Employees at Supreme Fur Storage are examining furs in the workshop which is equipped with tables and sewing machines. The company prides itself on its workmanship. Brothers Earle G. Greenfield, manager, and Gerald A. Greenfield are on the right. Earle is thoroughly trained in the care, cleaning and repair of furs. Their father, furrier Amos G. Greenfield, also works at Superior. Ordered by Mr. VanMeter, Llewellyn Advertising Agency (T.Times, 4/16/1948, p.5)

Supreme Fur Storage (Tacoma); Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fur coats; Fur garments; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sewing equipment & supplies; Sewing machines;

Officials at opening of new laundry office, Mr. Van Meter, Llewellyn Advertising Agency. A man in the clothing storage area of Supreme Fur Storage is evaluating the condition of one of the fur coats hung on racks. Fur stoles are also shown. The company advertised steel and concrete vaults, new scientific equipment, fumigation and demothing, refrigeration and expert craftsmanship. The facility had the capacity to store 5,000 furs and fur coats. (T.Times,4/16/1948, p.5, TNT, 4/15/1948, p.6)

Supreme Fur Storage (Tacoma); Fur coats; Fur garments; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cleaning establishments--Tacoma--1940-1950;

When this photograph was taken in February of 1948, the venerable Bowes Building, 100 So. 9th St., was home to Tacoma Savings and Loan, one of the pioneer financial institutions on the Pacific Coast. The company had purchased the building in 1920 and added their neon sign above the entrance in 1941. The Bowes Building was designed by the architectural firm of Heath & Twichell and built of white Vermont marble. It was named after its developer Major Edward J. Bowes, who achieved national fame for his "Amateur Hour" radio program. It is on the City, State and National Registry of Historic Buildings. Photo ordered by William D. Hopping, president Tacoma Savings and Loan. (T.Times, 2/26/1948, p.29)

Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Bowes Building (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Several views of local plant at 250 East D showing tankage and general view of yard. Tide Water Associated Oil Co., M.A. Legg. The facilities are built near the waterfront on the City Waterway.

Tide Water Associated Oil Co. (Tacoma); Petroleum industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Fuel tanks;

Several views of local plant at 250 East D showing tankage and general view of yard. Tide Water Associated Oil Co., M.A. Legg. A close-up view of the storage tanks at Tide Water Associated Oil Company showing the stairways to the tops of the tanks and pipes running from near the bottoms of the tanks and along the ground. M.A. Legg was a sales agent with the copmany and H.C. Hause was the district sales manager at this time.

Tide Water Associated Oil Co. (Tacoma);Petroleum industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Fuel tanks;

Furniture Department at Weisfield & Goldberg, Virginia Knowlen. Weisfield and Goldberg announced their Grand Opening of their newly enlarged, newly remodeled and newly redecorated, five floors of furniture values with a one-half page advertisement in the Tacoma Times. Shown here is one of the floors in their building with upholstered furniture: sofas, and armchairs; and floor lamps. (T.Times, 3/4/1948, p.2)

Weisfield & Goldberg, Inc. (Tacoma); Furniture stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Furniture; Chairs; Sofas; Lamps; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Furniture Department at Weisfield & Goldberg, Virginia Knowlen. After several months of remodeling Weisfield & Goldberg's officially opened their new furniture department, five floors containing every type of furniture and home furnishings of nationally advertised brands. This view shows dinette sets of chrome and plastic, wooden dining tables, several varieties of dining and dinette chairs, buffets, shelves and secretary desks. (TNT, 2/29/1948, p.6)

Weisfield & Goldberg, Inc. (Tacoma); Furniture stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Furniture; Tables; Dining tables; Chairs; Buffets (Furniture); Shelving; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Furniture Department at Weisfield & Goldberg, Virginia Knowlen. This view shows the selection of rugs and carpeting available in Weisfield & Goldberg's newly remodeled rug department in February of 1948. Samples cover several of the building's support columns and several are displayed on the walls in addition to layers of rugs on raised platforms on the floor and rolls of carpeting.

Weisfield & Goldberg, Inc. (Tacoma); Furniture stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rugs; Floor coverings; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

New West Coast Grocery Company building at Tacoma, DFPA, Mrs. Leik. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, the exterior of this building shows the use of plywood in concrete construction. The walls were built using plywood and structural lumber as molds with iron rebar to strengthen the poured concrete. Openings were left for windows to be installed.

West Coast Grocery Co. (Tacoma); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reinforced concrete construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Storehouses--Tacoma;

Westinghouse Appliance Show at Winthrop Hotel, Westinghouse Electrical Supply Company, Betty Dahl. This view of appliances by Westinghouse on display at the Hotel Winthrop include drinking fountains, standing roasters, a two-burner hot plate, electric irons, coffee pots, toasters, a mixer and waffle irons. Electric blankets and a heat lamp sit on the floor by the floral arrangement.

Westinghouse Electric Co. (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Appliances;

Westinghouse Appliance Show at Winthrop Hotel, Westinghouse Electrical Supply Company, Betty Dahl. Westinghouse also displayed electric blankets, vacuum cleaners with all the attachments needed to clean your home, clothes washers and water heaters.

