Exterior view of the home that Wollander Farwest Homes and Wollander Better Builder Plans designed and built for Tacoma's first annual home show; this house was on display at College of Puget Sound's new Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium. This house was designed and built in about three weeks, people who attended the home show could register to win this home and landscaped yard, which was valued at $8,500 (T.N.T., 4/26/49, p. 26).
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma); Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma);
Exterior view of house built by Jardeen Brothers, general contractors, in Tacoma. The house appears to be one level with a single car garage and a large yard; building materials include plywood and bricks. Jardeen Brothers was owned and operated by Norman M. and E. Larry Jardeen, the company specialized in building construction and cabinet making.
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Trees--Tacoma; Lawns--Tacoma; Yards--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma; Jardeen Brothers (Tacoma);
Helander and Company ordered this photograph prior to working on house repairs; the company specialized on aluminum lock lifetime shingles. The business office was located on 2002 Crystal Springs Road, via Sixth Avenue West. Exterior view of home, built in 1904, belonging to Florence I. Cross; Mrs. Cross is the widow of John A. Cross, their family home is located at 5940 South Yakima Avenue.
Ed Miller, President of Miller Construction Company, Inc. was one of the founders of the Homebuilders Association of Tacoma. This organization was affiliated with the National Association of Homebuilders of the United States; the group promoted better values in homes, developed efficiency in the homebuilding industry, and they continuously promoted long-range plans to expand further building developments in this area. Photo ordered by Ed Miller of Miller Construction Company, Inc. (T.N.T., 4/26/49, p. 22).
Housing developments--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Exterior view of house located in northeast Tacoma's Brown's Point area; view of beautiful Commencement Bay on left side. Two unidentified people are possibly deciding whether they would like to buy the lovely home. Fred C. Hofstetter, realtor, was the developer of the new Beverly Heights View Property; this house is possibly one of the model homes being shown to interested home buyers.
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Suburban life--Tacoma; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Fred C. Hofstetter, Realtor (Tacoma);
Helander and Co. was a building materials business, specializing in aluminum shingles. Owned by William O. Helander, it was also the "Johns-Manville" approved dealer. The above photograph is a "before" photo of Bridget E. Scanlon's bungalow style home, located at 1009 East 64th Street, taken on May 2, 1949. This house was built in 1913. Photo ordered by Helander and Co.
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Yards--Tacoma; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building materials; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1940-1950; Helander & Co. (Tacoma); Scanlon, Bridget E.--Homes & haunts;
Tacoma was getting ready to host their first annual home show; everyone was invited to visit the many exhibits and get ideas for their dream homes. View of building development site where homes are being built, "Miller Built Homes" sign in foreground; photo ordered by Ed Miller, President of Miller Construction Company, Inc. (T.N.T., 4/29/49, p. 8).
Housing developments--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
This house, located at 618 North Sixth Street in Tacoma, was built in 1931 for Malcom Saxton, the president of Saxton Lumber Co.. This picture was taken in 1949 when the house was owned by Leon Titus the President of Titus Motor Company and Titus Manufacturing Company, the authorized Ford trucks and automobile dealers and Ford engine rebuilders in Tacoma. The flowering cherry tree in the front yard is in full bloom.
Several buildings in Tacoma were damaged by the earthquake, including: the Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Tacoma Public Library Carnegie Building, Lowell School, Willard School, Whitman School and Edison School. View of unidentified man examining the damage caused to his home. Photo ordered by Life magazine in New York (Life, 4/25/49, p. 34-35 & T.N.T., 4/13/49, P. 1, 12 & 4/14/49, p. 1-2). TPL-2026,
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building failures--Tacoma; Rescue work--Tacoma; Earthquakes--Tacoma; Disasters--Tacoma; Life (New York, N.Y.);
Helander and Company was a building materials business, specializing in aluminum shingles and they were a "Johns-Manville" approved dealer; the company was owned by William O. Helander. Exterior view of home belonging to Fred L. and Loretta Green, their home is located at 636 South Hawthorne Street in Tacoma; sign on house read "Johns-Manville" Asbestos Shingles, for sidewalls of beauty and durability. TPL-1650
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building materials; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Helander & Co. (Tacoma); Green, Fred L.--Homes & haunts;
Helander and Company was a building materials business, specializing in aluminum shingles, they were also the "Johns-Manville" approved dealer; the company was owned by William O. Helander. Exterior view of home that has recently been roofed by Helander and Company; this home belong to Robert L. and Ardys M. Robinson, and it is located at 5219 South Warner Street in South Tacoma.
