The Tacoma Women's Club sponsored "Through the Looking Glass", a fashion hat show, at the YWCA's Weyerhaeuser Hall in March 1947. Verne Sawyer, from KMO radio, was the show's master of ceremonies. Club members modeled the latest fashion in hats. The show also featured Tom Breneman's newest hat, direct from Hollywood. View of hat show model wearing chicken hat (T. Times, 3/5/47, p. 5).

Fashion shows--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Chickens--Tacoma; Millinery; Hats--1940-1950; Weyerhaeuser Hall (Tacoma); Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Women's Club (Tacoma);

The fire that completely destroyed Centennial Mills began at the five story mill, then spread out of control to the eight story grain storage building and continued to spread toward the seven story export and storage building. The flour mill was located on the city's waterway. Aerial view of Centennial Flour Mill's fire, flames and smoke have taken over the entire building (T. Times, 1/30/47, p. 1).

Fires--Tacoma--1940-1950; Smoke--Tacoma; Disasters--Tacoma; Centennial Flouring Mills Co. (Tacoma); Holroyd Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boat continued to build and repair fishing boats for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, UNRRA, program. These boats were then sent to war torn countries such as China and Yugoslavia to help them restructure their fishing industries. View of UNRRA boats, "Fiorello H. LaGuardia", "Connecticut" and "West Point". TPL-8917

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Harbors--Tacoma; Piers & Wharves--Tacoma; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

This is an all-male four generations photograph of the Froman family who had gathered on January 28, 1947. Baby Robert Froman had traveled from Vallejo, California to visit his grandfather Marion Froman of 1812 Yakima Ave. So. and great-grandfather Paul Froman, Sr., of the Florence Apartments. Robert's father, M/Sgt. Paul L. Froman, was heading overseas. His wife and two children would be staying with Mrs. Froman's parents in Dupont while he was gone. Holding baby Robert is his great-grandfather Paul Froman, Sr. Seated behind them are the baby's grandfather, Marion Froman and his father, Paul L. Froman. (TNT 2-16-47, A-5)

Froman, Paul L.--Family; Froman, Marion; Froman, Robert; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grandparents; Infants--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Pacific Boat just completed the "Sun Voyager" for Sun Harbor Packing Co. in San Diego, California. View of "Sun Voyager's" galley, featuring a double sink, galley range, wood paneling, dual temperature refrigerator, extra storage compartments and dishes. This fully equipped kitchen would make any crew feel right at home. TPL-8914

Galleys (Ship kitchens); Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

A Control Line Model Airplane Meet took place at Tacoma Stadium Bowl. The rescue helicopter from McCord Field made a special appearance at the event. The helicopter arrived and gracefully landed, impressing the large Tacoma crowd. The event was sponsored by the Tacoma Young Men's Business Club (T. Times, 1/27/47, p. 47).

Helicopters--Tacoma; Search & rescue operations; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Military air shows--Tacoma; Spectators--Tacoma;

On February 27, 1947, the Rialto Theatre played host to Tacoma twins at a special party in honor of the opening of "The Dark Mirror," starring Olivia de Havilland and Lew Ayers. Any area twins over the age of 16 were invited and 106 (53 sets) attended. The youngest, Deloris and Doris Johnston at 17, and oldest, Mrs. Helen Barth and Mrs. Lillian Hibbard at 60, were photographed in front of the theater. The movie was about two identical twins, both played by Olivia de Havilland, who fall in love with the same man; the twist being that one is a psychotic murderess. (T.Times 2/28/1947, pg. 14)

Johnston, Deloris; Johnston, Doris; Barth, Helen; Hibbard, Lillian; Twins; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motion picture posters; Motion picture theaters--Tacoma; Motion pictures; Rialto Theatre (Tacoma);

Rucker Brothers trucking company was owned by Burrell and Murrell Rucker, they were located on 733 East 11th Street, on the same site as the St. Paul and Tacoma Retail Lumberyard. View of Rucker Brothers truck loaded with lumber, St. Paul and Tacoma Lumberyard in background. St. Paul and Tacoma lumber was shipped throughout Washington in Rucker trucks.

