View of new blower system at Puget Sound Plywood manufactured by the National Blower and Sheet Metal Co., Tacoma. National Blower and Sheet Metal was established in 1890. The company designed and built ventilation, dust collecting and blower systems as well as doing general sheet metal work. They were responsible for much for the sheet metal work on the new County-City Building.

National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Copy of magazine ad. "Oak paneling from real oaks" was the heading of a Weyerhaeuser advertisement that ran in magazines. The ad stressed that every piece of Weyerhaeuser hardwood paneling actually came from real trees. All Weyerhaeuser paneling were given lustrous prefinishes. The cost of these genuine woods was only slightly higher than some print-grain panels. Photograph ordered on June 3, 1964, by Cole & Weber Advertising.

Advertising; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co.--Associated objects; Trees;

Copy of customer's old photograph, ordered by Drew Foss on June 12, 1964, for insertion into an album. This is an undated sepia photograph of a young Agnes Foss. Wife of Henry O. Foss, youngest son of Thea & Andrew Foss, she was born in Tacoma of immigrant Norwegian parents. She lived in the Tacoma area all her life. Her January 14, 1979, News Tribune obituary noted that she was a champion golfer and horsewoman. She and Henry were wed for 65 years before her death at age 87. Her memorial service, like her husband's, was held at the Henry Foss High School next to Cheney Stadium.

Foss, Agnes S.;

Aerial view of the 2600 block of South Tacoma Way featuring Ben's Truck Parts, Frank Buchanan Sales and Steven Motor Co. on August 7, 1964. Ben's Truck Parts and auto wreckers was owned and operated by Ben Etsekson. It was located at 2622 South Tacoma Way next to Frank Buchanan Sales and across the street from the Plymouth-Chrysler dealership. Road in right corner may be Pine St. Photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts.

Aerial photographs; Ben's Truck Parts (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Frank Buchanan Sales (Tacoma); Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

Mrs. W.N. Spahn happily accepted the keys to a new Ford Mustang on September 1, 1964, from the Bon Marche managing director Darrel Vannice. She won the car during the Bon's grand opening festivities at the Tacoma Mall. To promote the Bon's new location, all who applied for a Bon credit card were entered into an August 31, 1964, drawing for fabulous prizes; besides the new Mustang, other prizes awarded were a Shetland pony, $100-1000 fully paid charge accounts, and free dinners in the new Cascade Room. Mrs. Spahn, the winner of the Mustang, took delivery of the new car outside the lower entrance to the Bon. Photograph ordered by the Bon Marche. (TNT full page ad- 7-20-64, p. 17, TNT 9-2-64, A-2-article)

Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Awards; Ford automobile; Vannice, Darrel E.; Spahn, W.N.--Family;

Studio display of Weyerhaeuser registered Home Mortgage Calculator. Made out of paper, the mortgage calculator would be easy for a homeowner to operate and figure out which plan would be better financially. It is apparently based on a 6% loan with mortgages running from 20 - 30 years. An envelope and additional mortgage calculator are out of focus in the background.

Calculators; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Group of four men in broadcasting booth at KTAC. Lloyd Hart is on extreme right in this August 11, 1964, photograph. Man clutching KTAC material is believed to be Jerry Geehan, KTAC radio station manager.

Hart, Lloyd; Radio broadcasting--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Interior of Lakebay home. Expansive A-frame Olson home in Lakebay features extensive glass to capture waterfront views and steeply pitched ceilings of natural wood. View of water can be appreciated even on foggy days. Large wooden statue with sweeping wings on deck to welcome any travelers. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Homes--Lakebay; Ceilings--Lakebay; A-frame buildings;

ca. 1964. Hardy stalks of bamboo are examined by three unidentified men outside the new Kokura restaurant located on the Broadway level of the Winthrop Hotel. The Kokura, named after Tacoma's sister-city on the island Kyushu, Japan, opened in the summer of 1964. The bamboo plant was probably destined for the restaurant's interior whose furnishings were either directly from Japan or associated with that culture. TPL-5022

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bamboo--Tacoma;

Scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc., pulp and paper operations, Lewiston, Idaho. Aerial view of what is probably the massive Potlatch Forests, Inc., plant in Lewiston, Idaho, taken in late September-early October, 1964. Plant operations were situated in what appears to be a sparsely populated area. Potlatch products could be conveyed by water, road, and railroad to customers nationwide. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for inclusion in the company's annual report.

Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Idaho; Aerial photographs;

The Jerry Sun Four. A complete picture of the jazz quartet now shows the fourth member whose left arm only was shown in D142906-19. The nattily dressed local group were reported to be performing on the California-Nevada circuit by February, 1965. Photograph ordered by Jerry Sun.

Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jazz musicians;

Governor Albert D. Rosellini was the guest speaker at the Tacoma Ad Club's luncheon at the Elks Club on September 9, 1964. Governor Rosellini was attempting to secure a third term as the state's chief executive. Club member Richard Wilkins (center) and club president Michael Rourke (left) stand near the governor. The Tacoma Ad Club was a civic organization for persons involved in the advertising profession. The advertising club dated back to the 1920s.

