Photograph

Lakewood Historical Society

2012.008.003.a - Photograph

Name/Title

Photograph

Description

Pertaining to the dedication of Thompson Field, CPHS; a= photo of finished grandstand; b= group of adults & students seated in the stands (also included in file - 2 related clippings from the Lakewood Log)

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Clover Park High School

Subject Place

Location

Thompson Field

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Bottom of 2012.008.003.b

Transcription

Caption reads: "One of the smartest athletic field setups in Southwest Washington now is boasted by fast growing Clover Park high school in the Lakes district. The new grandstand on Walter J. Thompson field is being dedicated, Friday afternoon. The stands seat an estimated 1,200 persons and contain dressing rooms, showers and other athletic facilities. "Big league" dugouts offer weather protection to athletes... Individuals taking part in the ceremony are show below, front row, left to right: Maurice Owens, athletic supervisor; Walter J. Thompson, community pioneer and the field's namesake; Superintendent A. G. Hudtloff; Arthur Battson, WPA project foreman; Hugh Foteringill, principal. Back row," [Caption ends here]

Language

English

Notes

newspaper article attached to print