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This photograph of the Talmud Torah Synagogue, 901 South 4th Street, was taken shortly before its dedication on September 18, 1925. The synagogue was designed by Hill and Mock, architects, in the Romanesque Italian Renaissance manner. It was located at South 4th & I Streets and served the Orthodox Jewish community in Tacoma. The dedication was held in conjunction with the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. In 1968, after the merger of Talmud Torah and Temple Beth Israel into Temple Beth El, the Talmud Torah Synagogue was sold to the Tacoma Blood Bank. It was later demolished and the site was used as a parking lot for Tacoma General Hospital. (WSHS) (TNT 9/17/1925, PG. 20)


Talmud Torah Synagogue (Tacoma); Synagogues--Tacoma;

A-858

J. T. Richmond, better known as "Dad," spent his 80th birthday on September 3, 1925 hard at work at the salt water Nereides Baths at Point Defiance teaching beginners how to swim. His student in this photograph was 5 year old Charlotte Hannah. "Dad" was the most popular instructor at the Baths and was believed to be the oldest water sports instructor in the nation. He had been teaching swimming for 25 years. He spent an average of three hours a day in the water and also walked 3 miles daily for exercise. The Nereides, an indoor heated salt water pool, operated at Point Defiance from 1906-1932. (TNT 9/3/1925, pg. 13) (WSHS- negative A858-0)


Swimming--Tacoma--1920-1930; Bathing suits--1920-1930; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Richmond, J.T.; Hannah, Charlotte; Nereides Baths (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B13252

The launch Elsie C ll , under the command of Captain Herman C. Clausen, ran aground in heavy morning fog at Point Defiance on Thursday, September 3, 1925. Captain Clausen had missed the ferry slip and then narrowly missed striking big rocks as he brought the Point Defiance-Sunrise Beach ferry ashore between the slip and the park pavilion. The ferry was stuck fast and could not be floated until high tide that evening. The 15 passengers sailing from Sunrise Beach to Tacoma were able to exit the vessel onto the beach via a gangplank; no injuries were reported.


Ferries--Tacoma--1920-1930; Marine accidents--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B13277

Flour mills on Old Town's waterfront. Tacoma Grain Co., manufacturers of Pyramid Flour and Sperry, maker of Sperry's Drifted Snow, are pictured on the waterfront in September of 1925. TPL-243; G34.1-123


Tacoma Grain Co. (Tacoma); Sperry Flour Milling Co. (Tacoma); Flour & meal industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Waterfronts--Tacoma;

BOLAND-B13269

The Oakes water stadium. A good sized crowd has gathered at "The Oakes" water stadium on Lake Steilacoom in early September of 1925. The water stadium had celebrated its official opening on June 21st. It had a capacity of 3000 people and was built on piling 10 feet apart. The water stadium was enclosed on three sides facing the body of water 200-feet by 200-feet. The Oakes Pavilion is in the background with windows and walkways facing the water stadium. Many of the crowd are in bathing suits while others are content to bask in the sun in street clothes. "The Oakes" itself had opened in 1923 and was a popular spot for picnicking, boating, swimming and rowing. Dancing was offered in the Pavilion two days a week. TPL-529; G54.1-148; BU13,437 (TNT 6-18-24, p. 21, 23-articles on water stadium)


Oakes Pavilion (Lakewood); Spectators--Lakewood; Crowds--Lakewood;

BOLAND-B13281

By September of 1925, the two imposing 311-foot tall electical power towers built for Tacoma Public Utilities on the Point Defiance part of the Narrows were completed. Construction had begun on two similar towers on the opposite side of the water on August 18th. When completed, the towers carried six power cables, three per tower, across a mile and a quarter span, bringing electrical energy generated at the Lake Cushman power project to Tacoma. At 6, 240 feet, the distance between the two sets of towers was the longest distance to be breeched by power cables in the world. (TNT 8/20/1925, pg. 11) G43.1-024


Electric lines--Tacoma--1920-1930; Towers; Electricity;

BOLAND G66.2-027

Tacoma Railway & Power Company streetcar #319 was photographed on September 4, 1925 as it turned the corner at South 13th & A Streets in Tacoma. Electric streetcars made their debut in Tacoma on February 11, 1890. Prior to that, the cars were either pulled by horses or powered by steam. The last streetcar ran in April of 1938. The building behind the streetcar with its lower floors obscured by the streetcar is the Salvation Army building at 109 South 13th Street. The building in the top right corner, with the pointed roof, is the Puget Sound Bank Building. Boland #B13266 TPL-2681 ("To Tacoma By Trolley" by Warren W. Wing; "Tacoma by Trolley" trolley schedule by McCormack Bros. Inc.)


