Jordan Baking Company was a wholesale bakery, located at 5233 South Washington Street in South Tacoma; this business was owned by Arthur K. and Elizabeth Jordan. View of Jordan's bread products, including: cracked wheat for 18 cents a loaf, wheat germ made with "Germ'ako" for 17 cents, raisin bread, and "Ol' Southern" corn bread for 18 cents a loaf.

Bread--Tacoma; Baking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Packaging; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Advertising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bakeries--Tacoma; Jordan Baking Co. (Tacoma);

In 1948, George A. Sample, Jr. took over management of the restaurant in the Rust Building. He changed the name to The Rathskeller, and over the next year, working with the Andrew's Fixture Company, completely remodeled the service area. This photograph from September 1949 shows five unidentified employees standing behind the newly installed counter. The Rathskeller was only in business until 1954, when it was replaced by Lindy's operated by G. Howard Lindholm.

Cafeterias--Tacoma; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Counters--Tacoma; Building materials; Rathskeller (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Andrew's Fixture Co. (Tacoma);

The Olympus hotel had just finished a two year remodeling project, initiated by the hotel manager, Virgil West. The new Mirror Room would offer dinner and dancing, and would feature the popular organist, Edith Stern with Ray Edwards. Interior view of the Mirror Room restaurant and night club, located in the recently remodeled Olympus Hotel (T.N.T., 8/29/49, p. 4-5).

Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dining rooms--Tacoma; Remodeling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance floors--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Hotels--Tacoma; Mirror Room (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Gas range, Washington Gas and Electric Company, John Slott. This natural gas stove has six burners and possibly two ovens. It has a cover that is hinged in the middle to fold at the back of the burners when in use. John L. Slott was the district representative for Washington Gas & Electric in 1949.

Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma); Stoves--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public utility companies--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Alma Ayres was the newest, most modern women clothing store in Tacoma. The store was owned by Alma Ayres, a well known and respected Tacoma business woman. This store would carry the most modern and exclusive fashions, including: "Carmel", "Frechtl", "Swansdown" and "Joe Kraeler". Exterior view of the new Alma Ayres women's clothing store; window displays feature two mannequins; accessory bar in center (T.N.T., 8/14/49, p. A-8 & 9).

Millinery--1940-1950; Mannequins; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alma Ayres, Inc. (Tacoma);

Photographs from A Street side, also from back side and interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. The Savage-Scofield Building, designed by Heath and Twichell architects in 1908, houses the Tacoma Hotel. The hotel's main building at 913 A Street was destroyed by a fire in 1935. The Tacoma Savings and Loan Building stands to the right of the hotel at 100 South 9th Street.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Alma Ayres would offer Tacoma women the latest styles in clothing, junior apparel, millinery and accessories. Interior view of the new Alma Ayres women's clothing store; accessory bar is located in the center of the store, this area was owned and maintained by Ann Storey Hagen (T.N.T., 8/14/49, p. A-8 & 9).

Millinery--1940-1950; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Showcases--1940-1950; Alma Ayres, Inc. (Tacoma);

Cocktail bar with bartenders, Murphy's cocktail lounge, Mrs. Lund. A crowd has arrived at Murphy's newly remodeled cocktail lounge. Floral draperies line the walls and several small tables are set around the floor. A large jukebox is seen behind a woman on the right. One of the bartenders, wearing a white service jacket, is bringing a tray of drinks for some of the customers.

Murphy's (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Olympus Hotel was owned by Paul Sceva and managed by Virgil West. West had initiated the remodeling project just after he became manager, two years ago. The Frontier Room was accessible through the back entrance and through the main lobby; it was decorated like a 19th century inn, with amber glass and darkened wood rafters, historic murals of Washington State and could accommodate 100 people. Interior view of the Frontier Room, located in the Olympus Hotel; view of bar and restaurant area (T.N.T., 8/29/49, p. 4-5).

Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Tablecloths; Hotels--Tacoma; Frontier Room (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Photographs from A Street side, also from back side and interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. The six story, brick Savage-Scofield Building, houses the Tacoma Hotel. The hotel's garage is seen to the left of the hotel. The Tacoma Savings and Loan Building stands to the right. Armand Marion was the owner and manager of the hotel during the late 1940's.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business districts--Tacoma; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Margie Joy Miller is a student at Stephens College; she is modeling sportswear for the Alma Ayres clothing store. Margie is wearing clothing by "Star Maid of New York"; a suede jersey blouse with a gray plaid English skirt. Alma Ayres would offer Tacoma women the latest fashions. After graduating from Stephens College, Margie (also spelled Marjie) Miller would grace the stage and screen as actress Marjie Millar. (T.N.T., 8/14/49, p. A-8 & 9).

