This photograph shows part of the crowd of 2,800 teenage Tacomans who spent their Halloween evening in 1951 at the Tacoma Armory, 715 South 11th Street. Working with the Metropolitan Park District and the Tacoma Police, the Tacoma Moose Lodge sponsored the third annual all-city high school dance to give Tacoma's young people someplace safe to go after dark. The dance was from 8 to 11:30 p.m. with music provided by Larry Carino and his orchestra, one of the best 10 piece bands in the area. Police later said that the evening was one of the quietist on record. (TNT 11-1-51, p. 1, p. A-8) TPL-9546

Halloween--Social life; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dance parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435 (Tacoma);

South Tacoma's Main Yon Cafe had the grand opening of their new dining room in early November, 1951. The Main Yon's new dining room had comfortable booth seating and was beautifully decorated with a Chinese themed wall mural. Orchids for the ladies and ice cream and coffee were offered free during the grand opening. Owned and operated by "Charlie" Eng Sing Poy, the Main Yon had been in business for 16 years. Originally from Canton, China, Mr. Eng Sing Poy received his naturalization papers in October, 1951. Photograph ordered by Udall Construction Company. TPL-8120 (TNT 11-6-1951, p. 7)

Main Yon Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960; Eng, Sing Poy; Murals--Tacoma; Udall Construction Co. (Tacoma);

For California Wire Cloth Corporation, 3434 2nd Ave. So., Seattle, WA. Heavy wire screening on windows at Camp Murray. Two sides of building with two large doors and one small door. Part of series taken on November 5, 1951 of heavily screened buildings at Camp Murray.

Screens--Camp Murray; Camp Murray (Wash.);

Heavy wire screens served not only to keep insects at bay but also provided additional security features. The California Wire Cloth Corporation, located in Seattle, sold heavy screens to the National Guard; view of wooden building at Camp Murray with doorway and three windows all screened. Photograph ordered by California Wire Cloth Corporation.

California Wire Cloth Corp. (Seattle); Screens--Camp Murray; Camp Murray (Wash.);

Close-up of door and windows all completely enclosed by metal screens. Part of series taken on November 5, 1951 of screens manufactured by the California Wire Cloth Corporation of Seattle. Buildings on Camp Murray were outfitted with these heavy duty screens.

Doors & doorways; Screens--Camp Murray;

Overall view of T-shaped building with square chimney on right extension. It is all heavily screened. Part of series taken on November 5, 1951 of building (s) located at Camp Murray featuring screens manufactured by the California Wire Cloth Corporation.

Screens--Camp Murray; Camp Murray (Wash.);

Long narrow building with door and window on right. Also has nine windows (with screens) and a front door.

Long two story building with wire screen on all windows including upper story ones. Door in center with building extension on right, a chimney is also part of the extension. This is thought to be part of structures located at Camp Murray where heavy wire screens manufactured by California Wire Cloth Corporation had been installed. Photograph was taken on November 5, 1951. See A62014, image 7 for another view of building.

Screens--Camp Murray; Camp Murray (Wash.);

The California Wire Cloth Corporation manufactured heavy wire screens. They were located in Seattle at 3434 - 2nd Avenue South. They sold their products to the Washington State Department of Military, which outfitted their buildings at Camp Murray. Daylight longshot view of building at Camp Murray with screens; photograph taken on November 5, 1951. Photograph ordered by California Wire Cloth Corporation.

California Wire Cloth Corp. (Seattle); Screens--Camp Murray; Camp Murray (Wash.);

In November of 1951, local coffee roaster Wood Coffee Company had an aisle-long display of their one and two pound coffee cans at the Big Bear grocery store in Tacoma's Stadium District. Big Bear was celebrating its redecoration with specials such as Wood's Coffee for 75 cents a pound or two pounds for $1.49. The Wood Coffee Co., located at 1517 Commerce St., was founded by John Wood, Sr., in 1905. Three years after John Wood, Sr. died, in 1951, the Wood Coffee Co. was sold to the Mello-Cup Coffee Co. of Seattle. (TNT 11-7-51, p. 11- ad for Big Bear)

Big Bear Stores (Tacoma); Wood Coffee Co. (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Founded by John C. Wood, Sr., the Wood Coffee Co. was a Tacoma-based coffee roaster located at 1517 Commerce Street. They placed their product in local groceries such as the Big Bear Store in the Stadium District. In 1951, the coffee sold for 75 cents a pound or two pounds for $1.49. John Wood, Sr. died in March of 1951, and three years later, in 1954, the Wood Coffee Co. was sold to the Mello-Cup Coffee Co. of Seattle. Photograph ordered by Wood Coffee Co.

