Metal barrels which are labeled "Graco Paintmaster Spray Gun Supply Pump" are lined up in a warehouse in the Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot located on Fort Lewis. The Sprayking, Inc., company of Los Angeles may have supplied the paint spray. Photograph ordered by Sprayking, Inc.

Sprayking, Inc. (Los Angeles, Calif.); Warehouses--Fort Lewis; Signs (Notices); Barrels--Fort Lewis;

A small vehicle, resembling a jeep, is parked inside the Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot on November 2, 1954. This possibly could be a paint spray booth located within a warehouse on Fort Lewis. Hoses are attached to the sides of the booth which has doors that close. Photograph ordered by Sprayking, Inc., Los Angeles.

Sprayking, Inc. (Los Angeles, Calif.); Military vehicles--Fort Lewis;

Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, runner up for the Golden Jubilee Hostess Queen. The contest for the Hostess Queen was so close, that the girls ruled together. Both girls were sent to compete at the Miss Washington contest. Miss Franich wears a gown with stars on it and rope around the waist with cape and crown.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Franich, Margaret;

Studio portrait of Golden Jubilee Queen Amy Lou Murray in her official cape and crown. Miss Murray was selected over 35 contestants to reign over the festivities surrounding Washington state's 50th anniversary of statehood. She later represented our area at the Miss Washington contest.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Murray, Amy Lou;

Portrait of Jubilee Queen Amy Lou Murray. Miss Murray was selected from 35 contestants for the title of Golden Jubilee queen in July,1939, commemorating the 50th anniversary of statehood. The runner-up to the title, Margaret Franich, was declared "Miss Pierce County." This is the same photograph as A8632-7 with the background removed.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Murray, Amy Lou;

Studio portrait of Amy Lou Murray, Golden Jubilee Queen. Miss Murray was a socially prominent debutante from the Gravelly Lake area.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Murray, Amy Lou;

Group shot of competitors at the Pacific Northwest Archery Association's 13th annual Tournament, held on August 5-6, 1939 at the Jefferson Park archery ranges. Sixty competitors vied for the Northwest title, with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Chambers of Portland taking home most of the men's and women's trophies. Tacoma youngsters Sonny Johns and Dorothy Axtelle won the Junior titles. (TNT 8/7/1939, pg. 11) Image damged at top left

Archery--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bows (Archery); Awards; Pacific Northwest Archery Association (Tacoma);

Jennings Hardware truck in front of the store, located at 1148 Pacific Ave., with two men standing beside it. Safeway Store on right. Jennings Hardware was having a well publicized "Remodeling Sale." (filed with Argentum)

Jennings Hardware (Tacoma); Ford trucks--1930-1940; Hardware stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Six unidentified employees of Coffee House Roasters, Inc., demonstrate the roasting and packaging equipment in the company's new plant at 3700 Center Street. The grand opening of Coffee House Roasters was held on December 3, 1954. Visitors were encouraged to tour the facilities. Coffee House Roasters sold coffee that was ground fresh from the oven and quickly packaged for distribution. Their coffee was "made in Tacoma by Tacoma people." The company provided complete service to restaurants, hotels, and institutions, including providing and maintaining coffee making equipment. After becoming established, they hoped to expand their production to include local grocery stores. The company was in business for 20 years, closing in 1975. (TNT 12-2-54, A-11)

Coffee House Roasters, Inc. (Tacoma); Coffee industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1939. Thomas O. and Ellen J. Johnsen and Cortland W. Johnsen house. W. Chelse Boynton, Architect, 1936. Tudor-style home of brick and wood, small garage on left. The Johnsen's owned Bone Dry Shoe Manufacturing Company on Pacific Ave. (filed with Argentum)

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Johnsen, Thomas O.--Homes & haunts;

Boedecker Chimney Construction Co. not only built chimneys but also repaired them. Their work could be seen in many industrial businesses locally, including St. Regis and Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel. In late 1954, Boedeckers was asked to do repairs on the smokestack belonging to West Tacoma Newsprint Co., paper manufacturers, located in Steilacoom. View of chimney's exterior after repairs were completed.

