The C.M. Quist Real Estate Co. made good use of the area outside of its office building to advertise properties for sale. Handwritten ads were placed on stand-up mini-billboards as well as on the covered exterior wall of the adjoining carport. The business itself was located in a small wooden flat-roofed building on Main Ave. E. in Puyallup. The Quist Trailer Camp and Sales was located to the rear. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

C. M. Quist Real Estate (Puyallup); Real estate business--Puyallup; Signs (Notices); Electric signs--Puyallup;

A uniformed driver stands beside late model automobiles parked in front of Coast Drive Ur-Self Co.'s offices at 714 Broadway. Managed by H.H. "Herb" Gilsdorf, Coast advertised that it was possible to rent a new car with an hour, day, week, or month rate or as long as a year's lease. Gas and oil were provided by Coast as well as reasonable rates and insurance. Coast Drive-Ur Self was a licensee of Hertz Rent A Car. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Coast Drive-Ur Self Co. (Tacoma); Lease & rental services--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Piano tuner Jarrett ("Whitey") Dailey has removed several keys from a modern console piano in this late January of 1958 photograph. It is unclear whether they needed to be cleaned, leveled or repaired. Legally blind, Mr. Dailey had been a piano tuner since 1952 and a Tacoma resident since 1955. The Dailey & Ekman Piano Clinic, owned by Mr. Dailey and Laurence Ekman, was located at 2343 So. Sprague Avenue. Per the sign behind the piano where Mr. Dailey's name is misspelled, they offered piano tuning and repairing. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television. (TNT 12-15-63, A-18-follow-up article on Mr. Dailey)

Dailey, Jarrett; Dailey & Ekman Piano Clinic (Tacoma); Pianos;

Dorette Candy, Inc., was owned and operated by Dorothy M. Kellogg and located at 8631 South Tacoma Way. The business was well-known for their chocolates. Customers were invited to come visit the store and take a sample. The chocolates came pre-boxed or could be purchased in bulk. A neon sign outside the buidling indicates that the chocolates were 85 cents a pound and came directly from the factory. Dorette's apparently also sold a brand of ice cream as well. View of Dorette Candy store on South Tacoma Way; modernistic building with large leaderboard near entrance to building. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television. TPL-10195

Dorette Candy, Inc. (Tacoma); Confectioneries--Tacoma; Confections--Tacoma; Candy--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Owner Albert Rademacher cordially invited the public to inspect the new 1958 Rex trailers at his Far West Trailer Sales location on South Tacoma Way. The new, large, Rex models were advertised as having the low price of $5995 and would be delivered to the customer's property. Here a couple emerges from touring the trailer; a salesman, possibly Mr. Rademacher, is standing on a step prepared to speak to them. Far West Trailers carried a complete line of trailers, including the Rex and Kenskill brands. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television. TPL-10296

Far West Trailer Sales (Tacoma); Trailers--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

Utilizing the same cement block building as Pochel Distributing Co. appeared to be a separate enterprise, Pittsburgh Paints. DuPont products can be seen through the storefront window. A large sign in the parking lot reminds truckers that diesel fuel can be purchased at the Pochel Distributing Co. location. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Fuel trade--Parkland; Pochel Distributing Co. (Parkland); Pittsburgh Paints (Parkland); Signs (Notices);

King Fried Chicken customers had a choice of home/business delivery or stopping by the Stoneway entrance to pick up the food themselves. Chicken, prawns, and fish were available for hungry patrons. View of King employee standing next to his delivery van which is parked adjacent to King's large advertising sign. The delivery van is covered with advertising, emphasizing the company's telephone number on both sides and the back doors. James A. Campbell was listed in the 1958 Seattle City Directory as owner of the catering company. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

King Fried Chicken (Seattle); Signs (Notices);

A tree-lined driveway leads onto a log cabin store in a January, 1958, photograph. The rustic compound, although not identified, is surrounded by a wood fence and large trees. The log cabin is elongated with curtains open at its many windows. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Log cabins;

Exterior of Market Marina. The Market Marina were boat dealers, especially promoting the Evinrude motor. They were located at 618 Saint Helens, next to the Ham Bone Cafe. Market Marina was housed in a two-story Romanesque-style brick building with arched windows. According to the 1958 City Directory, Market Marina was owned by Clayton F.Shaw, president, and Fred W. Shaw, Jr., secretary-treasurer. For interior view of building, see D112200-81. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television. TPL-6587

Market Marina (Tacoma); Boat engines; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Dinners, steaks, sandwiches and fountain items could be ordered at the Ole King Cole restaurant. Plenty of parking was available, including spots behind the restaurant. A variety of cars has already occupied space in front of the building; the familiar Richards Studio stationwagon is fourth from the left. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Ole King Cole; Restaurants;

A late model four-door sedan is being prepared for a new paint job in this January, 1958, photograph. Newspapers are spread over the trunk and back window to protect the vehicle from errant spray. The rear wheel is already covered with a dropcloth. The technician has a spray gun in hand and has apparently already tested the paint on several sections of the car. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Painting; Automobiles--1950-1960;

