ca. 1890. Frank C. Ross (right) and Charles A.E. Naubert were two of the early boosters of Tacoma. This photograph is a copy negative made in July of 1939 of an old tintype, taken around 1890 when they were in their early thirties, and were actively developing the Tacoma & Lake City Railway. The T & LC started at No. 26th and Union, ran south past Snake Lake to Manitou, and from there to American Lake. Although the railroad operated for less then ten years, it was instrumental in opening both the north end and the south end of Tacoma to development. Charles Naubert died in 1940; Frank Ross in 1947. Copy was made for Mr. Short of the Tacoma Times. Ross & Naubert was a real estate firm in Tacoma. (Casey Jones Locker, by F. Shaw pp.79-82)

Naubert, C. A. E.; Ross, Frank C.; Business people--Tacoma--1890-1900;

ca. 1893. Copy negative of photograph of old Peoples department store when it was at the corner of 19th and Pacific. At this time, the address was known as 1834-1840 Pacific Ave.The five story Romanesque building was built in 1890 from a design by F.A. Sexton. It is known as the Garretson-Woodruff-Pratt building. In the twenties, the building housed Sears and Roebuck. It is now part of the University of Washington-Tacoma campus. Two horse-drawn carriages parked in front of store. Photograph appeared in the Tacoma Times 07-19-1939. The store had its origins as a wholesale business, begun in 1889 a few months before statehood, in the Baker Building at 1306-08 Pacific. After four years, the company moved to this location. It converted to retail sales and took the name "Peoples Store." The day that it opened, it was crowded morning to night. In 1895, the store relocated to 1101-07 Pacific. The Peoples Store closed in 1983. (T. Times 7/19/1939, pg. 17)

Department stores--Tacoma--1890-1900; Peoples (Tacoma);

ca. 1895. Joseph Bachrach (left) and Theo Feist (right) posed around 1895 at the entrance of their first dry goods store located at 945 Tacoma Avenue South. The woman standing next to Theo is believed to be his sister, Irma Feist. The other woman in the picture is probably Lucie Feist, another sister of Theo's and a clerk at the store. Lucie Feist married Joseph Bachrach in 1895, six years after she and Irma moved to Tacoma from Paris, France. The next store the partners opened was in their own building on Pacific Avenue near 10th St. in 1897. In 1916, they moved to a newly constructed building on Broadway which later housed the J.C. Penney store; eleven years later Feist & Bachrach moved to 1113 Broadway. Copy negative made for the Tacoma Times on July 17, 1937. The photograph and accompanying article appeared in the Golden Jubilee insert in the Times' July 19, 1939, edition. TPL-5478 (T.Times 7-19-39, p. 17)

Dry goods stores--Tacoma--1890-1900; Feist & Bachrach (Tacoma); Bachrach, Joseph; Feist, Theophile;

ca. 1900. Copy negative of photograph of Overland's store at the turn of the century on Tacoma Avenue. Young man and woman stand at entrance to small store; man is Thomas Overland, proprietor. Overland Furniture then moved to 1137-39 Broadway where it expanded to become a complete home furnishings store. Copy made for the Tacoma Times on 7-17-39 where it was used as a photograph in the Golden Jubilee insert in the Times July 19, 1939, edition. (T.Times 7-19-39, p. 18) TPL-9558

Furniture stores--Tacoma--1890-1900; Overland's (Tacoma); Overland, Thomas;

Copy of print made of Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Harrington standing next to a car that is at the opening of a tunnel through a giant sequoia in Yosemite National Park. Next to the tree is a sign that says "Wawona - 26' through the opening - cut in 1881." The tree was known as the "drive through" tree and was located in the Mariposa Grove. The tree fell during the heavy snow in the winter of 1968-'69, weakened by the huge hole cut in the living tree and the paving over its roots. According to the 1939 City Directory, Albert E. Harrington was an engineer with the Department of Public Utilities. He and his wife Maud resided at 4409 No. 11th. (www.yosemite.org)

National parks & reserves--California--1930-1940; Yosemite National Park (Ca.);

This aerial view, taken January 13, 1940, shows the Port of Tacoma piers with two docked, white transport ships. Three transport ships, the Hunter Liggett, Leonard Wood and St. Mihiel, were in Commencement Bay to transport over 7,500 soldiers from Fort Lewis to the biggest war games in US history. This is the biggest passenger embarkation in the history of the Tacoma port. The troops will invade the California coast from the sea. They will strike at an undisclosed location somewhere on the 400 mile coast between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. This will be the major offensive of the war games to be held January 15-22nd. Also in the photograph are the Co-op's white grain elevators; the waterway is crowded with log booms. The two other cargo vessels pictured are believed to be the South American freighter Coya and the Japanese freighter Koei Maru. ( T. Times 1-3-40, p. 1-article; 1-11-40, p.1-article; 1-13-40, p.1-article)

