ca. 1950. Aerial view of Tanglewood Island. Tanglewood Island lies northeast of Fox Island in Hale Passage in northwest Pierce County. The Ta-ha-do-Wa Camp for Boys was located here and its circular pavilion, lighthouse and dock are clearly visible. Ta-ha-do-Wa, organized in 1945, was a private camp for boys ages 9-16. The name stood for "Welcome Back to Pleasant Surroundings"; the camp was 14 miles from Tacoma by car or three miles by boat. The pavilion was the showpiece of the camp and it contained a dining area, play and meeting rooms, and showers. A salt water pool was adjacent to the pavilion and the temperature was kept at a steady 65 degrees. (TNT 6-3-56, A-3) TPL-9190

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ca. 1950. This aerial view of Tanglewood Island shows the island as it appeared in 1950. The eighteen-acre island is shaped like a canoe and lies northeast of Fox Island in Hale Passage in northwest Pierce County. At the tip of the island (the left side of the photograph) is the Tanglewood lighthouse and pavilion which were built in 1946. The island had several names over the years including Ellen's Isle, Grant Island, Grave Island, and Hoska Island. It was re-named Tanglewood Island on June 26, 1947. TPL-8495

Tanglewood Island (Wash.); Islands--Wash.; Lighthouses;