This cheery interior may be one of the dining rooms of the Ole King Cole restaurant. Checkered tablecloths and floral curtains in addition to the wood paneling and casual modern chairs provide for a comfortable dining experience. Each table came with candles, either the tapered variety or glass-enclosed. Fluorescent lighting gave additional brightness to the room, even with its curtains closed. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Restaurants; Dining rooms; Chairs; Tablecloths; Table settings & decorations;

The interior of this unidentified restaurant shows several wooden tables and chairs placed close together with kitchen facilities to the rear. The walls are covered in wallpaper of a past era, showing a couple strolling among trees and stately buildings. This pattern is repeated throughout the design. The carpeted floor and stairway have a busy flower motif. Drapes and dangling lamps add to the cozy atmosphere. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers for KTVW.

Restaurants; Wallpapers; Floor coverings;

Exterior Roy V. Stratton, Inc., door distributor. Crawford doors, which were residential and commercial garage doors with electric door controls, were sold, installed, and serviced by Roy V. Stratton, Inc. The Crawford doors were advertised as "Marvel Lift" and the "scientific door operator" probably utilized a remote control door opener. The Stratton, Inc., building was located at 1751 Center St. In addition, the company also sold Pella wood folding doors, and the Pella brand of windows and roll screens. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Roy V. Stratton, Inc. (Tacoma); Doors & doorways--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Sawyer's Pharmacy was located in an unusually shaped building, a rounded "V". Its entrance was at the building's apex. Rock was incorporated to border the large picture windows. The pharmacy was open 9- 6:30 and money orders could also be purchased there. According to the 1958 Seattle City Directory, Sawyer's Pharmacy was located at the corner of Market and Barnes Ave. in Ballard. Edward W. Sawyer was listed as owner. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Sawyer's Pharmacy (Seattle); Drugstores--Seattle; Electric signs--Seattle--1950-1960;

A man, possibly a sales person, invitingly holds open the door to a Golden State trailer for a potential customer. The long aluminum trailer came equipped with louvered windows and curtains; a glimpse of some furniture can be seen in the dark interior. Two small storage tanks of gas are attached to the trailer hitch. Americans were starting to take to the road in the 1950's, often living in trailers similar to this one, and enjoying the experience of seeing new places and new ways of living. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Trailers; Mobile homes;

University Place Electric sold electrical supplies, paint and hardware and had contracting service at its 27th St. location. View of two-story cement block building with parking lot; it appeared that there were living quarters on the second floor. Paul F. Pender apparently combined two businesses in one location; Pender Hardware and University Place Electric. Paint could be purchased here at wholesale, window glass cut to size, and rug shampoo equipment rented. University Realty was its next-door neighbor. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

University Place Electric (University Place); Hardware stores--University Place;

The Wee Three Maple & Gift Shop emphasized floor coverings in their rooftop signage. Owned by Harold and Selma Wilson, the store carried quality brands of carpeting including Mohawk, Holmes, Firth and Downs. Linoleum and tile formica installation were offered as well as Parkay hardwoods. Contractors were urged to use Wee 3's fair estimating service. The store was open until 9 on Fridays. View of Wee 3 storefront shows one-story brick, concrete and wood building with many showcase windows; a variety of lamps, sofas and rolled carpets are visible within. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Wee 3 Maple & Gift Shop; Home furnishings stores; Floor coverings; Signs (Notices); Electric signs;

Art Randle Motor Co. specialized in used cars. Owned by Arthur H. Randle, the business was located at 7201 South Tacoma Way. A large sign indicates an offer of "Cash for Your Car." View of rainswept South Tacoma Way; angled view of rows of automobiles for sale. Fred C. Hoiland Motors is next door; it also offered auto painting as well as cars for sale. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Art Randle Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1950-1960; Automobiles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fred C. Hoiland Motors (Tacoma);

Four beauticians, all with neatly coiffed hairstyles, pose for a January, 1958, photograph. They are standing in a row, slightly sideways to the camera. Each is wearing a white short-sleeved uniform. Beauticians prior to the more casual '70's generally wore uniforms to present a tidy, professional appearance. These women were believed to be employees of the Pixie Beauty Salon on No. Pine St. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Beauty shops--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hairstyles;

Three men look intently at an Evinrude motor catalog in a 1958 photograph. They may be comparing the catalog to the new Evinrude model before them. Dangling flags are advertising a "dreamboat contest" sponsored by Evinrude where the winner would be able to choose his own boat and motor with a cash bonus thrown in. The contest would begin February 22 and end on March 23. The Evinrude motors were advertised as being safe, sound-sealed and quiet. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Boat engines; Boats; Signs (Notices);

A new bowler places her ball, fingers inserted, into the Brunswick Brunsmeter with help from the bowling alley employee. Shelves besides the two are filled with boxes of Hyde bowling shoes and assorted bowling covers. Bowling remained popular throughout the 1950's with many companies sponsoring teams of both men and women. Results of tournaments were steadily reported in local papers. For another view of the bowler and employee, see D112200-145. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW television.

