Costume Ball at Tacoma Golf and Country Club, Sunday Ledger, Mrs. Hosmer. The Tacoma Golf and Country Club held a masquerade the last week of October 1948. The event was formal in all but head gear. An unidentified woman tries on her flower-basket hat in front of a mirror to see if it needs any adjustments. The handle on the basket loops over her forehead and a scarf attaches it below her chin. (TNT, 11/7/1948, p.D-1)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Hats--1940-1950; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In the early morning hours of December 5, 1948, an unidentified press operator watches as the first ever Sunday issue of the Tacoma Times rolls through the giant 125-ton Goss Octuple press. The Times started as a small publication on December 21, 1903, but it had never published a Sunday edition. Less then four months after this photograph was published, on March 31, 1949, the Times went out of business and Tacoma became a one newspaper town. (T.Times, 12/5/1948, p.1) For Times, Buzz TPL-4544.

Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Printing presses; Publishing industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Newspaper industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

CPS Homecoming Parade, Times, Buzz. A parade was held Saturday November 6, 1948, from Union Station to Stadium Bowl preceeding the College of Puget Sound Homecoming Game that afternoon. Many of the CPS fraternities entered a contest for the oldest car. Delta Pi Omicron entered a 1907 Palmer-Singer automobile owned by Ed Griffin, a well-known local businessman. It was the only one of its kind in the parade. The automobile had over-drive and could attain speeds of 75 miles per hour. Ed Bartell is driving and his fraternity brothers, Bob Wagnlid and Dick Sawyer, are in the back seat. Homecoming Queen Cynthia Harris is seated in the back of a convertible in front of Union Station behind them. (T.Times, 11/11/1948, p.3)

Union Station (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Railroad stations--Tacoma;

A.K. Benson, auctioneer, lost his bet on the results of the presidential election and he is now wheeling the winner of the bet, Lester Hess, a building trader, along K Street in a wheelbarrow from South 15th to South 9th Street. They are joined by Tom Johnson, a Benson employee, who is wearing President Truman's campaign picture on a sandwich sign. Truman defeated his Republican opponent Thomas E. Dewey (T.Times, 11/8/1948, p.1)

Wagers; Political elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benson, A. Kenneth; Johnson, Thomas; Hess, Lester D.;

Paulson's Radios and Appliances was celebrating their grand opening in Tacoma. Their new building was an ultra modern facility, built where the Mueller Building from 1889 was previously located. Paulson's had an excellent selection of "Philco" and "General Electric" products. View of businessmen, Clifford Paulson (second from left) at Paulson's Radios and Appliances ribbon cutting ceremony T. Times, 11/19/48, p. 8).

Washing machines; Appliance stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950; Commercial facilities--Tacoma; Paulson's Radios & Appliances (Tacoma);

Gina Petrecca and Frank Brunette were married on November 20, 1948 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Father Baffaro officiated the double-ring ceremony. Gina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Petrecca, Frank is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Brunette of Yelm. Gina is wearing a white slipper satin gown with marquisette yoke, long sleeves, full skirt and a long train; her bouquet is made of white carnations and stephanotis centered around an orchid (T.N.T., 12/12/48, p. D-10).

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Marriage--Tacoma; Petrecca, Gina--Marriage; Brunette, Frank; Petrecca--Family; Brunette--Family; St. Rita's Catholic Church (Tacoma);

New wrecker in front of garage, Chet Dove c/o Art's Garage. A young man sits in the driver's seat ready to take the new wrecker out for a call in this October 25, 1948 photograph. The truck has a split-glass windshield, separate headlights attached to the fenders and an open grill in the front. The name of the garage is painted on the door and the AAA sticker behind the cab indicated they are approved by the American Automobile Association.

Art's Auto Repair (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950; Towing--Tacoma;

Interior view of garage at Christiansen's Shell Service Station, located on Portland Avenue and East 98th Street; car lift, tires, repair tools, air pumps, Shell oil products, and other automobile parts in the garage; gasoline pumps can be seen through windows. Photo was ordered by Shields, Harper and Company, an industrial equipment supplier based out of Seattle, Washington.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma; Gasoline--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Automobile equipment & supplies; Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Shields, Harper & Co. (Seattle);

Sign and building, C.O. Lynn. The C.O. Lynn Company Mortuary had been in business in Tacoma since 1905. The company built this two-story brick building in 1918. At this time three members of the family worked at the facility: Clarence O. Lynn was owner, C. Nathan Lynn and J. Marvin Lynn were assistant managers.

