Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar photograph album

Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar photograph album, 1938

Overview of the Collection

Title

Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar photograph album

Dates

1938 (inclusive)

Quantity

1 album with 22 photographs (1 folder)

Collection Number

PH1472

Summary

Photographs of the employees of the Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar, the streetcars, and the ceremonial "last day".

Repository

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu

Access Restrictions

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Request at UW

Languages

English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

The Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar, the first transit system in Tacoma, started service as a passenger trolley line on May 30, 1888. It was operated by the Tacoma Railway & Power Company. The first two streetcar lines in Tacoma were constructed along the lengths of Pacific Avenue and Tacoma Avenue. In 1938, Tacoma's 76-mile streetcar system was replaced with busses. The last streetcars in Tacoma ran on June 11, 1938, and the day was celebrated as a citywide holiday.

The July 11, 1938 issue of LIFE magazine describes the final night of Tacoma streetcar operations: "Social and business groups, ranging from the Wild West Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to the Girls Advertising Club, took over many cars for their own parties. Passengers were allowed to detach as souveniers anything they could get off with their bare hands. At one o'clock seats in the "last car" were auctioned off but in the midst of this revelers crowded on the car without ceremony and rode it to the car-barns where, according to the Mayor's proclomation, it was "suitably cremated with public ceremony."

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs of the employees of the Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar, the streetcars, and the ceremonial "last day," June 11, 1938. The album was probably created as part of the "last day" ceremonies.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

While only one photograph is identified as by Marvin D. Boland, a Tacoma photographer, he was identified on the album cover so it is probable that all of the photographs are by him.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Source: Michael Maslan, February 18, 2017.

