Photograph taken October 3, 1939 of the interior of the new addition to the National Guard Armory, 715 So. 11th St., showing soldiers in formation with a small band on the right. The new addition was constructed in August of 1939 with funds supplied by the state and the PWA. It was 100 by 200 sq. feet with a 30 foot ceiling. Its curved roof replaced the former pillars, providing an unobstructed view. After the extensive remodel, the size of the space had increased by 1/3, with vast improvements also in lighting, ventilation and acoustics. (T. Times 10/7/1939, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

State Armory (Tacoma); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Uniforms--Washington National Guard--1930-1940;

Interior of new addition to National Guard Armory showing soldiers in formation with twelve wheeled artillery guns. The new addition was constructed in August of 1939 with funds supplied by the state and the PWA. It was 100 by 200 sq. feet with a 30 foot ceiling. Its curved roof replaced the former pillars, providing an unobstructed view. After the extensive remodel, the size of the space had increased by 1/3, with vast improvements also in lighting, ventilation and acoustics. (T. Times 10/7/1939, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

State Armory (Tacoma); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Uniforms--Washington National Guard--1930-1940; Artillery (Weaponry);

Members of the Western Retail Lumbermens' Association pose in February of 1927 in front of a little bungalow erected on the roof of the Winthrop Hotel in honor of the group's annual convention. The bungalow was made entirely of local wood and demonstrated its use in construction. When the 24th annual convention concluded February 26, 1927, new leaders had been elected for the coming year. Pictured leaders are, back row, left to right: George A. Heilman (Wyo.), H.J. Sawtelle (Mt.), W.B. Hussman (Idaho), I.G. Kjosness (Idaho), and R.O. Bushong (Ore.) Front row, left to right, F.C. Kendall (Spokane), J.W. Burt (Mt.), Robt M. Graham (Mt.), R.M. Cross (Utah) and E.J. Ostrander (Idaho.) (TDL 2/27/1927, pg. A-5; TNT 2/23/1927, pg. 7) (WSHS- negative A893-0)

Washington Lumber Dealers Association (Tacoma); Business people--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

1939 Studebaker Champion automobile being raffled by Ray C. Roberts V.F.W. Post on back of a flatbed truck. Truck has logo of man riding a bronco on the door. The automobile was raffled off at a VFW benefit ball. For a picture of the car with its winner, Clara Thorsen, see D8931 images 1& 3. (filed with Argentum)

Studebaker automobile; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ray C. Roberts Post # 969 (Tacoma);

Master Builders, interior of living room in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Carl James, 3109 Elwood Dr., University Place. The rooms appear to be divided by partitions, some of which reach to the exposed beams while some do not. The ledges afforded by the partitions have been used to display glassware. The furnishings and floor coverings appear very formal in contrast with the contemporary room structure and lighting.

Living rooms--University Place--1950-1960; James, Carl--Homes & haunts;

1939 Studebaker Champion automobile being raffled by Ray C. Roberts V.F.W. Post on back of a flatbed truck. Truck has logo of man riding a bronco on the door. The automobile was raffled off at a VFW benefit ball. For a picture of the car with its winner, Clara Thorsen, see D8931 images 1& 3. (filed with Argentum)

Studebaker automobile; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ray C. Roberts Post # 969 (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Signs (Notices)

Remington Rand, daytime exposure of exterior of building, taken in April of 1955. The house on a rise next to the building that can be seen over the flat roof of Remington Rand is possibly 410 Saint Helens Ave., built in 1905 and now demolished. Remington Rand manufactured office equipment and furniture and had a complete repair department.

