Lloyd E. "Connie" Ireland receives the first adjusted compensation bond for veterans in Tacoma; delivered June 15, 1936 in the morning. The registered letter is delivered by Tacoma Postmaster George P. Fishburne. Ireland and Fishburne are surrounded by representatives of various veterans organizations. Pictured are, left to right, R.A. Hedberg, commander Tacoma Post #138 American Legion; Tom Morgan, commander Wild West Post #91 Veterans of Foreign Wars; Herschel Courtway, Wild West Post; Postmaster Fishburne; Roy Craig, U.S.S. Tacoma Post 2329 V.F.W.; A.C. Bryan, commander Elias J. Messinger Post 1428 V.F.W.; Ireland, past commander Tacoma chapter Disabled American Veterans; and Clyde Payne, Edward B. Rhodes Post #2 American Legion. (T. Times 6/15/1936, pg. 1)
Ireland, Lloyd E.; Fishburne, George P.; Postmasters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Veterans' organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Veterans' benefits; World War, 1914-1918--Veterans--Tacoma;
At 6:30 p.m. on June 19, 1936, Tacoma Fire Truck Companies 1 & 2 staged a spectacular life line drill at 9th & Commerce to the delight and awe of spectators. It was all part of the first ever Northwest Fire College, held in Tacoma June 17-20, 1936. The two big trucks hoisted their 75 foot ladders overhead in an inverted "V" with life lines running on both sides for the fire fighters to run up, slide down and rescue victims. This photograph shows six firemen standing on a ladder truck marked T.F.D. No. 1. The firefighters are wearing white uniforms with wide canvas belts around their waists. Downtown crowds observe the training activity. (T. Times 6/16/1936, pg. 1)
Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma); Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ladders;
As part of the Fire College held in Tacoma June 17-20, 1936, a three hour fire fighting demonstration was held at the Stadium Bowl on June 19th. The finale was the setting fire of a 1 1/2 story structure. The fire was allowed to engulf the building; the Tacoma Fire Department then extinguished the flame. Here one man stands on a ladder at the second story window holding a can of gasoline; another man poses inside the window. They are getting the building ready to be sent up in flames.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Ladders; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
The Spokane Washington Fire Department demonstrates the use of ladders during the Firefighting demonstration on June 19, 1936 that capped off the first ever Northwest Fire College. Paid and volunteer fire departments from Washington, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia met in Tacoma June 17-20, 1936 to share fire fighting techniques and information.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Ladders; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
The Firefighters' Convention was held June 17-20, 1936 in Tacoma. The highlight was a nighttime firefighting demonstration at Stadium Bowl on June 19th. An audience of 25,000 crowded into the Bowl to watch the 3 hour free show, which included a display of 50 years of fire fighting equipment. An early fire fighting vehicle and current fire engine are parked on the field. A large crowd of spectators pack the concrete bleachers. Stadium High School and other buildings in background. (T. Times 6/18/1936, pg. 1)
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Firefighter's Convention demonstration of fire fighting techniques held June 19, 1936 at the Stadium Bowl. The three hour show went on into the evening. In this night scene, you can see the five story sample structure used by the Tacoma Fire Department to demonstrate techniques on tall buildings. A 1 1/2 story house was hauled onto the field and burned as a demonstration. Pictured are structures, fire trucks, ambulance, medical personnel and firefighters in mock demonstrations. (T. Times 6/18/1936, pg. 1; 6/19/1936, pg. 1)
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
The highlight of the June 17-20, 1936, Firefighters College was the three hour demonstration at the Stadium Bowl. A 1 1/2 story house was hauled out to the field and torched so that Tacoma firefighters could extinguish the blaze. A shiver went through the crowd as the fire raced through the building, almost getting away from the firemen. (T. Times 6/19/1936, pg. 1)
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Six unidentified firemen from the combined Fire Departments of Puyallup and Auburn performed a life line drill at the firefighting demonstration held at the Stadium Bowl on June 19, 1936. The dramatic "rescue" from a specially built five story structure was one of the highlights of the three hour public performance of firefighting techniques presented during the First Northwest Fire College held from June 17-20. In this photograph the upper men are hooked to the life line and are sliding downward while holding the other men in a hand to hand grip. The audience for the presentation was estimated at 25,000.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Tacoma Fire Department Truck Company 2 performs a life saving drill in this photograph taken during the 3 hour firefighting demonstration at the Stadium Bowl on June 19, 1936. The demonstration was held for the public to enjoy the daring exploits of the Northwest firefighters at the conclusion of the Fire College held in Tacoma June 17-20. In this photograph, ladders are being used to access the interior of this mock up five story building. A dummy is being lowered on a platform; the platform is attached to and controlled by the aerial ladder on the fire truck.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
As a part of the firefighting technique demonstration at the Stadium Bowl on June 19, 1936, the combined fire departments of Puyallup and Auburn performed a drill with Pompier Ladders. The scaling ladders were invented in the late 1800s when tenements bloomed to house incoming immigrants. The tenement buildings were so tall that they were beyond the reach of conventional ladder companies. The Pompier Ladder was invented to save lives in these cases. It had a saw tooth hook on one end and rungs on the long end. The hook part was plunged through a window and hooked onto the sill. The firefighter could then climb up and into the window and the procedure could be repeated to access even higher windows.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Ladders; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Providing a little comic relief at the June 19th, 1936 Firefighting demonstration at the Stadium Bowl was the Skagit County fire department with their "day in the life of a fire fighter." In this photograph, the fire alarm siren has just sounded and the firemen rise from their bunks in their mock up station, preparing to respond to the call.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