Westinghouse Electric Co. (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Appliances; Blankets; Vacuum cleaners; Water heaters; Washing machines;

Westinghouse Appliance Show at Winthrop Hotel, Westinghouse Electrical Supply Company, Betty Dahl. This portion of the Westinghouse display features radios and record players. Two console models, one in a dark wood cabinet and one in light wood, are seen on the left. Smaller players flank an easy chair; and portable players and radios are lined up on shelves. Westinghouse referred to the popularity of radio thrillers aired at that time in their advertisements for their radios, "It's a crime not to hear it" and "Listen to the evidence, your ear will prove it."

Westinghouse Electric Co. (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Radios; Phonographs;

Westinghouse Appliance Show at Winthrop Hotel, Westinghouse Electrical Supply Company, Betty Dahl. Two combination radio/phonographs encased in beautiful wooden cabinets are shown in this view in a home-like setting. Westinghouse advertised "crystal-clear reproduction of programs and records with Rainbow Tone FM, a Rainbow Dial, Full-width record storage space holds 52 albums or 360 singles".

Westinghouse Electric Co. (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Radios; Phonographs;

Crowd admires 1949 Lincolns and Mercurys at Ray Ridge Motors. A view of the showroom featuring the 1949 Mercury automobiles. Salesmen showed customers the Mercury's voluminous trunk. The newly redesigned models had more usable space for luggage and passengers, had a 118" wheelbase, and an 110 hp, V-8 engine. Both automobiles have wide white-wall tires. An advertising banner hangs on the wall, and flowers decorate the dealership for the showing of the new models. The showroom has a terrazzo floor. (T.Times, 4/20/1948, p.3)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mercury automobile; Ray Ridge Motors, Inc. (Tacoma); Showrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sales personnel--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Titus Motor Company had the new 1949 Ford sedan on display, this new model was more economical and featured many new and innovative options. The new cars were being referred to as the "Radically New '49 Fords." View of man standing by a Ford truck at Titus Motor Company, photo ordered by Sconce Advertising Agency (T. Times, 6/9/48, p. 2). TPL-10258

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Showrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ford trucks; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sales personnel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Sconce Advertising (Tacoma);

On June 18, 1948, a revolutionary new 1949 model Ford sedan was on display in the Titus Motor Company showroom at 618-24 Broadway. The new four door sedan was designed to be lower, wider, roomier and provide 25% more visibility. The design also eliminated a lot of the squeaks and rattles found in previous models. View of unidentified people admiring the new 1949 Ford automobile at Titus Motor Company, photo ordered by Sconce Advertising Agency (T. Times, 6/9/48, p. 2).

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Showrooms--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Ford automobile; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Sconce Advertising (Tacoma);

Titus Motor Company had the new 1949 sedan on display at the Ford showroom. Henry Ford II said, "Styling and engineering changes are as extensive as the changeover from the Model T to the Model A, a generation ago". View of Titus Motor Company employees standing outside of the authorized Ford dealership, photo ordered by Sconce Advertising Agency (T. Times, 6/9/48, p. 2).

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Window displays; Office workers--Tacoma; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Sconce Advertising (Tacoma);

A carpenter works on building the canopy that covered the pumps at Nienaber's Texaco Service Station. Nienaber's was at the corner of Center and K Streets. In the background is Wyman & Kravik Refrigeration.

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Carpenters--Tacoma--1950-1960

Pearl Gunn, a teller at Bank of California was held up by a man she described as "tall, dark, very handsome, well dressed, cool and calm". The man approached her window with a large manila envelope, he was holding what appeared to be a gun with a blue and white bandana over it, and asked her to fill it with money. The good looking criminal left with $1500 in $5's, $1500 in $10's, $3400 in $20's, $1000 in $50's and $1000 in $100's totaling $8400. Pearl Gunn stated she was petrified about the incident (T. Times, 5/6/48, p. 1).

Bankers--Tacoma; Banks--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Robberies--Tacoma; Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Gunn, Pearl;

Bob Dickinson and his Orchestra have recorded for Victor and Columbia. They have played at St. Francis in San Francisco, California, and the Davenport in Spokane, Washington. They will be opening at the Winthrop Hotel's Wedgwood Room in late June of 1948. View of Margie Smith, vocalist, Bob Dickinson and six members of his Orchestra at the Wedgwood Room in the Winthrop Hotel (T. Times, 6/18/48, p. 8).

Hotel employees--Tacoma; Orchestras--Tacoma--1940-1950; Musicians--Tacoma--1940-1950; Musical instruments--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Dickinson, Bob; Smith, Margie;

Grand Opening, Blue Moon Tavern, John Monta. The Blue Moon Tavern, 8402 Pacific Ave., was about to open in May of 1948. Stools line the counter where customers can choose their favorites on the jukebox from the lists at the counter. Behind the counter are storage drawers and shelves, a large cooler and decorations made with fishing gear. Liquor bottles are on display under the back counter. Above the mirrors are neon beer signs for Bohemian Club Beer, Schlitz, and Rainier. A large painting of a mountain and a lake is hung on the back wall. The back counter displays many bouquets sent wishing the owners success with their new establishment.