Wood Coffee Co. (Tacoma); Coffee--Tacoma--1950-1960; Coffee industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Beverage industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Wood Coffee Co. (Tacoma); Big Bear Stores (Tacoma);

Two small tables with jewelry and a purse. Gloves, dress, and a suit are hanging by the closets. Also includes a small table with telephone and chair. Two chairs are by a table in another room. These tasteful items were part of the newly renovated Lou Johnson's located in the Lakewood Center as pictured on November 13, 1951. Lou Johnson's had been located in Lakewood since 1944 as the first of its kind to open in the district, specializing in fine apparel for women. The renovation added new lighting and soft colors to the shop. Mrs. Earl Fraser was the manager of the Lakewood Lou Johnson's. The store's parent company had been located at 755 Broadway since the mid-1920's. (TNT 11-14-1951, C-10)

Lou Johnson, Inc. (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood;

Baker's Men's Shop celebrated their grand opening of their new branch location at the newly expanded and remodeled Lakewood Community Center in November, 1951. Baker's was owned by brothers Donald T. Baker and Le Roy F. Baker; their Lakewood store was managed by Darrell Sanders. "Personal service with nationally advertised brands" was Baker's sales slogan. View of interior of Baker's Lakewood Center store; store featured large clothing display of suits and topcoats, also Stetson hats and casual wear. (TNT 11-14-51, C-12)

Clothing stores--Lakewood; Stores & shops--Lakewood; Baker's Men's Shop (Lakewood); Hats--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Interior of Baker's Men's Shop at Lakewood Center. Brothers Donald T. and Le Roy Baker would be celebrating their Lakewood store's grand opening on November 15, 1951. They already had a clothing store in downtown Tacoma on Broadway but were seeking to expand to the growing neighborhoods of Lakewood and beyond. Both stores carried a large selection of quality clothing including suits, topcoats, hats and shirts. "Personal service with nationally advertised brands" was the Baker brothers motto. The Lakewood Center store was managed by Darrell M. Sanders. (TNT 11-14-1951, C-12)

Baker's Men Shop (Lakewood); Clothing stores--Lakewood; Merchandise displays--Lakewood--1950-1960;

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 801, held an Armistice Day dinner in the Odd Fellows Temple. Members with 40+ years of service were honored with pins. View of engineers and guests in November, 1951, photograph. (TNT 11-12-51, p. 19)

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 801 (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits--1950-1960; Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

View of Lakewood Colonial Center in November of 1951. Tradewell Supermarket with parking lot and automobiles in foreground. Lakewood Theater under clocktower at rear.

Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960; Tradewell Stores, Inc. (Lakewood); Lakewood Theatre (Lakewood);

One story L-shaped building with angled parking lot in the front. This is thought to be part of the recently extended Lakewood Community Center just before its grand reopening in mid-November of 1951. See A62148, image 4 for nearly identical picture. Photograph was taken on November 13, 1951.

Buildings--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Exterior view of Lakewood Community Center just prior to its grand re-opening in November, 1951. An extensive addition to the center added 34,000 square feet to the original 25,000 square foot structure. Parking was expanded to accomodate 650 cars. Over twenty stores and businesses would provide goods and services to suburban dwellers in a one-stop shopping concept. The original Lakewood Center was opened in July 1937 under the guidance and ownership of Norton Clapp and his Lakewood Development Company. (TNT 11-14-51, C-19)

Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood);

C. F. Davison- 310150. Extention of building with a door on the right. Window with drapes open so the interior of the lobby is visible.

Interior of lobby. Large leaf patterned carpet. Two small armchairs with table and lamp. Two floor ash trays, large window behind, two large curved armless couches with table and lamp between them.

A bold leaf patterned carpet accentuates the spaciousness of the new Vista Manor's lobby. The multi-storied apartment building, managed by W.H. Opie & Company, was open for business in November, 1951. All 133 units were view properties; in addition, they were earthquake and fireproof. View of lobby with rippled glass walls, three stuffed chairs, elaborate lamp and waste paper baskets, and drawn drapes. Photograph ordered by C.F. Davidson, contractor. (TNT 11-4-51, C-12)

Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma); Lobbies--Tacoma; Floor coverings; Lamps; Chairs;

Three men standing next to a half-circle laminator at Baker Dock adjust the clamps on wood curved in a semi-circle at the Martinac Shipbuilding Company's laminating operations. J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding was a well-known Tacoma business whose motto was "Martinac for Better Boats". Founded by Joseph M. Martinac, the company built a variety of boats ranging from pleasure craft to tuna boats.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Baker Dock (Tacoma); Laminated wood; Machinery;