Lumberyards--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shipping--Tacoma; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Rucker Brothers (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; International trucks;

Voting against the wishes of Tacoma's churches and social service organizations, Mayor Val Fawcett (left) and the city council passed an ordinance on December 30, 1946 amending the pinball machine regulations in Tacoma. Rather than banning the "one armed bandits" as the churches preferred, the city voted to collect a 5% tax on all "payoff" machines within Tacoma city limits. An estimated $120,000 would be added to the city's coffers. An unidentified man is pointing to the wording on one of the 35 petitions brought in to city hall by the pinball machine opponents, including those signed by the YMCA, Salvation Army, WCTU and the PLU student body. ALBUM 14. (T.Times 12-30-46, p. 1, 14-article; TNT 12-30-46, p. 1-article)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Petitions--Tacoma;

This photograph from January 1947 shows several unidentified employees of the Fick Foundry Company, at 1005 East D St., pouring molten metal to cast a large machine bed for a veneer panel saw. Founded by Samuel Fick, Sr. in 1924, the Fick Foundry could produce grey iron, steel, bronze and aluminum castings to order. The foundry was destroyed three times by fire, in 1924, 1942 and 1959. Each time it was rebuilt. They finally went out of business in the late 1980s.(T. Times, 1/15/47, p. 5).

Metalworking--Tacoma; Ironwork--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Fick Foundry Co. (Tacoma);

Audrey Moon and Morris Mahoney with two unidentified people, possibly their best man and maid of honor, get their photograph taken at Richard's Studio. Audrey is wearing a wedding band, Audrey and Morris were possibly married recently. The women are wearing corsages and knee length dresses. Morris is wearing his Navy uniform.

Military uniforms; Portrait photographs; Couples--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Moon, Audrey; Mahoney, Morris;

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was having their annual pageant in January of 1947. The Queen is sitting at her throne and flanked by her court. Two boys are blowing their horns and calling attention to the newly crowned Queen. There were three Mormon churches during this time, one of which was the Reorganized Church.

Mormon churches--Tacoma; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Beauty contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mormons--Tacoma;

Exterior view of Haldor and Esther Dahl's home, recently painted by Pacific Painters. The house appears to be two levels with a basement, a two car garage is located in back of house. The house next to it belonged to Ivar and Anna Dahl. Ivar Dahl was the builder of both houses. Photo ordered by Pacific Painters.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Painting--Tacoma; Pacific Painters (Tacoma);

Bellarmine and St. Leo's joined together to stage "The Sunbonnet Girl," a comic operetta, in February of 1947. The show was performed on three nights at St. Leo's auditorium. It featured over 46 students in the chorus. In this photograph of the cast, Gloria Marinacci and Don d'Andrea, in the center, are surrounded by sunbonnet- wearing young women and young men in flannel shirts. (T. Times, 2/11/47, p. 3-article).

Operas & operettas--Tacoma; Stage props; Costumes; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma); Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marinacci, Gloria; d'Andrea, Don;

Standard Oil Marine Products main office is in the background, sailboats and yachts are docked in foreground. Tacoma Boat Mart was originally on this site, they opened in May 1938. Their services included motorboat and sailboat storage, woodworking department, boat and fishing supplies and a large machine shop. Standard Marine likely continued offering the same services to their customers.

Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Harbors--Tacoma; Sailboats--Tacoma; Yachts--Tacoma; Standard Oil Marine Products (Tacoma);

Postmaster George Fishburne is retiring after 14 years in this position, before Fishburne was Postmaster he was an Assistant U. S. Attorney. Fishburne will give a talk to the Women's Club entitled "The History of the Postal Service", covering issues from the Pony Express to airmail. View of Postmaster Fishburne in his office (T. Times, 12/31/46, p. 1).

Postmasters--Tacoma; Government officials--Tacoma; Fishburne, George P.--Resignations; Retirements--Tacoma;

A woman sitting on a bucket, behind an upside down rocking chair, and a man wearing overalls, he appears to be holding a mop, sit close to a warm fire in the fireplace. A mirror hangs above the mantle and a clock, a ladies purse, a box of "Fire Chief matches" and other knick knacks are on the mantle. Next to the man are boxes of "C & H Sugar", "Bab-O" and "Lux". Photo ordered by George and Ginger Krizan.

Rocking chairs; Mops & mopsticks; Mirrors; Mantels--Tacoma; Fireplaces--Tacoma; Living rooms--Tacoma; Krizan, George--Family;

View of roof trusses being constructed out of prefabricated lumber, possibly a lumber storage place or workshop. Lumber can be seen on the second level of building on right side. Modular structures, photo ordered by Mrs. William Wilson.

Roof trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Lumber--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Pennsylvania Salt was created in 1927 to serve the pulp and paper industry in the Northwest. Interior view of Pennsylvania Salt plant with workmen filling tank cylinders with compressed ammonia gas. This gas is used by refrigeration plants, water development and other industries. Ammonia gas tank is sitting on a Toledo scale (T. Times, 2/26/47, p. 8-B).

