Approximately two different interior shots of stage, also Mrs. Selika Pettiford, Stores Recreation Association, Harry McGuigan. A view of the stage where Selika Pettiford performs at the Olympus Hotel. The stage is nearly filled with the piano, electric organ, and chimes for Ms. Pettiford's performance. A microphone stands ready. Mirrors are placed on the three closed sides of the stage to reflect Ms. Pettiford when she is playing. The dance floor can be seen in front of the stage.

Pettiford, Selika; Musicians--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organs; Pianos; Chimes; Mirrors; Reflections; Stages (Platforms); Communication devices; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Gail Clark was the women's editor for KTBI Radio and Tacoma Broadcasters Incorporated. Gail lived at 2104 Willow Lane in University Place and had recently had her children and grandchildren visiting. Studio portrait taken for publicity purposes, ordered by Tacoma Broadcasters Incorporated.

Portraits; Portrait photographs; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Radio stations--Tacoma; Radio broadcasting--Tacoma; Tacoma Broadcasters, Inc. (Tacoma); KTBI Radio Broadcasting Station (Tacoma); Clark, Gail S.;

Harness racing had just started, there would be a total of four racing days, July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, with seven races per day. Washington Harness Track was a half mile track located on Highway 99 (turn right at McCord Field Junction), in South Tacoma. Between 1945 and 1955, more than 100 harness racing tracks were built throughout the United States, it is unknown when Washington Harness Track was built. View of Jerry Buck, age 15, driving "Maxie Hal", Sam Askew, age 78, driving "Fez Hanover", and Bud Kennedy driving "Captain King", photo ordered by Sconce Advertising Agency (T.N.T., 7/11/48, p. B-3).

Racetracks (Horse racing)--Tacoma; Harness racing--Tacoma; Driving horses--Tacoma; Race horses; Standardbred horse; Washington Harness Track (Tacoma); Washington Harness Horse, Inc. (Tacoma); Sconce Advertising (Tacoma);

A Barlow Family reunion picnic was held at Russell and Eva L. Barlow's home, their children, grandchildren and many other family members gathered together. Russell is the President of C. S. Barlow and Sons, building materials manufacturers and sales company. View of six of the Barlow family men, Russell is possibly the second from left, enjoying the beautiful Northwest sunshine. TPL-8574

Reunions--Lakewood; Fathers & children--Lakewood; Families--Lakewood--1940-1950; Barlow, Eva L.--Family; Barlow, Russell C.--Homes & haunts; C.S. Barlow & Sons, Inc. (Tacoma);

Home owners and community members, including the Tacoma Times, were deeply concerned with this open sewer run located near the neighborhoods on South 56th Street and South Proctor Street. This area is contaminated with filth, rats and disease carrying mosquitoes; just a few feet from here are the water wells, where many people draw their water from. City water is not yet available or does not reach many families in these neighborhoods. View of Tacoma Times pictorial editorial, raw sewage near South 56th Street and South Proctor Street neighborhood (T. Times, 7/37/48, p. 1). TPL-8823

Sewerage--Tacoma; Sanitation--Tacoma; Health--Tacoma; Waste disposal facilities--Tacoma; Hazardous wastes--Tacoma; Sewers--Tacoma; City & town life--Tacoma; Refuse disposal--Tacoma; Neighborhoods--Tacoma;

Aerial view of "General M. M. Patrick" troop ship with military personnel aboard, photo ordered by Columbia Breweries.

Ships--Tacoma; Military personnel--Tacoma; Aerial photographs;

On July 25, 1948 Patricia Overholt announced her engagement to Nels Sundbom of Seattle, to friends at the New Yorker Cafe, 1501-07 Sixth Ave. The party had a Hawaiian motif with the women wearing leis. Patricia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Overholt of Puyallup and Tacoma. View of friends and family gathered together to celebrate Patricia Overholt's (second from left, seated) engagement, at New Yorker Cafe (T.N.T., 8/1/48, p. D-5).

