two children stop their bicycles on a summer day to converse. The streets are empty of traffic. The above street has been identified as Oakridge Dr. S.W. Young children were used to walking to Custer Elementary School via streets like Oakridge. (Additional information provided by a reader) TPL-10463
ca. 1926. In 1926, this photograph was taken of South 11th Street between Tacoma Ave So. and So. Fawcett. The businesses are, left to right, the Pleasant Corner Candy Store, an upholstery shop, Clinton's Pianos at 506 So. 11th, the Pok-A-Dot-Pup Sandwich Shop and an unidentified storefront. The tall building in the back is 1111 Tacoma Ave. So., at this time occupied by A. Gehri & Co. and Erickson Bro. This building is still across the street from the Tacoma Public Library. However, the top floors have now been removed. (WSHS)
Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Clinton's Music House (Tacoma);
Harbor Terrace Apartments, ordered by McGuire and Muri, Architects. This apartment building was built in 1951 by Elmer L. Burnham and Henry O. Wheeler. It was built on a hill overlooking the water. The upper structure, shown in this picture, is three stories. Each floor has a balcony offering views of the Sound.
Harbor Terrace Apartments, ordered by McGuire and Muri, Architects. This apartment building was built in 1951 by Elmer L. Burnham and Henry O. Wheeler. It was built on a hill overlooking the water. The upper structure, shown in this picture, is three stories. Each floor has a balcony offering views of the Sound.
Harbor Terrace Apartments, ordered by McGuire and Muri, Architects. These apartments were built in 1951 by Elmer L. Burnham and Henry O. Wheeler. The apartment building seems to consist of three distinct units, two of two stories and one of three stories. The balconies of the units have floor to ceiling windows that offer a view of the Sound.
Harbor Terrace Apartments, ordered by McGuire and Muri, Architects. These apartments were built in 1951 by Elmer L. Burnham and Henry O. Wheeler. The apartment building seems to consist of three distinct units, two of two stories and one of three stories. The balconies of the units have floor to ceiling windows that offer a view of the Sound.
Roof slabs being laid in place on Manitou Elementary School, photograph ordered by the Simpson Logging Co. The street immediately in view is the 6600 block of Mullan Street. Manitou Elementary was built in 1919 and underwent remodeling in 1924, 1956 and 1967. (Additional information provided by a reader)
Construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Roofs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Flat roofs; Manitou Elementary School (Tacoma);
Roof slabs being laid in place on Manitou Elementary School, photograph ordered by the Simpson Logging Co. The street immediately in view is the 6600 block of Mullan Street. Manitou Elementary was built in 1919 and underwent remodeling in 1924, 1956 and 1967. (Additional information provided by a reader)
Construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Roofs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Flat roofs; Manitou Elementary School (Tacoma);
Interiors of doctors office, believed to be 1002 So. 10th St. Constructed in 1955, the offices were occupied by Drs. Ernest E. Banfield, Lloyd S. Durkin and dentist Burton H. Goodman. Close up view of the waiting area. The sofas and chairs have the spare lines of the fifties. A rough hewn rock wall backs up the seating area. What appears to be a receptionist area is in an alcove to the left of the door.
Medical offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Atriums--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Interiors of doctors office, believed to be 1002 So. 10th St. Constructed in 1955, the offices were occupied by Drs. Ernest E. Banfield, Lloyd S. Durkin and dentist Burton H. Goodman. Close up view of the waiting area. The sofas and chairs have the spare lines of the fifties. A rough hewn rock wall backs up the seating area. What appears to be a receptionist area is in an alcove to the left of the door.