The highlight of the June 1936 Firefighters College was the 3 hour free show at the Stadium Bowl June 19th. 25,000 spectators crowded onto the concrete benches to watch fire departments, such as the Spokane department pictured here, perform drills. The Spokane Fire Department is demonstrating the use of ladders.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Ladders; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
On June 17-20, 1936, Tacoma hosted Northwest Firefighters at the first ever Fire College. The highlight for the public was the activities of June 19th. The evening began with an aerial truck drill on Broadway, followed by a parade from Broadway to the Stadium Bowl and a free three hour demonstration of fire fighting techniques. The audience was estimated to be 25,000. (T. Times 6/18/1936, pg. 1)
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
In June of 1936, Tacoma hosted the Northwest Firemen's Convention. The highlight was the evening demonstration June 19th of firefighting techniques at the Stadium Bowl. In this photograph an early fire hose truck is being prepared for action. A photographer adjusts a movie camera in the foreground, ready to capture the action. The three hour free show had thrills galore as Northwest firefighters showed off their most death defying techniques.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Members of the Central Washington Firemen's Association and the Auburn Fire Department pose in their life line uniforms on June 19, 1936. The hooks on the broad belts around their waists hook to the "life lines." The fireman can then climb up or slide down the life line. They are holding aloft Capt. Joe Cook of Seattle, the drill instructor. All of the firemen participated in the three hour demonstration of fire fighting techniques at the Stadium Bowl, held in conjunction with the Northwest Fire College in Tacoma.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Tacoma Fire Department ladder truck #2 demonstrates an aerial ladder drill at the Stadium Bowl firefighting technique demonstration on June 19, 1936. The 3 hour show was the most public event of the Northwest Fire College held in Tacoma June 17-20th. It is estimated that 25,000 viewed the spectacle from the concrete bleachers.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Ladders; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
On Friday evening, June 19th, 1936, Tacoma Truck Companies 1 & 2 staged a life line drill at 9th & Commerce to the delight of spectators. They hoisted their 75 foot ladders to meet overhead in an inverted "V" and ran life lines down both sides. Pictured are three firefighters climbing the high extension ladders. One man is sliding backwards down the life line. This exposition was all part of the hoopla surrounding the first ever Northwest Fire College. The Firefighters' Convention and Fire College was held in Tacoma June 17-20, 1936 at the Hotel Winthrop. (T. Times 6/16/1936, pg. 1)
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Ladders; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
The Skagit Valley Fire Department takes a bow in their costumes at the end of their comic turn during the June 19, 1936 firefighting demonstration at the Stadium Bowl. The three hour show was the highlight of the Washington Fire Chiefs convention and Northwest Fire College held in Tacoma June 17-20, 1936.
Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire fighting--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);
Army Day. Iva (Mrs. Wesley) Lloyd with a group of women and a young girl standing under an oak tree. Mrs. Lloyd is the widow of the late US Congressman Wesley Lloyd. The Lloyds lived in Tacoma at 3919 No. 34th. The 1936 annual encampment of the Washington National Guard was named "Camp Wesley Lloyd" after the late congressman. It was held in June of 1936 at Camp Murray.
Army Day. Nine monoplanes flying flying in formation over an open field. Two Army trucks and several automobiles are traveling over a dirt road. Mt. Rainier visible in background.
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Soldiers; Aircraft--1930-1940;
Army Day. The 1936 annual encampment of the Washington National Guard was named "Camp Wesley Lloyd" after the late congressman Lloyd. It was held in June of 1936 at Camp Murray. Soldiers were photographed sitting straight, with their arms crossed in the back of trucks. Some of the trucks pull artillery. In the background are small buildings and fir trees.
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Soldiers; Military vehicles--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Army Day. Casual group of people gathered under the shade of a spreading oak tree on June 21, 1936. The group is in the front yard of a two-story, Colonial-style house. The occasion was reportedly Army Day.
Ruth Canale, young links star, holding the perpetual trophy plaque of walnut and silver, offered by the Tacoma Times and inscribed with the names of the winners of the Washington State Women's Public Links Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at Meadow Park. Miss Canale is a contender for the trophy, having recently broken her own personal record by shooting 79 over Meadow Park. (T. Times 6/26/1936, pg. 15)
Elmer Lock sits behind the wheel of his midget racer in this photograph from June, 1936. In the 1930's, midget racers like this competed regularly under the arc lights of the Tacoma Speedway Royale at South 14th and Sprague. The races varied in length from 3 laps for a "helmet dash" to 30 for a class A "Main Event". (T. Times 06-01-1936 p.11)
Automobile racing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Automobile racing drivers
Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Each year the Wa. National Guard conducted a training encampment. In June of 1936, it was "Camp Wesley Lloyd." During the engagement, officers were photographed using binoculars and site equipment to observe artillery. Another officer was plotting trajectory.
Binoculars; Optical devices--1930-1940; Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;
Washington National Guard 1936 encampment. Mock retreat. Comic group of soldiers in mock drill . Wooden buildings and tents in background. The Washington National Guard's annual encampment took place in the last 2 weeks of June, 1936. Given a different honorary name each year, the 1936 camp was named "Camp Wesley Lloyd" after the late Congressman. The first week was plagued with the heaviest rain since 1931.
Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;
Members of the 116th Observation Squadron of the Washington National Guard lean over a desk observing film strips. To the right is Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the section. The Squadron is made up of photographers and lab technicians who use photographic methods to gather information for the Guard.
Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies;
