IBM had been located at its 12 Tacoma Ave. No. address for about seven years. It appears that some remodeling had been done since its initial move in 1951; double glass doors are now in place at the entrance. Large picture windows facing the sidewalk show most of the interior while the exposed side of the building has limited windows and plenty of brickwork. The Connoisseur Shop is located next door. The Tacoma branch of IBM was managed by William C. Bethke.

International Business Machines (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. Hollywood Market and Grocery, circa 1926. The market was located on a rural route on Lincoln Ave. Small stucco building with crenelated cornice on corner lot. Auburn Ice Cream signboard on sidewalk. (filed with Argentum)

Grocery stores--1920-1930; Hollywood Market (Tacoma);

Redi-Gas Service was located in Parkland at 14012 Pacific Ave and celebrated its grand opening in April, 1958. The company, with district manager Cleve Redig at the helm, sold bottled gas. The Parkland plant was one of ten retail outlets for the company in the Pacific Northwest. Propane gas was used for home, commercial and industrial purposes. It was easy to install for heating. No chimneys were necessary or complicated ductwork. Redi-Gas had a ten vehicle fleet with gas delivered in either bulk or cylinder form. Interestingly, 75% of poultry farmers used propane in running their businesses. Exterior view of Redi-Gas; a large lot makes parking simple for customers. The building is a modern glass and brick structure with walnut-faced plywood interiors. Douglas fir plywood panels were used in the gently arched roofline. The plant totaled 8000 square feet and included showrooms, general and adminstrative offices, warehouse and shop. Architects Swedberg and Anderson designed the project and it was built by Purvis Construction. Photograph ordered by Redi-Gas. (TNT 4-25-58, B-1,2)

Redi-Gas Service (Parkland); Fuel trade--Parkland;

ca. 1926. Meat market interior. Fresh meat case, pickled meats in jars, scale, butcher's table. (filed with Argentum)

Butcher shops--1920-1930;

The Richards Studio took several aerial photographs in April, 1958, of the downtown and Tideflats area. The growth of Tacoma can be noted in the increase of commercial buildings and industrial facilities along the City Waterway (now Thea Foss Waterway). The 11th St. Bridge is to the far right of the photograph; the 15th & 21st St. Bridges are also included. There are platforms under the 15th & 21st St. Bridges. Union Pacific Railroad buildings and possibly the Martinac Shipbuilding are visible on the bottom portion of the picture. TPL-8157

Aerial photographs; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; City Waterway (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Five bridges span the channelized Puyallup River in this aerial photograph taken in April of 1958 before the construction of I-5. The bridge at the bottom is the 21st Street Bridge. In the middle is the Puyallup River Bridge. Near the top, to the right of the river, is the Cushman Indian Hospital, soon to be the site of the Puyallup Tribal Casino.

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma;

Three bridges transverse the Puyallup River in aerial photographs taken by Richards Studio on April 22, 1958. The Tacoma Indian Hospital and grounds are visible at the top right of the photograph. Railroad tracks run parallel and under part of the bridges.

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma; Tacoma Indian Hospital (Tacoma);

Aerial photographs of the Puyallup River as it meanders through Tacoma were taken by Richards Studio on April 22, 1958. A close-up view of the three bridges over the river indicate that only the main bridge in the center had any traffic at the time the photograph was snapped. The bridge appears at a definite angle in this particular picture.

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma; Puyallup River (Wash.);

This aerial view of Tacoma's commercial district was taken in April of 1958. Several log booms float at the south end of the Foss waterway just past the 15th St. Bridge. The tall smokestack near the center is the Dock St. steam plant. The other two bridges are the Railroad Bridge and the Murray Morgan Bridge. Several prominent buildings, including Old City Hall, Puget Sound National Bank, and the Washington Building, are visible. Among current landmarks that are missing: I-705, the Frank Russell Building, and the Columbia Bank Building. TPL-8467

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Logs;

Aerial views of downtown Tacoma were taken on April 22, 1958. The busy commercial streets showcase many of the city's financial structures. Looking southeast in the center of the picture is Pacific Avenue with the Security Building (formerly Provident Building), the Ionic-columned Bank of California, Washington Building and Puget Sound National Bank, formerly the tallest building on the West Coast. The new Tacoma Building, Weyerhaeuser headquarters, and its predecessor are side-by-side on A Street, one street beyond, with the Perkins Building across the street.

