The 1939 Lincoln High School Baseball Team portrait. Fifteen players in uniform surround team manager Bob Wayno, dressed in casual dark jacket and wearing a baseball cap. The pitcher for the team was Bob Kohant. The team was coached by Eddie Schwartz. (T. Times)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wayno, Bob;

Cropped close up of summer scene of three unidentified girls wearing swim suits enjoying a warm day. Three young women splash through the water at the edge of a lake.

Bathing suits--1930-1940;

A boy is playing on the beach at Point Defiance with a girl who is wearing a dress, sandals, and ribbon in her hair. She is pouring water from a Snow White watering can into a decorated bucket. The young boy is identified as the son of Margaret Russell Herrod. This photograph is a cropped version of D8433 image 3. TPL-9163

Beaches--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Children playing in sand--Tacoma; Herrod, Margaret Russell--Family;

The family of Adam Benston gathers to celebrate the 93rd birthday of the family patriarch. The party is being held at the Spanaway home of Adam and Sarah Benston (seated center of front row.) To the right of Sarah is the couple's grandniece Jean Plewak, who celebrated her 5th birthday on the day before. Adam and Sarah had been married 66 years. Adam was born near Fort Nisqually in 1846; Sarah was born on the Nisqually Plains in 1855 and is 84 years old. (Winston: "Early Spanaway"; T.Times 11/27/1939, pg. 14)

Benston, Adam--Family; Pioneers--Pierce County; Birthday parties--Spanaway--1930-1940; Benston, Adam--Commemoration; Pioneers--Spanaway; Plewak, Jean;

Adam Benston plays the fiddle for his grandniece, five year old Jean Plewak, at the celebration for his 93rd birthday on November 26, 1939. Adam was born near Fort Nisqually in 1846. He learned to play the fiddle as a boy and provided the music for many pioneer gatherings. He was known as one of the foremost fiddlers in the Puget Sound area. When his children came along, he taught them music and the family soon formed a small ensemble that played at local entertainments. (Winston: "Early Spanaway"; T. Times 11/27/1939, pg. 14)

Benston, Adam--Family; Pioneers--Pierce County; Plewak, Jean; Violins;

The Board of Business Representatives poses at Jack's Griddle in their Jubilee hats. From July 16-23, 1939, Tacoma celebrated the 50th anniversary of Washington's statehood in a big way. Jack's Griddle was a restaurant at 912-14 Commerce St. owned by Jack Staley. It had been in business for 22 years. (T. Times 7/20/1939, pg. 8- names of labor leaders in caption)

Board of Business Representatives (Tacoma); Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma;

The new Hylebos Bridge was still under construction when the east leaf was hit by the 2,000 ton steamer "Point San Pablo" on April 5, 1939. The span was initially sprung 4 to 5 feet out of line, but it sprang back all but 10 inches of the distance. The bridge was dedicated in May of 1939. This second Hylebos Bridge replaced a single-leaf, bascule drawbridge that had been built in 1925. The Hylebos Bridge became disabled in January of 2001, and has been stuck in the upright position ever since. (T. Times 4/6/1939 p.18)

Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Marine accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940;

With the end of summer vacation rapidly approaching, Francis Browne, a "soda jerk" at one of the soda fountains in Tacoma, sold a triple decker ice cream cone to Albert Bellandi, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bellandi, in August of 1939. Behind the counter is an array of syrup containers and a large stack of waffle cones. (T.Times 8/25/1939 p.3)

Browne, Francis; Bellandi, Albert; Soda fountains--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ice cream & ices;

Aaron A. Robbins, president and general manager of Olympic Dairy Products Company. It was at Olympic Dairy where Robbins' son Irvine (Irv) learned the ice cream business, and subsequently founded Baskin-Robbins. (T. Times, 3/30/1939, p.7).

Businessmen - TacomaIndustries - Food Industry - Dairy Products Industry - Tacoma - Olympic Dairy Products Company

1939 Dock scenes of "Lake Frances of Tacoma" ship. Close-up view of cargo ship being unloaded, equipment for new Narrows Bridge. Crew member and a woman are on deck. Vertical image.