Aerial photographs; Bays--Washington (State); Commencement Bay (Wash.); Port of Tacoma (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Logs; Ships; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950;

This aerial view of McChord Field from June of 1940 shows the U.S. Army's Northwest airbase shortly before it was dedicated on July 3rd. The massive building in the center is the new enlisted men's barracks which could house 1,200 men. In the upper right corner are two of the six-story tall hangers that housed the base's fleet of 24 Douglas B-18A "medium" bombers. The Army had already spent $7 million building the airbase, and millions more would be needed before it was completed. (T.Times 7/1/1940 p.1)

Aerial photographs; McChord Field (Tacoma);

Approximately 10,00 people attend the McChord Field dedication on July 3, 1940. Brig. Gen. B. K. Yount, assistant chief of the army air corps (in white), speaks to the crowd at the dedication ceremonies held in front of an aircraft hanger, referred to as an airdrome in the newspaper. Following this event, Douglas bombers stationed at the airfield performed fly-over demonstrations. (T. Times, 7/4/1940, p. 7).

Air bases--Washington; McChord Field (Tacoma); Dedications; Military air shows; Crowds; Yount, B. K.;

Red Hunter's Band performs March 9, 1940 at the Annie Wright Seminary "barn dance." The band sports distinctly western wear as they crank out the latest tunes. A couple dances in the background. The dance is being hosted by the AWS juniors and the entire upper school is invited. The dance is being held in the gymnasium of Keator Hall and the dress and atmosphere is casual. (T. Times 3/7/1940, pg. 15)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Musicians--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bands--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Three students from Annie Wright Seminary pose on skis at Mount Rainier. On January 26-27, the co-eds and chaperones of AWS made their annual pilgrimage to the mountain; staying two days at the Paradise Inn.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Skiers; Skiing; Winter sports; Snow; Ski lodges;

The 45th Annual convention of the Washington Bankers Association was held June 13th and 14th, 1940 at the Hotel Winthrop. A trio of bankers sits holding a conversation on a sofa; Reno Odlin, Puget Sound National Bank, is on the right. The Bankers Association was established in 1889 and boasts a membership of officials from all banks in Washington and representatives of all national affiliates.

Bankers; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Washington Bankers Association (Tacoma);

On display before the lion statue at Wright Park are the two bicycles which will be awarded to the major winners of the Tacoma Times/Borden "Elsie" cartoon contest in 1940. Five contestants admire the bikes while enjoying the spring day. From left: Bettegene Terry (holding roller skates), Marycathern Terry, and Chuck Grisell on the handlebars of one bicycle. The three older boys are (from left) Vernon Nilsen, Curtis Detzler and Bill Terry. The winners would claim their prizes on May 4th at the Temple Theater. (T.Times 4-8-40, p. 3)

Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Awards; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Terry, Bettegene; Terry, Marycathern; Grisell, Chuck; Nilsen, Vernon; Detzler, Curtis; Terry, Bill; Wright Park (Tacoma);

On April 5, 1940, three young Tacomans, (l to r) Bettegene Terry, Marycathern Terry, and Chuck Grisell were photographed near the entrance to Wright Park with the two bicycles that were to be given away as the top prizes in the Tacoma Times/Borden "Elsie" cartoon contest. The lion behind the children is one of the two lions bought by Clinton P. Ferry in Brussels which he donated to the park in 1891. The prizes in the cartoon contest were awarded from the stage of the Temple Theater on Saturday May 4th. (T. Times 4/8/1940 p.3-alt photograph).

Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Awards; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Terry, Bettegene; Terry, Marycathern; Grisell, Chuck; Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wright Park (Tacoma); Sculpture--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Buildings at McChord Field. Large airplane hangar with domed roof, building newly constructed, "Hangar No. 1." Photograph taken on November 8, 1939.

Building construction--McChord Field; McChord Field (Tacoma); Hangars;

McChord Field buildings. Large three-story facility in background viewed over graded land and roads.