Showers (Parties)--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Marriage proposals; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Overholt, Patricia;

A surprise luncheon and bridal shower for Mary Lee Odlin was hosted by Marjie Joy Miller, her maid of honor. Guests wore aprons and later presented them to the future bride along with kitchen gifts; the shower was held at Marjie's parent's home. Mary Lee is the daughter of Reno and Edith Odlin, she is engaged to William Phillip. View of guests who attended bridal shower for Mary Lee Odlin at George W. Miller's home (T. Times, 7/31/48, p. 9).

Showers (Parties)--Tacoma; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marriage proposals; Love; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Miller, George W.--Homes & haunts; Odlin, Mary Lee;

Shopping centers, banks, public transportation, entertainment and any type of services or shopping needs that community members may need, can be found in the South Tacoma district. Bus connections to surrounding rural areas are also available from this area. View of South Tacoma Way in center of photo, businesses and residential areas are located on both sides of street (T. Times, 8/31/48, p. 21). TPL-9317

Streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cities & towns--Tacoma; City & town life--Tacoma; Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1940-1950; South Tacoma Way (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound Community Band was getting ready to give their initial concert, the concert would be at CPS music building. The Community Band had been rehearsing for their upcoming summer concert series. View of College of Puget Sound Community Band members with their brass instruments rehearsing for their upcoming performance, names listed in newspaper (T. Times, 6/26/48, p. 5).

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Musicians--Tacoma; Concerts--Tacoma; Bands--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rehearsals--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

The Army's 190 foot Bailey suspension bridge spanning the Mashel River on the Mount Rainier highway is shown shortly after it collapsed, August 11, 1948, trapping and killing Cpl. Tommie Thompson, age 29, of Holly Ridge, Mississippi. He was in the cab of one of two cranes what were dismantling the bridge. The long arm of one of the cranes can be seen jutting from the wreckage of the bridge. Three men are surveying the wreckage. (T.Times, 8/12/1948, p.1) Bridge over Mashel River, Times, Sandgren.

Suspension bridges--Washington (State); Disasters; Bridge failures; Mashel River--Washington (State); Rivers--Washington (State);

On August 29, 1948, the Tacoma Athletic Commission (TAC) sponsored their second annual water show in Commencement Bay, in front of the TAC headquarters at the Top of the Ocean. Spectators lined the decks of the restaurant and the Old Town dock to watch the free water skiing show. Boats also formed a rectangle around the area where the skiers performed. The barge in the center of the picture was probably used as a staging area for the skiers. Some of the skiers from the Seattle Skiquatic Follies can be seen behind the speeding boat left. The show ran from 4-6pm.

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Old Town Dock (Tacoma); Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts;

Tacoma Boat. "Sonja" was another in a long history of fine fishing vessels built in Tacoma. Tacoma, Commencement Bay and Point Defiance were all known along the Pacific Coast of the United States because of their exceptional working boats built in Tacoma. Boat builders from Europe came to Tacoma and started Martinac, Martinolich, Tacoma Boat and Western Boat. They plied their trades with the knowledge they had gained with the materials so abundant in the northwest, starting with all wood boats and then changing to steel. The designs continued to be as beautiful as any boats built. TPL-8976

Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Group of carriers in front of Times Building, Times, Circulation, Cochran. A group of the Tacoma Times carriers that were rewarded with a week's outing at Camp Seymour this summer. This was one of several groups who attended similar outings with all expenses paid by the Times. Besides providing good service, the boys were tops in new subscription orders. Names listed. (T.Times, 8/27/1948, p.2)

Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Newspaper carriers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Newspapers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boys--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits;

College of Puget Sound was holding a ground breaking ceremony for their new Memorial Field House, the building would be dedicated in honor of the 138 students from CPS, who died while serving in World War II. View of university officials at ground breaking ceremony for the new Memorial Field House, CPS President Dr. R. Franklin Thompson, standing on right, next to man with shovel (T. Times, 8/4/48, p.1).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College presidents--Tacoma; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma; Memorial Field House (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

This aerial view of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington was taken in August 1948. The Puget Sound Naval yard was essential during World War II both as a base and for repair work on damaged vessels. The aircraft carrier BUNKER HILL was repaired here after the Japanese dropped two bombs on the vessel. Navy barracks visible on center left side of photo. TPL-6723

