Hooker Electrochemical Company. Railroad barge owned by Griffco and tug "Mogul" moored side by side at wharf. Barge loaded with Hooker chemical tanks. Railroad yard in background.

Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Barges; Shipping--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Hooker Electrochemical Company. Railroad barge and tug. Barge loaded with Hooker chemical tanks. Night scene. Man walking along barge with waterway in background.

Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Barges; Shipping--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Hooker Electrochemical Company. Railroad barge and tug "Mogul." Barge loaded with Hooker chemical tanks. Scene from waterway with railroad yard in background. Photograph is from September of 1953.

Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Barges; Shipping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tugboats--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Looking NW, a portable building is being moved by International Truck turning from 54th Ave. E. onto Pacific Highway E. at Fife Square on August 5, 1953. The Poodle Dog Restaurant is partly visible to left of truck, Fife Rexall Drugs at far left, Century Ballroom is at right. A man sits on top of the portable as it moves down the street. As baby boomers flooded the public school system, portables were used to ease the overcrowding in the classrooms.

City & town life--Fife--1950-1960; Streets--Fife; Moving of structures--Fife; Moving & storage trade--Fife; Trucks--Fife--1950-1960; School overcrowding--Fife--1950-1960; Classrooms--Fife--1950-1960;

Northern Pacific Railroad, Machine Shop #1 and offices, 75- 100 people in group portrait. Sign on building reads "Nothing is as important as the protection of life and limb. Be Careful." In 1953, Northern Pacific Railroad began a 7 1/2 million dollar improvement package on their passenger service, including the North Coast Limited. New dining cars were introduced. The diesel engines and streamliners were painted seafoam green and dark green. Twenty two men at the Northern Pacific shops were kept busy sanding, undercoating and painting the big three unit diesels. At the shop in St. Paul, the coaches were being painted in the car shops. The old orange & black color scheme would be retained by the freight diesels. The project would culminate in the delivery the following summer of 20 new Vista Dome and sleeping cars. (TNT 10/18/1953, pg. A-4 & 10/20/1953, pg. A-9)

Group portraits--1950-1960; Railroads--Tacoma; Railroad companies--Tacoma; Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma);

Several couples dance under a ceiling draped with crepe paper and balloons at the hop presented by the freshmen and sophomores annually for the upper grades at Annie Wright Seminary. This year's theme was an "Evening in Paris". Some of the girls have their dance cards strapped around their wrists.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Couples--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ballroom dancing--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Charles Wright School students are building a snow man and having a snowball fight at Annie Wright Seminary in January of 1952. The newly fallen snow has outlined the branches of trees and covered the ground. The Charles Wright School had been added as an annex to Annie Wright two years prior so that brothers of Annie Wright pupils could have a place to attend after the 1949 earthquake severely damaged Lowell School. There were seventeen boys in the Charles Wright class in 1952. In 1957 the Charles Wright Academy would be created on a 127-acre site near University Place. (1952 Shield)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Private schools--Tacoma; Charles Wright Academy (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1950-1960; Boys--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children playing in snow--Tacoma;

A crowd is admiring the 1952 Chevrolets at South Tacoma Motor Company. Banners promoting Ride Control suspension and Powerglide (automatic) transmission hang from columns. Styling refinements for 1952 presented a fresh, fleet appearance with Bodies by Fisher. You had a choice of 26 sparkling solid tone and two-tone color combinations. Eleven body types comprised the passenger car line for 1952 ranging from the ultra-practical business coupe to the swank Bel Air. New and improved shock absorber action presented a smoother, softer ride. A combination of Powerglide Automatic Transmission and 105-hp engine was optional on DeLuxe models. (TNT, 1/19/1952, p.10, 11) TPL-5868

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1950-1960; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chevrolet automobile; Showrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;

On February 11, 1952 two of the mechanics at Big 6 Service Station were photographed while lubricating a Cadillac while it was up on the hoist in the garage at Sixth and Proctor. The mechanic at the far right has been identified as Paul Eaton. TPL-7181

Big Six Service (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma; Cadillac automobile; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Eaton, Paul;

