Log dumping at Olympia. St. Regis Paper Company. View of logs floating in water as photographed on October 23, 1951.

Logs;

An employee of the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company gestures to have piles of 20 and 40 foot long 10x10 cut lumber carefully hoisted and stacked on board a ship in the summer of 1951. Positioning the heavy lumber was crucial to maximizing the total amount of lumber shipped and to also ensure that the load would not slip. The St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company had utilized water transportation for many years in bringing their cut lumber to such ports as San Francisco and Alaska. St. Paul & Tacoma's lumber played an important part in rebuilding San Francisco after the massive 1906 earthquake and in the Alaskan gold rush boom. The St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. was absorbed by St. Regis in the late 1950s. (A History of Pierce County, p. 11; Tree Life Hemlock, St. Paul & Tacoma lumber Co.)

St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hoisting machinery;

A St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company employee checks his inventory sheet of wooden gutters which are being prepared for shipment in August, 1951. The gutters will be hoisted on board a vessel at the St. Paul & Tacoma dock. St. Paul not only shipped finished gutters but squared off lumber and plywood as well.

St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gutters (Roofs)--Tacoma;

A man believed to be Arthur E. Gruhl, technician at the Fir Door Institute, tests a full sized door at the Plywood Research Foundation laboratory in September, 1951. Douglas Fir plywood was constantly being tested for durability and to maintain high standards of quality production. The Douglas Fir Plywood Association, based in Tacoma, set up the Plywood Research Foundation as an industry maintained quality control laboratory.

Plywood Research Foundation (Tacoma); Plywood; Doors & doorways--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laboratories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Product inspection--Tacoma; Testing--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A technician examines plywood that has undergone shear testing at the Plywood Research Center. Although nailed down, several segments of plywood have been ripped away from the wall in this September, 1951, photograph. The research laboratory submits plywood to tests of durability and quality assurance in order that the finished product meet their high standards.

Plywood Research Center (Tacoma); Plywood; Product inspection--Tacoma; Testing--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laboratories--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Two workmen put down membrane over the joints where the plywood panels butt together at the Puget Sound Plywood, Inc., on August 16, 1951. They have apparently completed a good portion of the job as the dark membrane covering the numerous rows of plywood panels can be seen. Puget Sound Plywood, established in 1942, was Tacoma's first cooperative plywood plant. Photograph commissioned by Tom Sias, Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laborers--Tacoma; Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

New construction at Lakewood Center showing the use of hemlock. Additions to Lakewood Center began in May 1951. Lea, Pearson and Richards were the architects for the addition that would make room for a department store, a shoe store, candy shop and a bakery. A supermarket was to be included near a courtyard to connect with the present theater, dress shop, dining room and drug store. Ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber, Cordy Wagner. (TNT, 5/20/1951, p.C-15)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Building construction--Lakewood--1950-1960; Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood); Progress photographs; Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960;

New construction at Lakewood Center showing use the of hemlock. This new addition to Lakewood Center was part of the long-range program to expand the center which was started in 1937. Ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber, Cordy Wagner. (TNT 5/20/1951, p.C-15)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Building construction--Lakewood--1950-1960; Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1950-1960;

A workman uses a pipe to spray panels of plywood. The material being sprayed on the panels may make them moisture proof. The panels each have a ledge along the vertical edge to allow them to hang from a horizontal pipe. The workman wears a moisture proof apron and gloves. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Equipment; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Several open containers have been built using plywood. The narrower ends have been secured with metal rods and nuts to strengthen the joints. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Equipment; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

A man is using a forklift to move a large number of small pieces of wood into a large vat made of plywood at West Coast Chair. The vat has been made with plywood. A lid to the vat stands open at the back. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Equipment; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); West Coast Chair, Inc. (Tacoma);

Philipine mahogany logs have been delivered to Buffelen Lumber from a freighter. Two men are moving the enormous logs into position using poles.

Logs; Buffelen Lumber & Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

Philipine mahogany logs are being unloaded from a freighter at Buffelen Lumber. One log is being lowered from the ship using a chain and pulley. Several other huge logs are already floating in a boom where a man stands ready with a pole.

Logs; Shipping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Buffelen Lumber & Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

Philipine mahogany logs are being unloaded from a freighter at Buffelen Lumber. Buffelen was located on Lincoln Avenue at Taylor Way on the Tacoma tideflats, approximate address was 2000 Taylor Way.

Logs; Shipping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Buffelen Lumber & Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

Elevated view of Tacoma Fire Station No. 16 under construction. Workers install roof sheathing by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. Narrows Bridge and old Highway 16 in background. Area just being developed. This $24,000 structure at 6th Ave and Meyer St. was dedicated on July 20, 1952. The 12 man crew and one engine provided fire protection to the Highlands district from Stevens St. to the Narrows bridge and also to University Place. This building was razed and replaced in 1999.

