Sets for different local television shows arranged in a row at the KTNT TV studio. The left hand set has a sign saying "Home Show Hopefuls," the center is the news set and the right hand set is a kitchen for cooking segments. The "Home Show" was a popular Tacoma based talk show that starred Connie Page and Bob Gleason. The station had been sponsoring a contest for a replacement for Ms. Page. She was replaced by Peg Carpenter of Puyallup, a former model who was now a Mom and volunteer. TPL-8239

Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television production & direction; Television broadcasting; KTNT TV (Tacoma);

Film lab at KTNT TV, Channel 11. Equipment includes splicing machines, projectors and a monitor displaying the logo for "cable trouble."

Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television production & direction; Television broadcasting; KTNT TV (Tacoma);

The "Brakeman Bill Show" and "Pantry Playhouse" were just two of the locally produced television shows broadcast from this simple, wood frame building at the corner of South 11th and Grant. With its 289 foot tower, KTNT began broadcasting in March of 1953 as Channel 11, a CBS affiliate. By January of 1955, when this photograph was taken, the newest member of the News Tribune family was already a major Puget Sound broadcaster. TPL-8178

Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television production & direction; Television broadcasting; KTNT TV (Tacoma);

The film library at KTNT TV. Two employees work at preparing film for broadcast, perhaps editing and splicing. KTNT was the Tacoma's second television station. The CBS affiliate broadcast as Channel 11. The station employed between 58 - 65 persons. TPL-6403

KTNT TV (Tacoma); Television broadcasting; Television production & direction; Television programs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interiors of KTNT TV, Tacoma, studio. At 5 minutes after five, the directors are most probably viewing the camera feed of a live news broadcast. The viewpoint of each camera can be seen and the best selected for broadcasting. The Tribune Publishing Co. was the owner of CBS affiliate KTNT which broadcast on Channel 11. TPL-8238

KTNT TV (Tacoma); Television broadcasting; Television production & direction; Television programs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interiors of KTNT TV, Tacoma, studio. Several employees work in a technical capacity on Channel 11's broadcast. KTNT, owned by the Tribune Publishing Co., offered a wide variety of programming including Red Buttons, Burns and Allen, Jackie Gleason, the Romper Room and the locally produced Home Show. Broadcasts could be seen from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland, Oregon.

KTNT TV (Tacoma); Television broadcasting; Television production & direction; Television programs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Interiors of KTNT TV, Tacoma, studio, as photographed on January 20, 1955. Large object in center is possibly a microwave or satellite dish used to send/receive audio/video signals. (Additional information provided by a reader)

KTNT TV (Tacoma); Television broadcasting; Television production & direction; Television programs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Television studios--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Different views of streets around Medical Arts Building. The 17 story Art Deco building was built in 1930 & housed medical professionals. This photograph is looking south down Market St. From left to right are the rear of the Berk Apartments, the new home office for United Pacific Insurance Co., parking structure for the Medical Arts Bldg. and the Medical Arts building itself.

Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Health care facilities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office buildings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Berk Apartments (Tacoma); United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma);

Different views of streets around the Medical Arts Building. This view is from the intersection of 9th and Market looking north. On the right are the Rialto Apartments, the Art Deco Medical Arts building, the parking entrance for Medical Arts, the new home office for United Pacific Insurance Co., the rear entrance of the Berk Apartments and further down the Webster Apartments. On the left hand side can be seen Bertucci & Morris Texaco gas station, the B&B Glass & Paint Co. and further down the brick facade of the YMCA.

Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Health care facilities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office buildings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Young Men's Christian Association (Tacoma); United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma);

This is how the view from St. Helens and 7th looking south appeared in January of 1955. Looking right to left, are the Berk Apartments above Don Harter's Drycleaning, Landis Shoe Repair, Trovani's Junior Bootery, and Mousley's Cantilever Shoes, followed by the new United Pacific Insurance Co. Building, and the towering Medical Arts Building. In the distance, across South 9th Street, is the Music Box Theatre. The United Pacific Insurance Company building was built in 1954 and opened in January of 1955.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Streets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Health care facilities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office buildings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Berk Apartments (Tacoma); United Pacific Insurance Co. (Tacoma);

Different views of streets around Medical Arts Building. This view is from the intersection of 9 th & St. Helens looking north. On the left hand side of the street are the Bamford Apartments over Peterson's Photo Studio and Norm's Coffee Bar, followed by the Singer Sewing Center, the Medical Arts building and the United Pacific Insurance Co. On the right hand side of the street is the Bostwick building, with Reed's Hats on the lower floor and the Brant Hotel upstairs. This Classical- Romanesque structure was built in 1889 and is the site where, in 1893, the custom originated of removing hats during the national anthem.

Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Health care facilities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office buildings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Reed's Hats (Tacoma); Brant Hotel (Tacoma);

Per Richards Studio notes: "New Sterling truck sold to Mr. Frank Douglas to use as Tacoma-Rainier Auto Freight truck." Frank Douglas was the owner of the Tacoma-Rainier Auto Freight Co. at 523 Puyallup Ave. Sterling trucks are still made today; they are specialized work trucks. (filed with Argentum)

Sterling trucks; Tacoma-Rainier Auto Freight Co. (Tacoma);

Family group portrait ordered by T.R. Mehegan. The 1939 City Directory lists a Thomas R. Mehegan and his wife Bessie at 3851 Fawcett Ave. Mr. Mehegan was a fireman. (Filed with Argentum)

Mehegan, T. R.--Family;

Pittsburgh Paint Company neon sign above Commerce Street entrance (921-23 Commerce St.) of Washington Hardware Company. (filed with Argentum)

Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma; Electric signs;

Pittsburgh Paint Company neon sign above Commerce Street entrance (921-23 Commerce St.) of Washington Hardware Company. (filed with Argentum)

Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma; Electric signs;

Mrs. Earl Rowe posed on September 7, 1939 with the tatted tablecloth that she made herself. (filed with Argentum)

Rowe, Earl--Family; Tablecloths; Handicraft;

Large gathering of men, women and children. Sign in front of group "Pierce Co. Pomona Grange." Per Richards Studio notes, this is the Pierce County Pomona Grange Meeting at Fredrickson. Currently, there are 41 county (Pomona) granges in Washington State. (filed with Argentum)

Pierce County Pomona Grange (Pierce Co.);

Large gathering of men, women and children. Sign in front of group "Pierce Co. Pomona Grange." Per Richards Studio notes, this is the Pierce County Pomona Grange Meeting at Fredrickson. Currently, there are 41 county (Pomona) granges in Washington State. In Greek mythology, Pomona is the goddess of fruit trees, orchards and gardens. (filed with Argentum)

Pierce County Pomona Grange (Pierce Co.);

Titus Motor Company, exterior of building with fleet of new "Ranch Wagon" 2 door station wagons. People standing by each automobile. Neon and painted signs on facade of Elizabethan style brick building by Roland Borhek, Architect, circa 1926.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1950-1960; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ford automobile;

Views of the Tradewell Super Market and its parking lot on 6th Ave., ordered by Carroll Mortgage Co. Leslie A. Gray was manager. The supermarket offered its customers plenty of free parking at this busy location. The stores trademark pylon with the Tradewell name can be seen at the front of the the store.

Supermarkets; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tradewell Stores, Inc. (Tacoma);

Views of the Tradewell Super Market and its parking lot on 6th Ave., ordered by Carroll Mortgage Co. Leslie A. Gray was manager. Van De Kamps Bakery is pictured prominently on the Tradewell pylon. Signs in the windows advertise avocados, oil, MD Tissue, turkey and lowered coffee prices. The suburban grocery store offered plenty of free parking for its mobile clientele. TPL-8315

Supermarkets; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tradewell Stores, Inc. (Tacoma);

ca. 1955. H.D. Baker Co. Inc., business machines. The family owned company was celebrating its 50th anniversary at this new location. The company's neon sign advertises typewriters, desks, safes, office machines and cash registers. Signs in the window promote Smith-Corona typewriters. Founded in 1905 by H.D. Baker, the company sold office machines, furniture and equipment. They were proud of their new central location, with free and abundant parking; part of their expansion program. With the increased size of their new location, they now had a new department. They offered office plans combining equipment, furniture, floor coverings and interior decoration. The company had 17 employees, including 5 mechanics for service and maintenance. It was under the direction of Joe H. Baker, son of the founder and general manager. (TNT 3/20/1955, pg. A-10)

