A little dark haired girl in a light ruffled dress grasps a baby calf on April 30, 1957. Older cattle peer over the fence in the background. The black and white calf appears to be patient as the child touches it; it is not in motion. Photograph ordered by the Washington Cooperative Farmers Association.

Children & animals; Cattle--Washington; Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma);

Work progresses on the new County-City Building in April, 1957. Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation provided the steel needed for the framing. View of steelworks including plywood sheets on top. Construction would not be fully completed until 1959. Central Schools building can be seen in the far left with City Dye Works at the right rear. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation.

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; County-City Building (Tacoma); Steel; Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. (Seattle);

Group portrait- Pacific Telephone & Telegraph. Twenty employees of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph, all women, were honored with service pins on April 26, 1957. They were also presented with lovely corsages. Pacific Telephone & Telegraph made it a practice to hold teas and other celebrations to honor long-time employees. Photograph ordered by Pacific Telephone & Telegraph.

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees--1950-1960; Celebrations--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Rex F. Adams & Co. were local manufacturers of peanut butter, extracts and spices and were located at 2914-16 6th Ave. They were well known for their Adams peanut butter which came in several varieties. View of Adams Old Fashioned Peanut Butter in glass jar. The peanut butter was made using only salt and selected peanuts. Oil occasionally rose to the surface but consumers were advised merely to stir well. Photograph ordered by Rex F. Adams & Co.

Peanut butter; Rex F. Adams & Co. (Tacoma);

Display peanut butter. The Nutty-Nut brand of peanut butter was one of several varieties produced locally by the Rex F. Adams & Co. The glass jar's label advises consumers that the peanut butter included small chunks of freshly roasted peanuts. Apparently the only ingredients used were peanuts and salt. Total weight of Nutty-Nut was 1 pound 2 ounces or more. Photograph ordered by the Rex F. Adams & Co.

Peanut butter; Rex F. Adams & Co. (Tacoma);

Representatives of the 4-H Clubs of Washington meet with a Washington Co-op Farmers Association official on April 26, 1957, outside the association's headquarters on Taylor Way. Two of the 4-H'ers are standing on the running board of the Co-op's bulk feeds delivery truck. Photograph ordered by the Washington Cooperative Farmers Association.

Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; 4-H Club (Tacoma);

Studio set-up peanut butter. The Rex F. Adams & Co. were manufacturers of extracts and spices but were especially known for their peanut butter. They made several varieties of peanut butter; view of Adams Peanut Butter jar. The peanut butter was made from selected peanuts, salt, hydrogenated oil and sugar. It was sold in glass jars with a weight of 1 pound 2 ounces or more. Photograph ordered by Rex F. Adams & Co.

Peanut butter; Rex F. Adams & Co. (Tacoma);

Shell Oil Co. had a sales meeting on April 25, 1957, with approximately 100 people in attendance. Participants enjoyed a catered meal from Wellman's. These sales meetings were used to inform employees of new products and sales techniques. View of lecturer demonstrating the use of the new X-100 premium motor oil. The X-100 was a heavy duty oil which adjusted automatically to extreme temperature changes in modern engines. A nearby chart explains the contaminant balance for gasoline engines. Photograph ordered by Shell Oil Co.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Petroleum industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Leg braces do not seem to hamper this exuberant two-year-old as she scampers down the road. She is moving so quickly that her face is partially blurred. Polio was still in the process of being eradicated in 1957 as the Salk vaccine was administered to thousands of children and young adults. Those affected prior to the vaccine's discovery, like this little girl, were helped by the March of Dimes. Photograph ordered by the March of Dimes.

Orthopedic braces; March of Dimes (Tacoma);

Construction continues at McChord Air Force Base in April, 1957, at the diesel engine foundations power building. View of interior of the incomplete building shows that the roof has been laid and walls partially up. Western Electric Company was involved in the new construction; it was project #1557. See D105320-6 for earlier view of the power building. Photograph ordered by Western Electric Co., Inc.

Building construction--McChord AFB; Western Electric Co., Inc.;

The Board of Directors of General Mills honored Tacoma with a visit on April 22, 1957. After a board meeting, attendees were given a tour of the local plant. Plant officials answered questions from the board as they surveyed machinery used to package the flour. John W. Geddis, Sperry Mill plant superintendent, (left foreground) escorted a board member around the mill. Harry Bullis, General Mills Chairman of the Board, spoke at the meeting; he is believed to be the man to the furtherest left in the background. Tacoma's Sperry Flour Mill had a capacity of 8400 hundredweight of flour daily. The mill employed 250 local residents. Photograph ordered by General Mills, Inc. (TNT 4-22-57, p. 20)

General Mills, Inc., Sperry Division (Tacoma); Flour & meal industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Geddis, John W.;

