ca. 1934. Interior of a Franklin Food Store, circa 1934. The 1934 City Directory lists Franklin Food Stores at 121 No. G St., 602 So. 38th and the Crystal Palace Public Market. View from above shoppers in the grocery store. Long lines wait patiently for the checker. (filed with Argentum)

Franklin Food Stores (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Interior of the Fifteen-Eighteen Cabaret at 1518 Pacific Avenue. The club was owned by Louie DiDent and featured "wine and dine" and "entertainment that is different." Photograph pictures a crowd of people drinking beer at tables and a woman entertainer on stage at the front of room. Waiters in white jackets serve the tables.

Fifteen-Eighteen Cabaret (Tacoma); Eating & drinking facilities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Eating & drinking--1930-1940; Nightclubs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

In this photograph from February 1935, an unidentified shoemaker pounds nails into the sole of a leather high-top work shoe or hiking boot at his workbench in the Bone Dry Manufacturing Company building at 2115 Pacific Avenue. Bone Dry manufactured top quality boots in Tacoma for nearly 40 years. Built in 1919, the Bone Dry building, now occupied by McGranahan Architects, still reveals its history in the paths wore in its wooden floors by several generations of cobblers and pattern cutters.

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoemakers; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940;

In February of 1935 an unidentified shoemaker at the Bone Dry Shoe Manufacturing Company, 2115 Pacific Avenue, used a sharp blade attached to his index finger to cut the leather for a high-top work shoe or boot. The blade is attached to the index finger of his right hand with a leather band. Bone Dry manufactured top quality boots in Tacoma for nearly 40 years. In 1943 their Paul Bunyan Pack Boot, which was "waterproof as a glass jar and warm as a fur-lined overcoat" sold at Abercrombie & Fitch for $25 per pair. Built in 1919, the Bone Dry building became the home to McGranahan Architects in 2000.

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoemakers; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Bone Dry Shoe Manufacturing Company. Shoe maker at stamping machine places iron sole mold on piece of leather between press. Other molds sit on shelf below "Master Wood Welded Brand" maple block.

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoemakers; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Bone Dry Shoe Manufacturing Company. Leather pieces for high-top work shoes or hiking boots are stitched by women and men shoe makers at industrial sewing machines in large room of factory. TPL-1687

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoemakers; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Bone Dry Shoe Manufacturing Company. Shoe maker working at machinery with vise and handles to hold leather high-top work shoes or hiking boots which the company specialized in. He is affixing side leather onto the sole.

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoemakers; Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Two men shaking hands, with another watching, by streamlined aerodynamic Texaco oil truck in front of Davis Motor Truck Company. Davis Motor Co. handled Diamond T trucks. (filed with Argentum)

Davis Motor Truck Company (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Diamond T trucks;

ca. 1935. Two men standing beside a "Diamond T" W.D. Wade contract carrier truck in front of Davis Motor Truck Company. W.D. Wade was based out of Westport Washington. Davis Motor Co. manufactured Diamond T trucks. (filed with Argentum)

Davis Motor Truck Company (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Diamond T trucks;

ca. 1936. Exterior of Associated Oil service station. Station located at Sixth & Sprague, circa 1936. One island, three pumps, "Flying A" emblem. Automobile on lube rack. For Miller & Miller Advertising. (WSHS)

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Associated Oil Service Stations (Tacoma); Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. "Dine and Dance group at Rausch's Road House". Group of men and women in front of log building with sign reading " Jay's Log Cabin" on the roof ridge. (filed with Argentum)

Rausch's Roadhouse; Jay's Log Cabin; Nightclubs--1930-1940;

ca. 1932. Roberts Bros.Grocers Number 4 delivery truck accident, circa 1932. Front end sitting by front porch of house with rear end on roadway above. (filed with Argentum)

Roberts Bros. Grocery (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Traffic accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;

This photograph from March 1932 shows four unidentified empoyees in one of the Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Puyallup. This store was under the management of Mr. Pinckney. Going through a wooden turn-style, a shopper could find bargains such as Max-i-mum coffee at 37cents per lb. and apples at 63 cents a box.

Grocery stores--Puyallup--1930-1940; Piggly Wiggly (Puyallup);

ca. 1935. Griffin Fuel Company. Two men loading wood onto truck in wood storage yard. In the background, Griffin's stock of over 7,000 cords of wood can be seen. The company was celebrating its 46th year in business and the gradual recovery from the Depression. The company began business in 1889 as a horse drawn moving company for any kind of commodities. By 1904, Griffin Fuel had moved to this location and focused in on the fuel business. In 1935, they delivered and sold fuel in the forms of oil, coal, wood and sawdust. (T. Times 12/10/1935, pg. 5)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuelwood;

ca. 1933. Interior view of the "Happy Days Here Again" Beer Parlour. This is the "Ladies' Service." In this area, women were allowed to enter and sip drinks. One woman and three men sit at the front bar counter. The white shirted and aproned waiters stand beside the rear tables where most of the ladies are seated. This would be a more genteel area of the tavern, where couples could enter together or a pair of ladies could enter without male companions. The tavern was managed by Albert H. Innocenti.

