Chester and Anna Thorne estate, "Thornewood", on Gravelly Lake. Tudor Gothic house by Kirtland K. Cutter, Cutter and Malmgen, Architects, 1910; Landscape Architects, the Olmsted Brothers. (filed with Argentum)

Thornewood (Lakewood); Estates--Tacoma; Thorne, Chester--Homes & haunts; Gardens--Lakewood;

Chester and Anna Thorne estate, "Thornewood", on Gravelly Lake. Tudor Gothic house by Kirtland K. Cutter, Cutter and Malmgen, Architects, 1910; Landscape Architects, the Olmsted Brothers. Grounds. (Filed with Argentum)

Thornewood (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood; Thorne, Chester--Homes & haunts;

Group of uniformed men sitting and standing in front of armory

ca. 1943. The main wrought iron gate of New Tacoma Cemetery is open to allow traffic in this circa 1943 photograph. The New Tacoma Cemetery had already been in business at this serene location overlooking the City of Steilacoom and the waters of Puget Sound since 1932.

Ironwork--Tacoma; Gates--Tacoma--1940-1950; New Tacoma Cemetery (Tacoma); Cemeteries--Tacoma;

New Tacoma Cemetary, Colonial style Building.

Cemetaries - Washington State - Pierce County - New Tacoma Cemetary

ca. 1943. Tranquil view of the New Tacoma Cemetery, circa 1943. Large firs, small evergreens are prevalent in the photograph. There is also a water faucet at left of the grave sites.

New Tacoma Cemetery (Tacoma); Cemeteries--Tacoma;

Colonial style building on grounds of New Tacoma Cemetary.

Cemetaries - Washington State - Pierce County - New Tacoma Cemetary

ca. 1943. This view of the New Tacoma Cemetery, with large firs on right and small bushes by gravesites, was taken circa 1943. The park-like surroundings provided a serene resting place for the deceased using non-intrusive flat markers. Opened in 1932, the 150-acre New Tacoma Cemetery overlooks the City of Steilacoom and the waters of Puget Sound. (www.newtacoma.com-information)

Cemeteries--Tacoma; New Tacoma Cemetery (Tacoma);

ca. 1943. New Tacoma Cemetery as seen circa 1943. A winding road leads to a wooden building which is probably the mausoleum. An abundance of trees and shrubs gave the memorial grounds a peaceful and tranquil appearance.

New Tacoma Cemetery (Tacoma); Cemeteries--Tacoma;

Chester and Anna Thorne Residence, "Thornewood", at Gravelly Lake. Tudor Gothic house by Kirtland K. Cutter, Cutter and Malmgen, Architects, 1910; Landscape Architects, the Olmsted Brothers. The camera captures a view of the lily pond, one example of the use of "Garden rooms." In 1930, Thornewood was declared to have "the most beautiful formal gardens" in the country. (filed with Argentum)

Thornewood (Lakewood); Estates--Lakewood; Thorne, Chester--Homes & haunts; Water gardens; Lily ponds; Fountains--Lakewood;

ca. 1927. Noreen Newbegin posed with her harp in this portrait, circa 1927. She would be performing as soloist with the Tacoma Symphony on March 7, 1927 in their concert at the First Baptist Church. (TDL 3/6/1927, pg. D-7) (WSHS)

Harps; Musicians--Tacoma--1920-1930; Newbegin, Noreen;

University of Puget Sound's Adelphian Choir posed for a formal portrait in the school's Recital Hall on January 5, 1972. The men wore traditional black tuxedos while the women were dressed in floor length gowns of deep coral. This photograph has been retouched with the background nearly eliminated in favor of pure white, a method to better emphasize the singers. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.

Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

The 42-member University of Puget Sound Adelphian Choir pose before the stage at Jacobsen Recital Hall on January 5, 1972. This is the same photograph as A161331, image 2, but the background in this particular photograph has not been retouched. Chairs on stage, lights, organs and audience seating all are visible. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.

Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Broadway Motor Company. Signs "We Pay High Prices for your Car or Equity", See Us First" and "Service Entrance". One automobile is seen parked in the service entrance and another is in the showroom seen through the window. Building has vertical stone decoration (low relief) and tall glass windows above the first floor.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Broadway Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Gunderson Importer interior. Cases of jewelry, silver, Spode china, crystal and gifts are on display in this September, 1943, photograph. A store front display window is seen at the left side. TPL-9175

Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

ca. 1926. The Biltmore Apartments, Frederick A. Sexton, Architect, 1889. General view of large, three-story plus basement turreted Queen Anne-style building. Streetcar tracks and lines in the foreground. Ordered by North Coast Electric Company. The apartment building was renamed "The Biltmore" in 1926. (filed with Argentum)

Biltmore Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1927. A range and oven stand on spindly legs in this kitchen in the Biltmore Apts., circa 1927. The Biltmore apartments were located at 801-07 No. "I" St. Although built in 1889 by George Sumner, they were not named "Biltmore" until 1926. The building was designed by F.A. Sexton. The stove was manufactured by LH Electrics. (WSHS)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1920-1930; Biltmore Apartments (Tacoma); Stoves--1920-1930;

ca. 1927. The Dreher Apartments, 523 So. "G" St. The Dreher was named after its builder Ernest A.Dreher. It was designed by J.I. Higgen, who also served as contractor. It was built in 1925. To the left of the apartments is the John F. Yuncker home at 519 So. "G" St. It was built in 1888 and is on the City and National Registry. (WSHS)

Dreher Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1927. A range and oven stand on thin legs in a kitchen in the Dreher Apartments, 523 So. G St., circa 1927. The stove was manufactured by LH Electrics. The Dreher was named after its builder, Ernest A. Dreher. (WSHS)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stoves--1920-1930; Dreher Apartments (Tacoma);

ca. 1927. The Ambassador Apartments, 16 No. Broadway. The Ambassador was built in 1925 by I.E. Kelly. It was designed by W.S. Pine and J.F. Qualls was the contractor. It was built on the site of Episcopal Bishop Paddock's former home. (WSHS)

Ambassador Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1927. A range top and oven sit on what appears to be the top of a cabinet in this kitchen at the Ambassador Apartments, 16 No. Broadway, circa 1927. The Ambassador was built in 1925. The stove was manufactured by LH Electrics. (WSHS)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stoves--1920-1930; Ambassador Apartments (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. The Tahoma Apartments, No. 2nd and Tacoma Ave., circa 1926. The apartments were built for $250, 000 by F.F. Travis and A.I. Maltby. Mr. Travis also served as the architect and contractor. Stadium High School can be seen in the background of the picture. (WSHS)

Tahoma Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1926. Kitchen in the Hutchinson Apartments, 3910 So. Yakima Ave. The range top and oven, manufactured by LH Electrics, sits on top of a cabinet. The Hutchinson Apartments were built in 1926 by S.G. Hutchinson. (WSHS)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stoves--1920-1930; Hutchinson Apartments (Tacoma);

Henry Mill Lumber, patterns and men. A group of men, some standing and and some sitting on a wooden workhorse, in a workroom. Large windows are behind them. TPL-6660

Group portraits--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

ca. 1927. The Hutchinson Apartments, 3910 So. Yakima Ave., were built in 1926 by S.G. Hutchinson. The three-story building had a brick facade and arched entryway. (WSHS)

Hutchinson Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Mill workers and management at Henry Mill & Timber Company, prefabricators of heavy timber structures. The company began in 1925 as a sawmill and started fabricating structures with caisson panels for the first Narrows Bridge. At the beginning of World War II, Henry Mill was filling Army and Navy contracts for cantonments, shipyards and storehouses. They designed and built cargo barges and prefabricated massive navy blimp hangars. The large cranes behind the group are used to unload timber and load finished products onto railroad cars and ship. Each piece of lumber is processed In assembly line precision--the lumber is cut, trimmed, bored and groved, then each finished piece is stenciled (labeled) to fit precisely together on the building site. TPL-6399

Group portraits--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Prefabricated buildings; Hoisting machinery;

Hippodrome (Hippodrone) Building. A sign on the Pacific Avenue side of the building says, "The Fern Dancing! Entrance on 9th Street". On the upper corner is another sign indicating, "Tacoma Hotel" with an arrow pointing down 9th Street. Address also known as 115 So. 9th St.

Dance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hippodrome Building (Tacoma);

Hippodrome (Hippodrone) Building. The interior of the Fern Dancing Hall. The room shows much damage from the elements. The ceiling has fallen in many areas and the walls show water stains. Supports are in place to hold the ceiling beams. Address also known as 115 So. 9th St.

Dance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hippodrome Building (Tacoma);

Hippodrome (Hippodrone) Building. Interior showing much damage from the elements. The band's stage is seen on the back wall. A sign over the stage reads, "Fern Orchestra". Address also known as 115 So. 9th St.

Dance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hippodrome Building (Tacoma);

Hippodrome (Hippodrone) Building. Interior showing deterioration. Supports are in place to hold the ceiling beams. The band stage is shown on the rear, right with a sign overhead, "Fern Orchestra". Address also known as 115 So. 9th St.

Dance halls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hippodrome Building (Tacoma);