Waterfronts; Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Government vessels--Bremerton; Marine terminals--Bremerton; City & town life--Bremerton; Cities & towns--Washington; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton);

Mickelina Retha Spadafore and Bertram Edward Corkill were married at the First Methodist Church (located on 423 South K Street) in evening ceremonies on July 31, 1948. Reverend M. A. Marcy officiated. The bride is the daughter of Josephine Jaconetty of Dutton, Montana and the groom is the son of Ida Corkill of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is wearing a beautiful gown of white satin with marquisette yoke, pointed long sleeves and a lace enhanced veil. The pearls around her neck were a gift from her bridegroom. Her bouquet was composed of orchids, gardenias and stephanotis. Mr. and Mrs. Corkill are pictured above in the act of cutting the three-tier wedding cake at the 100-guest reception held at Normanna Hall. Mickelina is a graduate of Lincoln High School and Bertram graduated from Vancouver Tech in British Columbia and attended the University of British Columbia. They will be at home on Rochester St. in Tacoma. (TNT 8-24-1948, p. 6-alt. photo)

Wedding costume--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Cakes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Spadafore, Mickelina Retha--Marriage; Corkill, Bertram Edward; First Methodist Church (Tacoma);

One of the largest weddings photographed by the Richards studio was the marriage of Virginia Lee (Wendy) Wagner to George Hunt Weyerhaeuser (eight and nine from left) in the summer of 1948. The wedding took place in the gardens of "Lakewold", the Wagner estate. With a wedding party and guest list of Washington's most prominent, Associated Press covered the event. The noteworthy marriage received front page coverage in the Tacoma Sunday Ledger/News Tribune and an entire page in the society section which featured Richards photographs of the event. (TNT, 7/11/1948, p. 1, D-1).

Weddings--Lakewood--1940-1950; Weyerhaeuser, George H.; Wagner, Virginia Lee--Marriage; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Lakewold (Lakewood); Group portraits;

One of the largest weddings photographed by the Richards studio was the marriage of Virginia Lee (Wendy) Wagner to George Hunt Weyerhaeuser; the wedding took place in the gardens of "Lakewold", the Wagner estate. View of man with two little girls, possibly the flower girls for the upcoming weekend wedding, they are sitting in a heart shaped swing which reads "To Our Valentines" (TNT, 7/11/1948, p. 1, D-1).

Weddings--Lakewood--1940-1950; Weyerhaeuser, George H.; Wagner, Virginia Lee; Children swinging--Lakewood; Lakewold (Lakewood); Group portraits;

Mary Lee Odlin and William Philip were married on August 20, 1948 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church with their wedding reception held at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. Left to right are the bride's parents, Reno and Edith M. Odlin, and the groom's parents, Warren F. and Lillian Philip (T.N.T., 8/29/48, p. D-1).

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marriage--Tacoma; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Odlin, Reno--Family; Philip, Warren F.--Family; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

One of the busses operated by the Lake Drive Transit Company, owned by Aug Corsini and Archie A. DeCent, picks up riders at the corner of So. 15th and Pacific Ave. in July of 1947. The company's main office was at 801 Pacific Ave. and they maintained a garage at 301 Puyallup Ave. In October 1947, the company was supporting the building of a central bus depot. The building in the background, that was home to the Hotel Savoy, was the Sprague Building, 1511-1541 Pacific. Built in 1888, it was demolished in the 1960s during urban renewal.

Buses--Tacoma; Mass transit--Tacoma; Bus drivers--Tacoma; Bus stops--Tacoma; Commuters--Tacoma; Hotel Savoy (Tacoma); Lake Drive Transit Co. (Tacoma);

Holy Rosary Church was originally a wooden structure built in 1891, in 1920 this gothic style building was erected at the same site. This church is 270 feet from the ground to the cross, the steeple is 54 feet. In 1941 Holy Rosary Catholic Church celebrated its 50th anniversary. View of scaffolding in the altar area, three workmen are located on top, the church was likely going through some maintenance or painting. Background view of side chapels, Altar, High Altar, aisle, pews, podium, and religious statues.