In April of 1957 sunrise services were offered on Easter Sunday at the Star-Lite Drive-In Theater, 8301 South Tacoma Way. Worshipers could listen to the service without leaving the comfort of their cars over the theater's car speakers. Those attending heard Dr. Fulton C. Lytle, guest speaker, and listened to singing by a men's chorus. The Star-Lite was the second drive-in built in the Tacoma area; it opened in May, 1948. The massive outdoor theater covered over three acres. (Photograph ordered by News Tribune.) (TNT 4-22-57, p. 7) TPL-8544

Drive-in theaters--Tacoma; Star-Lite Park In Theatre (Tacoma);

Exterior- Puget Sound National Bank. Bank officials, realizing that the city's southend continued to grow, placed a branch of Puget Sound National Bank at the corner of South 84th and Pacific Avenue. The branch had a large neon sign and also a time/temperature device above. The Main Office of the bank had a similiar "double T" sign placed at their Pacific Avenue headquarters only four years before. The 84th & Pacific branch was managed for many years by Ralph Hubbard. The bank is still in its same location 45 years later; it is now owned by KeyBank. Photograph ordered by the Condon Co.

Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clocks & watches; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior- Puget Sound National Bank. The 84th & Pacific branch of Puget Sound National Bank was a long-time fixture in the city's southend. It was headed by Ralph Hubbard from its inception. Mr. Hubbard treated his customers with his own personal touch. According to "Banking on Independence," Mr. Hubbard had a following of customers who would not bank with anyone other than Ralph." Puget Sound National Bank followed the philosophy that allowed them to name branch managers who were capable of running their branches profitably and were able to attract and retain customers. Puget Sound National Bank, long known as the largest independent bank in the state, was purchased by KeyBank in the early 1990's. The 84th & Pacific branch is still open for business at the same location. Photograph ordered by the Condon Co., possibly for advertising purposes. (Provorse: Banking on Independence, p. 107-08)

Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior -Packard Bell Co. Delivery trucks and vans stand ready at the Packard Bell Co., 2515 Tacoma Avenue South, on April 17, 1957. They provided in-home factory service and repairs of Packard Bell televisions. According to the 1957 City Directory, Hjalmer E. Olson was manager of the store. Packard Bell shared space in the building with the T.W. Heckel Co., also dealers in television equipment. Packard Bell had previously been located nearby at 2329 Tacoma Avenue South. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs.

Packard Bell Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; Televisions--1950-1960;

Work progresses on the new County City Building in April, 1957. View of steel works; the steel was supplied by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation's Seattle plant. It would be two more years until the building was completed; dedication of the new County City Building was in April, 1959. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Steel; Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. (Seattle); County-City Building (Tacoma);

Exterior Gaffney Funeral Home. The Gaffney Funeral Home, owned by Theodore B. Gaffney, had been in business since 1905. The mortuary had been located at 1002 Yakima Avenue South since 1932. The brick and concrete building with cast stone trim had been designed by architects Heath, Gove & Bell and constructed by West End Exchange, with ample parking facilities available. According to the 1957 City Directory, the mortuary endorsed and recommended the Purple Cross Plan for prepaid funeral expenses. Photograph ordered by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Gaffney Funeral Home (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Many companies sponsored bowling teams in the 1950's as a way to promote unity and goodwill among employees. There were numerous leagues in the Tacoma area, both for men and women. This large group, photographed on April 16, 1957, consisted of employees of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. These women look ready to bowl, even in long skirts. Photograph ordered by Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co.

Bowlers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bowling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma)--Employees--1950-1960;

C & G Radio Supply were wholesalers of electronic equipment, televisions, and radio parts. Located in the 2500 block of Jefferson Avenue in the former Motor Truck Service Co. building since 1949, the large company was owned by Lloyd R. Norberg. The business had been operating in Tacoma since the 1930's. 33 employees lined up for a company picture on April 16, 1957. Photograph ordered by C & G Radio Supply Co.

C & G Radio Supply Co. (Tacoma); Stores & shops--Tacoma;

Construction continues on the new Tacoma Savings & Loan Association building located at 101 So. 9th St. in April, 1957. A massive concrete circular staircase is in the process of being completed. The building was designed by local architects Lea, Pearson & Richards with Ketner Brothers as the contractors. It would feature extruded aluminum and insulating glass with black granite trim and blue Spandrelite glass panels. The savings & loan would open in later that summer. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Savings & Loan Association.

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stairways--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);

Mountain View Memorial Park was one of the largest funeral facilities in the area. They were able to offer complete services in one convenient location--combining the cemetery, funeral home, chapel, mausoleum, and crematorium on large acreage in Lakewood. View of office building located on the grounds of Mountain View Memorial Park; it resembles a luxurious brick home rather than a mortuary. Photograph ordered by Clark Richardson Advertising Agency.

