Two children turn-in a model airplane at the Police Station. The young boy and girl tell an officer about finding the airplane in a tree. Police station information desk in background with Tacoma Tigers' poster displayed.

Model AirplanesGovernment Facilities - Police Stations - Tacoma

Fleet Week. Four U.S. Navy Battleships in Commencement Bay, tideflats, city and Mount Rainier in background. (Argentum)

Battleships--1930-1940; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Abbie (Mrs. Ray) Keplinger, center at the piano, known professionally as "Keppy" and her band onstage at the Odd Fellows Hall. Five members of the union band, including three women, pose on stage with musical instruments. The band consisted of piano, drums, violin, accordion and a reed (clarinet & saxophone) player. In 1938, Odd Fellows Halls were located at 8330 S Park Ave and 5437 1/2 South Tacoma Way.

Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; Keppy's Orchestra; Saxophones; Ballrooms--Tacoma--1930-1940; Keplinger, Abbie E.; Big bands--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Abbie (Mrs. Ray) Keplinger, center at the piano, known professionally as "Keppy" and her band onstage at the Odd Fellows Hall. Five members of the union band, including three women, pose on stage with musical instruments. The band consisted of piano, drums, violin, accordion and a reed (clarinet & saxophone) player. In 1938, Odd Fellows Halls were located at 8330 S Park Ave and 5437 1/2 South Tacoma Way.

Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; Keppy's Orchestra; Saxophones; Ballrooms--Tacoma--1930-1940; Keplinger, Abbie E.; Big bands--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On Sunday July 3, 1938, Pat Birch of Tacoma crashed his American Eagle biplane after hitting a string of telephone wires at the east side of Mueller-Harkin Airport near the site of Clover Park Technical College. Birch crawled out of the cockpit and walked away from the crash with only a cut lip. (T.Times 7-4-1938 p.1)

Mueller-Harkins Airport (Lakewood); Biplanes; Airports--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aircraft accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On Sunday July 3, 1938, Pat Birch of Tacoma crashed his American Eagle biplane after hitting a string of telephone wires at the east side of Mueller-Harkin Airport near the site of Clover Park Technical College. Birch crawled out of the cockpit and walked away from the crash with only a cut lip. (T.Times 7-4-1938 p.1)

Mueller-Harkins Airport (Lakewood); Biplanes; Airports--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aircraft accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940; Birch, Pat;

Airplane wreck at Mueller-Harkins Airport. Crowd standing around wrecked bi-plane. Number NC 500H printed on tail section. On July 3, 1938, Pat Birch of Tacoma crashed his American Eagle biplane after hitting telephone wires.

Mueller-Harkins Airport (Lakewood); Biplanes; Airports--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aircraft accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;

On Sunday July 3, 1938, Pat Birch of Tacoma crashed his American Eagle biplane after hitting a string of telephone wires at the east side of Mueller-Harkin Airport near the site of Clover Park Technical College. Birch crawled out of the cockpit and walked away from the crash with only a cut lip. (T.Times 7-4-1938 p.1)

Mueller-Harkins Airport (Lakewood); Biplanes; Airports--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aircraft accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940; Birch, Pat;

Airplane wreck at Mueller-Harkins Airport. Crowd standing around wrecked airplane. Number NC 500H printed on wing. On July 3rd 1938, Pat Birch of Tacoma crashed his American Eagle biplane after hitting telephone wires.

Mueller-Harkins Airport (Lakewood); Biplanes; Airports--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aircraft accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Tony Hull's children at beach. Young boy straining to row a boat across the water. Long wharf in background.

Vessels - Boats - Row Boats

Fireworks display during Fourth of July 1938 celebration at the Stadium Bowl. An array of pyrotechnics both in the air and on the ground brought sparkle and drama to the celebration. In the air were aerial bombs and rockets of bright colors. Ground scenes drawn in fire included the Junior Chamber of Commerce emblem, the "Spirit of 76," the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a battle scene and the grand finale, a bugler blowing taps. (T. Times 7/5/1938, pg. 3)

Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Fourth of July celebration 1938 at Stadium Bowl. Japanese family and others in crowded bleachers look skyward to see the bursting fireworks display presented by the Hitt Fireworks Company. Over 15,000 people attended the evening's entertainments, including a band concert, drill teams, mounted teams and the pyrotechnic display celebrating the 162nd anniversary of America's declaring independence. TPL-4488 (T. Times, 7/5/1938, p. 3).

Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Fourth of July celebration at Stadium Bowl. Five young men on front row bleachers sit on newspapers to warm the cold concrete seats while they watch the fireworks display. Concessioner walking up steps with snack food tray. (T. Times, 7/5/1938, p. 3)

Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Fourth of July celebration, 1938, at Stadium Bowl with crowds in bleachers, Stadium High School and apartment building in background. More than 15,000 people attended the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored event. The event featured military exhibitions, band concerts, drill teams, mounted horse teams, an illuminated fire boat drill and an aerial and ground pyrotechnic program by Hitt experts. (T. Times, 7/5/1938, p. 3).

Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations;

Fourth of July, 1938 celebration at the Stadium Bowl. Man on horseback jumps through a burning square frame. Part of the evening's entertainment for a "safe and sane" Fourth was the Headquarters Troop, 24th Calvary Division, Washington National Guard performing feats of horsemanship. The division was stationed locally and known affectionately as "Troop B." (T. Times, 7/5/1938, p. 3).

Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Jumping (Horsemanship); Horses; Washington National Guard, 24th Cavalry Division (Tacoma); Trick riding;

Fourth of July celebration 1938 at Stadium Bowl. Crowd in bleachers crane their necks toward the evening sky to watch the fireworks display presented by Hitt Fireworks Company. (T. Times, 7/5/1938, p. 3).

Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Fourth of July celebration at Stadium Bowl. View of small boats leaving Commencement Bay following the fireworks show. (T. Times, 7/5/1938, p. 3).)

Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Vessels;

While ashore during Fleet Week, July 5th-11th, 1938, two unidentified Marines seem to have lost their hats, if not their heads as well, over two young Misses, also unidentified. During Fleet Week, the military landed with force in Tacoma, bringing four battleships and their 5200 officers and men into the city. The week long celebration included parties, a parade, tours of the ships and nightly searchlight drills. TPL-9149

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11 1938, Tacoma. Four U.S. Navy Battleships in Commencement Bay, tideflats in background. Taken from a high bluff, framed by trees.

Battleships--1930-1940; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

During Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938, Tacoma played host to 5200 officers and men of the visiting battleships, the USS California, West Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland. In return, the Navy thrilled Tacoma with a military parade, boat races and nighttime searchlight displays. Pictured are five Navy battleships anchored in Commencement Bay.

Battleships--1930-1940; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938, Tacoma. Sailors help civilians up the gangplank of a battleship for a tour. During Fleet Week, the citizenry was invited to come out and see out their defense dollars were being spent. In 1938, the USS California, West Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland dropped anchor in Commencement Bay to visit Tacoma and have Tacoma visit them.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Battleships--1930-1940; Gangplanks; Military personnel--Sailors--1930-1940;

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938. Sailor playing accordion to a group of four young girls. During Fleet Week, Tacoma played host to 5200 officers and men of the visiting battleships, the USS California, West Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland. In return, the Navy thrilled Tacoma with a military parade, boat races and nighttime searchlight displays.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military personnel--Sailors--1930-1940; Accordions;

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938, Tacoma. Night view of United States Navy Battleships in Commencement Bay with searchlights aglow against the evening sky. Each night during Fleet Week, Tacomans were treated to searchlight drills which would light up the night sky.

Searchlights--Tacoma--1930-1940; Naval parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Fleet Week, July 5 through 11, 1938, Tacoma. "Aye, Aye, Sir." Two women in sailor hats request to come aboard on one of the many tours of US battleships docked in Tacoma for Fleet Week.

Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military personnel--Sailors--1930-1940; Battleships--1930-1940;

Navy Ball held July 6, 1938 during Fleet Week in the Crystal Ballroom at the Winthrop Hotel. Rear Admiral A. E. Watson, left, and Navy Captain wearing military tuxedo with gold braid draped on left shoulder. (T. Times, 7/9/1938, p. 9).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military officers--1930-1940; Watson, A.E.; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Navy Ball held July 6, 1938 during Fleet Week at the Crystal Ballroom in the Winthrop Hotel. Two couples surround man wearing a Navy uniform with braid on both shoulders. (T. Times, 7/9/1938, p. 9).

Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military officers--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Navy Ball held July 6, 1938 during Fleet Week at the Crystal Ballroom in the Winthrop Hotel. Two United States Navy officers and guests dressed in formal attire chat with another couple in the hotel lobby. Navy colors were used in the flowers and decorations. (T. Times 7/9/1938, p. 9).

Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military officers--1930-1940; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Navy Ball held July 6, 1938 during Fleet Week at the Crystal Ballroom in the Winthrop Hotel. Ensign N. P. Watkins and Elaine Montgomery, right, enjoy conversation with another Navy couple. (T. Times, 7/9/1938, p. 9).

Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Watkins, N.P.; Montgomery, Elaine; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Annual Navy Ball held July 6, 1938, during Fleet Week, in the Crystal Ballroom at the Winthrop Hotel. Rear Admiral A. E. Watson, left, enjoys a conversation with other guests. Navy captain holding silver trophy bowl. (T. Times, 7/9/1938, p. 9).

Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military officers--1930-1940; Watson, A.E.; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Gunnar Anderson, pianist, with his German shepherd, Duke. The two will ride in Anderson's Austin convertible from Tacoma to Cincinnati where he will study at the Cincinnati Conservation of Music under Dr. Karol Liszniewski. Mr. Anderson is considered one of the superior young pianists on the Pacific Coast. He has worked in Hollywood, on radio and as an organist. His goal is a career as a concert pianist. (T. Times, 7/13/1938, p. 2).

Anderson, Gunnar; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Pianists--Tacoma--1930-1940; Convertible automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940; Austin automobile;