Aerial photographs; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Security Building (Tacoma); Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma);

Another view of the bridges crossing the Puyallup River was taken via air by Richards Studio on April 22, 1958. Water levels indicate that the river had not overflooded its borders. There are no buildings directly on the river's edge because of the flooding potential. The white or light gray colored bridge has been identified as the Eells St. bridge looking south. From above it appears to have an open geometric design; the curvature on top is reminiscent of a roller coaster track. It connected Pacific Highway and Fife to the left and Puyallup Ave. and Tacoma to the right. The other two bridges were railroad bridges and still there some fifty years later. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; Railroad bridges--Tacoma; Eells St. State Highway Bridge (Tacoma); Puyallup River (Wash.);

Several aerial photographs were taken on April 22, 1958, by Richards Studio of the downtown, Tideflats, and various waterways. This is another view of the City Waterway showing the separation point between the city's commercial business district, primarily financial, and the industrial section which featured mills, logs, and chemical manufacturing. The 11th St. Bridge is to the top of the picture. TPL-10304

Aerial photographs; Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Logs;

Nalley's would satisfy any pickle lover's fancy with its wide array of pickles. Dill pickles came in cans or bottles, kosher or banquet, whole or halved, and even garlic. There were barbecue and sweet relishes, hot dog and hamburger relishes. Pickles were sweet mixed, cut or sliced, or whole. Farm fresh cucumber chips and hamburger chips, both thin and regular sliced, were popular. View of four shelves of Nalley's pickles in various sizes; most came in easy twist-top containers. Photograph ordered by Nalley's.

Cucumbers--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nalleys, Inc. (Tacoma)--Products;

The ivy-covered walls of Annie Wright Seminary do not appear to have changed in the decades since the school was established. The elegant brick buildings of the college preparatory school for girls still remain in the city's northend. The Tudor Gothic style buildings were designed by architects Sutton Whitney and Dugan and built by J.E. Bonnell, contractor. Photograph ordered by the Shield yearbook.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings; Private schools--Tacoma;

Long plywood boxes marked "Weldwood" are being tested by a new machine before released for sale. Two men stand by, one making notes, as the heavy machine presses down on the plywood. Plywood underwent stringent testing before it reached the marketplace. Only after passing several tests was it allowed to be sold. Photograph ordered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Testing; Product inspection; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Broadway Food Store, 8410 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood. Originally opened in 1939 as the New Broadway Food Store, the store appears to have undergone some expansion.

Broadway Food Store (Lakewood); Grocery stores--Lakewood--1940-1950;

ca. 1926. Grocery store interior. Fresh meat and dairy/soft drink cases, canned and packaged foods on shelves, mirrors on walls. (filed with Argentum)

Grocery stores--1920-1930;

A message board lends an air of modernity which contrasts with the French chateau architecture of Stadium High School. It stands as a reminder that this beautiful building, placed on the city, state, and national registries, is being utilized as a high school by the Tacoma School District. In May, 1958, there were only two high schools in Tacoma, with Woodrow Wilson High School to open four months later. Photograph ordered by Chase, Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury, Conn. TPL-9161

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices);

Placed on the City, State and National Registry of historic buildings, the French chateau styled Stadium High School opened as a school in 1906. Intended originally for use as a hotel, and damaged by fire, the building was saved and remodeled to be used as a high school. View of Stadium High School; the unusual spires, turrets and towers would have been a challenge for roofers to maintain and replace. Nevertheless, $850,000 was spent in the summer of 1958 for renovations to the school. A new roof, rewelded and repainted fire escapes, replacement windows and sashes and a 50 foot steel beam lowered across the top of the gym to make the basketball court regulation sized and turned around were just some of the projects. Photograph ordered by Chase Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury, Conn. (TNT 7-20-58, B-11) TPL-8668

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

This side view of Stadium High School was taken on a sunny spring day in 1958 from the corner of N. 2nd and "E" Sts. Fire escapes are attached to the outside of the buildings so that students could exit in case of emergencies. These fire escapes would be removed, rewelded and painted during the $850,000 renovation project at the school during summer, 1958. Hipped and pitched roofs, spirals, and dormers blend in with the French chateau architecture but would have been difficult to repair and maintain. Besides a new roof, 500 windows and sashes were replaced during renovations. Photograph ordered by the Chase Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury, Conn. (TNT 7-20-58, B-11)

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1926. Interior of unidentified butcher shop. (WSHS)

Butcher shops--1920-1930; Meat cutting; Meat;

Eric Hayes may have had his residence on the same piece of property as his new nursery in Purdy, a small community near Gig Harbor. The two-story Dutch colonial home had a porch surrounding the second floor; it would have provided a clear view of the woods and garden plots. There were several rectangular plots of land, contained with borders, which would grow specific plants and shrubs. The Eric Hayes Nursery celebrated an open house on March 22, 1958. Located seven minutes from the Narrows Bridge, the nursery carried a wide variety of trees and shrubs, as well as garden equipment and supplies. Photograph ordered by Eric Hayes Nursery. (TNT 3-21-58, A-9)