C.O. Lynn Co. Mortuary (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Wheeler, Osgood Company was founded in 1889 by George R. Osgood, W. C. Wheeler and D. D. Clark. The company was manufacturing doors from the beginning of its operations, they later became one of the first Douglas Fir plywood manufacturers in Tacoma. Exterior view of recently painted Wheeler, Osgood Company; the company sign is above the main entrance; industrial plant in background. Photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association

Doors & doorways--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma);

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. The George D. Poe & Company handled real estate, rentals, loans and insurance from their offices in the Jones Building, 909 Broadway. The entrance to the Raknes' Lakewood residence is seen at night surrounded by an arch with decorative moldings. A light over the doorway provides a view of the decorative metal work of a gate and the arched doorway within.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Doors & doorways--Lakewood; Raknes, George--Homes & haunts;

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. Looking into the kitchen through a rounded archway shows windows in the opposite wall with the sink below the windows. Cupboards line the walls and a refrigerator stands against the right wall. An island counter sticks into the room from the left and provides an informal eating area with stools. The floor is covered with linoleum or linoleum tiles.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Kitchens--Lakewood; Refrigerators; Counters--Lakewood; Floor coverings; Raknes, George--Homes & haunts;

Several views of George Raknes residence, George D. Poe, Co; Mr. Melendy. The living room provides a view of the lovely wooded landscape through large windows. The room is furnished with deep, comfortable looking sofas, an oriental rug, lamps, tables and a large fireplace with carving below the mantel. Decorative plaster work forms moldings near the ceiling with exposed beams.

Dwellings--Lakewood; Estates--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Living rooms--Lakewood; Rugs; Sofas; Fireplaces--Lakewood; Mantels--Lakewood; Windows--Lakewood; Raknes, George--Homes & haunts;

Washington Co-operative Farmers' Association would be one of the country's finest and most modern feed mills constructed. The building was on 8-1/2 acres of the Hylebos waterway, this would facilitate future water transporting by sound and ocean going vessels. The facilities gave access to all transcontinental railroads. Exterior view of new feed mill for Washington Co-operative Farmers' Association.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma);

The new feed mill was constructed with a concrete foundation and concrete structure, it was built by slip form method. The new Washington Co-operative Farmers' feed mill has a headhouse that reaches 163 feet above ground. They also have 10 large cylindrical storage bins that measure 18 feet in diameter and 105 feet deep; there are additional storage bins throughout the new building. Interior view of new Co-op feed mill.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

Storage bins at the new feed mill help Washington farmers get the feeds they need in the amounts needed. The new mill also has an innovative weighing and packing machinery. These new modern machines are 99.9% accurate in packaging feed bags. Interior view of Washington Co-operative Farmers' Association feed mill; possibly possibly the feed and grains mixing machines.

Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Machinery; Equipment; Mills--Tacoma; Farming--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Washington Cooperative Farmers' Association (Tacoma);

Clifford Paulson owned Paulson's Radios and Appliances, his brother Arthur Paulson owned Paulson's Jewelry, which was adjacent to this store. Their father, B.Paulson had originally started the family business and eventually sold the business to his sons. Interior view of Paulson's Radios and Appliances store, refrigerators, ranges, washing machines and kitchen center in background (T. Times, 11/19/48, p. 8-9). TPL-9678

Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Appliances; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Appliance stores--Tacoma; Commercial facilities--Tacoma; Paulson's Radios & Appliances (Tacoma);

Sepic Electric Company was owned and operated by two brothers, Fred and Stan Sepic; they founded the business just six years ago. The company began as just a repair shop, eventually they added appliances for sale. The company is celebrating their grand opening in their new larger spacious facilities. Interior view of Sepic Electric Company, baby furniture, cribs, bassinets, high chairs, swings, bedding, linoleum flooring and desks in showroom (T. Times, 11/16/48, p. 8-9).

Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Furniture stores--Tacoma; Appliance stores--Tacoma; Children's furniture; Floors--Tacoma; Beds; Sepic Electric Co. (Tacoma);

Mr. Hess & sales force, L.L. Hess Furniture. An interior view of the spacious new sales and display room filled with top-quality merchandise. The L.L. Hess Furniture Company was holding an Open House October 19th and 20th, 1948, at their new store on the corner of South 39th and M Streets. Shown here are sofas, chairs, tables and lamps. Dining room furniture and mirrors are near the far wall. (T.Times, 11/17/1948, p.24)

L.L. Hess Furniture Co. (Tacoma); Furniture stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tables; Chairs; Sofas; Mirrors;

On-the-spot photographs at new Mueller-Harkins Building, Condon Co., Kay Shinn. An interior view of the collision shop at Mueller-Harkins where a crumpled fender gets a new finish. Several men are at work in the body shop. Parts bins are located along the wall at the left and one of the men has removed a panel or door from an automobile to take out a dent in the metal. The panel is attached to a dolly for ease of movement. (T.Times, 12/26/1948, p.28)

Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In December of 1948, The Shuffleboard at 3805 So G Street was Tacoma's newest family restaurant. Its food and activities promised a fun filled outing for everyone. They had a birch wood snack bar featuring refreshments, soft drinks, ice creams, and other confections. Shuffleboard instructors were on hand, and prizes were awarded every night. They advertised "Leagues Now Being Formed --- No Intoxicating Beverages Sold." The Shuffleboard opened on December 10, 1948. It was built by Marvin Hawley and operated by Jack Treskes. Interior view of Shuffleboard cafe, shuffleboard machines are on the left side, soda fountain advertising "Arden" ice cream in background (T. Times, 12/17/48, p. 15).

Restaurants--Tacoma; Soda fountains--Tacoma; Ice cream & ices; Tile flooring--Tacoma; Shuffleboard; Recreation--Tacoma; Shuffleboard (Tacoma);

Two modern new shops opened up in one location, Paulco Shoes, family shoe store owned by Paul Legus, and The Juvenile Shop, a children's clothing store owned by Ora Denny. Interior view of Paulco Shoe store and the Juvenile Shop, congratulations bouquets were sent to the businesses to wish them good luck, shoe boxes are stacked along the walls; both businesses are located in one store, which is located at 1102 South K Street, now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Shoes; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shoe stores--Tacoma; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Paulco Shoes (Tacoma);

The Shuffleboard is the newest family restaurant in Tacoma; it is located at 3805 South G Street, and is owned and operated by Marvin Halley. The Shuffleboard has 8 new shuffleboards, a soda fountain with full snack bar and ice creams, tables and chairs, music, great lighting and air conditioning. This is the first place to offer shuffleboard to the general public in the Northwest. Exterior view of new restaurant people are inside at the grand opening event; electric sign in shape of shuffleboard machine and "Arden" ice cream signs in window. (TNT, 12/10/1948, p. 15).

Soda fountains--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shuffleboard (Tacoma); Windows--Tacoma; Recreation--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In 1948 the City of Tacoma was spending more money on keeping Tacoma streets properly maintained. View of two City of Tacoma Department of Public Works Street Department's street flushers, photo ordered by Roscoe Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota and A. H. Cox and Company, machinery manufacturers of Tacoma.

Street cleaning--Tacoma; Government facilities--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; City & town life--Tacoma; Roscoe Manufacturing Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.); A.H. Cox & Co. (Tacoma);

Wheeler Osgood office interiors. This view shows the newly remodeled entrance to the company's office building. Panes of glass surround a wooden door with beautiful grain showing. Visitor chairs are against both walls and the company's logo is set into the linoleum floor.

Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Office buildings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lobbies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Copy of four views of communications equipment installed in Muller-Harkins. Studio, Nelson. Mueller-Harkins was nearly ready to open their new Buick showroom and service department. Mr. W.C. McKewen was the company's service coordinator working in the dealership's control tower. He lost his arm during military service in World War II and now works with an artificial arm. (T.Times, 12/12/1948, p.8)

Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma); McKewen, W.C.; Control rooms--Tacoma; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950; Artificial limbs;

This photograph of a totem pole is a copy made by the Richards Studio in November of 1948. The copy was made for the Washington State Historical Society. It is likely that the copy was made for an exhibit at the Historical Society Museum in Tacoma, Washington.

Totem poles

Holroyd Company, exterior at Mueller-Harkins showing concrete blocks, Mr. Holroyd. A view of the new Mueller-Harkins Buick Agency under construction. The dealership will have an ultra modern showroom. Two workmen on scaffolding, another inside building. This wall separates the showroom, which will be to the left, from the offices and service department.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma); Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Progress photographs; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Building materials;

In July 1946, as the engine rebuilding demand and production increased, Titus Motor Company had to restructure the engine rebuilding department which became Titus Manufacturing Company. They are now a permanent growing industry in Tacoma. View of unidentified mechanic working on rebuilding a Ford engine, Ford authorized parts in work room.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Engines; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Ford automobile; Titus Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

South Tacoma Motor Company. A young couple try out the 1949 Chevrolet Styleline four-door sedan as others look on. For 1949 Chevrolet presented two lines, the Fleetline and Styleline. Styleline models could be either two-door or four door sedans, sport coupes, convertibles, wood or all steel station wagons. They carried the "notch back" shaping beyond the top of the car to the trunk. 1:35 PM, 1/22/1949. (T.Times, 1/20/1949/ p.13)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chevrolet automobile;