Happy Days Here Again (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940; Eating & drinking facilities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Innocenti, Albert--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1930. Jack's Griddle, popular cafe in downtown Tacoma owned by Jack Staley and his son. This is probably the restaurant's original location at 913 Commerce. In 1937, Staley moved his eatery to larger quarters at 912-14 Commerce. Lighted sign advertises hamburgers for ten cents. Below the sign is a AAA (American Automobile Association) sign of approval. Menu posted. Regan's Cabinet Shop sign on upper level. In 1939, the restaurant had been in business for 22 years and employed a staff of 27.

Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1930. Jack's Griddle, popular cafe in downtown Tacoma owned by Jack Staley and his son. This is most likely the restaurant's original location at 913 Commerce St. In 1937, the eatery moved to larger quarters at 912-914 Commerce, a space that included banquet rooms. Awning covered entrance and storefront. AAA (American Automobile Association) sign of approval. Menu posted. Regan's Cabinet Shop sign. By 1939, Staley's eatery had been in business for 22 years. (WSHS)

Jack's Griddle (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement." This looks like it might be located in the factory itself. A lift is being used to transport lifting equipment. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8277

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Elevators;

ca. 1936. Scenes from a plywood factory, featuring lift equipment designed by American Manufacturing Co., "Elevators for every lifting requirement."

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting equipment; Elevators; Plywood industry--1930-1940;

ca. 1936. A lift designed by American Manufacturing being used in the timber industry. It appears that the platform is loaded with boards while in the ground level position. It is then lifted up to where the boards can travel down the conveyer belt. American Manufacturing designed elevator equipment for every lifting requirement. American Manufacturing was located at 2123 Pacific Ave. Thomas M. Gepford was president of the company. TPL-8276

American Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Lumber industry--1930-1940; Elevators;

ca. 1935. Trucks parked in front of Griffin Fuel Company, 1910 Commerce St. Snoqualmie Falls Power Company Transfer House, 250 So. 19th St., in background right. (filed with Argentum)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Fuel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Snoqualmie Falls Power Co. Transfer House (Tacoma);

ca. 1933. Covack Brothers Grocery, window display. Fresh vegetables stacked in store window, fresh citrus along wall. Bottles and jars on shelves, scale on counter. The store was owned and operated by brothers Frank and Joseph Covack. For West Coast Grocery Company. (WSHS)

Covack Brothers Grocery (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Exterior view of Pucci Inn, a roadside restaurant owned by Guido Pucci. The two-story wooden building features a steep roof with projecting bay on the second floor .

Business Enterprises - Food Enterprises - Restaurants - Roadside Restaurants - Pierce County - Lakewood - Pucci Inn

As more people sought to own their own automobiles, the staff of Manley Motor Co., 956-58 Fawcett Ave., grew in the same proportion. The president of the company was Harry R. Manley. They were the authorized dealers for Overland, Willys-Knight and Whippet automobiles. Pictured in the top row, left to right in May of 1927, are Harry Manley, Dolly Wescott, Lloyd Munter, J.B. Clausen, N.W. Powers, K. McDonald and Ray Coops. Front row: Joe Willett, Art Lee, Phil Service, Omar Ferris, E.J. Atchinson, J.T. Owens, Herman Riggins, F.R. Grimm, Harold Hayden, Art Rossell and Leo Bauer. (TDL 5/22/1927, pg. G3) (WSHS)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1920-1930; Manley Motor Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1927. A woman steps into a car in front of what appears to be Manley Motor Co., official dealer for Overland and Willys-Knight automobiles. (WSHS)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1920-1930; Manley Motor Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1928. Large foursquare residence in Seattle. For E.R. Thomas Real Estate Company. Same house as A2475-1 & A2477-1. (Argentum)

E.R. Thomas Real Estate Co. (Seattle); Real estate business--Seattle; Estates--Seattle;

ca. 1927. Eldridge Buick Company banquet at the Olympic Hotel, Seattle. (Argentum)

Olympic Hotel (Seattle); Eldridge Buick Co. (Seattle); Banquets--Seattle; Hotels--Seattle; Automobile dealerships--Seattle;

ca. 1927. View of furniture exhibit with tile faced fireplace in large exposition hall. Banners draped from ceiling. For Washington Parlor Furniture Company. The company was located on the Tacoma Tideflats at 402 E. 11th St. It was known for its fine overstuffed furniture. Its products were marketed in Washington, California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah. Their sales output per year was approximately $600,000. (Argentum) (TDL 7/25/1927, pg. 10- info only)

Washington Parlor Furniture Co. (Tacoma); Furniture--1920-1930; Fireplaces;

ca. 1927. View of living room with large stone fireplace, showing furniture. For Washington Parlor Furniture Company. The furniture company was located on the Tideflats, at the foot of the 11th Street Bridge, at 402 E. 11th St. The 1927 City Directory lists George Slyter as president, manager and secretary and W.D. Smith as vice president and treasurer. The company was noted for its manufacture of fine overstuffed furniture. They went out of business in 1933. (Argentum)

Washington Parlor Furniture Co. (Tacoma); Living rooms--Tacoma--1920-1930; Furniture--1920-1930; Fireplaces;

ca. 1927. Mrs. Ethel A. Adams posed in her new Whippet 4 coupe in front of the West Side Grocery Co., circa 1927. The new two passenger closed model of the Whippet Line was becoming very popular. Mrs. Adams had purchased hers from Manley Motor Co., Overland and Willys-Knight dealer. She had also recently purchased the West Side Grocery store at 608 No. Pine. (WSHS) (TDL 2/20/1927, pg. 4G)

West Side Grocery Co. (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Adams, Ethel; Whippet automobiles;