Dorothy Hanson (far left) and Al Bellandi were crowned king and queen of the Young People's Fellowship's Mardi Gras carnival held on Friday February 22, 1952 at Holy Communion Church parish house. Toni Jones (right), president of the Young People's Fellowship, is helping arrange King Bellandi's royal cape. Booths, a box supper and games were followed by dancing and cards. Proceeds from the affair benefited the church. (TNT, 2/20/1952, p.A-12) TPL-10520

Church of the Holy Communion (Tacoma); Episcopal churches--Tacoma; Hanson, Dorothy; Bellandi, Al; Jones, Toni;

A group visiting Columbia Breweries from Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. They pose in front of their bus outside the Winthrop Hotel.

Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Two men present information about injury frequency rates using a graph during the Pacific Coast Association of Pulp and Paper Manufacturers banquet at the Winthrop Hotel.

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Pacific Coast Association of Pulp & Paper Manufacturers (Tacoma); Safety; Charts;

The photograph of this one-story single family home was ordered by Tacoma School District No. 10 together with the house at 4411 North 38th Street where Sherman Elementary School's new building would be built in 1953. The old school that had been at North 38th and M Streets was razed. This view of the rear of the house shows an attached porch and steps up to it.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sherman School (Tacoma); Tacoma School District No. 10 (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Mrs. Ben B. Cheney, formerly Bettie L. Lemke. Bettie is wearing a two-piece dress with velvet trim and carnation corsage. The recently wed couple left on February 11, 1952 for a two week holiday in La Paz, Bolivia and Las Cruces, Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Cheney were flying south in the Cheney plane, the "Red Beetle." (TNT 2-15-1952, p. 14- cropped photograph)

Lemke, Bettie L.; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971--Family; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ernest A. Messenger was promoted to vice president at Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan Association in January 1952. He came to Pacific First Federal from Seattle in 1951. He and his wife, Beatrice M. Messenger, lived at 611 North Starr Street. (TNT,1/25/1952, p.A-8)

Messenger, Ernest A.; Bankers--Tacoma; Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);

The four Tacoma chapters of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held a tea honoring local high school girls who were contestants in the Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. These high school students were chosen by their teachers for their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. They would compete with others over the state in an examination paper which was judged by a board appointed by the state DAR regent. The students are, L-R, seated, Betty Frangen, Loretta Falaschi, Kay Engebretsen, Anita Lewis and Glendalyn Bitney. Standing, Janet Feroe, Marilyn Peterson and Pat Miller. Ordered by the Tacoma News Tribune. (TNT, 2/15/1952, p.C-4, 2/20/1952, p.A-12)

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company facilities, Portland. Exterior of office building, modern Colonial-style building with second story dormers and cupola on roof. Note: Lines in print due to diacetate film deterioration.

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. (Portland, Or.); Chemical industry--Oregon--Portland--1940-1950;

Fred H. Gillmaster retired from Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company. He is seen here tending his indoor plants as carefully as he tended the grounds and plants at Penn Salt. He and his wife, Ethel N. Gillmaster, lived at 501 East 43rd Street.

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma)--People; Gillmaster, Fred H.; Plants--Tacoma;

A view of the exterior of Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company's facilities showing the proximity of the railroad spur to one of the buildings. A stack is seen over the building. Pennsalt's expansion program begun in 1951 was to include four structures, the largest of which was to be an 80 x 120-foot section of the primary production room. (TNT, 7/29/1951)

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Railroad tank cars--Tacoma--1950-1960; Railroad sidings--Tacoma;

A woman bends over to look under her car as one of the mechanics at the Shell station at Division and Yakima lubricates it while the car is up on the rack. Tires, belts and other supplies are stored along the back line.

Shell Oil Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Tietz, Inc., is making progress in building this new home in the Narrowmoor Addition, believed to be 1274 So. Fernside Dr. The walls have been raised and the rafters are being added. Homes in this addition have a broad view over the Tacoma Narrows towards Fox Island and Key Peninsula. Tietz, Inc., advertised custom built and designed homes. Bill Tietz was the owner and operator of this company as well as Tietz Construction Company.

Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood); Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma; Real estate development--Tacoma;

Marliss Jeanett Aarts and Sgt. James Isaac Davey were married January 19, 1952, at Holy Rosary Church with the Rev. Lawrence Piotrzkowski officiating. They pose with their bridesmaid, Georlen Burden, a cousin of the bride, and best man, Patrick Shilley, for this studio portrait. The bride is the daughter of John and Louise Aarts of Tacoma and her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Davey of Matamoras, Pennsylvania. The bride wore a navy suit with red accessories. (TNT, 2/6/1952, p.10)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Wedding costume--1950-1960; Davey, James Isaac; Aarts, Marliss Jeanett--Marriage; Burden, Georlen; Shilley, Patrick;

Members of the Phoenix Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen presented a skit during their 50th Anniversary celebration held at Odd Fellows Temple. They are dressed in costumes ranging from clowns to pioneers. (TNT, 2/5/1952, p.5)

Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma;

Violet (Mrs. Earl L.) Jones was chairman of the Young Men's Business Club Auxiliary's guest day luncheon that was held at Crawford's Wild West room in February 1952. Mrs. Jones wears her curly hair back and she wears a four-strand pearl necklace and clip-on pearl earrings. (TNT, 2/6/1952, p.10)

Young Men's Business Club, Women's Auxiliary (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Jones, Violet; Hairstyles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Jewelry--Tacoma;

Construction site for new home built by Bill Tietz, Tietz Construction Company. Foundation with exposed coils for radiant heated concrete floors installed by Fox Plumbing and Heating Company. Vehicles and houses in background.

The interior of A-G Food Store No. 5 where Stan R. Engle was manager. A display of Nalley's potato chips is in the center of this view. A dairy case is on the left. Produce is displayed in the rear on the left and the other shelves are filled with bags and cans of other grocery items.

A-G Food Store No. 5 (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1950-1960; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The new Vista Manor Apartments provided laundry facilities for their tenants. Washing machines line the far wall while a long wooden table is available for folding clothes. An ironing table is seen in the foreground and a mandrel ironing machine stands by the work table. A drying rack and sinks are seen along the wall on the right. Ordered by the W.H. Opie & Company, property managers for the building.

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma); W.H. Opie & Co. (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Laundries (Rooms & spaces)--Tacoma;

The interior of Avenue Cafe shows the cooking area in the left foreground with the lunch counter further along the left side. Tables and benches are placed along the right. The long room is divided with pillars that have been faced with mirrors. The newly remodeled cafe held a grand opening January 31, 1952. The cafe was opened in 1921 by Vittorio "Bimbo" Perniconi and John Teglia. It was named Avenue Cafe in 1935 and renamed Bimbo's Avenue Cafe in 1953. The restaurant closed in 2001 when the City of Tacoma bought the property to make way for the new convention center. (TNT, 1/31/1952, p.12) TPL-6414

Avenue Cafe (Tacoma); Cafes--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The exterior of the Avenue Cafe is shown at night with neon signs in the front windows, above the upper windows and on the sign perpendicular to the front of the cafe. Another neon sign spelling "Cocktails" over the entrance is not lit. The cafe advertises food to go. Vittorio Perniconi owned Avenue Cafe at 1516 Pacific Avenue and Reno Rose served as manager. The cafe was renamed "Bimbo's Avenue Cafe" in 1953. (TNT, 1/31/1952, p.12) TPL-3841

Avenue Cafe (Tacoma); Cafes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Central Bank held an open house for their new K Street branch at K street and South 12th. At the rear of the new facility were private offices for conferences, finished in walnut panels and divided by folding doors. Safe deposit booths, also finished in walnut and affording complete privacy, were also available in this area. This view shows the safety deposit box vault with the vault door open. The door to an office is open on the left. (TNT, 1/24/1952, p.9)

Bankers--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1950-1960; Banks--Tacoma; Central Bank (Tacoma); Vaults (Strong rooms)--Tacoma; Safe-deposit boxes--Tacoma;