Cargo ships--Tacoma--1930-1940; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Home portrait of Cecil Cavanaugh and his four children at their home at 56 East Road for the 1939 Tacoma Times Father's Day issue. Mr. Cavanaugh was the owner of Cavanaugh Lumber. The children are, left to right, Jimmie (6), baby Kathleen (6 months), Mary Frances (9) and Larry (4 1/2.) (T. Times 6/17/1939, pg. 6)

Cavanaugh, Cecil C.--Family;

Billboard advertising Centennial Flour on Tacoma Avenue South at Division, ordered by Sunset Advertising Company. In 1939, Centennial was celebrating their 50th year in operation. Centennial was located in Tacoma on Schuster Parkway, next to Sperry Mills. It was destroyed by fire in January of 1947. Across the street from the billboard is First Presbyterian Church at 20 Tacoma Ave. So. (T. Times 7/13/1939, pg. 18)

Centennial Flouring Mills Co. (Tacoma); Billboards--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Four men from the Central Labor Council, two wearing cowboy hats, two wearing top hats, pose in front of the Police Headquarters building. The are dressed to celebrate Washington's Golden Jubilee, July 16-23, 1939.

Central Labor Council (Tacoma); Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma;

The Central Labor Council group models their western wear and Jubilee hats for the Washington State Golden Jubilee, July 16-23, 1939.

Central Labor Council (Tacoma); Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma;

ca. 1939. Circa 1939 birdseye view of Tacoma skyline from Washington Building, looking north. Pacific Avenue in foreground, Provident Building at lower right. City Hall, Elks Temple, Winthrop Hotel and Rhodes Medical Arts Building are prominent.

Cityscapes--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Business districts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Provident Building (Tacoma); Old City Hall (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma);

ca. 1939. View looking northwest from the Washington Building, circa 1939. Riviera Theatre (906-08 Pacific Ave.) at lower left, Motoramp Garage (745 Commerce St.), Winthrop Hotel (773 Broadway) and top of Rhodes Medical Arts Building (747 Market St.) at right.

Cityscapes--1930-1940; Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Motoramp Garage (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Andrienne, famous handwriting analyst and graphologist, posed with developer and civic leader Norton Clapp in his office, looking at a handwriting sample. Andrienne, known only by the single name, is a practitioner of the exact science of determining personality traits by observing handwriting. She has been hired by the Tacoma Times to tell readers secrets hidden from them that are loudly told in their handwriting. Her analysis of Mr. Clapp found him to be the possessor of a keen intelligence, wit and humor. (T. Times, 4/4/1939, p.1)

Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Andrienne;

Two couples at the Co-Ed Club dance. Fritz Haines, Roberta Cohoon, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller pose in formal wear at the April 21, 1939, Co-Ed Club dance. Behind them is a large emblem hung by wires. The event was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. (T.Times, 4-29-39, p. 7)

Co-Ed Club (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Haines, Fritz; Cohoon, Roberta; Miller, Harry;

Adelphian Choral Society, College of Puget Sound singers, appear in new costumes for the Latvian section of the program for the Northwest tour. (T. Times, 3/31/1939, p. 8, names listed).

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound Adelphian Chorus dressed in new Latvian costumes. The chorus will be attired in native costumes during a portion of their Spring concert tour. (T. Times)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

Commerce Street Business Men's Dog Parade. The April 22, 1939, parade has ended, sidewalks clear, and parents, children, and dogs wait for the judges' decisions. Proud children pause to pamper their faithful pets. (T. Times, 4/24/1939, p. 1).

Commerce Street Business Men's Club (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children & animals;

The Commerce Street Business Men's Club Dog Parade, held on April 22, 1939. Children walking with their dogs in a parade on Commerce Street. One child dressed in a clown suit, straw hat, & beard, is holding two costumed dogs on leashes as they pass by the Roxy Theatre. (T. Times, 4/24/1939, p. 1).