Overall view of three massive laminators with a man leaning over center one taken at the Baker Dock in November, 1951. J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation had its laminating operations at Baker Dock. The laminators were constructed so that workers could get close to the wood being laminated on semi-circular belts. Large overhanging lids appear to be able to fit tightly over the laminators. "No Smoking" signs warn workers not to light up when working with highly flamable materials.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Baker Dock (Tacoma); Laminated wood; Machinery; Signs (Notices);

Interior of Ghilarducci's Floral Shop, Lakewood. Cool room on right with floral arrangements inside, cash register and counter at the rear with shelves above and beside it with plants and planters. Known as "Gilly's," it was a small scale reproduction of the downtown Ghilarducci's California Florist store. Located next to the new Town & Country shop, Gilly's aim was to serve suburbanites. The 30 X 24 foot interior had one wall of cork, one of red brick and one of glass. It opened on November 5, 1951 and was managed by Margaret Moritz. (TNT 11-14-1951, C-6)

Gilly's (Lakewood); Florist shops--Lakewood;

Selden's, specialists in floor coverings, opened a Lakewood branch location in the newly expanded Lakewood Community Center in November, 1951. Selden's of Lakewood, Inc., sold televisions and household appliances in addition to providing the traditional Selden's expertise in interior decorating and floor coverings. Sydney C. Selden, Jr., was the president of the Lakewood store and it was managed by LeRoy Walton. View of four televisions in wooden cabinets, stoves and Crosley Shelvador refrigerators. (TNT 11-14-51, C-18)

Selden's of Lakewood, Inc. (Lakewood); Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Televisions--1950-1960; Stoves--Lakewood--1950-1960; Refrigerators;

Selden's Lakewood Store. Rolls of floor covering on left side with wall of draperies and curtain samples hanging in the back. Tables of drapery material on bolts with some being upright and some laying down. Photograph was taken in November of 1951.

Seldens of Lakewood, Inc. (Lakewood); Floor coverings; Draperies;

The new Selden's of Lakewood opened in November, 1951, in the recently expanded Lakewood Community Center. Selden's had a well-established reputation as a leader in floor coverings; their original store was located on Broadway. Their new Lakewood location, in addition to carrying rugs, linoleum, carpets and draperies, also carried household appliances and televisions. View of floor coverings section of Selden's of Lakewood, including massive rolls of flooring contained in two large open cabinets, rolled carpets on floor, and piles of small rugs. (TNT 11-14-51, C-18)

Selden's of Lakewood, Inc. (Lakewood); Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Floor coverings; Rugs;

Lakewood Pharmacy, view of interior taken from soda fountain. Founded in 1937, the Lakewood Pharmacy gone undergone its fourth store enlargement by November, 1951. The last remodeling added an additional 50% in floor space. Jack C. Lowe and Daniel W. McDowell were the owners and registered pharmacists. The pharmacy ran a full page ad in the November 14, 1951, News Tribune which entreated customers to purchase items ranging from Medosweet ice cream to baby supplies. (TNT 11-14-51, C-20, C-21) TPL-9168

Drugstores--Lakewood; Pharmacists--Lakewood; Lakewood Pharmacy (Lakewood); Soda fountains--Lakewood;

Lakewood Pharmacy was not a new tenant of the expanded Lakewood Community Center but it had recently undergone its fourth remodeling in 1951 and added 50% more floor space to the business. Owned and operated by registered pharmacists Jack C. Lowe and Daniel W. McDowell, the drugstore not only dispensed medicines but also sold a variety of useful items. View of interior of pharmacy, showing card racks and tables laden with candy, tissues, baby items and stationery. The soda fountain, to the rear of the store, was one of the busiest in the area. Customers could even take home some delicious Medosweet Ice Cream in brick form due to the modern walk-in storage facilities. (TNT 11-14-51, C-20,C-21)

Drugstores--Lakewood; Pharmacists--Lakewood; Lakewood Pharmacy (Lakewood); Soda fountains--Lakewood;

The Lakewood Country Store purchased several full page ads welcoming customers to their new location on Mount Tacoma Dr. in the newly expanded Lakewood Community Center. Headlines proclaiming the Lakewood Country Store as the "Northwest's newest and most unusual department store" ran in November, 1951, newspapers. The Country Store, owned by Ed Stevens, carried such varied items as hardware, notions, paints and women's clothing. View of notions department with napkins, imported towels, non-shrink yarns on display. The old cracker barrel and supply of cheese, a favorite of adults and children alike, would also remain in the new store. Artist Connie Brady's murals also decorated the store; her mural of an old country store is placed directly over a display of brooms and mops. (TNT 11-14-51, C-2,3)

Department stores--Lakewood--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Lakewood Country Store (Lakewood); Yarn; Towels; Murals--Lakewood;