Chimneys; Boedecker Chimney Construction Co. (Tacoma); West Tacoma Newsprint (Steilacoom);

Washington State Federation of Labor float used in the Jubilee Parade, July 22, 1939. Unidentified man standing beside a truck with a sign on the flatbed. He is standing at the north end of Wright Park and one of the "Dancing Maiden" statues can be seen in the background. (filed with Argentum)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

A Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation crane is in the process of lifting another piece of steel roof truss as work continues on the construction of new hangars on McChord Field in September, 1954. Hangars were used to house and repair aircraft. It appears that instead of being constructed of wood, they were built using steel components. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation.

Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. (Seattle); Steel; Hoisting machinery; Hangars; Building construction; Progress photographs;

Another view of construction of a new hangar on McChord Field was taken approximately September, 1954. Roof trusses and basic frame of the hangar appear to be in place at this time. A crane from Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation carefully hoists steel components used in the building construction. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation.

Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. (Seattle); Building construction; Progress photographs; Steel; Hangars;

Employees of the R.E. Anderson Co. gathered at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on July 28, 1939, for a dinner party celebrating the company's 50th anniversary. There were many displays of beautiful flowers. 44 people are pictured above, including the honored guest Mrs. R.E. Anderson, front row 5th from left, her daughter and grandson. William H. Miller was the president of the firm which handled insurance and real estate. (T. Times 7/26/1939, pg. 9)

Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Flower arrangements;

44 people attended the R.E. Anderson Company dinner party at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club on July 28, 1939. The company threw the party for their employees to celebrate the company's 50th year in business. Several large displays of flowers are in the foreground. Among those in attendance were Herb Syford, Mrs. R.E. Anderson, Edward Wheeler (Mrs. Anderson's grandson), Selwyn Doherty, and Ruth Anderson Wheeler (Mrs. Anderson's daughter). The R.E. Anderson Company handled real estate and insurance. (T. Times 7/26/1939, pg. 9)

Banquets--Tacoma--1930-1940; R.E. Anderson & Co. Inc. (Tacoma); Flower arrangements;

Puget Sound Plywood, founded in 1942, was the first cooperative plywood plant in the city. Located on East F Street and between the City and Middle Waterways, on the Tideflats, the company had easy access to rail facilities, making transport of their products economical and convenient. Alfred Anderson was the long-time president of Puget Sound Plywood with John Martison as vice president. View of interior of company offices show employees at work at sparsely decorated desks while two men stand perusing documents at a long counter. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

Executives of Puget Sound Plywood, Inc., manufacturers of plywood, confer in the board room on November 23, 1954. The five executives all have documents in front of them and may be discussing an ad campaign as there is a copy of a cartoon introducing new usage for plywood. Harold Wenman (at right, in light coat) is apparently addressing his fellow workers. Mr. Wenman was an original shareholder of Puget Sound Plywood. The firm, the first cooperative plywood plant in Tacoma, opened on June 1, 1942. It had 298 members who each contributed $1000 and received the same hourly pay and percentage of the company's profits. Mr. Wenman had purchased his share before WWII and worked as the Office Manager for many years before becoming the General Manager from 1964-1970. A graduate of Knapps School of Business, he worked as an accountant for St. Regis, and then served as a staff sgt.in England during the war. Puget Sound Plywood continued to operate through the early 1980s but finally closed due to economic conditions. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Assn. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Wenman, Harold; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Cooperatives--Tacoma; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Desks; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Multiple windows provide plenty of natural light for office employees of the Puget Sound Plywood company. In addition, there are several lengthy fluorescent lights overhead. Puget Sound Plywood was the first cooperative plywood plant in the city. It manufactured plywood and promoted the convenience and durability of plywood in a number of ways. Instructions were provided for the do-it-yourselfer or professional on the building of storage units, including showing the plans in 3-D format and also built-ins. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma)--Employees; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

Exterior of Puget Sound Plywood. A vertical sign juts out from the Puget Sound Plywood, Inc.'s company offices indicating it was "Soundbilt" in a November 23, 1954, photograph. The company plant is apparently next door across the parking lot. Puget Sound Plywood was situated on 3 1/2 acres in the Tideflats between the City and Middle Waterways. Railroad tracks shown here indicate that there was direct rail access for easy shipment of the company's plywood products. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