Blue Moon Tavern (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Stools; Jukeboxes; Beer--Tacoma; Alcoholic beverages;

Grand Opening, Blue Moon Tavern, John Monta. Interior of the tavern showing seating along one wall, a pay phone, electric game board and the juke box. More bouquets sent from well wishers decorate the tables. Large paintings of mountains and the ocean are hung along the walls.

Blue Moon Tavern (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes; Telephones; Pinball machines--Tacoma;

Grand Opening, Blue Moon Tavern, John Monta. Interior of the tavern with Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Long (Marcia J. Long) by the bar. The couple look proud of the work they have put into preparing the tavern for their grand opening. The lights over the mirror are turned on, the bouquets from well wishers and the shiny equipment make a welcoming interior. Format 5' x 8'

Blue Moon Tavern (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Long, Charles L.; Long, Marcia J.; Bars (Furniture); Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Weisfield's Inc., previously known as Weisfield & Goldberg Inc., window display in the Commerce Street entrance, features "America's Greatest Chair Value" Samson All-Purpose folding chairs, for only $7.95. The chair has a cushion comfort chair, welded steel construction for durability, baked enamel finish and durable samsonite covering. Samson folding tables are featured for $12.95. The chairs and tables are a great buy for either the business or the home.

Department stores--Tacoma; Window displays; Tables; Chairs; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Weisfield's, Inc. (Tacoma);

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. An exterior view of the Fircrest Barber Shop and the Beauty Nook. Near the corner of Berkeley Street and Regents Boulevard, the Beauty Nook and the Fircrest Barber Shop share the same space and are in the same building as the Fircrest Food Market, Gift Mart and pharmacy. The barber can be seen through the glass door giving a man a hair cut. A poster, coat rack and other items can also be seen through windows of the shop. The property adjacent to the building is being cleared but has not yet been improved with a building.

Fircrest Barber Shop (Fircrest); Beauty Nook (Fircrest); Barbershops--Fircrest--1940-1950; Beauty shops--Fircrest--1940-1950;

An unidentified customer receives a facial and manicure at the Fircrest Barber Shop in this photograph from April 1948. The barbershop shared space with the Fircrest Beauty Nook at 405 Berkeley St. They were around the corner from the Fircrest Gift Mart and the Fircrest Pharmacy. This photograph was ordered, along with several others of Fircrest businesses, by the Lakewood Log.

Fircrest Barber Shop (Fircrest); Beauty Nook (Fircrest); Barbershops--Fircrest--1940-1950; Beauty shops--Fircrest--1940-1950; Barbers--Fircrest; Manicuring--Fircrest; Grooming--Fircrest;

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. The interior of the Fircrest Food Market. The small market carried a large selection of canned goods on shelving that was wider at the bottom which made it easier to see what was available there. Frozen foods were displayed in a case along the left side wall as well as dairy items in a cold case next to it. A meat counter was housed in the back of the store. Carts for use by customers are seen by the check out stand.

Fircrest Food Market (Fircrest); Grocery stores--Fircrest--1940-1950; Grocery carts; Meat; Food--Fircrest; Canned foods; Dairy products;

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. An exterior view of the Fircrest Market, Fircrest Gift Mart, and Paul L. Mickens' Fircrest Pharmacy. Sidewalks go around the building but the street has not yet been paved next to them. The exterior is covered with shiny, dark colored material and a wide awning hangs over the walkways.

Fircrest Pharmacy (Fircrest); Fircrest Food Market (Fircrest); Fircrest Gifts (Fircrest); Electric signs--Fircrest--1940-1950; Stores & shops--Fircrest--1940-1950; Drugstores--Fircrest; Gift shops--Fircrest; Grocery stores--Fircrest--1940-1950;

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. Exterior of Fircrest Food Market, Fircrest Gifts, and Paul L. Mickens' Fircrest Pharmacy. The drug store sits on the corner and has the largest retail space and a large neon sign. The store fronts display some of each business's wares. Fircrest is a separately incorporated community immediately adjacent to Tacoma on the south. It is a mostly residential area.

Fircrest Pharmacy (Fircrest); Fircrest Food Market (Fircrest); Fircrest Gifts (Fircrest); Electric signs--Fircrest--1940-1950; Stores & shops--Fircrest--1940-1950; Drugstores--Fircrest; Gift shops--Fircrest; Grocery stores--Fircrest--1940-1950;

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. Interior of Paul L. Mickens' Fircrest Pharmacy featuring a fountain, cosmetics, vitamins, shaving needs, tooth pastes and other sundries. Sparklet syphons are featured in the foreground. A clock hangs on the wall at the rear of the store.

Fircrest Pharmacy (Fircrest); Soda fountains--Fircrest--1940-1950; Drugstores--Fircrest--1940-1950; Pharmacists--Fircrest--1940-1950; Cosmetics & soap; Toothpaste; Vitamins;