Mass transit--Tacoma--1920-1930; Electric railroads--1920-1930; Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B13251

This section of Broadway near South 7th Street was "Auto Row" in September of 1925 with several automobile dealerships located side-by-side. L-R were: Griffith Motor Company selling Dodge Brothers motor cars; Mueller-Harkins Motor Company, a Buick dealer; Arthur Bryan Motor Company, a Chevrolet dealership and Richardson Motor Company, the Cleveland & Chandler dealership. Most, if not all, also had used car departments. TPL-1731; G59.1-025


Commercial streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Griffith Motor Co. (Tacoma); Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma); Arthur Bryan Motor Co. (Tacoma); Richardson Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B13260

In September of 1925, Tacoma Railway and Power Company posted an advertisement in the window of what appears to be a bus or streetcar, offering a transferable, unlimited ride weekly pass on the streetcar for $1.00. The sign advocates that you go home for lunch instead of dining out, and with the 35 cents saving from the noon day meal, in three days, you'll have enough for the pass and ride free the rest of the time. TPL-1629; G66.2-007


Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma); Street railroads--Tacoma--1920-1930; Mass transit--Tacoma--1920-1930; Electric railroads--Tacoma--1920-1930; Signs (Notices);

BOLAND-B13270

Its grass grown tall on the front lawn, this Colonial/American Foursquare styled home located at 2121 North Fife St. was being offered as a forced sale at a price of $3,700 in 1925. The two-story home had a second-story balcony, dormer and four bedrooms and bath. The ground floor had a large front room, dining room, library and kitchen. A full basement contained a fireplace for the billiard room. It had been built around 1911 for Marvel Watson. Interested buyers could contact Hellar, Lyon & Co. G29.1-022; BU10,296 (TDL 8-20-25, p. 9-ad)


Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B13282

These lucky Woolworth customers raise their bottles in a toast as they prepare to swig down Orange Kist in early September of 1925. Store management treated their patrons, including children, to free bottles of the non-alcoholic beverage on that day. Prohibition was in full force and local brewery Columbia Brewing Co. produced sodas in lieu of beer. Columbia Brewing introduced their new drink to the public during Orange Kist Week, July 31-August 6th. Thousands of bottles of Orange Kist were given away in various promotional stunts, including at local baseball games and at theaters and stores. (TNT 7-31-25, p. 6-article) TPL-9552; G33.1-066


Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1920-1930; Children eating & drinking--Tacoma--1920-1930; Carbonated beverages; F.W. Woolworth Co. (Tacoma); Columbia Brewing Co.--Associated objects;

BOLAND-B13291

Employees of the Puget Sound Transportation Co. stand beside their fleet of buses on September 6, 1925. At least two of the buses were headed toward Point Defiance. Porter Sligar was listed as the firm's manager in the 1925 City Directory. G66.1-083; TPL-1607;


Puget Sound Transportation Co. (Tacoma); Buses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B13313

A small new Ford bus for Union High School is parked outside the R.E. Bennatts, Inc., dealership on September 8, 1925. The high school was located in the Vaughn, Washington school district #201. The man standing next to the vehicle was not identified. BU14,395


R.E. Bennatts, Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1920-1930; Buses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B13332

Three ships are in town at the St. Paul & Tacoma dock loading lumber in this September 11, 1925, view of local shipping operations. Nearest to the right is the Japanese vessel, the "Alabama Maru." Other ships were believed to be the French steamship "Georgie" and the "City of Spokane" who were listed in the Tacoma Daily Ledger as being in port at this time. G50.1-006 (TDL 9-12-25, p. 4-short article)


Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930; Shipping--Tacoma--1920-1930; Cargo ships--Japanese; Cargo ships--1920-1930; Cargo ships--French;