Processing Note

Processed by Leah Pistorius, 2017

The album was falling apart so the photographs were removed. The original order was retained.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar AlbumReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
1	1	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: J. Clark, F. Foye, A. Faulkner, A. J. Nelson, C. J. Hopwood, G. Bemer, D. C. Dodson, M. E. Creamer, J. Marshall, J. Boone, N. Onstad, R. McGuire, W. A. Houtz, R. A. Acton, A. Wiffler, W. A. Trotter, F. S. Couch, O. W. Davis.	circa 1938
1	2	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: O. R. Adams, W. Callahan, O.W. Vaughn, W. Bon, T. Nolan, F. B. Terril, F. G. Kelsey, L. Triber, E. C. Anderson, H. B. Bray, T. A. Ayers, F. W. Scott, J. B. Johnson, A. B. Dunn, L. O. Olson, F. N. Cory, E. J. Wilton, J. M. Mathews.	circa 1938
1	3	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: C. L. Murray, J. S. Greer, E. A. Thayer, J. E. Dunbar, S. E. French, W. H. Frost, J. H. Clary, G. A. Nelson, H. M. Mamlock, E. Ramey, J. F. Slythe, J. Sunstin, W. A. Grages, A. D. Flett, E. W. Wickstrom, C. White, C. B. Protheroe, W. J. Gellatly.	circa 1938
1	4	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: W. H. Smith, F. M. Gibson, G. McQuillin, G. D. Harris, T. A. Williams, John Nolan, G. W. Cluney, L. A. Hull, O. J. Sorboe, E. J. Lease, C. V. Matson, G. A. Byrne, H. V. Schaper, G. Magnusen, A. J. Martin, O. Aasland, J. T. Glenn, A. J. Legard.	circa 1938
1	5	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: V. Miller, J. A. Joyner, E. D. Begley, P. G. Olson, J. E. Farris, C. A. Deering, M. K. Vandavere, J. E. Hutson, R. M. Morris, C. J. Johnson, W. H. Hunter, C. N. Brown, P. Olson, C. C. Newlen, S. E. Chaudoin. F. Merritt, J. W. Brazzil, G. M. Carpente[r].	circa 1938
1	6	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: W. P. Andrews, E. R. Easterday, A. J. Pennant, F. A. Hoover, R. H. Hawkins, F. A. Snowden, C. C. McKnight, D. Motz, A. D. Montagne, W. J. Schmid, Frank Reeves, R. E. Reeves, A. J. Wise, L. L. Alfred, A. Fournier, L. O. Tessier, J. Boseyko, A. W. Bowman.	circa 1938
1	7	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: N. D. Lee, A. H. Rockwell, A. R. Carr, H. T. Waterman, C. W. Barbee, R. Stowell, C. H. O'Neill, T. Rigney, P. J. Rankin, F. B. Pryor, R. Livingston, H. Hofner, F. D. Meiers, C. P. Bazner, R. M. Cole, C. Anderson, C. P. Sproul, W. A. Brower.	circa 1938
1	8	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: W. B. Cain, A. D. Nigh, R. C. Shaw, I. E. Parse, J. McCoy, H. Sassaman, E. T. Riden, D. P. Hendry, S. J. Drozd, W. C. White, W. N. Nelson, H. C. Booth, A. L. Hoff, H. L Johnson, C. V. Siler, E. L. Johnson, F. A. Scharmann, A. D. Hanson.	circa 1938
1	9	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: R. E. Tallman, L. O. Trueblood, D. G. Jackson, C. W. Turnell, G. F. Aldrich, J. J. Pearce, L. A. Hamlin, R. C. Vogt, R. Westby, R. A. Cribbs, A. M. Latour, R. J. Alcorn, E. P. Terrill, F. J. Morton, A. H. Steinstra, P. A. Plewa, J. T. Anderson, E. J. Young.	circa 1938
1	10	Composite photograph of portraits of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators People identified: G. E. Edwards, V. A. Holmberg, C. A. Fournier, C. O. McKnight, C. Griswaite, Earl Heltsey, D. E. Seymour, H. W. Hansen, L. B. Hull, K. C. Strauch, R. F. Andrews, E. H. Robinson.	circa 1938
1	11	Composite photograph of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar employee portraits (probably adminstrators) People identified: G. M. Reciconi, J. H. Johnson, R. H. Miller, R. S. McQuillin, C. Parks, S. Hamilton, G. A. Anderson, W. T. Murphy, R. D. Hansen, W. M. O'Malley.	circa 1938
1	12	Composite photograph of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar employee portraits (probably administrators) People identified: G. Foeller, C. De Bolt, M. Strandberg, A. Still, G. V. Pryor, S. Nigro, E. T. Garvey, S. Manza, L. B. Hull, W. H. Rogers, WN. Simonds.	circa 1938
1	13	Fred Bucholz with the Point Defiance streetcar at Jefferson Street station	circa 1938
1	14	Two rail operators with the Fern Hill bus Written on photo: A street station type of bus in general use.	circa 1938
1	15	Group of railway employees (probably the mechanics and others caring for the equipment) Written on photo: Top row: H. A. Ritter, H. W. Smith, H. D. Wilson, E. G. Simpson, J. A. Pyfer, A. V. Sundby, E. J. Bartle, Roy Cowan, F. W. Traill. Middle row: John Olson, J. J. Nerson, J. R. Running, S. G. Paul, L. L. Sell, C. J. Curtis, Mike Sabol, J. R. Cook, Chas Willner, J. P. Sabol, G. V. Pryor. Bottom row: W. N. Petorak, H. O. Strayer, F. Verderico, F. Ayler, F. Kendizora, J. J. McSorley, P. W. Pohlman, T. Newsham, G. C. Miller.	circa 1938
1	16	Group of railway employees (probably the mechanics and others caring for the equipment) Written on photo: C. B. Debolt, F. Hominda, E. Abelson, R. Arnold, J. F. Williams, B. Anslow, Mert Stewart, Curly Priest.	circa 1938
1	17	Group of railway employees near a streetcar and supply truck Written on photo: H. Emrich, G. T. Brown, J. A. Sayers, H. B. Noonan, A. C. Nichols, R. J. Smith, C. J. Emrich, W. L. Hanson.	circa 1938
1	18	Group of railway employees and Superintendent of Roadways, Henry A. Leaver, with a streetcar Written on photo: W. G.. Peck, Joe Kendizora. Middle row: Grant Smith, Mike Marchio, W N. Simmons, Stanley Manza, F. Jacobsen, C. Strenge, M. Patrico, A. R. Haglund. Bottom row: Guy De Spain, T. Gordon, W N. Becklund, K. W. Peirson, M R. H. A. Leaver, Supt. of rdwys.	circa 1938
1	19	Track Crew No. 2 rail employees with train car Written on photo: Top row left to right: A. O. Urright, Joe Macalnso, Leo Gangapino, Louis Pizza, V. M. Kays. Bottom row: Pete Sircello, Louis Talarico, Gabe Lavorato, Tony Verderico, Mike Bonatto, Steve Lapere. Track Crew No. 2.	circa 1938
1	20	Looking south on Broadway and 9th Street with crowds in front of the Roxy Theater and Winthrop Hotel watching a parade of streetcars on the last night of Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operations Written on photo: The Last Night.	June 11, 1938
1	21	Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar operators shutting off power to the railway Boland, Tacoma Written on photo: Pulling the last switch 6-4-38. J. H. Bunnel, C. W. Sehrum, J. Ramsay, G. Gunderson.	June 4, 1938
1	22	Group of men and women outside, probably Tacoma Railway & Power Company Streetcar office staff	June 4, 1938

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