1940 Y.M.B.C. Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Racing boats lined up at pier. Many races held during the one-day water carnival sponsored by the Young Men's Business Club including inboard motor, hydro, sailboats. The event drew thousands to Point Defiance to bask in the sun, watch races and air shows, and view the city fireboat…
House On the Move
Tacoma Firemen are shown preparing to move an old city building that will be used to demonstrate their firefighting skills at the Tacoma Fourth of July show in 1950. The old four-room wood frame house was lifted off its foundation, and put on a barge that was towed into the middle of Commencement Bay. Once…
Sir Bolivar Buckshot
In June of 1935, Champion Bulldog Sir Bolivar Buckshot posed steadfastly with his many trophies. Bred and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Bjorklund of Spanaway, Sir Bolivar Buckshot was an English Bull, with a champion rating. He was declared both International and Pacific Coast Champion Bulldog. At four years of age, he was…
Living in Youngtown
In this photograph taken for the News Tribune special Father's Day layout for 1949, Frank N. Young, surrounded by his four children, posted a sign in the family's front yard designating their house "Youngtown - Population 6". Mr. Young was president of Johnson Millwork, Inc. The family lived at 2735 Lemons Beach Road West in…
Bone Dry
Studio photography of a new boot by Bone Dry Shoe Co., shot for advertising purposes. The instep of the boot has a plate with sharp points, probably intended for gripping or assuring sure footing. The Tacoma Company was best known for making sturdy, long lasting boots and still employed skilled shoemakers. See more featured images…
Planting One On You!
The flower girl, Rhoda Marcia Simpson, really lays one on the ring bearer, Bruce Allan Jennison, in this original wedding picture.The young couple were the attendants at the June 11, 1955 wedding of Lois Marilyn Antilla and Paul John Putnam. The younger couple were the niece and nephew of the bride. See more featured images…
Just Serve Yourself!
A man points at the bottles inside the serve-yourself refrigerator at the Park Way Delicatessen & Tavern. The Park Way operated at this location from 1951-1957 and was owned by Al Moody. See more featured images and posts…
LibraryReads June 2021
Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval!
Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month, as voted on by Librari
Never Ever Land
Family exits Never Never Land at Point Defiance in June 1965. The popular park attraction first opened in 1964. Alfred Pettersen, who also designed "Wooded Wonderland" in Victoria, British Columbia, was the first manager. The two facilities were said to be the only two "enchanted forests" on the continent. Sadly, Tacoma's enchanted forest was plagued…
A Fun Ride
An impressive parade took place in Tacoma on the first Memorial Day following the end of the Great War, May 30, 1919. Veterans from the Civil, Spanish American and Great War (WWI) were represented with local Boy Scouts marching as the fourth generation. Bringing up the rear of the parade was the pictured decorated automobile…
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