ca. 1934. Past Grand Matrons, most likely of the Order of the Eastern Star. Group of seven women standing in beautifully landscaped front yard of home. Mrs. Drury. (T. Tribune) (WSHS)

Order of Eastern Star (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Committee for Masonic Convention. Group of four men and six women standing on steps of building. (T.N.T.) (WSHS)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Free & Accepted Masons (Tacoma);

ca. 1934. The bastion, company store and granary at Fort Nisqually under reconstruction in Point Defiance Park. In 1934, with the backing of the Young Mens' Business Club of Tacoma, activity began to move the Hudson's Bay Co. trading post from near DuPont to Point Defiance Park. The fort had been closed since 1869 and was steadily deteriorating. (filed with Argentum)

Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Hudson's Bay Co. (Tacoma); Frontier & pioneer life--Tacoma; Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Trading posts--Tacoma;

Mrs. Phoebe Maxson sitting in a rocking chair outside her residence, the Frank Tobey Jones Home for the Aged, prior to her 100th birthday. Mrs. Maxson will turn 100 years old on October 11, 1934. This photograph was also used in the T. Times in October of 1935 with a story recounting Mrs. Maxson's 101st birthday. Photograph ordered by Dr. W.W. Danel, Mrs. Maxson's son and a resident of Honolulu. Mrs. Maxson was born on a ranch in Ohio and came west in the early 1880's. Her first husband, S.A. Danel of Illinois, died in 1900. She married A.M. Maxson several years later and also outlived him. She has lived at the Toby Jones home since 1923 and is a devoted member of the Monday Civic Club. (T. Times 10/11/1935, pg. 7; 9/29/1934, pg. 1)

Maxson, Phoebe; Aged persons; Centenarians; Franke Tobey Jones Home (Tacoma);

ca. 1934. Pacific Bank Note Company, printer. Advertisement for Washington Gas & Electric Company, "Why cook in the horseless carriage age. A modern gas range pays for itself!" (WSHS)

Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Stoves--1930-1940;

A.D. "Sandy" Frew, the oldest living Alaskan mail carrier, at the 1934 Sourdough Reunion in Tacoma Washington. Frew, one of the co-founders of the event, carried mail by dogsled. His mail run was from Dyea to Rampart, 2200 miles. He averaged 80 miles a day. He holds in his hands some of the first gold taken out of the Klondike. It was dug from the El Dorado mine in 1897 and he carries it in a buckskin pouch for good luck. "Sourdough" is a slang term for an old time prospector of Alaska. The event held in Tacoma 8/16-19, 1934 was the 6th annual get together for the group to meet and reminisce. (T. Times 8/17/1934, pg. 1)

Gold miners; Frew, A.D.; Postal service employees--Alaska; Letter carriers--Alaska; Pioneers--Alaska;

ca. 1935. Columbia Breweries started with seven staff members in the early 1900's. In 1939 J.F. Lanser was president of the company and Otto Birkmaler was brewmaster, producing Columbia Ale. Since prohibition ended in 1933, production of Columbia's Alt Heidelberg beer had been dramatically increased. This elevated view shows the back of Columbia Breweries' plant. The building on left is McNulty Storage and Transfer (listed in 1935 City Directory at 2106 South C Street); across the street on the right is a Richfield service station. A billboard in the center advertises "Camel" cigarettes. A hill and commercial buildings are seen in the background. (WSHS)

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940;

ca. 1939. Columbia Breweries was about to begin a massive expansion project; this would enable them to increase production of their Heidelberg beer and Columbia Ale. Columbia advertised their products throughout Tacoma and the Pacific Northwest. View of three Alt Heidelberg signs: first is the same as 7A7-3; second, "In the family size steinie", a half gallon bottle; third, "In compact stubbies" bottle of beer. (WSHS)

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Beer--Tacoma; Advertisements--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940;

Group of men working on the stockade reconstruction at Fort Nisqually in Point Defiance Park. In the background can be seen the lookout bastion on the right and the Hudson's Bay Co. Store on the left. The group is working outside of the stockade walls. The dedication of the renovated fort would be September 3, 1934. (T. Times 9/1/1934 & 9/4/1934, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Fort Nisqually palisades recreated at Point Defiance Park in 1934 as a historic site. The high wooden arch of the main entrance can be seen in the stockade wall. To the right is one of the Fort's bastions, used primarily for security, but also sometimes for living quarters. The Hudson's Bay Co. store is next to the fence. It is followed by the Granary, one of the original Fort buildings, and the oldest standing building in the state of Washington. (filed with Argentum)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Group traveling in caravan to commemorate the centennial of missionary Jason Lee's journey to the Oregon Territory in 1834. Mayor Smitley and others greet the group at the Tacoma Totem Pole where their signed and inscribed truck is parked. The welcoming committee first met them in Fife and escorted them to the totem pole at 10th St. The vehicle appears encased in a heavy cotton material resembling that found on the bonnet of a covered wagon. A portrait of Rev. Lee is attached to the side of the conveyance with the words "1834-1934 Overland Journey Centennial" close by. "Bellingham, Washington" has apparently been scrawled onto the print. Dignitaries included in the August 30, 1934, photograph included Dr. E.D. Kohlstedt of the Methodist home mission board shaking hands with Arthur Rowe of the Y.M.B.C., Mayor Smitley and Rev. J. Franklin Haas of the First Methodist Church (extreme right) and Edward H. Todd, president of C.P.S. (between and behind men shaking hands) and Edward Winter Moon, traveling with the "Jason Lee party," first row, second from left. (WSHS)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Tacoma Totem Pole (Tacoma); Commemorations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kohlstedt, E.D.; Rowe, Arthur; Haas, J. Franklin; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; Winter Moon, Edward;