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Roofs--Tacoma; Building materials; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Helander & Co. (Tacoma); Robinson, Robert L.--Homes & haunts;
Exterior of Ingleside Apartments, Tom Lowry Company. The apartment building was built in 1909 and was the "first large apartment built here" according to the Tacoma Daily Ledger in 1931. The Ingleside Apartments had 56 units. The alternate address was 515-17 No. 2nd St. The exterior of the building is nearly covered with vines whose leaves are off during the winter weather. The Tom Lowry Company handled real estate. TPL-4581.
Another view of the exterior of Ingleside Apartments on a snowy day. The apartment building was built in 1909 and had 56 units. The alternate address was 515-17 No. 2nd St. TPL-4563.
Exterior of Marshall residence, furnace in basement, Harvey Wiggle, Elling E. Olson. The exterior of a two-story bungalow style home with white shingles, a deep covered porch with heavy columns, and rafter tails showing at both edges of the roof. Brickwork supports the porch and columns. Concrete steps lead up to the front lawn.
Before photograph of kitchen at 3716 North 37th Street, owned by Harold Stamey, Stamey Insurance Service, Inc. This view from the kitchen into the breakfast nook includes the archway to the eating area with a small table and chairs and another door, possibly leading to the basement. A heating vent is seen at floor level. Another door, that appears to be a swinging door, leads into the house at the back of the breakfast nook.
Before photograph of kitchen at 3716 North 37th Street, owned by Harold Stamey, Stamey Insurance Service, Inc. This view from the breakfast nook into the kitchen the includes the archway and two built-in cabinets in the breakfast room, a corner cabinet on the left and an overhead cabinet on the right. A child's high chair stands near the corner where a pencil sharpener and note paper dispenser are attached to the wall. Looking into the kitchen, a refrigerator sits in a space left between the back door and the stove with built-in cupboards above it.
Interiors of homes ordered by Wm. W. Tietz. A view of an early 1950's kitchen. The working areas of the kitchen are lined against opposing walls with light-colored, shiny surfaced cabinets above and below the working surfaces. The walls are also light colored and the floor covering is a muted, light shade. Venetian blinds cover the windows, one over the sink and one in the breakfast nook. A rotary dial telephone sits on the counter with only a cookie jar to join it. A door at the back of the kitchen is closed.
Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960; Breakfast rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Interior exposure of 944 So. Mountain View Ave. in the Narrowmoor addition, designed and built by Tietz Construction. The home has a brick fireplace for coziness. Built in shadow box partitions between the kitchen and dining room form attractive staggered shelves used for displaying collected treasures without the blocked off feeling of a solid wall. The square American modern furniture sat on embossed carpet. Pictures of this home were used in Tietz's exhibit at the Greater Tacoma Home Show in March, 1950 and in the TNT special for National Home Week in September, 1950 and the TNT special for the 1952 Tacoma Home Show. In 1952, this was the home of George Petrich. (TNT 9/10/1950, pg. B-9 & TNT 4/1/52, pg. 29)
Interiors of homes ordered by Wm. W. Tietz. This view of an early 1950's living room features a large brick fireplace with a large, unframed mirror above it and bookcases on either side as a focal point. The plush and upholstered furniture is all pushed against the walls. The ceilings are lower than those in houses of earlier periods and the woodwork has been scaled down considerably or is nonexistent, as at the ceiling edges. A large patterned wallpaper is seen on the walls of the dining area.
Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Wallpapers; Moldings--Tacoma;
Interior exposure of a home at 944 So. Mountain View Ave designed and built by Tietz Construction in the Narrowmoor housing addition. The living room wall was all glass for owners to enjoy the view of the Sound. The television console sat against the wall beneath the mirror. Boldly checked wallpaper adorns the walls and ceilings of the room beyond. In 1952, this was the home of George Petrich.