Commerce Street Business Men's Club (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children & animals;

Commerce Street Business Men's Club Dog Parade, April 22, 1939. A huge crowd of children, dogs, and adults gather on Commerce Street by the City Hall and Elks Temple (at left) to register and wait for the parade to begin. (T. Times, 4/24/1939, p. 1).

Commerce Street Business Men's Club (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children & animals; Old City Hall (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma);

The Commerce Street Business Men's Club Dog Parade was held on April 22, 1939. The only requirements to enter were that kids had to be under 16 and have a dog. Over 1,000 kids turned out to parade, viewed by many times that number parents and well wishers. The Grand prize winner, Shirley King (2nd from right) is pictured with her 14-year-old dog Bummer; runner-up Donald Grassfield (right) holds the collar of his German shepherd. (T. Times, 4/24/1939, p. 1).

Commerce Street Business Men's Club (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; King, Shirley; Grassfield, Donald; Children & animals;

Commerce Street Dog Parade passes in front of two flatbed trucks parked end to end. Standing and seated on the back of the trucks are judges, announcers,children, and a photographer. Restaurant signs visible. (T. Times, 4/24/1939, p. 1)

Commerce Street Business Mens' Club (Tacoma); Dogs; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children & animals;

Commerce Street Dog (Mutt) Parade. Several children are standing and holding onto their dogs as they wait for announcement of winners. Although some were disappointed, all received baseball caps, ice cream, and doggy treats.(T. Times, 4/24/1939, p.14).

Commerce Street Business Mens' Club (Tacoma); Dogs; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Children & animals;

Newly paved Pacific Avenue looking south from 9th Street. Automobiles and pedestrians are using the new street and sidewalks. A signal light hangs in the center of the intersection. Good view of buildings in 900 and 1000 blocks of Pacific Avenue.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This was the Pacific Avenue intersection of 17th St. Jefferson Ave./ Hood St. looking north in late August of 1939. Depot Service Station with Schenley Red Label billboard behind, Hotel Lewis on left; Sprague Block, on right. Streetcar tracks, railroad tracks crossing at angle.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940; Depot Service Station (Tacoma); Hotel Lewis (Tacoma); Street railroad tracks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

In September of 1939 the members of Tacoma's Daughters of Italy Drill Team gathered at Normanna Hall for a group portrait. The drill team members all dressed in their satin uniforms with satin hats and strap shoes. They were scheduled to travel by train to San Francisco on Sept. 6th, 1939 to attend the Supreme Convention of Sons and Daughters of Italy and compete for national honors. The competition was included as an attraction at the San Francisco World's Fair. In the front row, left to right, are Eva Nomellini, Carmella Pupo, Rose Pellegrini, Mobel Monaldi, Kate Lanza and Lena Reda. 2nd row, Rose Furaco, Mary Recona, Mary Carbone, Esther Reda, Elvira Salatino, Rose Colombini and Caroline Turco. Back row, Theresa Bertucci, Helen Peluso, Adaline Faraco, Rafelene Mitchell, Jennie Bonaro, Mafalda Peluso and Beatrice Luppino. (T. Times 9/5/1939, pg. 3)

Daughters of Italy (Tacoma);

Rehearsals for the Drama League play "Stage Door" at the Little Theater. The characters are, left to right, Antonio de Basto Lello as typical Hollywood producer Mr. Gretzl, Creighton Flynn as Hollywood scout David Kingsley, and Florence Skeels as hopeful young actress Terry. Miss Skeels had previously performed with the Portland Civic Theater, the Seattle Repertory and at the University of Southern California. The play, written by Edna Ferber and George Kaufman, would be presented at the Little Theater off Carr St. Sept 27-30, 1939. It was set in the "Footlights Club" in New York City, a boarding house for striving actresses. The play had been presented originally at the Music Box Theater in NYC in autumn of 1936 to critical acclaim. The production and its cast of 27 was well received in Tacoma. (T. Times 9/23/1939, pg. 4)

Drama Clubs -- Tacoma; Tacoma Little Theatre (Tacoma); Tacoma Drama League (Tacoma); Theatrical Productions--Tacoma; de Basto Lello, Antonio; Flynn, Creighton; Skeels, Florence;