Remington Rand Inc. (Tacoma);

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital; Radiology. The Xray room had an adjoining darkroom. Bright gilt stars on the ceiling and ducklings in the pond on the wall were painted by Tacoma artist Mrs. Ruth Byers to help the children relax and allay their fears of the strange place. All equipment was designed specifically for children and some of it was previously unavailable in Tacoma. TPL-6519 (TNT 3/27/1955, pg. A13-A17)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital; Hubbard tank in physical therapy room. The $800,000 hospital was designed specifically for its child patients with all equipment sized accordingly and cheerful colors and fantastical wall paintings. A basement tunnel connected the hospital with the nurses' quarters and Tacoma General Hospital, which supplied laundry facilities. The hospital opened with 40 beds. Organizers realized that this would soon be inadequate. To help cut future costs, a third floor was built but the interior left unfinished. It would be completed as more space was needed and more funds were available. The 3rd floor would bring the hospital to an expected 100 bed capacity. (TNT 3/27/1955, pg. A13-A17)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital's main kitchen area. All patient and staff meals are prepared in this gleaming new room with polished stainless steel fixtures. Across from the kitchen is a dining room for staff. To the left are the carts for delivering the meals and a triple width commercial refrigerator. To the right is a rolling cart with the burners to heat foods and bins to keep heated foods warm. A silverware and dish cart is in front of the left hand counter with sink. The oven and grill are at the rear of the room. Counters and a sink line the right hand side. A central work island has pots hanging above.

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital's main lobby. The benches and chairs and the child size table and chairs at center are made of blonde wood with parchment colored upholstery. Colorful fiberglass draperies with a modernistic pattern hang at the rear of the room. The floor is of terrazzo. The admitting desk is to the right, out of picture range. When the hospital opens in the middle of the week, the television will be on helping to keep families' minds off of their problems. Original drawings on the wall by Tacoma artist Ruth Byers help keep the mood cheerful. (TNT 3/27/1955, pg. A13- A17)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital's central supply room and sterilizing equipment. The room is pristine, white, almost glossy with its stainless steel sterilizing equipment and terrazzo floor. The hospital contained the most modern equipment available, all sized to treat children. The $800,000 hospital was made possible through donations from the W.R. Rust trust and the estate of Dr. A.W. Bridge. The hospital would not have been built without the dedicated volunteer time and persistence of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association and its guilds. Countless monetary donations from the generous citizens of Pierce County made possible all the latest technological equipment and the thoughtful extras that made it a welcoming place for children. The guild members also hand sewed most fabric items used by the children. (TNT 3/27/1955, pg. A13- A17)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Typical two bed ward with chenille bedspreads. The beds are separated by a glass partition so that the young patients can see each other. The partition has a curtain that the nurse can draw closed when needed. The wards contained 2 or 4 beds, with the same charge for each. 14 beds were kept available for the indigent, as mandated by the Rust trust. The rooms were painted in soft pastels. Each room had its own tiled toilet room and separate wash stand. A modern night stand stood by each bed. The trays at the foot of the beds can be raised or lowered to hold meals. A guest room was available in the administrative area for out of town mothers of critical patients, who wanted to remain close by. (TNT 3/27/1955, pg. A13- A17)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital's main surgery. The surgery contained all the most technologically advanced equipment, sized for children. The large lamp over the table is a shadow proof lamp for more clarity of vision for the surgeon. A xray illuminator board was also available. The floor in and near the surgery was nonconductive; eliminating the hazards from chance sparks near anesthesia. All air in the surgery was first washed, heated and humidified. (TNT 3/27/1955, pg. A13-A17)

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Tacoma Master Builders 1955 model home "Casa Manana," the home of tomorrow. The highlight of the Tacoma Home Show was always the unveiling of the model home, its location kept secret until the show opened. The 1955 model was a three bedroom tri-level with 1800 sq. feet of floor space. Over 59 Tacoma firms were represented in its construction and furnishing. The frame house had two fireplaces and brick and knotty cedar accents. The architect was Donald F. Burr and the builder was Robert M. Good. This is the front elevation of the house, its wood exterior softly stained in driftwood gray. The fence is five feet tall, partially disguising the height of the tri-level. The back of the home was covered with large windows to take in the sunshine and view.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Showing of new 1940 Fords at Titus Motor Company. Sales meeting, man in "It's Ford in '40" hat and white coat on stage, man with ribbon on coat and holding a package giving a third man an award. Over 50 men seated, many in "It's Ford in '40" hats. The meeting looks like it is being held in the service department of Titus Motor Co. (filed with Argentum)

Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Ford automobile;

In March of 1955 a model, believed to be Pat Murphy, demonstrated the pull out, top loading dishwasher that was installed in the ultra-modern kitchen of the model home built for the 1955 Tacoma Home Show. Built by the Tacoma Master Builders, the 1955 model home, called "Casa Manana" was advertised as the "home of tomorrow". Over 59 Tacoma firms took part in the construction and furnishing of the modern tri-level house which was located at 7028 Cherry Lane S.W. in Lakewood.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Kitchens--Lakewood--1950-1960;

New choral group at College of Puget Sound to be known as Puget Sound Singers. Large group of people on steps of Jones Hall. (filed with Argentum)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Exterior of the new National Bank of Washington building at 54th and Pacific, featuring ceramic tile for Gladding, McBean & Co. The new bank was designed by Lea, Pearson & Richards, Architects. It was of modern design with an exterior of Roman brick and ceramic tile. The north side of the 40 x 100 foot building was almost entirely plate glass and polished aluminum. In keeping with the tide of population out of the city center and into the suburbs, the banks followed the flow and opened branch offices.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Pioneer Association meeting at Steilacoom Town Hall; Federal Revival style building by Emanuel J. Bresemann, Architect, built in 1930. On October 11, 1939, the Pierce County Pioneer and Historical Society held their fall meeting in Steilacoom at the Town Hall. The members dressed in their ancestor's period clothing for the event. Between 1850-1858, Steilacoom was home to the first territorial court and the first Protestant Church north of the Columbia river. It was the first area north of the Columbia River to incorporate as a town and had the first public library. (T. Times 10/12/1939, pg. 12) (filed with Argentum)

Pioneer Association (Steilacoom); Steilacoom Town Hall (Steilacoom); Historical societies--Steilacoom;

Pioneer Association meeting at Steilacoom Town Hall; Federal Revival style building by Emanuel J. Bresemann, Architect, built in 1930. On October 11, 1939, the Pierce County Pioneer and Historical Society held their fall meeting in Steilacoom at the Town Hall. The members dressed in their ancestor's period clothing for the event. Between 1850-1858, Steilacoom was home to the first territorial court and the first Protestant Church north of the Columbia river. It was the first area north of the Columbia River to incorporate as a town and had the first public library. (T. Times 10/12/1939, pg. 12) (filed with Argentum)

Pioneer Association (Steilacoom); Steilacoom Town Hall (Steilacoom); Historical societies--Steilacoom;

On October 11, 1939, the fall meeting of the Pierce County Pioneer and Historical Society was held at the Steilacoom Town Hall. Members are dressed in period costumes, ca. 1880, saved in trunks from their ancestors. Steilacoom is historically important to Pierce County, being the first shipping port on the upper Puget Sound, the location of the first territorial court, the first Protestant Church north of the Columbia River, first area north of the Columbia to incorporate as a town and the home to the first public library. (T. Times 10/12/1939, pg. 12)

Pioneer Association (Steilacoom); Steilacoom Town Hall (Steilacoom); Historical societies--Steilacoom;

