ca. 1938. Model of sailing ship "Great Republic" built by Nepean C. Garrison. The model is positioned so that it appears to riding along with the railway cars.

Model ships; Garrison, N. C.--Associated objects;

ca. 1938. Al Peterman Manufacturing Company truck with extension. An extension to the body of a heavy-duty truck appears welded to the frame and mounted over eight large truck tires. It is parked inside the door and veneer factory. This was the first "Peterbuilt" truck ever built by the Peterman Manufacturing Co. for its logging operations at Morton. Mr. Peterman had purchased a fleet of fifteen retired White trucks from the Shell Oil Co. and then completely rebuilt them at his Tacoma plant. More powerful engines, dual drive axles and air brakes were added. He had tinkered with these early trucks and made more modifications at the Morton logging site before building this prototype in 1938. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Peterman Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. The First Presbyterian Church, showing its large stained glass window and dome. This lovely Romanesque red brick church was dedicated in September of 1925 and is on the Tacoma City Registry. It was designed by noted architect of churches Ralph Adams Cram, of Cram and Ferguson of Boston. The structure reflects Cram's interest in ecclesiastical symbolism. The design is heavy with religious symbols carved in stone, wood and metal, including its ornate dome with ancient Christian symbols and figures.

Presbyterian churches--Tacoma; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Seven women, members of Garden Club, at garden of Mrs. E.E. Johnson. (filed with Argentum)

Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Choir of the First Presbyterian Church, exterior view.

First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Presbyterian churches--Tacoma; Choirs (Music);

ca. 1938. Mrs. Sussman at home. Minnie Esther Sussman posing amidst a vast display of flowers received in honor of her and Mr. Joseph SussmanΓÇÖs 25th wedding anniversary. According to her daughter Mrs. Sussman altered her wedding dress for the occasion. The Sussmans were residents of Tacoma since 1913. She was a pioneer member of Temple Beth El and also of the Tacoma Woman's Club. During WWII, she was honored with a special award from President Roosevelt for her efforts in the sale of US War Bonds. Minnie Sussman passed away on July 30, 1963. (TNT obituary, 07/30/1963, p. 25)

Flowers; Candelabras;

ca. 1938. Small slot machine. For Charles E. Kent Company. (T. Times)

Gambling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Slot machines--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Marianna Van Rooy, daughter of Clemens Van Rooy, accountant and secretary of Allenmore Golf Club. Marianna is shown with long curls, a bow in her hair, wearing a pleated sleeveless dress, seated on a table with her arms around her crossed legs. (filed with Argentum)

Girls--Tacoma--1930-1940; Van Rooy, Marianna Catherine;

ca. 1938. Family portrait for Lieutenant H. T. Hamilton, Lake Steilacoom.

Hamilton, H.T.--Family;

Hood Street Reservoir. Taken from hill with city, tideflats and Holy Rosary Church in background. Ordered by Comfort & Davis.

Hood Street Reservoir (Tacoma); Holy Rosary Church (Tacoma); Reservoirs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Seattle boxer Al Hostak, the "Savage Slav," and his manager Eddie Marino in a 1938 photograph. The 22-year-old Hostak defeated Tacoma's Freddie Steele for the United States and National Boxing Association middleweight title at Seattle's Civic Stadium on July 26, 1938, sending him to the canvas four times. A two-time champion, he finally hung up his gloves in 1949. Mr. Hostak later became a Deputy Sheriff as well as a successful businessman. (www.secondsout.com/legends; T.Times 6-25-38, p. 13)

Hostak, Al; Marino, Eddie; Boxers (Sports)--Seattle--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. National Bank of Washington, South 12th and Pacific Avenue. Sandstone renaissance style building designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects in 1920 for National Bank of Tacoma on site previously occupied by the Rudolph Knabel Bakery. The structure is listed on the National Registry. (filed with Argentum)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

ca. 1938. National Bank of Washington, South 12th and Pacific Avenue. Sandstone renaissance style building designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects in 1920 for National Bank of Tacoma on site previously occupied by the Rudolph Knabel Bakery. (filed with Argentum)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

ca. 1938. Nurses who formed an orchestra at St. Joseph's hospital, circa 1938. Portrait of six women in nurse's uniforms and three men in St. Joseph's Hospital sweaters, with instruments. (filed with Argentum)