Mountain View Memorial Park (Lakewood); Cemeteries--Lakewood;

The Queen and her court on the Tacoma City Light float make the turn onto Pacific Avenue to the delight of thousands of spectators viewing the 1957 Daffodil Parade. Escorted by dapper caped men, the Portland Rosarians, Daffodil queen Janice Methven of Lincoln High School and princesses are seated on a slender barge of blossoms, with an enormous eye-catching lyre as the backdrop. The theme of the 24th annual Daffodil Festival was "Melodies in Daffodils". 60,000 King Alfred daffodils decorated the float "Pomp and Circumstance", including a fountain spraying streams of golden flowers. Photograph ordered by Tacoma City Light. (TNT 4-13-57, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Methven, Janice;

Sporting a very patriotic theme, the U.S. Army Reserve float was one of 47 entries in the 1957 Daffodil Parade. A giant eagle perches majestically aboard the float while Diane Ryan, Fife High School senior and newly elected Queen of the Army Reserve, and her four princesses wave and smile at the crowds thronging Pacific Avenue. As with all entered floats, only blossoms were used as decorations with other natural items, such as woods and foliage. 40,000 daffodils were used on the float which won first place in the Armed Services division. Photograph ordered by the U.S. Army Reserve. (TNT 4-14-57, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Patriotism; Ryan, Diane;

Crowds line the streets of downtown Tacoma to view the Lions Club entry cruise by during the 1957 Daffodil Parade. Children in sailor suits, possibly those of club members, frolic on the bright yellow tug. Even the smokestack and floating device are made of compressed daffodils. 50,000 daffodils were used for "On the Good Ship Lollipop". The Lions Club entry was awarded 3rd place among Service Clubs. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Lions Club. (TNT 4-14-57, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Spectators--Tacoma; Lions Club (Tacoma);

An out-of-town entry in the 1957 Daffodil Parade was a float sponsored by the Beach Haven Resort on Orcas Island. The large float was decorated in daffodils and green foliage. It had a castle on the top level and the slogan, "Where Your Vacation Dreams Come True." Photograph ordered by Beach Haven Resort.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Beach Haven Resort (Orcas Island); Signs (Notices);

A genuine cable car from the Municipal Railway of San Francisco was the Steve's Gay '90s entry in the 1957 Daffodil Parade. A Dixieland band on board entertains parade spectators while women and children, dressed in costumes of long ago, peer out of the conveyance. A multitude of daffodils cover the base of the cable car. View of Steve's entry as it passes 11th & Pacific; the 11th Street Bridge is in the background. Photograph ordered by Steve's.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Cable railroads--Tacoma; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);

Keep the Home Fires Burning was the Oil Information Committee of Pierce County's entry in the 1957 Daffodil Parade. A profusion of daffodils decorate this float with the vehicle pulling the float completely covered with flowers. A smaller truck advertising oil heat is also bedecked with blossoms as well as the little girl's house. The small child keeps a firm grip on the lamppost as the parade continues down Pacific Avenue. This entry won first place in the Wholesale and Industrial Division. Photograph ordered by the Oil Information Committee of Pierce County. (TNT 4-14-57, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Oil Information Committee of Pierce County (Tacoma);

Sponsored by the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co., Dorothy and friends on the "Over the Rainbow" float pass by 9th & Pacific during the 1957 Daffodil Parade. Rain or shine, the parade always brought out thousands of spectators. Those sitting on Morley Studio's upstairs sign and the marquee next door had excellent views. Crowds of 200,000 saw the 24th annual parade proceed through Tacoma, Puyallup and Summer. The 60 foot "Over the Rainbow" float won the inaugural President Award Plaque for the best use of daffodils. Katherine Bennett, 13, of Olympia was chosen to portray "Dorothy." Photograph ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (TNT 4-13-57, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Spectators--Tacoma; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Retail Trade Bureau's 1957 Daffodil Parade float entitled "Symphony" featured a king-sized violin with a lyre. Margaret Strachan, the 1956 Daffodil queen, graciously waves to the parade watchers as the float passes on Pacific Avenue near 11th St. United Savings Bank and the Perkins Bldg. are in the background. 32,000 daffodils were employed on this float, which won first place in the Retail division. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Retail Trade Bureau. (TNT 4-14-57, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Retail Trade Bureau (Tacoma); Strachan, Margaret;

Can-can girls strut to the tunes of Dixieland as they march alongside the entry from Steve's Cafe (better known as Steve's Gay '90s) in the 1957 Daffodil Parade. Daffodils cover the front and sides of the genuine San Francisco cable car. Women and children, possibly members of the owners' families, peer out of the slowly moving unit as the band plays on. Photograph ordered by Steve's.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1957 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Cable railroads--Tacoma; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);