Scales; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma);

Pennsylvania Salt manufactured the following chemicals: chlorine, caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, bleaching powder, hydrogen, sodium arsenate, dairy and poultry germicides, special chemical cleaners and laundry and dry cleaning products. Interior view of Pennsylvania Salt plant with cylindrical tanks and two workmen in chemical storage room (T. Times, 2/26/47, p. 8-B).

Storage tanks--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma);

Milroy's Service store sold home appliances. Their store sign indicates they sell refrigerators and radios. An electric stove, water heaters, lanterns and "Coleman" pocket stoves are displayed in their window. A parking meter is in foreground of this January, 1947, photograph.

Storefronts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Appliances; Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Milroy's Service Co. (Tacoma);

The "Hot Pops," (l to r) Jack Thomas, Lee Hodgert and Jack Brouillard, were one of the acts that performed at the second annual Elks Fathers and Daughters Night held on Friday March 7, 1947 at the Elks Temple, 565 Broadway. The night of fun and entertainment included local performers and three professional acts. The program's feature attraction was 6-year-old pianist, Margaret Kochendoerfer, from Portland, Oregon. (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Staffs (Sticks); Straw hats; Hats--1940-1950; Thomas, Jack; Hodgert, Lee; Brouillard, Jack;

Construction on the East 11th Street Bridge began in July 1911 and was officially opened and dedicated in February 1913, drawing a crowd of over 10,000 and motion picture cameras from Hollywood to cover the event. The bridge was designed by John Alexander Low Waddell and cost approximately $550,000 to build. View of the 11th Street Bridge with Mount Rainier in background. Ordered by Barbara Ball Hewitt. TPL-4491

Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma; Rainier, Mount (Wash.); 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma);

Pacific Storage and Distributing Co. had five storage facilities and their main offices. They had many contracts throughout the Tacoma and Seattle area. Exterior view of plant No. 6 located on Dock Street. Northern Pacific freight cars will be filled with stock then transported to their final destination. Pacific Storage provided protection for all good stored with them.

Warehouses--Tacoma; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma; Loading docks--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pacific Storage & Distributing Co. (Tacoma);

Joan Booth and Orville Wick wedding. Two little flower girls stand in front of the altar, smiling as they get their picture taken. The girls are wearing matching dresses, head wear and flower bouquets. Candelabras and a religious statue are in background.

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Booth, Joan--Marriage; Girls--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wick, Orville--Family; Booth, Joan--Family; Candelabras;

West Coast Grocery Company had just moved into their new headquarters in Tacoma. This building included, food storage warehouses, offices and subsidiary companies all on one site. The $400,000 building was 640 feet long, 240 feet wide and over 135,000 square feet of space, all on one floor. Aerial view of West Coast Grocery Company.

West Coast Grocery Co. (Tacoma); Aerial photographs; Progress photographs; Storehouses--Tacoma; Business enterprises--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Elks Lodge was having their annual Father-Daughter program at the Elks Temple in March of 1947. Elks members and their daughters or granddaughters would be performing. The main attraction was 6 year old pianist Margaret Kochendoerfer of Portland, Oregon. View of five unidentified women attending the Elks show are admiring two cardboard cutouts of Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae in the lobby (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Buck & Sons manufactured farm machinery, sold Ford and Ferguson Tractors, repaired tractors and sold tractor tires. Exterior view of their building, Ferguson System tractor sign above entrance, shop windows, garage on left side.

Agricultural machinery & implements--Tacoma; Machinery; Tractors--Tacoma; Storefronts--Tacoma; Buck & Sons Tractor & Implement Co. (Tacoma);

Buck & Sons manufactured farm machinery, sold Ford and Ferguson Tractors, repaired tractors and sold tractor tires. Exterior view of their building, Ferguson System tractor sign above entrance, also visible are Puget Sound Paint and Hardware store and Signal gas station.

Agricultural machinery & implements--Tacoma; Tractors--Tacoma; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma; Storefronts--Tacoma; Buck & Sons Tractor & Implement Co. (Tacoma);

Buck and Sons was holding a tractor and farming equipment demonstration for the local farmers. They were showing their new merchandise and their new and modern facilities. Buck and Sons had modern equipment and supplies to meet a farmer's needs. Interior view of Buck and Sons.

Agricultural machinery & implements--Tacoma; Tractors--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma; Buck & Sons Tractor & Implement Co. (Tacoma);