Johnson Paint & Wallpaper Co. Cans of enamel and flat paint with the Johnson's label line the wooden shelves in late March of 1948. Besides paint, the store also handled varnishes as evidenced by the display of Gardner Bubble Viscometers and the semi-filled jars of ingredients. The man in the photograph shown pouring liquids has…
Like a Giant Sandworm
Before the U.S. Air Force could extend the runway at McChord field they had to do something about the runoff from Clover Creek, which crossed the field on which they planned to build. In March of 1951 a 12 foot high, 1,500 foot long culvert was rolled into the creek bed to carry the creek's…
At the Battle of Argonne
Arms akimbo and cigarette in hand, the German "Crown Prince" converses with a soldier from the "German" Army during filming of "The Patent Leather Kid" at Camp (Fort) Lewis on March 24, 1927. Even the wooden sign behind them is in the German language. The war scenes filmed were said to be the most vividly…
Loggers’ Cheer
Yell leaders show their school spirit for the College of Puget Sound Loggers. Niva Iverson, Kelly Hamilton and Jeanne Miles pose with giant megaphones while balancing on railings in March of 1946. (1946 Tamanawas yearbook, p. 59) See more featured images and posts…
Paul Robeson
Canceling a concert at Tacoma's Temple Theater, Paul Robeson, singer and actor, was hospitalized for several days with laryngitis at St. Joseph's Hospital in March, 1943. To pass the time, Robeson engaged in a game of chess with nurse Theressa Tien. Robeson was known for his bass-baritone voice in interpreting Negro spirituals and for the…
Pal Of the Week!
An unidentified "Pal of the Week" contest winner stands behind her brand new Schwinn bicycle and a large stack of Old Nick and Bit-O-Honey candy bars in this photograph from March 1948. The balloon tire girls bicycle is equipped with a light on the front fender and a horn in its "tank". See more featured…
Larding Over His Pig
An eye-catching pig and his master, made of Washington lard, occupied one of the display windows of the Queen City Market, 1115 Broadway, circa 1915. The lard appears to have come from the Carstens Packing Co., local meat packers. The Queen City Market had opened in March of 1914 in the lower level of a…
Water In the Hole!
Four boys, (l to r) Brian O'Neall, Frederick Desseau, Philip Cole, and Kenneth Borchardt play at a dangerous water hole near S 18th and Alder in this photograph from March 1948. Brian is holding his dog to keep him safe and dry. The hole, as much as 6 ft. deep in some places, remained full…
LibraryReads March 2020
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 Librarians across the country. Subscribe to Tacoma Library’s e-Newsletter service and get the Library Reads picks and more delivered straight to your inbox. Check out the LibraryReads’ picks for March 2020: My Dark Vanessa…
Cleanup at Stadium
Stadium and Lincoln High School students joined together at Stadium High School to clean up vandalism that occurred after the Lincoln-Stadium basketball game in March 1947. After Lincoln beat Stadium, 38 to 31, "Lincoln" was found spray painted over buildings, windows and sidewalks. Lincoln students formed a scrub brush and mop brigade with Stadium and…
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