Tacoma Master Builders 1955 model home "Casa Manana," the home of tomorrow. One of the highlights of the Tacoma Home Show was the unveiling of the model home; its' location kept secret until the show opened. The home was then shown fully furnished and landscaped. The 1955 model "Casa Manana" had its recreation and dining rooms furnished in modern motif. "Country Terrace" by Harmon Manufacturing Co. combined fabric, plastic, wood and wrought iron for a unique look. The home had two fireplaces.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Recreation rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Tacoma Master Builders 1955 model home "Casa Manana," the home of tomorrow. The home was on display March 22-27, 1955 in conjunction with the Tacoma Home Show. This appears to be the recreation room. The room has one of two fireplaces in the home. The room is decorated in a modern motif, "Country Terrace" by Harmon Manufacturing Co., a unique blend of fabric, plastic, wood and wrought iron. It reflects the clean, angular lines of modern fifties furniture. The drapes are the bold textiles of the period with an asphalt tile floor.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Recreation rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Barcott's Sea Food; interiors of restaurant as seen in April of 1955. Owner John E. Barcott, Jr. was a member of one of Tacoma's pioneer restaurant operating families. Located near the intersection of 38th & Pine, Barcott's was considered to be at the exact geographical center of the city. Its spacious dining room, as befits a seafood and steak restaurant, was decorated with fishing gear, nets and life rings stamped with Barcott's. The restaurant had its Grand Opening in May of 1953.

Barcott's Sea Food (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Barcott's Sea Food; interiors of spacious restaurant. Owner John E. Barcott, Jr. had 15 years of experience in restaurants, as did his night manager Domi Petronivich. Their seafood and steak house had a nautical theme, decorated with fishing gear and nets. Ample seating can be seen at tables and booths, as well as a counter at the left of the picture. The tables have a small lamp and a bud vase with a few daffodils. Part of the kitchen can be been at the back left hand side of the picture. The cash register area is at the right rear, with a cigarette machine and lighted shelving displaying seashells. Their convenient location near 38th & Pine also had ample free parking.

Barcott's Sea Food (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Joe Thomas, head of the state safety inspection station on South 38th Street, greets former race car driver Harry Hartz, at the wheel of his famous Chevrolet demonstration truck, in October of 1939. The truck has travelled over 73,000 miles, crisscrossing the country, including a trek up Pikes Peak to the 14,110-foot level, without adjustments or trouble of any kind. The truck's travels are under the watchful eye of the American Automobile Association (AAA) who certifies the truck's performance. Thomas, a former race car driver himself, taught Hartz racing in 1919. Hartz won the Indianapolis Speedway Classic twice before being seriously injured in a crash. Guy Sheehan, manager of the South Tacoma Motor Co., a Chevrolet dealer, had also come out to see the long running truck. He is believed to be the man on the left. (T. Times 11/1/1939, pg. 13) (filed with Argentum)

Vehicle Safety Inspection Station (Tacoma); Chevrolet trucks; Thomas, Joe; Hartz, Harry;

Chevrolet Safety Truck going through test at State Vehicle Safety Inspection Station. Joe Thomas, right, head of the safety inspection station, documents the truck's approval rating for former race car driver Harry Hartz, left. The Chevrolet demonstration truck has travelled over 73,000 miles, criss crossing America. Thomas, a former automobile racer himself, introduced Hartz to the world of racing in 1919. Hartz twice won the Indianapolis Speedway Classic before being seriously injured in a crash. (T. Times 11/1 1939, pg. 13) (filed with Argentum)

Vehicle Safety Inspection Station (Tacoma); Chevrolet trucks; Thomas, Joe; Hartz, Harry;

This couple sitting beside a large brick fireplace on September 30, 1939, is believed to be Ray and Kathleen Fischer. They had dined earlier with Jim and Helen Crowe. Both Mr. Fischer and Mr. Crowe were employed by the Tacoma Times newspaper. The Fischers, according to the 1939 City Directory, resided at 1322 So. 43rd St. in Tacoma. (filed with Argentum)

Older people--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fireplaces--Tacoma;

George W. Slyter & Sons Inc., chair manufacturers. Interior of the cutting room. Here the large bolts of upholstery materials in the back right of the picture were cut on the long table to their left. They were then sewn on the sewing machines in the foreground of the picture. Louis J. Slyter was president of the company.

George W. Slyter & Sons Inc. (Tacoma); Sewing machines; Furniture industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;