Members of various Northwest Native American tribes gather in August of 1934 at Audoma Park, near Puyallup, for a round of the Indian bone game. The tribes have made their annual pilgrimage to the valley for the harvest of the hops. This park, owned and maintained by A.E. Applegate, is set aside for the exclusive use of the Native Americans although visitors are welcomed. During the bone game, two teams of 10-12, squatting on the floor, line up across from each other. One team has four small white bones. To the accompaniment of the pounding of sticks and tom-toms and the chanting of ancient songs, the team passes the bones rapidly from player to player. At a certain signal, the captain of the opposing team calls a halt and tries to guess which player has the bones. The ancient game is played for hours with a bright fire as the only light. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg. 1+)

Indigenous peoples--Washington; Games; Gambling;

Native American mothers, each holding a baby wrapped in blanket, sit on a bench under a tree. They have travelled to the Puyallup Valley with other members of their tribes to pick hops. This is an ancient gathering for the Native Americans of Washington and British Columbia. The tribes represented are the Kowegians, Sheeshats and West Coast Tribes from Vancouver Island, Yakimas from Eastern Washington, Clallams, Neah Bays and Quillayutes from Port Angeles, Taholahs and Quinaults from Grays Harbor, Chahalises from farther inland, Skagits, Laconners, Snohomishes, and Lummis from the northern part of the state and the Puyallups and Nisquallys living in the valley. (T. Times 8-30-1934, pg. 1+)

Indians of North America; Mothers & children--Puyallup--1930-1940; Infants--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Two year old Marjorie Abraham Charlie kneels in the grass and straw next to a tent at the annual Native American gathering in Puyallup Valley at Audoma Park, two miles from Puyallup, for the hop picking season. The Native Americans tribes of Washington and British Columbia gathered annually at hop and berry picking time to socialize with each other and to help keep alive their ancient customs and games. (T. Times 8/30/1934, pg.1)

Charlie, Marjorie Abraham; Indians of North America; Migrant agricultural laborers--Puyallup--1930-1940; Migrant laborers--1930-1940; Hops; Girls--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Tacoma's Labor Day parade on September 3, 1934 was also a celebration of the dedication of Fort Nisqually's restored buildings in Point Defiance Park. Charles A. Cook (far right), holding an old musket, and Clarence Shaw (middle) led a team of oxen in the parade. Charles Cook had come to Pierce County in the late 1870s when Washington was still a territory. Standing to the far left is Mr. Cook's son Arthur Cook, who was secretary of the USAdians Tacoma No. 5 Chapter and the Young Mens Business Club. (T. Times 9/4/1934, pg. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Cook, Arthur A.; Cook, Charles A.; Shaw, Clarence;

Fort Nisqually Dedication. Group of Pierce County pioneers, who have lived in Tacoma and vicinity for 50 years or more, and others stand at palisade of the reconstructed fort. Originally located in the Dupont area, remaining buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company fort were relocated at Point Defiance Park. Front row, left to right: R.F. Tolmie, grandson Hudson's Bay factor; Dr. Joe Huggins of Philadelphia, raised at Ft. Nisqually; W.P. Bonney of the Historical Society; Mrs. Huggins; C.A. Cook and Mrs. H.R. Maybin. Second row: Charles H. Ross of Puyallup, D.H. White; Al Benson, of Seattle, and C.P. Fenton. Third row: Frank Spinning of Sumner, Hilman S. Jones, Seattle. Top Row: Mrs. Katie Bates and Mrs. S.F. Tolmie, wife of former BC premier. (T. Times 9/4/1934, pg. 1)

Bonney, William P.; Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Hudson's Bay Co. (Tacoma); Frontier & pioneer life--Tacoma; Fort Nisqually (Tacoma);

Fort Nisqually Dedication parade Labor Day 1934. Parade group marching north on Pacific Avenue past the Hotel Olympus and other buildings in the 800 block. Signs on 823 Pacific Avenue building: Tacoma Marine Market, Tacoma Golf Studio, The Fern. (WSHS)

Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Three men on horseback appear to be participating in a parade. Elk's Temple and early mansion on Broadway in background. (WSHS)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Elks Temple (Tacoma); Horseback riding; Horses;

Dedication day for Fort Nisqually reconstruction at Point Defiance. L-R are Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, Governor Clarence D. Martin, Mrs. Smitley and an unidentified man. Photograph was probably taken in the morning of September 3, 1934, at the time of the historical pageant which occurred on downtown streets. Dedication of the old fort later that day would be the feature of the Labor Day celebration. (TNT 9-4-34, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Dedication day for Fort Nisqually reconstruction at Point Defiance. Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, far left, his wife and Governor Clarence D. Martin, second from left in photo, and an unidentified man stand in an open automobile during the historical pageant held in downtown Tacoma on Labor Day. The man to the far right is possibly a Tacoma city councilman. Later that day, throngs would attend the formal dedication of Fort Nisqually's restoration. The Young Men's Business Club was instrumental in pursuing restoration of the historic fort. It provided the funds for the materials necessary for the project. Much of the labor was done through the CWA. (TNT 9-4-34, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Dedication ceremony at the restored Ft. Nisqually, held Sept. 3, 1934. The flag is raised once more over the relocated and restored Hudson's Bay Co. Fort. The flag was presented to the fort by Mrs. Frances Haskell on behalf of the John A. Logan Circle, GAR. The Star Spangled Banner played as the flag was raised. (T. Times 9/4/24, pg. 1)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The empty grounds of the relocated and restored Fort Nisqually as they looked during the Sept. 3, 1934 dedication. The buildings on the left are, left to right, the storehouse #2, constructed 1846, the Granary, 1851 and the oldest standing building in the state and the Hudson's Bay Co. Store, 1848. From behind the store peeks the bastion, used for security and living quarters. On the right hand side is the factor's house, originally built 1854. TPL-8680

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Dedication ceremony of the restored Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance Park. The highlight of the ceremony occurred when Indians, from the Improved Order of Redmen, burst into the fort in a surprise attack. They seized the YMBC officials as "hostages." William P. Bonney, an unidentified man and Arthur Cook stand in the center of the crowd, gazing at their captors. The victims were "rescued" by the VFW band, Tacoma Policemen and the State Patrol. The only casualty was a black eye received by Arthur Cook, secretary of the YMBC. (T. Times 9/4/1934, pg. 1)

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1930-1940; Improved Order of Redmen (Tacoma);

Schuh wedding. Bride with eight attendants. Gladys Helen Schuh married James William Park on September 1, 1934, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The Tacoma Times reported that it was one of the larger weddings of the fall season. Lt. and Mrs. Park would establish their new home at Fort Lewis. (WSHS) (T.Times 9-8-34, p. 7-solo photograph of bride) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Schuh, Gladys Helen--Marriage; Brides--1930-1940; Wedding clothing & dress; Wedding attendants--Tacoma; Immanuel Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

Schuh wedding. Bride and groom prepare to stroll under raised, crossed swords held by six officers, reflecting a military wedding. Gladys Helen Schuh married James William Park in an elegant ceremony on September 1, 1934, at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The new Mrs. Park was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuh of 1215 Tacoma Ave. No. She and Lt. Park would be making their home at Fort Lewis. (WSHS) (T.Times 9-8-34, p. 7-solo photograph of bride only) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Schuh, Gladys Helen--Marriage; Park, James William; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Wedding clothing & dress; Daggers & swords; Military personnel; Immanuel Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

ca. 1934. College of Puget Sound football players hit practice sled. The team is from the 1934-35 football season. (1935 CPS yearbook "Tamanawas")

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Football players--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. College of Puget Sound football game, "Gyro Football Club" game at Stadium Bowl. Players on field and on bench during game. Automobiles circle the field and a capacity crowd fills the stadium. State Historical Society building in background. (1935 CPS yearbook "Tamanawas")

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Football players--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Ole Brunstad, College of Puget Sound 1934-35 season halfback. (1935 CPS yearbook "Tamanawas")

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Football players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Brunstad, Ole;

ca. 1930. The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Washington State's oldest Catholic Church. Exterior view of old wooden Catholic Church with clapboard sides, squat belfry. The Church was built in 1855 at Fort Steilacoom and moved to its present site in 1864. It is on both the State and National Historic Registry.

Church of the Immaculate Conception (Steilacoom); Catholic churches--Steilacoom; Historic buildings--Steilacoom;

Alfred Lister, on the right, presents W.P. Bonney, left, and the Washington State Historical Society with a table made by his father, J. H. Lister; celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the family's arrival in Tacoma. The inlaid "Lister" table was hand crafted by the elder Lister when he was 70 years old and contains 5209 accurately cut and fitted pieces. Alfred Lister, after a varied career in public service, is now president of Tacoma Savings and Loan. (T. Times 10/13/1934, pg. 9) (filed with Argentum)

Bonney, William P.; Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ferry Museum (Tacoma); Antiques; Lister, Alfred;