An executive of Puget Sound Plywood, Inc., studies documents on November 23, 1954. The walls of his office are made of plywood; the wall closest to the door may be of knotted pine. His oversized desk is also made of wood; a copy of American Lumberman is visible on the top shelf of his inbox. Puget Sound Plywood was Tacoma's first cooperative plywood plant; it was founded in 1942 and had its facilities at 230 East F Street in the Tideflats. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Desks; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

Exterior of Horace Mann Elementary. The November 24, 1954, sepia photograph of Mann Elementary School resembles a painting more than an actual photograph. Nearly fifty years later, the school looks much the same as it did in 1954. Named after noted American educator Horace Mann, the southend school was first built at South 54th and "I" Streets in 1901. The present school was constructed a short distance away at South 52nd and "K"and dedicated in 1953. Additions were made in 1967 and further improvements are in the works in 2002-03 to accomodate displaced students from Seward Elementary. Photograph ordered by Jensen & Mills, Architects. (Olsen: For the Record, p. 83)

Horace Mann School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior of mill and bulk feed station. The Washington Co-op Farmers Association built a modern, efficient feed mill in the late 1940's at a cost of $1,000,000+. Located on the Tideflats at the Hylebos waterway, the Co-op had immediate access to transcontinental railroads and sound or ocean going vessels which made transport of their feeds and grain extremely efficient. Bulk feed could be poured into the Co-op's Diamond-T trucks for delivery to waiting customers from the Bulk Feed Service area. Photograph ordered by Washington Cooperative Farmers Association. TPL-10077

Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma); Grain elevators--Tacoma; Mills--Tacoma; Food storage buildings--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma--1950-1960; Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The splendid chandeliers and sconces of the Winthrop Hotel provided an elegant setting for the Capital District, Washington Federation of Garden Clubs' show on December 6, 1954. A Christmas motif was evident; the majority of arrangements on display were small tabletop decorations. A few tall firs were added to complete the tableau. This may have been an annual event sponsored by the federation.

Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (Tacoma); Flower shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Hundreds fill the Masonic Temple's Fellowship Hall on December 8, 1954, at the Washington Cooperative Farmers Association's luncheon and meeting. The group had begun decades ago as an egg and poultry cooperative but had expanded into the feed and grain business. Farmers found that they were able to get better prices and new markets for their products if they participated in a cooperative.

Washington Cooperative Farmers Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

A packed house is on hand to view the Shriners from Afifi Temple in the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse on December 4, 1954. Potentate John H. Galbraith, Jr., and his staff are to the foreground; long rows of Shriners wearing Masonic regalia extend to the fieldhouse doors. This was the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Tacoma's grand entry ceremony. 5000 Shriners from around the Northwest converged upon Tacoma to attend the semi-annual ceremonial and initiation of new members. In addition, Floyd C. Kinnear, recorder for Afifi Temple for the past twenty five years, was honored in special ceremonies. (TNT 12-3-54, p. 1)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Uniforms; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Memorial Field House (Tacoma);

Man on ladder clipping holly from tree and handing it to boy beside ladder. Photograph was taken on August 4, 1939 at Holly Hedge, 9542 Waverly Dr. S.W. in Lakewood. Holly Hedge was the home of J. Arthur Thompson and his young family. It was located on Steilacoom Lake. Thompson was President of The Thompson Company and Mountain View Development Company.

Thompson, J. Arthur--Homes & haunts; Holly; Gardening;

Bremerton Sun All-Day Picnic. Group portrait of newspaper employees and families. Also see: D8702-1 to 14. (WSHS)

Bremerton Sun (Bremerton); Newspapers--Bremerton--1930-1940;

ca. 1925. A hand painted curtain, like the ones used for vaudeville shows, advertising local businesses. The businesses featured on the curtain, with the exception of the Kaufer Co., appear to be located in Seattle. The Kaufer Co. had an office at 749 St. Helens and one in Seattle. They were a Catholic Supply house, supplying and importing church goods. Curtain was probably painted by Tacoma artist William Knabel for Knabel Studios. (WSHS- negative A871-0)

Advertising; Banners; Draperies;