Interior exposure of worker with equipment. An employee of Pacific Oerlikon Co. stands with one hand extended to touch an extremely tall piece of machinery which is transported on a wheeled dolly. He is standing between two similar pieces of machinery which are both loaded onto dollies. The Pacific Oerlikon plant was located at 3001 No. Starr St. and manufactured power system equipment. Photograph ordered by Pacific Oerlikon Co.

Pacific Oerlikon Co. (Tacoma); Machinery; Equipment;

Outdoor exposure of Pacific Oerlikon plant. The Pacific Oerlikon Co., located at 3001 No. Starr, manufactured electric equipment. Lloyd Morgan was listed as manager according to the 1951 and 1953 City Directories. View of three story wooden building with large Oerlikon sign on top close to additional Oerlikon structure and next to railroad tracks. The Oerlikon plant was built on the site of the former Henry Mill Co. and Tacoma Lumber Fabricating Co. They changed their name to United Power Control in 1956 and then changed to United Products Company upon merging with Meridian Corp. of Chicago in 1958. Photograph ordered by Pacific Oerlikon Co.

Pacific Oerlikon Co. (Tacoma); Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exerior view of Puget Sound National Bank in Lakewood. The temporary Lakewood branch of the Puget Sound National Bank was completed and ready for occupancy in March, 1952. The branch was located at 6207 Mount Tacoma Drive S.W. , an addition of the Lakewood Center. View of bank shows it to be a one-story building, colonial in architecture, with porch and shutters. There is also a weathervane on the roof. Construction of the new branch was completed in less than one month. According to the 1953 City Directory, Charles McClallum was listed as Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager and F.A. White, Assistant Manager. Photograph ordered by Condon Co. (TNT 3-21-52, p. 9)

Puget Sound National Bank (Lakewood); Banks--Lakewood; Banking--Lakewood;

911 Commerce Street housed the Turf Smoke Shop, Turf Bar and Turf Restaurant. View of empty restaurant at 11:27 a.m.; glimpse of Smoke Shop portion can be seen through the arched doorway. There are plenty of stools at the counter for casual dining, along with booths for those who chose to have more space and privacy. The restaurant celebrated a grand reopening in November, 1951, as the dining area doubled in size. A customer could order a roast turkey special with all the trimmings for only one dollar. Frank A. Johnson is listed as the owner of the Turf enterprises according to the 1953 City Directory. (TNT 11-7-51, p. 26)

Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960; Turf Restaurant (Tacoma); Turf Smoke Shop (Tacoma); Stools; Johnson, Frank A.;

Lakewood Shops. The "Lakewood Shops" on Gravelly Lake Drive was one of the earliest modern business structures in the area. The shops were home to Pitman Hardware, DeKoven Cleaners, Jo Christensen's Style Center, Lakewood Radio-Television, Pentimonti's Lakewood, and the Circus Toy shop. Customers enjoyed convenient parking and were able to easily walk between the various stores. (TNT 11-14-51, A-13)

Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960;

The "Corral Room" at the Olympus Hotel. Wood siding, a rough beam ceiling and pastoral paintings give this banquet room a rustic feel. The impression of being in a barn is assisted by the painting of a horse peeking out a stall door. The table, chairs and flooring are very simple. The Corral Room was also used as a coffee shop and served cocktails.

Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Bathroom of Bill Tietz' home in Narrowmoor, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. Sink and counter on right with glass block wall separating it from toilet area. Towel rack and bath with shower on left. The wallpaper has outlined fish on a dark background. For Tietz Construction.

Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood); Bathrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tietz, Bill--Homes & haunts;

Bill Tietz's new residence, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr., view toward living room from terrace. For Tietz Construction Company.

Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood); Tietz, Bill--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Man at desk in wood paneled office of the National Bank of Washington, surrounded by numerous floral arrangements. This is possibly C.T. Chandler, vice-president, in a photograph taken on August 2, 1952. In 1955 Mr. Chandler would be elected vice-president of Transamerica with an office in San Francisco.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma)--People; Flower arrangements;

National Auto Parts, night exposure of window display. Sign advertising new engines; tires, batteries, and other accessories.

Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; National Auto Parts, Inc. (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

On June 6, 1952, National Auto Parts at 4001 Pacific Ave. was photographed at night with an advertisement for "Miracle Power" in their well lit window. The automotive store had a second location at 8215 South Tacoma Way. William C. Johnston was president- manager of National Auto Parts, Inc. and Merle C. Johnston was secretary-treasurer. Robert M. Johnston managed the South Tacoma store. National sold parts for all makes of car. Miracle Power was added to gas and oil and according to their slogan "puts the pur-r-r in engine performance." It was intended to be used every 1,000 miles.

Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; National Auto Parts, Inc. (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Display of Crescent spices and extracts at Big Bear store, for Crescent Manufacturing Co. According to their slogan, Crescent is "Always the word for flavor." The Tacoma Big Bear grocery was opened in January of 1948 in the Stadium district. Don P. Taylor was the store manager.

Big Bear Stores (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Spices;

Interior of new Fuller Paint Store. Wallpaper samples on right above cupboards, cashier at rear, shelves with cans and bottles.

Business Enterprises - Paint and Wallpaper Stores - Tacoma - W.P. Fuller and Company Chemical Industry - Paint IndustryPaints and Varnishes

Lang and Dennison Hardware, interior of store. Paint, sandpaper and other hardware items displayed. Clerk behind counter. Ordered by National Lead Company.

Lang & Dennison Hardware (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;Paints & varnishes;

Close up exposure of 3 assembled breakers at Pacific Oerlikon Co. Pacific Oerlikon, a subsidiary of Oerlikon Engineering Co. of Zurich, Switzerland, manufactured power-system equipment. The parent company invested $2,000,000 in remodeling the former Henry Mill and Timber Co. and in importing machine tools from Europe. Tacoma was chosen because a suitable site was available and the labor market (machine tool operators) was plentiful. The only addition to the site was the erection of a sheet metal, concrete and glass building that housed a 24,000 sq. ft. machine shop and a 6,000 sq. ft. assembly area. (TNT 9/7/1952, pg. C-15)

Pacific Oerlikon Co. (Tacoma); Machinery; Equipment; Electrical apparatus; Electrical apparatus industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electronic industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Pacific Oerlikon Co., interior of large building with large breaker disassembled and others assembled. Oerlikon Engineering of Zurich, Switzerland chose the Northwest for its subsidiary for two reasons- the large market for its circuit breakers and the absence of power system manufacturing companies in this area. The company manufactures circuit breakers and instrument transformers in the range of 34.5 to 138 kilovolts and having up to 3 1/2 million kilovolt amperes interrupting capacity. The finished product- the 34.5 power circuit breaker costs approximately $8,000 and the 138 power circuit breaker $29,000. (TNT 9/7/1952, pg. C-15)

Pacific Oerlikon Co. (Tacoma); Machinery; Equipment; Electrical apparatus; Electrical apparatus industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electronic industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Mallon Motor Company, Used Car Department lot and building. For newspaper advertising.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Mallon Motors, Inc. (Tacoma);

Interior of Hopper-Kelly Company, Musical Instrument Store. Rows of pianos, both grand and upright, and organs. Photograph was taken on August 30, 1952.

Hopper-Kelly Co. (Tacoma); Appliance stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pianos; Music stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Cocktail lounge with New York skyline against mirrored wall and upholstered boothes and chairs at tables. This was the "Manhattan Room," the cocktail lounge of the "new" New Yorker, located at Sixth & Cushman. Subdued lighting, comfortable seating and a eye-catching replica of the NYC skyline made the "Manhattan Room" a good choice for quiet reflection and conversation. (TNT 11-15-1951, C-11)

Bars--Tacoma--1950-1960; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma);

The Lakewood Country Store, located in the Lakewood Community Center, was a unique department store of the early 50's; it managed to keep up-to-date inventory in its many departments while keeping the country ambience of the past. A customer could purchase anything from fine gifts to thimbles to hunting supplies at the Lakewood Country Store. View of the Ladies and Sportswear departments; Van Raalte nylon lingerie was listed on sale in newspaper ads at $8.95 for nighties and $6.95 for slips. Stockings, Belle-Sharmeer brand, could be purchased from $1.35 to $1.95 a pair. Graff man-tailored jackets were selling for $12.95 a piece. One-stop shopping, including a stop at the cracker barrel and cheese display, was made convenient for suburban shoppers. (TNT 11-14-51, C-2, C-3-5)

Department stores--Lakewood--1950-1960; Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Lakewood Country Store (Lakewood); Lingerie; Underwear; Sport Clothes;

Lakewood Pharmacy, view of interior taken from soda fountain. Founded in 1937, the Lakewood Pharmacy gone undergone its fourth store enlargement by November, 1951. The last remodeling added an additional 50% in floor space. Jack C. Lowe and Daniel W. McDowell were the owners and registered pharmacists. The pharmacy ran a full page ad in the November 14, 1951, News Tribune which entreated customers to purchase items ranging from Medosweet ice cream to baby supplies. (TNT 11-14-51, C-20, C-21) TPL-9168

Drugstores--Lakewood; Pharmacists--Lakewood; Lakewood Pharmacy (Lakewood); Soda fountains--Lakewood;