Buildings--1940-1950; McChord Field (Tacoma); Road construction;

Harry P. Cain and wife Marjorie Dils Cain in suave formal attire at a March 9, 1940, Tacoma Club dance. Dr. Bert Kerstetter, candidate for mayor who defeated Mr. Cain in the primary, had passed away during a campaign appearance the previous evening, thus putting Mr. Cain back in the race. Although former mayor Melvin G. Tennent raised a protest, Mr. Cain's name remained on the ballot and he was elected mayor later that month. ALBUM 12.

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Celebration, "Legion of 40 et 8", World War I veterans "arrest" Frank Callender for not wearing a celebration hat on July 1, 1940. The former Public Safety Commissioner is obviously in violation of the "Wear Your Celebration Hat" sign and would soon join the miscreants in the mock chicken coop jail and courtroom on flatbed truck. The good-natured foolery was part of the celebration of the dual openings of the (first) Tacoma Narrows Bridge and McChord Flying Field.

Callender, Frank T.; World War, 1914-1918--Veterans--Tacoma; Veterans organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Legion (Tacoma); 40 et 8 auxiliary (Tacoma);

Crew of the American freighter "Wildwood". Crew posed for portrait on wharf with hull of ship as background. The freighter, owned by the American Steamship Co., had turned around mid Pacific and returned to Tacoma to unload its "hot" cargo. The cargo consisted of copper, brass, and machinery intended for Russia.

Cargo ships; Shipping--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Toodles the cat celebrated his 18th birthday on St. Patrick's Day in 1940. A stout 19 pounds, he is deaf and beginning to lose his teeth. "Toodles" is set in his ways and doesn't like his daily routine interrupted, especially interference with his afternoon nap. After he eats, he likes plenty of sleep. His owner, Marion Asberg, decided to chance an uproar and woke "Toodles" up to have his picture taken by a Tacoma Times photographer. He would have none of it and his snarls, howls and twitching tail bepoke of his resentment. The photographer had to come back the next morning before "Toodles" ate and could therefore be bribed with food treats to sit regally on a mirrored oak buffet. (T.Times 4-4-1940, p. 3 - alt. photograph)

Cats; Asberg, Marion--Homes & haunts;

Bruno Studios hosted a free dancing party featuring Dale Fitzsimmons and his Rhythm Orchestra at the Century Ballroom in Fife on November 16, 1939. Part of the entertainment was a style show featuring the latest in winter fashions from Grayson's ladies apparel shop at 939 Broadway in Tacoma. Two of the models were local beauty queens. Pictured third from left is Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich and at the far right is Snow Queen (and future Miss Tacoma) Peggy Mason. The Bruno photography studio was located in the W.R. Rust Building, 950 Pacific Avenue. (TNT 11/15/1939, Ad on pg. 4)

Century Ballroom (Fife); Ballrooms--Fife--1930-1940; Musicians--Fife--1930-1940; Fashion shows--Fife; Fashion models--Fife--1930-1940; Clothing & dress--1930-1940; Dale Fitzsimmons and his Royalty of Rhythm (Fife);

On December 20, 1939, the boys choir at First Presbyterian Church were photographed for the Tacoma Times while practicing under the direction of Frank Nurding, organist, for the upcoming Sunday. This was a typical scene all over Tacoma as church choirs prepared for Christmas services. The Times has identified the choir members as: First row: Sandy Murray, David Thaller, Ted Vaughn, Tom Swayze. Second row: Thomas Lowry, Clare Hoffer, Gregg Freiberg, Hubert Lagasse. Third row: Michael Roeder, Wallace Samuelson, Raymond Olson, Glen Stevens. (T.Times 12-22-39, p. 9)

Choirs (Music)--1930-1940; Singers; Choirboys; Nurding, Frank; Organs; Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Protestant churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Presbyterian churches--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Following a suggestion from the Lincoln High School executive council, the 1939-40 Lincoln A Cappella Choir adopted a self-government program. The activities of the over 60 member choir and a merit system for the group's members were directed by thirteen elected representatives. Photographed in February 1940, the choir's governing council included: (front row, l to r) Art Sloyer, executive council; Lillian Anderson, soprano section leader; Jean Stabbert, secretary; Helene Breummer, president; Dave Whisner, bass section leader; Willard Norman, tenor section leader; Shirley Hendrickson, alto section leader and Roger McGuire, librarian. Standing in the second row (l to r) are: LeRoy Hale, bass section leader; Warren Hill, reporter; Peggy Walker, treasurer; Eunice Wolters, wardrobe mistress and Vern Jones, manager. (T. Times 2/9/1940, pg. 18)

Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln High School (Tacoma);