Bowlers; Bowling balls;

Seated on colorful cushions on tatami flooring, three diners at Seattle's Bush Garden enjoy a meal cooked at their table by their kimono-clad waitress. She may be cooking sukiyaki as her platter is full of sliced beef and vegetables. Seated at low tables, the guests would need to put their legs in the deep opening created under the covered tables. Shoji doors could be closed for privacy; a telephone was also provided for the convenience of guests. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Bush Garden (Seattle); Restaurants--Seattle; Waitresses--Seattle; Kimonos;

Interior- Diamond Jim's. A customer at Diamond Jim's appears to be pretty happy to greet the chef bearing a platter of freshly cooked steaks in a January 31, 1958, photograph. Diamond Jim's, or "D.J.'s", per the advertising placard, was located at 7401 Aurora in Seattle. It specialized in family styled chicken dinners and steaks. Waiting patrons could observe daily activity on busy Aurora Avenue through the many view windows. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Diamond Jim's (Seattle); Restaurants--Seattle; Signs (Notices); Cooks; Meat;

A young employee of Gil's takes an fast food order from a woman customer in January, 1958. Customers were not permitted inside the restaurant; the only contact with employees was through the small openings in the plate glass windows where food could be ordered and obtained. A wide variety of burgers, shakes, soft drinks and cones could be purchased at very reasonable prices. Gil's Hamburgers had three locations in the Seattle area. This particular location was not identified. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW. TPL-6190

Drive-in restaurants--Seattle; Fast food restaurants--Seattle; Gil's Hamburgers (Seattle); Signs (Notices);

Exterior of burger restaurant. Fords, Hudsons and Chevrolets line up in front of Gil's Hamburgers, a fast food restaurant of the late 1950's. The familiar Richards Studio station wagon is parked third from the left. Gil's had a large overhanging roof to protect customers placing orders for burgers, fried fish, and shakes. Prices looked extremely reasonable with hamburgers at 19 cents, sundaes at 19 cents, milk shakes at 20 cents and fish n' fries at a whopping 39 cents. Complete service was available at all windows and there may have been a small covered patio for outdoor dining. There were three Gil's Hamburgers in the Seattle area, one on East Pine, another on Rainier Avenue and the third on Avalon Way. This particular Gil's was not identified. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW. TPL6189

Drive-in restaurants--Seattle; Fast food restaurants--Seattle; Gil's Hamburgers (Seattle); Signs (Notices); Ford automobile; Chevrolet automobile;

Shelves at this unidentified drugstore are stocked with a variety of "home remedies" as the store's sign indicates. Many brands of the late 1950's are still familiar today, including Anacin, Old Spice lotion, Vitalis, and Pepto-Bismol, although their prices are certainly less. Giant sized Gillette lather sold for 57 cents; Lavoris mouthwash for 89 cents and Kaopectate for $1.13. The shopper in his overcoat may be handing the clerk his shopping list; she accepts with a smile. He already has a magazine and a bottle in his possession. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Drugstores--Seattle; Merchandise displays--Seattle--1950-1960;

Pochel Distributing Co., located at South 140th and Pacific Avenue, served the entire Pierce County suburban area. They provided installation and service for all types of household heating equipment, including an automatic fill-up for the various oils. Easy terms would fit most budgets. In addition, Frigidaire appliances and Zenith televisions were also sold by the Roger W. McDonald-owned company. View of Pochel Distributing Co. building shows multi-glass structure with televisions and appliances clearly visible; television repair was also advertised. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Fuel trade--Parkland; Appliances; Pochel Distributing Co. (Parkland);

Poole's owner Weldon W. Pascoe dispenses advice regarding Black Magic planter mix outside of his Sixth & Union garden center in January, 1958. Poole's sold nursery stock, seeds, fertilizer, gardening tools and supplies and as their large sign indicates, had a hundred varieties of roses. The company was founded in 1889 by F.S. Poole. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW. TPL-9523

Gardening equipment & supplies; Seed trade--Tacoma; Nurseries (Horticulture)--Tacoma; Poole's Seed & Nursery Garden Supplies (Tacoma); Pascoe, Weldon;

Two men in jumpsuits lean against an Evinrude motor as they check out a pamphlet at Market Marina on Saint Helens Avenue. Several pleasure craft are displayed in the large room; the arched glass windows would provide plenty of natural light. Market Marina was owned by Clayton F. Shaw; the company was a boat dealership. They offered, at no cost, tide books as well as Puget Sound cruising charts, water skiing instructions, and outboard crusing books. Photograph ordered by Teleradio Advertisers, Inc., for KTVW.

Market Marina (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma--1950-1960; Boat engines;