ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Young boy and girl standing on pile of Houston Fabricated Gutters. This advertisement stressed the long life of the product, stating that the gutters would still be in serviceable condition when these kids are grownups. The treated gutters were patented in the US and Canada. Photograph has been altered, background area partially whited out to make product and children stand out. For original photo, see 617 image 9. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1932. Houston Treated Wood Street Gutters being installed in Tacoma. Photograph of an unidentified young boy and girl standing on pile of Houston Fabricated Street Gutters; used for advertising. The "Houston Fabricated Street Gutters" were manufactured by the Houston Treated Wood Co., owned by Tacoman Ross Houston, and were patented in the US and Canada.(filed with Argentum)
ca. 1927. Paul Ludwig Schulze House, 1891, bedroom. In 1903, while owned by William Jones, President Theodore Roosevelt stayed at the house during his Tacoma visit. Ordered by Mrs. Christen Quevli, after renovations by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, Architects. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1927. Paul Ludwig Schulze House, 1891, bedroom. In 1903, while owned by William Jones, President Theodore Roosevelt stayed at the house during his Tacoma visit. For Mrs. Christen Quevli, after renovations by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, Architects. (Argentum)
ca. 1927. Paul Ludwig Schulze House, 1891, dining room. Ordered by Mrs. Christen Quevli, after renovations by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, Architects. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1927. The library in the Paul Ludwig Schulze House, 601 No Yakima Ave. Ordered by Mrs. Christen Quevli, after renovations by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, Architects. The Queen Anne home was built in 1891 for Mr. Schulze, who later committed suicide. The home was used by President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 1900's during a visit to Tacoma. Christen Quevli bought the home in 1925 and had it renovated. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1927. Paul Ludwig Schulze House, 1891, music room. Ordered by Mrs. Christian Quevli, after renovations by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, Architects. (filed with Argentum)
Quevli, Christen--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma; Music rooms--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1927. Paul Ludwig Schulze House, 1891, music room. Ordered by Mrs. Christen Quevli, after renovations by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, Architects. (filed with Argentum)
Quevli, Christen--Homes & haunts; Music rooms--Tacoma--1920-1930; Houses--Tacoma;
ca. 1926. The Tahoma Apartments, No. 2nd and Tacoma Ave., circa 1926. The apartments were built for $250, 000 by F.F. Travis and A.I. Maltby. Mr. Travis also served as the architect and contractor. Stadium High School can be seen in the background of the picture. (WSHS)
On the last day of January 1936, workers from McLean's, Tacoma operators of Lyon Van Lines, were busy moving new Magic Chef gas ranges into the Rialto Apartments. The apartment owners had ordered 50 of the new ranges. 34 of the crated stoves were lined up on 9th Street. The moving truck is parked on hill with its door open to the building entrance. The photograph was used in an advertisement for Washington Gas & Electric Co., promoting gas for cooking. Photograph ordered by Mr. Goff. (WSHS) (TDL 2/2/1936, pg. B-6)
ca. 1937. Cascading waterfalls crossed by footbridges accent the landscaping at the John Dower's estate, "Dowerdell." John Dower was the chairman of the board for John Dower Lumber Co. TPL-7195
ca. 1937. Quiet streams crossed by footbridges accent the landscaping at the John Dower's estate, "Dowerdell." John Dower was the chairman of the board for John Dower Lumber Co. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1937. John and Rose Dower Estate. "Dower Dell." Front entrance gate opened to private road into the estate. Fence is rustic stone with lattice above. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1937. John and Rose Dower Estate. "Dower Dell." The estate was built in 1927 for John Dower, president of the John Dower Lumber Co. The house was an Old English design surrounded by gardens. In 1937, the estate was featured in Western Retail Lumberman magazine. (filed with Argentum)
New house at Five Mile Lake to be raffled off by Kit Russell. Interior of living room, fireplace with glowing fire, furniture, mantle clock and portraits, glimpse of man at extreme right. Five Mile Lake is in Federal Way. Photograph was taken in May of 1940.
Houses--Federal Way--1940-1950; Living rooms--Federal Way; Fireplaces--Federal Way;
View of Ernest C. and Hattie M. Richards house, decorated for the 1937 holiday season. Owner was president of Hunt and Mottet Hardware Company. Home was constructed in 1914, George W. Bullard and Irwin Hill, Architects. See H48, images 1 and 2 for additional photographs of house. (T. Times)
Eatonville School District bus picking-up high school students in front of large, two-story Colonial-style home with circular driveway. The house was built for John H. Galbraith in 1925. Known as the "Old Mill House," it was added to the National Register in 1982. Ordered by International Harvester Company.
School buses--Eatonville; Students--Eatonville--1930-1940; Houses--Eatonville;
Tacoma Laundry, Meyer's home, five laundries and a garage. This home was built in 1938 by William Hiltbrunn. It is French Chateau in style and made of brick. The house was purchased in 1940 by businessman Fred J. Meyer. Exterior view of Fred J. Meyer's home taken in September of 1944.
Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Home Service Laundry Co. (Tacoma); Meyer, Fred J., 1880-1954--Homes & haunts;
War Housing; Housing facilities. During World War II, Tacoma was bursting at the seams with people- workers drawn by the lucrative defense jobs and families of military men stationed at Fort Lewis or McChord. Every available living space- room, apartment or house was occupied. Federal funds were available to convert buildings to living space. For example, this 1888 Colonial at 707-09 So. I St. which included six apartments was converted to 12. Ordered by Mr. H. Stubbs. (TNT 3/10/1943, pg. 19)
War Housing; Housing facilities. During World War II, every unoccupied house, room, or out building was converted to housing for defense workers and their families. Ordered by Mr. H. Stubbs.
Exterior of Allen Johnson home for Coleman Company, Inc. A two-story, clapboard and shingle residence with dormer painted white on a narrow lot. Concrete steps lead up from the sidewalk. Photograph taken on September 26, 1946.
Douglas Fir Plywood Association. Entry into residence built of prefabricated plywood sections. This home became the model prefabricated house and office of Win Wilson.
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.
Exterior of two-story tudor residence. The exterior is covered with white clapboards. There are large windows on the first floor (one of which is arched) and an arched front doorway. The front yard is steeply sloped and is covered with a blooming groundcover. An airplane can be seen flying overhead.
Exterior of back of two-storey stucco residence with a tile roof set among mature, beautifully groomed landscaping. Steps leading from the patio to the lawn are nearly hidden by the bountiful rhododendron blooms. The mansion was originally known as "Villa Carman" changed to "Madera" in 1939. It is now the home of television actress, Linda Evans.
Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gardens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Yards--Tacoma--1940-1950; Villa Carman (Lakewood); Madera (Lakewood);