Medical offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Atriums--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exteriors of the Bell Fuel Co. in Lakewood and the oil loading rack. Bell Fuel was owned by William H. and Edgar A. Bell. They had two branch offices. The Tacoma office was located at 1210 Sprague Ave. The new office in this picture was located in Lakewood at 111th and Bridgeport Way and opened for business on August 15, 1956. It had its own storage tanks and business office. The Lakewood branch served the Lakes district and was managed by Robert W. Bell and Frank Radnick, both 15 year veterans with the company. The new branch had been in the planning stages for over a year as a part of a long range expansion and modernization program. Bell Fuel offered "Mobilheat" fuel and the famous flying horse logo can be seen at their filling area. They also sold Pres-to-logs by automatic dispenser. Four delivery trucks can be seen at the filling area; two are oil carriers, one is a flat bed truck and one appears to be a station wagon. Their slogan was "Ring us for oil." (TNT 8/14/1956, pg. 9)
Bell Fuel Co. (Lakewood); Fuel trade--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Exteriors of the Bell Fuel Co. in Lakewood and the oil loading rack. Bell Fuel was owned by William H. and Edgar A. Bell. They had two branch offices. The Tacoma office was located at 1210 Sprague Ave. The new office in this picture was located in Lakewood at 111th and Bridgeport Way and opened for business on August 15, 1956. It had its own storage tanks and business office. The Lakewood branch served the Lakes district and was managed by Robert W. Bell and Frank Radnick, both 15 year veterans with the company. The new branch had been in the planning stages for over a year as a part of a long range expansion and modernization program. Bell Fuel offered "Mobilheat" fuel and the famous flying horse logo can be seen at their filling area. They also sold Pres-to-logs by automatic dispenser. Four delivery trucks can be seen at the filling area; two are oil carriers, one is a flat bed truck and one appears to be a station wagon. Their slogan was "Ring us for oil." (TNT 8/14/1956, pg. 9)
Bell Fuel Co. (Lakewood); Fuel trade--Tacoma--1950-1960;
I.B.M. offices, ordered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association highlighting Reeds Fixtures. International Business Machines Corp was located in Tacoma at 12 Tacoma Ave. No. At 11:15, the office is empty. Almost each desk and the area over the rear door is emblazoned with a placard admonishing one to "THINK." Framed portraits, possibly of company founders, hang on the left wall. Fluorescent lighting boxes hang down from the ceiling. The free standing fixture at the front left contains printed information about IBM products and a write up from the Wall Street Journal. Dark tile squares cover the floor.
International Business Machines (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Logos; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office equipment & supplies;
I.B.M. offices, ordered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association highlighting Reeds Fixtures. International Business Machines Corp was located in Tacoma at 12 Tacoma Ave. No. At 11:15, the office is empty. Almost each desk and the area over the rear door is emblazoned with a placard admonishing one to "THINK." Framed portraits, possibly of company founders, hang on the left wall. Fluorescent lighting boxes hang down from the ceiling. The free standing fixture at the front left contains printed information about IBM products and a write up from the Wall Street Journal. Dark tile squares cover the floor.
International Business Machines (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Logos; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office equipment & supplies;
The top of the Washington Building tower, circa 1925. At 17 stories, almost everyone had to look up at this building, it was the second highest in the Northwest. The Washington Building was innovative in grouping its tenants by fields and making offices specific to those fields. The top floors were dedicated to doctors and medical offices. Some floors were huge open spaces on completion, for large concerns who would dictate where partitions would be placed. (TNT 6/30/1925, pg. 1) (WSHS)
ca. 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turnow posed for a studio wedding portrait circa 1940. The bride is wearing a light colored two-piece suit with a delicate corsage pinned to her lapel. The groom has on a dark suit with striped tie.
This photograph from August, 1956 shows the Kegel's Furniture store at 105-11 South 11th Street shortly before the building was taken over by Selden's carpet and floor covering store. Kegel's, owned by Otto Kegel, had opened in 1938. Built in 1902, this building was demolished in November of 1975, and a parking garage was built on the lot in 1987.
Kegel's Inc. (Tacoma); Furniture stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;
This photograph from August, 1956 shows the Kegel's Furniture store at 105-11 South 11th Street shortly before the building was taken over by Selden's carpet and floor covering store. Kegel's, owned by Otto Kegel, had opened in 1938. Built in 1902, this building was demolished in November of 1975, and a parking garage was built on the lot in 1987.
Kegel's Inc. (Tacoma); Furniture stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;
ca. 1925. Construction on the Washington Building started in 1919 for the Scandinavian- American Bank, but halted when the bank went bankrupt. The steel framework sat deserted until it was purchased by the Washington-California Co. In 1925, the building was completed. The steel framework was clothed in white terra cotta, which was glazed. It was fireproof. It had 1925 technologically superior Otis elevators, which could take visitors from the bottom to the top in 16 seconds. The building was completed with an investment of 1 1/2 million dollars. (TNT 6/30/1925, pg.1) (WSHS)
Washington Building (Tacoma); Office buildings--Tacoma--1920-1930; Business districts--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1956. Timber industry scenes from Grays Harbor and the Olympic Peninsula, ordered by Malcolm McGhie. A log train chugs along on the Rayonier owned main line railroad in Washington. The locomotive is one of two new diesel-electric locomotives put in service in 1956, replacing steam. While the two main lines were being improved, spur railroad tracks were being replaced by company owned truck roads. By May of 1957, the conversion to truck logging would be complete. (Rayonier annual report for 1956)
ca. 1956. Timber industry scenes from Grays Harbor and the Olympic Peninsula, ordered by Malcolm McGhie. A log train chugs along on the Rayonier owned main line railroad in Washington. The locomotive is one of two new diesel-electric locomotives put in service in 1956, replacing steam. While the two main lines were being improved, spur railroad tracks were being replaced by company owned truck roads. By May of 1957, the conversion to truck logging would be complete. (Rayonier annual report for 1956)