Lakewood Pharmacy was not a new tenant of the expanded Lakewood Community Center but it had recently undergone its fourth remodeling in 1951 and added 50% more floor space to the business. Owned and operated by registered pharmacists Jack C. Lowe and Daniel W. McDowell, the drugstore not only dispensed medicines but also sold a variety of useful items. View of interior of pharmacy, showing card racks and tables laden with candy, tissues, baby items and stationery. The soda fountain, to the rear of the store, was one of the busiest in the area. Customers could even take home some delicious Medosweet Ice Cream in brick form due to the modern walk-in storage facilities. (TNT 11-14-51, C-20,C-21)

Drugstores--Lakewood; Pharmacists--Lakewood; Lakewood Pharmacy (Lakewood); Soda fountains--Lakewood;

Floral displays decorate the lobby and main floor of the new National Bank of Washington's 12th and Pacific building in November, 1951. The building is an annex of the main branch and will house the installment credit department. Customers can also make deposits and withdrawls, including transactions through drive-up windows. A.H. Brouse is the president of National Bank of Washington; in his ten year term, he has seen bank assets grow 100 million dollars. (TNT 11-15-51, A-4, A-5)

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

Phares Advertising of Seattle commissioned the Richards Studio to take several photographs of model homes in the city's southend in early December, 1951. View of small bedroom; attention is focused on double bed with hunting motif bedspread. Large chest of drawers has attached mirror, smaller drawers of similar design with lamps flank the bed. Floor is wooden to blend in with furniture. Photograph ordered by Phares Advertising.

Phares Advertising Agency (Seattle); Model houses--Tacoma; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bedspreads; Clothes chests--Tacoma; Lamps;

The new Selden's of Lakewood opened in November, 1951, in the recently expanded Lakewood Community Center. Selden's had a well-established reputation as a leader in floor coverings; their original store was located on Broadway. Their new Lakewood location, in addition to carrying rugs, linoleum, carpets and draperies, also carried household appliances and televisions. View of floor coverings section of Selden's of Lakewood, including massive rolls of flooring contained in two large open cabinets, rolled carpets on floor, and piles of small rugs. (TNT 11-14-51, C-18)

Selden's of Lakewood, Inc. (Lakewood); Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Floor coverings; Rugs;

Selden's, specialists in floor coverings, opened a Lakewood branch location in the newly expanded Lakewood Community Center in November, 1951. Selden's of Lakewood, Inc., sold televisions and household appliances in addition to providing the traditional Selden's expertise in interior decorating and floor coverings. Sydney C. Selden, Jr., was the president of the Lakewood store and it was managed by LeRoy Walton. View of four televisions in wooden cabinets, stoves and Crosley Shelvador refrigerators. (TNT 11-14-51, C-18)

Selden's of Lakewood, Inc. (Lakewood); Stores & shops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Televisions--1950-1960; Stoves--Lakewood--1950-1960; Refrigerators;

Selden's Lakewood Store. Rolls of floor covering on left side with wall of draperies and curtain samples hanging in the back. Tables of drapery material on bolts with some being upright and some laying down. Photograph was taken in November of 1951.

Seldens of Lakewood, Inc. (Lakewood); Floor coverings; Draperies;

Twenty-three men are seen around the large table for the last board meeting in the old board room at the National Bank of Washington. A landscape mural is seen on the far wall above the wainscoting. Skylights can be seen above the table. The National Bank of Washington had recently completed an annex across the street at 1201-03 Pacific Avenue. A.H. Brouse was president of the bank at this time.

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

Jane Powers is at the Hammond organ and Arnold Leverenz is holding the microphone at Steve's (Gay Nineties) Cafe. Jane Powers entertained diners with music during the dinner hour and Leverenz was the featured song stylist of Gay 90's music. These two performers both wear costumes from the 1890's to match the Gay Nineties theme of Steve's Cafe. A sign board lists the show times behind Arnold Leverenz. A scroll painting decorates the back of the organ and a mural of Mount Rainier has been painted on the wall by Knabel. (TNT, 1/10/1952, p.21) TPL-4542

Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1890-1900; Powers, Jane; Leverenz, Arnold; Musicians--Tacoma;

Sepic Electric's new store, the third furniture and appliance store since the company's inception eight years earlier, is located just a half block north of the Lakewood Community Center. Grand opening festivities included demonstrations of the most modern appliances, gifts for many attending and free orchids for the first 500 ladies who inspected the attractive new store. (TNT, 1/17/1952, p.11)

Furniture stores--Lakewood; Appliance stores--Lakewood; Sepic Electric Co. (Lakewood);