Houses--Purdy; Nurseries (Horticulture)--Purdy;

The Public Safety Building on Pacific Avenue was also known as the City Hall Annex. Originally built for Northern Pacific Railroad for use as its headquarters in 1887, the City of Tacoma purchased the building in 1922 . The south wing of the Italianate, stucco-covered stone structure was later rebuilt to house the jail. The Old City Hall was directly across the street on Pacific. View of the Public Safety Building taken on May 9, 1958, indicates that this was Police Headquarters, with separate entrances for the detective division and for traffic violators. With the completion of the County-City Building in 1959, the Public Safety Building was vacated. An art center was proposed to occupy the empty space and in 1962, the Allied Arts Center began a remodeling project. A few years later, the Public Safety Building escaped total demolition, although the jail wing was destroyed, and was placed on historic registries. Photograph ordered by Alan Liddle, architect. TPL-6491. (Tacoma Rediviva, p. 27)

Public Safety Building (Tacoma); City Hall Annex (Tacoma); Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Gentle landscaping and a modest sign were located at the entrance to the New Tacoma Cemetery on Chambers Creek Road. The gates to the cemetery are opened wide with a building, possibly the visitors center, to the right. The New Tacoma Cemetery, along with the Tacoma Cemetery, was operated by the Tacoma Cemetery Association, a mutual, non-profit association which had served the community since 1884. The New Tacoma Cemetery was the newer of the two locations; it began helping Tacoma families in 1932. Ponds, bridges, waterfalls and an urn garden helped create a peaceful, quiet atmosphere for reflection and mourning. A Lutheran section and a Veterans section were available along with a special Lullaby Land for children. Free bus service was available on Sundays from downtown Tacoma with enough time to spend strolling the cemetery grounds before departure. Photograph ordered by Johnson Cox Co.

New Tacoma Cemetery (Tacoma); Tacoma Cemetery Association (Tacoma); Cemeteries--Tacoma;

Chickens huddle under large heaters at the Curtis chicken farm in Graham. The large poultry barn is made of arched wooden beams with plenty of space inside for the chickens. Overhead fluorescent lighting would provide illumination even at night. There is a man kneeling pouring water into pans for the thirsty chickens. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Poultry houses--Graham; Poultry industry--Graham; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Snow-capped Mount Rainier is clearly visible over the trees surrounding the Curtis chicken farm in Graham. The long poultry house is built of wood. The two twin towers next to the barn doors may have been bulk storage containers for chicken feed. A ladder is fastened to each tower so that the small square lid can be reached to open. For an interior view of the chicken house, see A114464-2. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Poultry houses--Graham; Poultry industry--Graham; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The "Blue Flame" home was constructed in the Glenwood Acres community by Stromberg Construction. The one-story home was built in a French Provincial design with clean lines and a fairly steep shake roof. Crossed lines intersect the many windows. The tall trees surrounding the home helped to accentuate the European atmosphere. Glenwood Acres was a newer housing development in the Lakewood area with paved roads and dead-end streets which celebrated its grand opening in October, 1956. Sixty homes were planned for 1956 and possibly more have been built since then. It was the first development to feature natural gas. This model home was located on Delwood Drive close to 104th St. S.W. It featured a two-car garage. Donations of 25 cents were collected during the open house period in May, 1958, on behalf of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Photograph ordered by Stromberg Construction. (TNT 9-9-56, E-15, TNT 5-18-58, B-4- B-11)

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;

A wide driveway, flanked by two small street lamps, leads to a charming one-story home in Lakewood's Glenwood Acres neighborhood. A planned community of 60+ homes constructed by Stromberg Construction, Glenwood Acres was the first to feature natural gas for home heating. This home is built low to the ground and appears nestled under the tall trees. The sweeping shake roofline and crossed framed windows gives the house a cottage-like appearance, French Provincial in design. This was the "Blue Flame" home which was open to the public in mid-May, 1958. All appliances and heating used gas. Glenwood Acres was located on 104th St. S.W. near Hipkins Rd. Photograph ordered by Stromberg Construction. (TNT 5-18-58, B-4-B-11)

Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;

The glass-encased multi-story fine arts annex at Lincoln High School was dedicated in November of 1957 and open for public viewing as part of the annual Back-to-School night and observance of American Education Week. It was the first major improvement at the school in several years. The modernistic steel and concrete Fine Arts Building is adjacent to the ivy-covered walls of the main building. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation. TPL-8474

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1926. Grocery store interior. Baked goods case, canned and packaged food on shelves, produce on tables. (filed with Argentum)

Grocery stores--1920-1930;