Christmas decorations on downtown Tacoma streets during Christmas week, 1939. Artistic night scene of South 11th Street looking west from Post Office. Washington, Rust, Fidelity Buildings on right; Peoples Store on left. Automobiles line wet street as drivers shop for presents downtown. TPL-9659

Christmas decorations; Holidays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Business districts--Tacoma--1930-1940; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

A dramatic moment from the Holy Cross School production of the Humperdinck opera "Hansel and Gretel" in 1940 where Hansel valiantly protects Gretel from the evil and hungry witch. In this scary children's fairy tale the Witch was played by Edna May Russell, Hansel was Billy Shirley, and Gretel was Ione Mesmer. Not shown: Phyllis LeBlanc as the Broommaker; Alice Rozmyn as the Mother. Holy Cross school was located at North 44th and Shirley. (T. Times, 6/3/1940, p. 5)

Church schools--Tacoma; Holy Cross School (Tacoma); Children's theater--Tacoma; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fairy tales;

At 11p.m. on March 16, 1940, a raging fire razed the City Lumber Company at 1001 E. F St. The plant covered nearly an acre near the east end of the 11th Street Bridge. The sheds and the planing mill were completely destroyed and only one small office building remained. The huge blaze attracted thousands of spectators as eight trucks and two ladder companies, totaling 50 men, battled the fire for an hour. In the photograph, four firefighters douse the flames on the skeletal remains of a two-story building. (T. Times 3/18/1940, pg. 1)

City Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fires--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On Saturday April 6, 1940, seven Civilian Conservation Corp (C.C.C.) enrollees took over the reigns of government in Tacoma for 24 hours. Fred A. Taylor (right) from Camp Sunshine Point became acting mayor. Several days before taking office, "Mayor" Taylor came to City Hall to dictate an official proclamation that he read and signed after it was passed on the 6th. The proclamation declared in part: "The Fort Lewis District C.C.C. is mighty proud of its achievements in the state, especially in the planting of 20 million trees, the erection of numerous fire halls and warehouses and in its fine record in fire fighting to save the great stands of timber in this 'Evergreen' state..." (TNT 4/6/1940 p.1)

Civilian Conservation Corps (Tacoma); Taylor, Fred A.;

Mayor for the Day, Fred A. Taylor, seated, issues written instructions to his "Council" as the Civilian Conservation Corps young men take over the city government of Tacoma for one day. This is a dress rehearsal for the actual take over, scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 1940. Grouped around the desk are, left to right, Copeland Dwyer (chief of police), Fred H. Dozier (controller), Einer R. Fryxell (public utility commissioner), Joseph O. Johnson (public works commissioner), Garnett E. Sketers (finance commissioner) and Clifford J. Grant (public safety commissioner.) (T. Times 4/5/1940, pg. 20)

Civilian Conservation Corps (Tacoma); Taylor, Fred A.; Dwyer, Copeland; Dozier, Fred H.; Fryxell, Einer; Johnson, Joseph O.; Sketers, Garnett E.; Grant, Clifford J.;

Fellow Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees gather around Fred A. Taylor, chosen as Mayor for the Day, as he issues written instructions on governing Tacoma's city government for one day. The actual chosen day was Saturday, April 6th, when Taylor and his "council" would officiate over City Hall. From left to right: Taylor, Copeland Dwyer, Fred H. Dozier, Einer R. Fryxell, Joseph O. Johnson, Garnett E. Sketers and Clifford J. Grant. The other six men would assume the duties of major city officials.

Civilian Conservation Corps (Tacoma); Taylor, Fred A.; Dwyer, Copeland; Dozier, Fred H.; Fryxell, Einer; Johnson, Joseph O.; Sketers, Garnett E.; Grant, Clifford J.;

Little Tycoon leads in costume. The Ladies Musical Club and the Orpheus Club were jointly presenting a revival of the comic opera "The Little Tycoon" on February 24, 1940 at the Fellowship Hall at the Masonic Temple. Pictured are, seated left to right, Miss Jerry Ferris, Mildred Christensen and Helen Viloudaki. Standing are Robert Cowden, left, and Vern Anderson. (T. Times 2/24/1940, pg. 5).

Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1890-1900; Fans (Accessories); Womens Musical Club (Tacoma); Orpheus Club (Tacoma); Costumes--Japanese; Ferris, Jerry; Christensen, Mildred; Viloudaki, Helen; Cowden, Robert; Anderson, Vern;

Co-Ed Club barn dance at Dash Point Community House. (T. Times).

Co-Ed Club (Tacoma);