BOLAND-B13346

Gig Harbor Fair. This is a sample of the garden exhibits at the 1925 Gig Harbor Fair (Peninsula Fair). Flowers, fruits and vegetables were neatly displayed as well as an exhibit of chickens. Signs posted at the rear indicated that the Puyallup Fair was soon to be held from September 21-27th. TPL-193; G72.1-160; G72.1-128


Gig Harbor Fair (Gig Harbor); Fairs--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Agricultural exhibits--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Signs (Notices);

BOLAND-B13347

Gig Harbor Fair. The Warren Improvement Club had an impressive assortment of fruits, vegetables and canned items on display at the 1925 Gig Harbor Fair (Peninsula Fair) . Long shelves were filled with exhibited produce. TPL-692; G72.1-131


Gig Harbor Fair (Gig Harbor); Fairs--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Agricultural exhibits--Gig Harbor--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B13348

4th annual Gig Harbor Fair. The Rosedale community had created a display packed with a variety of fruits and vegetables for the 1925 Gig Harbor Fair (Peninsula Fair). It reminded all that the friendly community of "Rosedale Always Has A Welcome." Rosedale, on Lay Inlet off Henderson Bay west of Gig Harbor, had been named in 1883 by W.E. White for the many roses that grew around the inlet. G72.1-148


Gig Harbor Fair (Gig Harbor); Fairs--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Agricultural exhibits--Gig Harbor--1920-1930;

BOLAND-B13351

Egg exhibit. Oscar H. Swanson and an unidentified man are posed beside the egg exhibit at the 1925 Gig Harbor (Peninsula) Fair. Mr. Swanson (at left) was the founder of the Gig Harbor Washington Co-operative Association. Cartons and boxes of eggs are on display as well as two posters filled with information regarding the exacting standards these eggs are held to. The exhibit was sponsored by the Washington Cooperative Egg & Poultry Association. The poultry division attracted great attention during the three day fair which ran from September 11-13, 1925. The area shipped several carloads of eggs and chickens each month, making it one of the largest industries in the mostly rural community. (TNT 9-10-25, p. 26-article)


Gig Harbor Fair (Gig Harbor); Fairs--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Eggs; Signs (Notices); Swanson, Oscar H.;

BOLAND-B13350

Gig Harbor Fair. An exhibit of caged poultry is highlighted by a painting or drawing of a chicken ranch set on grassy lawns with neighboring pond. These chickens were on display at the Gig Harbor Fair (Peninsula Fair) held from September 11-13, 1925. The poultry division attracted great attention as poultry raising was one of the largest industries in the peninsula. Signs placed nearby advertise the upcoming Western Washington Fair starting on September 21st. TPL-689; G72.1-128; G72.1-160 (TNT 9-10-25, p. 26-article)


Gig Harbor Fair (Gig Harbor); Fairs--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Chickens--Gig Harbor; Poultry--Gig Harbor;

BOLAND-B13357

South Tacoma location of Dodge Brothers cars. Griffith Motor Co., Dodge Brothers dealership, opened a new outlet for Dodge vehicles at 5210-14 South Tacoma Way (then called South Union) in 1925. View of one-story concrete building originally constructed in 1924 and now housing the South Tacoma Home of Dodge Brothers Motor Cars. Recently opened next door was the San Tex Cigar Co. The South Tacoma location of Dodge Bros. paid special attention to parts and accessories for Dodge vehicles. 150 cars every month were sold along this automotive row by various dealerships. The 1926 Polk Directory showed new ownership of the Dodge Brothers dealerships, both at 728-30 Broadway and the South Tacoma location, with Fred B. Walker, Inc., replacing Griffith Motors. Griffith Motors had been purchased by Mr. Walker, former assistant general sales manager of Dodge Brothers, Inc., in January of 1926. G32.1-079 (TNT 9-16-25, p. 24; Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 1-17-26, G-2-article on Walker purchase) TPL-10452


Dodge automobile; South Tacoma Dodge Agency (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1920-1930; San Tex Cigar Co. (Tacoma);

