Copy of customer print. Portrait of an elderly couple. This is believed to be Northwest pioneer Willis Boatman and wife Mary Ann, possibly taken in the early 1900's. The Boatmans made the arduous journey in 1852 from Illinois to the Oregon Territory in an ox-drawn covered wagon, a trip that took them about seven months. They would eventually settle on a claim near Puyallup in 1854, were forced to retreat to Fort Steilacoom by an Indian uprising, and spent many years on Gravelly Lake until moving back to the Puyallup valley in the 1870's. Mr. Boatman became one of the area's major hop growers and then was instrumental in the formation of the Farmers Bank of Puyallup, later to become the Puyallup State Bank. He was a member of the Masons and his wife belonged to the Northern Star. Mr. Boatman was to outlive his wife by 15 years, passing away at the age of 99 on January 2, 1926. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (History of Pierce County, Vol. 3, p. 273-74)
The "Lori Ann" docked outside Tacoma Marine Supply in late February, 1969. She may have been a crab boat. A small "for sale" sign is posted in the pilothouse. Work order placed by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co.
This float, apparently entitled "Daffodil Daze," was decorated with three giant daffodils and a multitude of blossoms. Standing on the float is believed to be 1972 Daffodil Festival Queen, Paula Achziger. The parade itself has not been identified; it possibly could be the Seafair Parade which was held in late July of 1972.
On July 31, 1936, promoter Rookie Lewis outdid himself by staging an authentic "Indian Wedding" as the evening's special attraction during his Walkathon (dance marathon) at the Century Ballroom in Fife. Chief White Eagle conducted the Native American wedding of So-To-Le-O and groom Qua-Le-Ales, with rites performed in sign language. Five different tribes participated in the wedding. The Walkathon was heavily attended by citizens of Tacoma and Seattle, since both cities had local ordinances forbidding such marathons. Approximately 30 people were pictured, first two rows were Native-Americans in costume, others may be some of the remaining participants in the Walkathon. Tribal blankets serve as backdrop. (T.Times 7-31-36, p. 4-article; 8-1-36, p. 5-article; www.historylink.org) (filed with Argentum)
Indians of North America--Clothing & dress; Weddings--Fife; Marathons--Fife;
Cowan-Lynn Wedding bridal party. Carolyn Fogg was the only attendant for Grace Marie Cowan as she wed C. Nathan Lynn on August 22, 1937. J. Marvin Lynn was his brother's best man. The small private ceremony was held at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Lynn on No. "C" St. The bride is wearing a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace while her maid of honor is dressed in pale yellow organdy. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7) (filed with Argentum)
Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Fogg, Carolyn; Lynn, J. Marvin;
Mary Berry Thomas- Bernard Albert Sack Wedding at Annie Wright Seminary on September 22, 1937. An unidentified girl in a long dress carrying a bouquet was photographed coming down stairs. She was probably a junior bridesmaid. (filed with Argentum)
Hagerty-? Wedding at Central Baptist Church. Bride, groom, four groom's men and four bridesmaids; candlelabras and flowers. Building constructed in 1900 as First Swedish Baptist. (Filed with Argentum)
Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Central Baptist Church (Tacoma);
ca. 1935. Staaki-Bergioli Wedding. Bride and two bridesmaids with long dresses. Maids have large bouquets, all have very different hats. This circa 1935 wedding appears to have taken place in someone's home. (filed with Argentum)
Thousands of Shriners converged on Tacoma in June of 1957 for their annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention. Festivities culminated at Lincoln Bowl where the "Shrine-O-Rama" pageant took place. The general public was invited to attend the evening program of marching units, Oriental bands and bands. ALBUM 15.
Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);
ca. 1962. Portrait of young boxer in bare-fisted stance, ca. 1962. This is Denny Moyer, Portland middleweight. He was a former Tacoma Golden Gloves junior middle champion. Moyer would win an unanimous decision over former welterweight and middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson in a February 17, 1962, rematch at Madison Square Garden. The 22-year-old boxer had lost a previous decision to the 41-year-old Robinson. Moyer would gain the attention of the nation again when he fought welterweight champ, Emile Griffith, in a 10-round non-title event on August 18, 1962. He would lose to Griffith by a split decision in the nationally televised bout.(TNT 2-18-62, B-10, TNT 8-17-62, A-1, 8-19-62, A-1)
The Bon Marche was no longer the only occupant of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center on the south side of Tacoma in October,1965 when this aerial photograph was taken. A full-line J.C. Penney's had opened at the southeast end of the large building complex and many smaller specialty stores had joined the two large department stores. Acres of free parking proved to be a major draw, and the enclosed mall design kept customers out of the wind and rain. The National Bank of Washington's circular building is prominent near the Mall; I-5 freeway, providing easy access to the Mall, runs along the photograph's left side. The Wapato Lake area is southeast of the Mall to the left of I-5, near the horizon. Most of the residential development surrounding the Mall has been converted over the years into commercial property.
Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Bon Marche (Tacoma); National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); J.C. Penney Co. (Tacoma);
Thomas- Sack Wedding at Annie Wright Seminary. Mrs. Sack (the former Mary Berry Thomas) and her groom, Bernard Albert Sack, pose in front of the altar. The wedding was held on the afternoon of September 22, 1937 in the Raynor Chapel at Annie Wright Seminary. The bride was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse O. Thomas and the groom was the son of Frau Hedwig Sack of Fuerstenburg, Germany. (filed with Argentum) (T. Times 9/25/1937, pg. 7-picture)
ca. 1935. Staaki-Bergioli Wedding. Groom in suit with boutenierre, bride in a two piece dress with a hat with a lacy brim and a small bouquet. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1935. Wedding in the Spring of 1935 at the Macabees Scottish Rite Cathedral. Unidentified bride and groom with bridesmaids. Man at altar with book. (Filed with Argentum)
Double Wedding by Reverend Anne MacLean, shorter woman in white in front row center, of the First Christian Spiritual Church. Eight people in formal attire in front of windows, including two unidentified wedding couples. (filed with Argentum)
Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; MacLean, Anne; First Christian Spiritual Church (Tacoma);
Hall-? Wedding. Woman in dark suit, white blouse and hat holding man's arm. He's wearing suit with striped tie and has curly hair. (filed with Argentum)
The bright lights of Lincoln Bowl look down on the thousands of Shriners present for their annual Pacific Northwest Shrine Association convention in 1957. "Shrine-O-Rama" was open to the general public who watched the marching units and listened to the various Shrine bands. ALBUM 15.
Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln Bowl (Tacoma);
ca. 1962. Portrait of boxer Emile Griffith. He has his fists clenched as he stares into the distance. He would meet Portland middleweight Denny Moyer in a 10-round matchup at the Tacoma Sports Arena on August 18, 1962. Griffith, the world welterweight champion, would not have his title at stake as both fighters would weigh over the 147 pound welter limit. The fight would be televised nationally on ABC as its "Fight of the Week." Griffith would win a split decision over Moyer before a crowd of approximately 2,600 - not a bad gate considering the match was not blacked out locally. (TNT 8-17-62, A-1, 8-19-62, A-1)
Briarhurst. This large Southern Colonial has been identified as "Briarhurst," constructed in 1914 for William Laird McCormick. The brick 2+ story home on Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W. in Lakewood was built for $20,000 by the Cornell Brothers. It later became the home of Edwin Lewis Griffin of Griffin Fuel Co., who passed away on the premises in March, 1955. By 1966, it was the home of Carroll O'Rourke, an executive with the Weyerhaeuser Co. A woman, possibly Mrs. O'Rourke, stands on the patio of the elegant home in May, 1966. Its columns are reminiscent of the White House. The home has several balconies and numerous French-doors and was located on a large, well-landscaped lot surrounded by trees. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co. from customer's negative. (Additional information provided by Donna Gray)
PG-92 at Tacoma Boatbuilding. The USS Tacoma, a patrol gunboat, had been launched in April of 1968. The above photograph was taken about six months later as the vessel was undergoing further work. She would be commissioned in July of 1969.
Gunboats--United States; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
South Lakeshore Christian Church. The church parking lot was empty when photographed on a rainy November day in 1968. The church, now located at 1740 So. 84th St., would be dedicated on December 1, 1968. It had previously been located at 8241 So. Park. The new 3700-square foot church building had been occupied since June and included a 200-seat sanctuary and seven classrooms. Gregg Anderson was the church's pastor. (TNT 11-30-68, p. 4, TNT 12-1-68, A-14)
South Lakeshore Christian Church (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma;
ca. 1963. Mt. Rainier serves as a brilliant backdrop for a tree which has just been topped in St. Regis logging operations. The camera has captured the tree in the process of falling on a bright late summer day in 1963. The Douglas fir would be used as a spar for high lead logging operations. Several sections on this mountainside have already been clear-cutted and the downed trees strewn about the landscape. Tops and limbs have been removed from the trees and they have been cut into sections. St. Regis owned about 200,000 acres of prime timber in the Cascades about 40 miles east of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Division (St. Regis Paper Co.) (TNT 8-20-63, B-3) TPL-2010
Informal portrait of Puget Sound National Bank Chairman of the Board Reno Odlin. Mr. Odlin had been elected president of the American Bankers Association in 1964, the first banker from the Pacific Northwest to win this office in the organization's 90-year history. He had previously served the local and national banking industry in many leadership positions, including the Washington Bankers Assn., the Federal Reserve, and U.S. Treasury. Reno Odlin spent most of 1965 traveling to nearly every state in the union to visit bankers, government and business leaders, in addition to several foreign countries to discuss international issues regarding money. (Provorse: Banking on Independence, p. 120-121)
