This is the Dash Point School located at 6546 Dash Point Blvd N.E. as pictured on December 18, 1926. Residents had finally after many years succeeded in having a permanent school built in 1924 at this location. It was a two-room stucco and tile building with a large basement and playroom for its elementary school children. A five-room addition was dedicated in November of 1958. In 1973-74 the school closed due to declining enrollment. Four years later it was reopened and remained open until 1993. It was added to the State Register on December 2, 1996. G46.1-071, TPL-3760, BU-12106 (Olsen: For the Record, p. 109-alt. photograph)
Dash Point School (Dash Point); Public schools--Dash Point;
1926 exterior of the Morton M. McCarver Intermediate School. McCarver was Tacoma's third intermediate school and opened its doors to 600 students in late 1925. It was named for Tacoma founder and one of the school district's first directors, General Morton Matthew McCarver. The Gothic-style building was designed by architects Hill & Mock who also designed the Allen C. Mason Intermediate School. It was renamed McCarver Junior High in 1928 and added elementary school classes in 1938 when Lincoln Elementary School closed. In 1968 McCarver became an elementary school entirely when the junior high classes were eliminated. G47.1-060; BU-11, 428 (Olsen: For The Record, p. 127-28) TPL-10454
McCarver Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930;
This is the winding Gig Harbor-Purdy Highway as pictured on December 26, 1926. There are trees and brush on both sides of the narrow roadway. Safety railings are intermittently placed along parts of the paved highway. G72.1-155
This is how the Gig Harbor-Purdy highway looked like the day after Christmas in 1926. The narrow roadway was winding and drivers would need to keep alert. Although there are power or phone lines visible, there were probably no modern street lights. Thick woods are on both sides. G72.1-156
Cars would need a little extra "oomph" to climb this portion of the Gig Harbor-Purdy highway in December of 1926. The narrow road is steep and does not appear to be paved. Remnants of snow cake the sides of the road. G72.1-147
When approaching the Purdy Bridge in late December of 1926, a vehicle would need to travel on a gravel-like road carved out of thick woods. Log railings flank the roadway. TPL-1390; G72.1-150
Mt. Tacoma (Rainier) is barely visible in the background as boats bob along the Gig Harbor waterfront during the Christmas season in 1926. Harbors in this area are protected making waters calm. TPL-690; G72.1-126
Harbors--Gig Harbor; Waterfronts--Gig Harbor; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);
This view of fishing boats entering Gig Harbor's protected waters is very similar to a previous Boland photograph, B16128, and taken on the same December day in 1926. Mount Tacoma (Rainier) stands out clearer from the hovering gray clouds. The photograph has been damaged with white spots. TPL-874; G72.1-125B
Harbors--Gig Harbor; Waterfronts--Gig Harbor; Fishing boats--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);
This is possibly a view of Bremeton's business district taken across the water from the Port Orchard side in late December of 1926. Power lines cross the narrow road leading down to the water. G72.1-057
Several fishing boats stream into the calm waters of Gig Harbor's protected waterfront on December 26, 1926. Mt. Tacoma (Rainier) blends with the cloudy skies beyond the darkened forests. TPL-691; G72.1-125A
Harbors--Gig Harbor; Waterfronts--Gig Harbor; Fishing boats--Gig Harbor--1920-1930; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);
Back of Photo: Photo Rcv'd: 11/01/1981 - Article Date Pasting Tacoma All Over the World Here is shown H. C. Weaver, president of H. C. Weaver Productions, Inc., pasting what is known as a 24 sheet on the Market street side of the Rialto Theater. The bill tells its own story, but this picture tells more. It is the start of real publicity for Tacoma, as "Hearts and Fists" will be advertised in trade journals in getting it before exhibitors, then in local papers where it is to be shown and finally on the silver sheet before audiences - and the name Tacoma is tacked securely to this publicity.
Rialto Theatre Starting Saturday Jan. 2 World's Premiere!! The H. C. Weaver Production Hearts and Fists Made in Tacoma Directed by Lloyd Ingraham
ca. 1926. Athletic Park, ca. 1926, with its covered stands where fans could watch games in comfort. The Park, located on Sprague Ave. between 14th & 15th St., opened in 1907 and had a capacity of 4500 fans. Its playing field was composed of natural grass, not artificial surfaces. Metro Parks acquired the site in 1953 and renamed it Peck Field. (WSHS)
Athletic Park (Tacoma); Baseball--1920-1930; Athletic fields--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1926. Interior of cafe. Eating bar along right side, small tables on left, built in stools at both. Menu boards over kitchen area. For B. Wingard and Sons, manufacturers of butcher supplies. (filed with Argentum)
Diners (Restaurants)--1920-1930; B. Wingard and Sons (Tacoma);
ca. 1926. This is the First Church of Christ, Scientist circa 1926. The Greek influenced edifice was built in 1911 by Edward Young, contractor. It was designed by Tacoma architect Frederick Heath who also was responsible for Holy Rosary Church Rectory at 512 S 30th St, Washington Elementary School and many other schools and office buildings. The church remains located across the street from Wright Park.
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); Christian Scientist churches--Tacoma;
ca. 1926. Stone Fisher Company department store window featuring the "Big 3" electric washing machines with tanks "insulated to keep water hot". Exhibit includes wringer washing machine, galvanized wash tubs, a mangle, and wooden clothes dryer. (Filed with Argentum)
Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1920-1930; Washing machines--1920-1930;
ca. 1926. Interior of Grocery Store. Fresh meat cases, scale, beverage case, packaged foods on shelves. Sign on wall: "Cash - Please Do Not Ask For Credit." (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1926. Grocery Store interior. Canned, bottled and packaged foods on shelves, bulk food case, coffee grinder, scale, cash register. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1926. Hollywood Market and Grocery, circa 1926. The market was located on a rural route on Lincoln Ave. Small stucco building with crenelated cornice on corner lot. Auburn Ice Cream signboard on sidewalk. (filed with Argentum)
Grocery stores--1920-1930; Hollywood Market (Tacoma);
ca. 1926. Exterior of Hill Shoe Shop storefront, 781 Broadway, at the Winthrop Hotel. The store was owned by Edwin F. Hill. Pairs of shoes on stands of varying heights decorate the two large display windows. (WSHS) BU-12146
ca. 1926. Hoover Fixture and Butcher Supply Company and Carsten's Packing Company booth, likely at the Puyallup Fair. Hoover Fixture manufactured show cases, butchers supplies, scales, soda fountains, restaurant equipment, choppers and mills. A.D. Hoover was the owner and it was located at 941-43 Tacoma Ave. Carstens was a meat packing company, run by Thomas Carstens and located on the Tideflats. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1926. Winthrop Hotel, circa 1926, sitting room of the Presidential Suite. Building design by W.L. Stoddard with Roland Borhek as associated architect, 1925. In 1922, a group of concerned citizens got together to raise funds and make plans for a grand hotel for Tacoma. The Winthrop was built at a cost of over two million dollars and had its Grand Opening on May 16, 1925. The Presidential Suite, with the pictured 18 x30 foot living, or sitting, room was the most elaborate accommodation at the hotel. (filed with Argentum)
Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1926. Unidentified one-story home for sale by Central Realty. Central Realty, owned by J. S. Taylor, was located at 1207 So. K St. They advertised: "We sell homes and ranches, exchange property, rentals and notary public work, we aim to meet your needs." (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1926. Two one-story houses for sale by Central Realty. Both are very similar except the house on right has larger porch with open frame work. (filed with Argentum)