BOLAND-B13359

This is the mighty right forearm of "Young Jack" Dempsey, rugged fighter out of Puyallup, as pictured on September 14, 1925. His clenched fist, popping veins, and muscular biceps are an indication of the power he unleashes in his bouts, having knocked out his last two foes. Dempsey had been training for an upcoming battle with Everett's Kid Kober in which he would emerge victorious. G53.1-129 (TNT 9-16-25, p. 26)


Dempsey, Jack; Boxers (Sports); Arms (Anatomy);

BOLAND-B13358

There was more than one Jack Dempsey in the world of boxing. Although he shared the name of the famous boxer, "Jar 'em Jack" or "Young Jack" Dempsey was from Puyallup and would be facing Kid Kober of Everett in a six-rounder on September 17th of 1925; a bout that the light heavyweight would win by a knockout. This photo of the bare-chested Jack Dempsey with clenched fists and an intent look was taken in September of 1925 at an unidentified gym. G67.1-179 (TDL 9-14-25, p. 6-article; TNT 9-16-25, p. 26)


Dempsey, Jack; Boxers (Sports);

Snapshot

Thomas Handforth sitting on a rock outcropping in San Fruttuoso, Italy with the Abbazia di San Fruttuoso in the background.

BOLAND-B13390

This large group of men and women are getting a close-up view of Cushman Dam which was still under construction in September of 1925. They may have been attending the Seattle convention of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 70 of whom decided to visit the Cushman project on Saturday, September 19, 1925. The visitors praised the ongoing work. The demand for more power for city residents resulted in Tacoma Power's decision to build the dam on the Skokomish River. Construction had started in 1924 and the dam was opened officially by President Calvin Coolidge on May 24, 1926. TPL-2311; G24.1-152 (TNT 9-22-25, p. 22-article)


Cushman Dam #1 (Lake Cushman); Dams--Lake Cushman; Dam construction;

BOLAND-B13436

Fircrest's City Council held their first meeting at 8 p.m. on September 21, 1925. W.A. Woodkirk, far right, was elected mayor unanimously on September 8th. Garlands, banners, and bouquets decorated Fircrest School (later renamed Wainwright) where the officials were sworn in during a public meeting. Fircrest had been known as the Regents Park community prior to incorporation. L-R are councilmen Clarence M. Brown, Dr. J.A. Caswell, D.R. Rogers, C.H. Renschler, E.H. Fox; treasurer Irene B. Edwards; Judge E.M. Card who administered the oaths of office; city clerk J. Van Fossen; and mayor W.A. Woodkirk. G72.1-114


Municipal officials--Fircrest; Meetings--Fircrest; Woodkirk, W.A.; Mayors--Fircrest; Brown, Clarence M.; Caswell, J.A.; Rogers, D.R.; Renschler, C.H.; Fox, E.H.; Edwards, Irene B.; Card, Ernest M.; Van Fossen, J.;

BOLAND-B13415

Columnist Roy Beckman published this picture under the headline "Fircrest Mystery Tunnel Lures Adventure Seekers" in the October 8, 1925, News Tribune. The story told of a tunnel mouth, located yards from University Ave., leading into a four foot wide, 2-3 foot high tunnel. Since it was located near where the expelled Chinese had settled in Fircrest, it was immediately assumed that the tunnel was their creation. Only one person could be found who had traversed it as a youth. He reported it as being 2 1/2 miles long and ending on a bluff above Salmon Beach. It had two large chambers, 20 x15 feet, shored up by timber and evidencing occupancy. It also had two branch tunnels leading off that were not explored. It was rumored that the tunnel had been used to smuggle opium or human contraband, but by the time of the newspaper article, a portion of the tunnel had been utilized by the community of Regents Park as a sewer and was uninhabitable due to sewer gas. (TNT 10/8/1925, pg. 6) TPL-999; G72.1-116


Tunnels--Fircrest; Smuggling--Fircrest;

A-907

Molzen wedding anniversary. According to the 1925 City Directory, there is no listing for a "Molzen." There are two listings for Molzan, Albert & Ida at 1623 E. 35th and Henry and Emily at 9006 McKinley Ave. (WSHS- negative A907-0)


Anniversaries--Tacoma--1920-1930; Celebrations--Tacoma--1920-1930; Molzan--Anniversaries;

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