Nurses--Tacoma; Nursing--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. "Red Pig," under new management of Joe, behind counter left, and Bernice, right, Fox. It's about eight minutes to twelve and the counter seats are filled with customers being waited on. The "Red Pig" has recently reopened under new management after being remodeled. It is located on the Tacoma-Seattle Highway, about 1/2 mile east of Fife. (T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940; Restaurant workers; Fox, Bernice; Fox, Joe;

ca. 1938. The "Red Pig" restaurant's kitchen is the scene for this photograph. The restaurant was under new management. The management team was composed of Joe Fox, at the grill, and Bernice Fox, getting food from the refrigerator. The restaurant was located on (now) Hwy. 99, about half a mile past Fife. It was noted for its modern "all electric" kitchen. The specialties of the house were steak and chicken dinners, although the new management was emphasizing hamburgers. (T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940; Restaurant workers; Fox, Bernice; Fox, Joe;

ca. 1938. Anna H. (Mrs. Chester) Thorne residence, Georgian Revival style home, built circa 1938. Grand curved staircase and patterned inlaid flooring. (Filed with Argentum)

Thorne, Anna--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1938. Anna H. (Mrs. Chester) Thorne residence, Georgian Revival style home, built circa 1938. Dining room, with built in shelves on either side of the doorway displaying glassware and china. (Filed with Argentum)

Thorne, Anna--Homes & haunts; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Armament map Washington National Guard, listing stations and units of the Guard. (Argentum)

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Maps;

ca. 1938. Copy of letter to Mrs I.E. Calkins from Congressman John M. Coffee, dated March 8,1938. (Argentum)

Coffee, John--Associated objects; Correspondence;

ca. 1938. Rhodes Brothers Store, circa 1938; Christmas display of handbags and silk stockings. Rhodes Brothers Department Store opened at 950 Broadway in 1903. By the time that this photograph was taken, around 1938, the clutter of the earlier years had been replaced by spacious aisles and attractive displays. The store was well known for its festive seasonal decorations. (photograph donated by the Rhodes Reunion Committee)

Department stores--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Rhodes Brothers Department Store (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Dutch Colonial home, circa 1938, identified in records as 121 No. I St. Photograph ordered by A.E. Grafton. (There is no record in the 1938 or 1939 City Directory of a home at this address)

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. This building was constructed in 1938 for Lee Kress. It was designed by Russell, Lance & Muri, architects. Mr. Kress had grown up and attended school in Tacoma before starting out in the restaurant business. He already owned two malt shops in Olympia and one in the Bostwick building. This one was advertised as a drive inn. By 1945, it was occupied by the Five Point Inn.

Kress Drive Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Mayor John C. Siegle, far right, with a group of unidentified men. Sepia photograph taken probably in 1938. Mayor Siegle was elected on March 8, 1938, and took office on June 6, 1938. He was the first native born Tacoma mayor, replacing George A. Smitley, who did not seek re-election. A well-known dentist and local civic leader prior to becoming mayor, Dr. Siegle advocated growth of the city by increasing tourism and economic and industrial development. He was ill during most of his term of office and died on April 12, 1939, a scant ten months after he took the oath of office. ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939;

Aerial view of North End Tacoma showing Annie Wright Seminary, surrounding neighborhood and Commencement Bay.

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

ca. 1938. "S.S. Wildwood", full side view of American Shipping Company freighter in Commencement Bay.

Cargo ships; American Shipping Company;

Joe Heitman with his dog Jerry, circa 1938. The two are standing in the driveway with a view of the house and neighborhood behind them. (T. Times).

Heitman, Joe; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. Interior of murder scenes taken for lawyer Steve O'Brien. Front area of tobacco shop with cigarette and tobacco advertisements on the wall. This area leads to the backroom in image one. A symbol hangs above the door, a wreath with candle in center. On the wall next to the door are several calendars including one from the Cammarano Bros. Co. This murder was not identified but possibly occurred in 1938.

Homicides; Signs (Notices); Tobacco shops; Calendars;

ca. 1938. Nepean C. (N.C.) Garrison gazes at his model of the sailing ship "Great Republic." The artisan and the model are arranged so that when the picture is cropped properly, the ship will appear to be berthed at the dock, with its creator looking on.

Model ships; Garrison, N.C.;