H.D. Baker Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies;

Certain-teed Products Corp. new plant located on an 11 acre site at 1718 Thorne Rd. in the Tideflats area. Certain-teed manufactured asphalt roll roofing and shingles, gypsum lath, sheathing and wallboard, fiberglass, building and roof insulation and asbestos shingles. Edward M. Costello was the plant manager. The large double building on the right is the 32,000 sq. ft. warehouse, the one in the center is the 16,000 sq. ft. factory and the one on the left is the machine shop. Smoke stacks can be seen in the back of the photo rising from the asphalt preparation area. There were five asphalt preparation stills. The plant went into full scale production in June of 1955. It employed 30, with plans to expand to a full component of 90 employees. Company headquarters were in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, with 16 plants located throughout the country. Certain-teed was one of the largest manufacturers of asphalt roofing products and one of the oldest, established shortly after the start of the century. (TNT 2/20/1955, pg. B-8, 6/20/1955, pg.2, 7/8/1955, pg. A-8)

Certain-teed Products Corp. (Tacoma); Building materials industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Certain-teed Products Corp. new plant at 1718 Thorne Rd. in the Tideflats area. Certain-teed manufactured asphalt roofing materials, gypsum lath and wallboard, fiberglas building and roof insulation and asbestos shingles. Edward M. Costello was the plant manager. This photo shows the warehouse on the right with what appear to be railroad cars at the rear. The center building is the factory and the smaller left hand building houses the machine shop and the locker room. The plant went into full production in June of 1955 with 30 employees. (TNT 2-20-1955, pg. B-8, 6/20/1955, pg. 2, 7/8/1955, pg. A-8)

Certain-teed Products Corp. (Tacoma); Building materials industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Federal Old Line Life Insurance Company banquet at First Presbyterian Church on September 12, 1939. Federal Old Line was formed by J.R. Cissna and licensed in the state of Washington in 1937. His vision was a company that paid off claims within 48 hours after death. (filed with Argentum)

First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Protestant churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Presbyterian churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Federal Old Line Life Insurance Co. (Tacoma);

Federal Old Line Life Insurance Company banquet at First Presbyterian Church on September 12, 1939. Federal Old Line was formed by J.R. Cissna and licensed in the state of Washington in 1937. His vision was a company that paid off claims within 48 hours after death. (filed with Argentum)

First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Protestant churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Presbyterian churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Federal Old Line Life Insurance Co. (Tacoma);

Bellarmine High School Football Squad, four players in practice jerseys with leather helmets posed with their coach. Pictured from left to right are Bob O'Connell (center), Bob Weaver, returning letterman and powerhouse of the backfield (left Half), Coach Leo Eckstein, Harry Lunetti (Right Half) and By Tardiff (Quarterback.) These players are the experienced mainstays for the 1939 Bell Eleven. (T. Times 9/14/1939, pg. 17)

Football--Tacoma; Football players--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma)--Sports; O'Connell, Bob; Weaver, Bob; Eckstein, Leo; Lunetti, Harry; Tardiff, By;

ca. 1925. Steam shovel & crane. The equipment is labeled "Frank McHugh and Lee Johnson." The two gentlemen were better known as McHugh & Johnson, Excavating Contractors. (WSHS- negative A887-0)

Construction equipment; Hoisting machinery; Steam shovels;

Polaris Steamship Co.- view of ship "Franklin Berwin" with New York registry. The large ship flies the American flag. It is docked at the grain elevators for loading. The large metal tubes extending from the ship to an area above may be used to fill this ship's hold with grain.

Ships; Shipping--Tacoma; Cargo ships--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Polaris Steamship Co.- view of ship "Franklin Berwin" with New York registry. The large freighter is tied up at the dock near the grain elevators. The long tubes extending down from the elevator area into the ship may be used for loading the ship's hold with grain.

Ships; Shipping--Tacoma; Cargo ships--Tacoma--1950-1960;