Before photograph of kitchen at 3716 North 37th Street, owned by Harold Stamey, Stamey Insurance Service, Inc. This view of the kitchen features the sink and counter area between the back door on the right and a breakfast nook on the left. The window above the sink is flanked by tall cabinets. One of the drawers on the lower left is missing and the family have found a use for it stacking items in it. The house was built in 1916 and shows wear and tear.
Interiors of homes ordered by Wm. W. Tietz. A view of an early 1950's dining room off of the living room. The modern furnishings reflect the changing taste in interior decoration. The chairs against the wall are angular with smooth surfaces except for the large button on the back. A small table with three shelves sits between them with a slender lamp on top. The dining room furniture shown on the left is of a light-colored wood, with smooth surfaces. A lace tablecloth harkens back to an earlier style, however. The upholstered chair and tables in the foreground also have smooth lines with little ornamentation. The opening on the far wall has no door or moldings and the ceiling appears to be eight feet high. The carpet is smooth with no pattern.
Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dining tables;
Interior of new bungalow court, Adlee Court, built and managed by Addison Forrester and Carter Lee. This view shows one of the four bachelor units that would be available January 2, 1950. The kitchen is straight ahead, the bathroom is just to the right. Forrester & Lee, designers and builders of the 20 unit bungalow court, held an open house January 1, 1950. Cost of the structure was $130,000. In addition to the four bachelor apartments were four large one-bedroom apartments and twelve medium sized one-bedroom units. The units ranged from $65 to $85 per month. (TNT, 1/1/1950, p.6)
Interior of new bungalow court, Forrester & Lee. Forrester & Lee, Inc., were a real estate office handling homes, businesses, insurance mortgages loans, insurance loans, FHA and GI loans. Their offices were at 117 South 10th Street. This view shows one of the kitchens in one of the twenty units in Adlee Court with Phillippine mahogany drawer fronts and cupboard doors with striking, big round disc pulls and handles. The work and splash surfaces were covered with colorful tile. (TNT, 1/1/1950. p.6)
Before shot of exterior of house at 2104 So. 8th St. Photo ordered by Economy Roofing and Siding Co. whose office and warehouse were located at 406 Stadium Way.
Completed exterior of home built by contractor Bert Sundgren. This view from North 45th Street shows the back of a two-story house with a small deck over an extension on the first floor. This home will have a view of Puget Sound over its neighbors further down the slope. A walkway curves to the front of the house where the formal entry is found. The Asarco stack can be seen on the left. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Margie Chalmer.
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Smokestacks--Tacoma;
Completed exterior of home designed by Lance, McGuire & Muri architects and built by Bert Sundgren, contractor. The exterior of the two story house has been covered with plywood. Large windows will provide uninterupted views from the interior. A small extension is seen on the lower floor on the right. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Margie Chalmer. (TNT, 9/11/1949, p.B-5)
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Windows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);
A row of new houses in a housing development are shown in this February, 1950, photograph. The house in the foreground abuts the sidewalk and has a two-car garage attached at the far end. Large picture windows are covered with venetian blinds on the inside. The roof appears to be covered with cedar shakes. Ordered by Harold O. Buck.
Exterior of home at 4902 North 12th Street. This view shows both the front and side entries to the one-story home. The attached, one-car garage is seen on the right with a concrete driveway leading to it. Both the front porch and side entry are covered and have poured cement stoops. Ordered by Ralph Tracey.
Individual shots of three homes at Lowell School, 812 No. 13th, 816 No. 13th and 820 No. 13th. This cottage-style home was built by A.W. Rademaker in 1905. This house and two others along North 13th Street were to be moved to make way for the new Lowell School. Three columns support the upper story over the porch that spans the front of the house. Three windows form a bay onto the porch. A side door is visible heading to the back yard. Sealed bids were received January 10, 1950, for the building. (TNT, 1/1/1950, p.10)
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Porches--Tacoma; Columns--Tacoma; Bay windows--Tacoma; Moving of structures--Tacoma;