Millinery--1940-1950; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Posing; Fashion models--1940-1950; Alma Ayres, Inc. (Tacoma); Miller, Marjie Joy; Millar, Marjie;

Cocktail bar with bartenders, Murphy's cocktail lounge, Mrs. Lund. The bartenders are lined up behind the bar at Murphy's. Several service men and other men have taken most of the stools at the bar. One of the machines where customers could make their selections from the jukebox is seen next to the sailor in the center of the photograph. Mirrors line the wall behind the bar.

Murphy's (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sailors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Soldiers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bartenders--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes;

Olympus Hotel was owned by Paul Sceva and managed by Virgil West. West had initiated the remodeling project just after he became manager, two years ago. The Frontier Room was accessible through the back entrance and through the main lobby; it was decorated like a 19th century inn, with amber glass and darkened wood rafters, historic murals of Washington State and could accommodate 100 people. Interior view of the Frontier Room, located in the Olympus Hotel; view of bar and restaurant area (TNT 8/29/49, p. 4-5). TPL-3264

Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Tablecloths; Hotels--Tacoma; Frontier Room (Tacoma); Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

Interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. A view of the interior of the dining room at the Garden Room at the Tacoma Hotel. Several small tables are set around the room while benches along the walls and rattan chairs provide seating. The room is decorated with floral draperies and plants. The open doorway shows the bar on the other side of translucent glass.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Garden Room (Tacoma); Cafes--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Interior of Garden Room, Tacoma Hotel, Armand Marion. A view of the exterior of the Garden Room at the Tacoma Hotel. The Garden Room had a separate entrance from the hotel with a stylised neon sign over the doorway. They advertised the "finest of beverages", and "Tacoma's Finest Food and Cocktails".

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Savage-Scofield Building (Tacoma); Garden Room (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Restaurants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lounges--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Titus handled many special orders and custom built trucks to accommodate all types of business needs. Interior view of Ford truck built for Hunt and Mottet Company, a wholesale sporting goods and hardware company. This new truck would allow for them to efficiently deliver to hardware stores throughout Western Washington. The truck has many compartments which help keep the company organized.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ford trucks; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hardware; Fishing & hunting gear; Sporting goods; Sporting goods industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Hunt & Mottet Co. (Tacoma);

Hunt and Mottet Company, a wholesale sporting goods and hardware company, had just purchased a new Ford truck from Titus Motor Company. This new truck would allow for them to efficiently deliver to hardware stores throughout Western Washington. Interior view of truck; fishing gear and other sporting goods are organized in the many compartments.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ford trucks; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hardware; Fishing & hunting gear; Sporting goods; Sporting goods industry--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Hunt & Mottet Co. (Tacoma);

Titus Motor Company was an authorized Ford cars and trucks dealership, in Tacoma for many years. Titus handled many special orders and custom built trucks to accommodate all types of business needs. Interior view of Ford truck built for Hunt and Mottet Company, a wholesale sporting goods and hardware company. This new truck would allow for them to efficiently deliver to hardware stores throughout Western Washington. TPL-5531

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Ford trucks; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hardware; Fishing & hunting gear; Sporting goods; Sporting goods industry--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Hunt & Mottet Co. (Tacoma);

Firestone Auto Supply is providing a free brake inspection to automobile owners. A wrecked car with two large signs above is used to advertise the special. A police car used for accident investigation is parked next to the wreck where five men are looking at one of the front wheels where the brakes may have been the cause of the crash. TPL-9367

Firestone Store (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Wrecks; Police--Tacoma--1940-1950; Investigation--Tacoma;

The beautiful Miss Washington and Miss Wisconsin were visiting Tacoma's Big Bear Stores, they were promoting apples and cheese week. Everyone was invited to participate in the fun, free samples would be available. View of Miss Washington, Libby Aldrich of Kelso, Washington and Miss Wisconsin, Marveen Fischer; the women are leaning against a convertible Buick (T.N.T., 10/14/49, p. B-3).

Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Buick automobile; Big Bear Stores (Tacoma); Fischer, Marveen; Aldrich, Libby;

View of Miss Wisconsin, Marveen Fischer, standing with two unidentified men at Tacoma's Big Bear Stores. Miss Wisconsin is representing the dairy and cheese state, and Armour & Company; a huge 2,000 pound mammoth cheddar cheese is on display, free samples of the cheese would be available for Tacoma customers. Big Bear Stores was offering their customers "Miss Universe Real Mild Cheese" for 49 cents per pound; "Miss Wisconsin Medium-Sharp Cheese" for 59 cents per pound; and "Miss Wisconsin Famous Sharp Cheese" for 79 cents per pound (T.N.T., 10/14/49, p. B-3).

Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cheese; Big Bear Stores (Tacoma); Fischer, Marveen; Armour & Co. (Wis.)--Products;

Tacoma was celebrating apples and cheese week at the Big Bear Stores. Miss Washington was representing Washington State's Centennial flour and the apple industry. View of Miss Washington, Libby Aldrich, standing with Don Taylor, left, and Fred Huey from Big Bear Stores; she is holding a sack of Centennial flour. Centennial Flouring Mills display in background (T.N.T., 10/14/49, p. B-3). TPL-9919

Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Big Bear Stores (Tacoma); Aldrich, Libby; Centennial Flouring Mills Co. (Tacoma)--Products; Taylor, Don; Huey, Fred;

Trader Vic and his wife would be hosting the grand opening celebration at the new Sabre Room in the Winthrop Hotel. View of Mayor C. Val Fawcett (second from left) with Trader Vic (second from right) and two unidentified men standing below the sign for the new restaurant, the Sabre room, located in the Winthrop Hotel (T.N.T., 9/21/49, p. 2).

Hotels--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Sabre Room (Tacoma); Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Bergeron, Victor J.;

Internationally known restaurateur, Trader Vic, had brought his world famous menu items to Tacoma. The Winthrop Hotel and Trader Vic enterprises have remodeled the restaurant site, at an estimated cost of $45,000, and opened up the Sabre Room. View of Mayor C. Val Fawcett (center) with Trader Vic (left) and an unidentified man at the grand opening celebration of the new Trader Vic's Sabre Room, located in the Winthrop Hotel (T.N.T., 9/21/49, p. 2).

Hotels--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Sabre Room (Tacoma); Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Bergeron, Victor J.;

National Bank of Washington was previously known as the National Bank of Tacoma until 1937, when they changed their name. In 1949 the bank President was Arthur H. Brouse; Charles T. Chandler, Ward Estey, Guy T. Pierce, W. L. Brown, Blake G. Crary, and Harold J. Dille were the Vice-Presidents; Orville T. Olsen, Charles R. Buchanan, J. Kaye Ewart, and Edward T. Ness were the Assistant Vice Presidents. View of employees of the National Bank of Washington reviewing customer accounts.

Banks--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bankers--Tacoma; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma)--People;

The Poodle Dog restaurant was opened in 1933 by E. J. "Jimmy" Zarelli and Rocco "Mac" Manza", then rebuilt in 1949 and 1967. The restaurant held a grand opening in early November 1949. Interior view of the Poodle Dog restaurant in Fife; view of the Coffee Shop from the east, showing sloped front windows, kitchen area and double horseshoe-shaped counters. Photo ordered by Capital Coil and Equipment Company (CAPCO). (TNT, 11/09/1949, p.8) TPL-9688

Equipment; Business enterprises--Fife; Kitchens--Fife; Cooks; Waitresses--Fife; Restaurant workers--Fife; Dining tables; Diners (Restaurants)--Fife; Poodle Dog (Fife); Capital Coil & Equipment Co. (Tacoma);

Hotel Winthrop was inviting all of Tacoma to join them in the grand opening celebration for the new Trader Vic's Sabre Room. Trader Vic is an internationally known restaurateur, and he has now brought his world famous menu items to Tacoma. The interior of the Sabre Room is modeled after an authentic old English tap room, with figured red carpet, copper bowl lamps, the walls give the impression of aged plaster in a driftwood color. Trader Vic and his wife will host the grand opening celebration.

Restaurants--Tacoma; Dining rooms--Tacoma; Dining tables; Hotels--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Sabre Room (Tacoma);

National Bank of Washington was located at the heart of downtown Tacoma, at 1123 Pacific Avenue; this building is now used to house the Tacoma Art Museum. The National Bank of Washington Cashier in 1949 was James Byers; the Assistant Cashiers were: Arthur W. James, P. C. Hultman, Blandford W. Marley, Lester W. Nelsen, Harold T. Paulsen, Wilbur F. Rieck, Jerry M. Sandal, Albert L. Taylor, and Sparks O. Washburn; the Pro-Assistant Cashier was Harold R. Carlson. Interior view of bank, two customers are being helped; view of customer files and filing cabinets.

Banks--Tacoma; Customer relations; Banking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bankers--Tacoma; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma)--People;

Horluck's was having their grand opening and would offer free ice cream and coffee to their customers. Horluck's was located in the Pacific First Federal Building at South 11th Street and Pacific Avenue. Horluck's was owned by Aldrich Fox and Lloyd Knutsen, well known dairy and fountain men; Jack Fox would be the restaurant's manager. Interior view of Horluck's Danish Ice Cream Shop (T.N.T., 9/23/49, p. C-2,3).

Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Soda fountains--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma; Equipment; Horluck's Danish Ice Cream Shop (Tacoma); Pacific First Federal Building (Tacoma);

National Bank of Washington offered their customers full banking services. In 1949 Ashley M. Gould was an Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer; Harry Anderson was an Assistant Trust Officer; and S. Pritchard Miller was an Assistant Cashier and Assistant Trust Officer. Interior view of the National Bank of Washington, a customer is at the transaction window and another customer is standing on the left side.

Banks--Tacoma; Customer relations; Banking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bankers--Tacoma; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma)--People;