Catholic churches--Tacoma; Altarpieces--Tacoma; Altars--Tacoma; Remodeling--Tacoma; Pews--Tacoma; Vaults (Architecture)--Tacoma; Holy Rosary Church (Tacoma);

Guth Lighting fixtures, Room 11, Central School, Edwin Guth Co. A view of the interior of Room 11, Central School, when the teacher and students are gone, featuring the florescent lights and fixtures. The blackboards line three walls of the classroom. Students have individual seats spaced closely together and the teacher has two small tables in the front. An American flag hangs near the door to the hall way.

Central School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Classrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Blackboards; Chairs; Electric lighting--Tacoma; Edwin T. Guth Co.; Light fixtures;

Washington Curtain Laundry was located at 1209 South K Street (now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Way). The building was built in 1924 by the Walesby Construction Company, it was originally occupied by the Washington Hand Laundry. Exterior view of facilities, sign indicates they also have thrifty wash, rough dry, curtains, rugs, blankets and pillows. The office door has a sign that reads "Please Drop Bundles Off Here", this photo was taken at 4:30 P.M.

Cleaning establishments--Tacoma; Laundry--Tacoma; Clocks & watches; Signs (Notices); Draperies; Washington Curtain Laundry (Tacoma);

View of Rhodes Brothers Boys' Department, featuring "Buck-O-Jeans", the back wall is displaying western and cowboy jeans, shirts, bandannas, hats, guns, boot-shoe covers, vests and many other fun accessories for today's cowboy. The showcase has "Levi's" jeans information, bandannas, hats and western shirts on display.

Cowboys--Tacoma; Jeans (Clothing)--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rhodes Brothers Department Store (Tacoma);

Peoples Department Store, built in 1895, began a three year renovation and modernization period starting in 1939. This is how the drapery and curtain department looked like in July of 1948 when Peoples featured a great sale on ruffles, panels and cottage sets for only $1.99. Some curtains are on display and customers also have the convenience of looking through the sale bins to find what they need.

Draperies; Furnishings; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shopping--Tacoma--1940-1950; Interior decoration; Peoples (Tacoma);

Pacific Match Company was founded in 1924 by O. V. Snyder and F. J. Cronkite. The company employs over 100 people, their daily output is about 50,000,000 matches. Pacific Match prides itself in being employee minded and provides their staff with a fully equipped staff room and cafeteria. View of Pacific Match Company's staff and lunch room, employees are enjoying their lunch break, a billiard table is located in the left background area (T. Times, 7/12/48, p. 5).

Employee eating facilities--Tacoma; Dining tables; Eating & drinking--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Match industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Match Co. (Tacoma)--People;

Colby Steel and Engineering Company was based out of Seattle, Washington; they were located at 810 Third Avenue. The company's officers were: Mark R. Colby, President, Arthur L. Senn, Secretary, Fred E. Wubbena, Treasurer, and Charles D. Gould, Chief Engineer. View of newly designed and manufactured crane No. 7, logs on left side of crane.

Hoisting machinery; Pulleys; Logs; Waterfronts; Machinery industry--Seattle; Engineering--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Seattle; Colby Steel & Engineering Co. (Seattle);

Boat show at Hotel Winthrop. The first major Tacoma Boat Show in several years was held the week of August 17-22, 1948 in the lobby of the Hotel Winthrop. Western Boatbuilding displayed their Torpedo Flyer speed boat, and Pleasurecraft brought a fully rigged sailing dingy with a 19-foot mast. There were several models of boats on display including a cabin cruser built by Western Boat along with Chinese sampans and junks.

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Boats; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motorboats--Tacoma; Sailboats--Tacoma; Models;

In August of 1948, an unidentified employee of the I.W. Johnson Engineering Company, 601 East 11th Street, was photographed standing next to a new ban resaw built by the company. For approximately 40 years the I.W. Johnson Engineering Company designed and built sawmill equipment and machinery for any size business in the lumber industry. Under Irvin W. Johnson, the company had a long successful history of working with the leading lumber companies of Tacoma. Mr. Johnson died in 1973 at the age of 92; he had lived in Tacoma for over 40 years.

Machinery; Equipment; Machinery industry--Tacoma; Engineering--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; I.W. Johnson Engineering Co. (Tacoma);