Plywood industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Carpentry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fire stations--Tacoma; Tacoma Fire Department, Fire Station No. 16 (Tacoma);

Exposure of "concentrated load test" at DFPA lab. Scientists measure results as several 50 pound weights, totaling 500 lb., are place on top of a circle of plywood. Random testing of the plywood produced in all mills provided quality control. Two laboratories, one in Tacoma and another in Eugene, conducted a continuing program of testing and research funded and supported by the industry itself.

Plywood industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Testing; Experiments; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Tacoma Fire Station No. 16 under construction. Workers install roof sheathing by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. This area by the Narrows Bridge was just being developed. The fire station was built at a cost of $24,000 and dedicated on July 20, 1952. The fire station had a 12 man crew and one engine and provided fire protection to the Highlands district, from Stevens St. to the Narrows bridge, and University Place. This building was razed and replaced in 1999.

Plywood industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Carpentry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fire stations--Tacoma; Tacoma Fire Department, Fire Station No. 16 (Tacoma);

ca. 1952. The Cheney Studs baseball team brings new meaning to the term "farm team" by playing on an actual farm, with spectators sitting on a low barn or shed roof. The players wear the striped uniform with the stud logo over the heart. The stud logo is in reference to the 8 ft. 2x4 manufactured by Ben Cheney's company called a Cheney stud, credited with standardizing architecture in the U.S. In addition to the batter, a catcher and umpire can be seen. TPL-7911

Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baseball--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baseball players--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Large piece of equipment, the "Challoner 790", for auction at Wheeler Osgood factory liquidation. The door manufacturer closed its doors in 1952 and liquidated all assets. Certain former employees of the plant announced that they intended to form a co-operative to acquire and operate the factory, after the new owners announced their intention to liquidate. This move was opposed by the Lumber and Sawmill Worker's union and never came to fruition. Other companies that looked at the plant included Boeing, who were looking for a warehouse for its Seattle factory. The building was finally scheduled for demolition when no sale went through and burned down during the process in July of 1959. (TNT 2-26-1952, pg. 1)

Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Machinery; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Large desk with 2 swivel chairs behind it, 4 other chairs and a sofa. Exposures of office furniture for auction at Wheeler Osgood factory liquidation. Once the world's largest manufacturer of doors, the factory went out of business in 1952 and was sold for liquidation for approximately $650,000. The company suffered from labor troubles, reorganization and finally a strike by the Lumber and Sawmill Workers' union. (TNT 2-26-1952, pg. 1)

Wheeler, Osgood Co. (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office furniture; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Two men are loading a sheet of plywood into one of Liberty Lumber Company's trucks along side the building. A large sign hanging out front announces that the lumber yard is, "Open for Business". They advertise General Paints with a sign over the store where they also carry metal garbage cans, screen doors, gardening tools, trellises and a garden arch. Neon letters spell out that, "We Cut Glass". The building materials company was owned by Kenneth Heiman.

Liberty Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Hardware stores--Tacoma; Building materials; Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Men are grading plywood under overhead lights at Puget Sound Plywood. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Plywood; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

Men are grading plywood under overhead lights at Puget Sound Plywood. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Plywood; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Cooperatives--Tacoma;

Rayonier, Inc., lumber company, skit at conference held at Winthrop Hotel. Eight men in front of factory mural. Rayonier manufactured cellulose products for rayon and acetate staple fibers in fabrics. However, the fastest growth occured in tire cord, cellophone and other uses entirely apart from textiles. Rayonier had been diversifying over a period of years hoping to be less affected by fluctuations of demand in the textile markets. Note: Lines in print due to diacetate film deterioration. One of several thousand images preserved through copying by Tacoma library. (Rayonier, Inc., 1951 Annual Report)

Rayonier, Inc. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Testing hardwood at the Plywood Research Foundation. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood Research Foundation (Tacoma); Plywood; Research facilities--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laboratories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Product inspection--Tacoma; Testing--Tacoma;

Testing hardwood at the Plywood Research Foundation. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood Research Foundation (Tacoma); Plywood; Research facilities--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laboratories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Product inspection--Tacoma; Testing--Tacoma;

Testing hardwood at the Plywood Research Foundation using testing equipment manufactured by The American Machine and Metals, Inc., in East Moline, Illinois. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood Research Foundation (Tacoma); Plywood; Research facilities--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laboratories--Tacoma--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Product inspection--Tacoma; Testing--Tacoma;

An operator for Douglas Fir Plywood is recording the results of a test performed on small plywood samples.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Testing--Tacoma; Recording & registration--Tacoma; Research facilities--Tacoma; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing overhead duct work and machinery in place. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery;

The interior Weyerhaeuser's bleached Kraft mill at Longview, Washington, showing the "wet end" of the paper producing process. The prepared pulp is diluted in the "headbox" with large quantities of water and evenly distributed on a fine, large, bronze wire woven as an endless belt 130 feet long and 216 inches wide and traveling at a speed of several hundred feet a minute. Ordered by Drew Engineering Company, Portland, Oregon, manufacturers of industrial air systems.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Longview); Mills--Longview; Lumber industry--Longview; Drew Engineering Co. (Portland); Machinery; Fans (Machinery);