Rosellini, Albert D.; Governors; Public speaking--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Advertising Club (Tacoma); Wilkins, Richard; Rourke, Michael;

Hooker Chemical Co. operations. Although this hard hatted employee appears to be maneuvering his machine to spray over a mountain of snow, he is actually adding to the enormous stockpile of salt on the salt pad at Hooker Chemical Co. The pile of salt is reflected in the adjoining pond of water. Photograph ordered by Hooker Chemical for use in annual report.

Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Hooker Chemical Co. operations. Knee deep in water on a cool day in October, 1964, a Hooker Chemical Co. employee uses a sprayer on giant piles of salt. The Georgian-style plant with steeple is in the background. Photograph ordered by Hooker Chemical for annual report.

Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Hooker Chemical operations. October, 1964, view of large storage tank believed to be liquid ammonia holding tank on Hooker Chemical property. Smaller tanks surround it. A new storage tank was built for a program of marketing agricultural ammonia as a fertilizer. Photograph ordered by Hooker Chemical for annual report. TPL-6607

Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Storage tanks--Tacoma;

Man in hard hat inspects stacked logs that have labeled in this July, 1964, photograph. The logs are more than twice his height. It was possibly taken in the Olympic Peninsula since other photographs were taken in the Grays Harbor area roughly the same time for Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant from New York.

Lumber industry--1960-1970; Logs;

Scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc., pulp and paper operations, Lewiston, Idaho. Warehouse employees in the foreground are busy packing loads of Clearwater facial tissue into cardboard boxes in the fall of 1964. The small boxes of tissues pass through a conveyer belt onto a rectangular table for shipping. A tall stack of boxes containing Clearwater toilet paper is nearby. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for inclusion in Potlatch Forests' annual report.

Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Warehouses--Idaho--Lewiston; Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID);

The National Bank of Washington held the Northwest's biggest ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on August 8, 1964 at its new Tacoma Mall Branch located at 4301 So. Steele Street. A 350-foot ribbon completely encircled the building and the public was invited to join the ceremony. A "bank-warming" with refreshments, gift corsages for the ladies, and door prizes followed. The 8,300 square foot circular, glass-enclosed building was designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards and built by Strom Construction. This building was torn down around 1995. (Photograph ordered by the News Tribune.) (TNT 8-7-64, p. 4)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Crane under construction at Star Iron & Steel Co. The Star Iron & Steel plant was located in new quarters at 326 Alexander Ave. in the Port Industrial area. Custom designing and manufacturing special equipment, cranes, and hoists was its primary business. During July, 1964, gantry cranes weighing 50 and 350 tons were being manufactured by Star Iron & Steel. Gantry cranes were similar to overhead bridge cranes except that the bridge for carrying the trolly or trolleys was rigidly supported on two or more legs running on fixed rails or other runway. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hoisting machinery;

Overhead view of Georgia-Pacific Corp. quarters on Ross Way. A few cars are parked outside Georgia-Pacific on April 9, 1963. One large truck appears to be in the process of loading boxes. Georgia-Pacific, dealers in wholesale plywood, had built a plant in the industrial Tideflats area near Thorne Rd. and E. 11th St.

Aerial photographs; Georgia-Pacific Corp. (Tacoma);

John Wallerich and his antique automobile were surrounded by fellow South Tacoma businessmen advertising the district's "Old Fashion Sidewalk Sale" to be held on July 19-20, 1963. The 1914 Chevrolet Royal Mail was parked outside of the new Food King supermarket at 3510 So. 56th St., near Puget Sound Avenue. Admiring the car were: Jake Schwitzer, Bob Briem, Wayne Hogan, Sgt. Carl Parker, Ray Harver, Fred Ludvig, Chuck Stanley, Lloyd Owings, Dr. M.A. Twiet, Mickey Hogan, and Bob Robinson. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 7-18-63, B-4)

Automobiles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Publicity photographs; Wallerich, John; Food King (Tacoma);

PGM 63 glides through calm waters on May 9, 1963. The J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. built this patrol boat for the U.S. government. A previous Martinac-built Motor Gunboat underwent sea trials in April, 1963. The PGM 63 would later be transferred to South Vietnam as the To Yen.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma;

A Fairliner employee examines plans while surrounded by a flotilla of boats in late April of 1963. The pleasure craft rest, not on the floor, but on wheeled carts for easier maneuvering. Fairliner was a division of Western Boat Building Co.

Boats--Tacoma; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

May, 1963, studio portrait of unidentified model displaying Weyerhaeuser's "Building & Remodeling Book." Written by Harry Walter, former home workshop editor of Popular Science Monthly, and published by Popular Library, the paperback contained 65 fascinating home improvement ideas. Complete, easy-to-do plans were included in this practical guide--four do-it-yourself garages, unique children's room, 28 new fences and space-deck backyard were just a few. For 50 cents, the reader could acquaint himself with fresh new ideas to improve a home and see the latest in new wood products. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Books; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Cropped May, 1963, photograph of a woman, glove removed, who is removing a copy of Weyerhaeuser's "Building & Remodeling Book" from its cardboard stand. The handy pocket-sized book retailed for 50 cents. Harry Walton, formerly of Popular Science Monthly, used his expertise in home workshop to detail 65 fascinating ideas for home improvement. The easy-to-do plans focused on using wood products and included an attic guest room, hi-fi wall, four-way closet, and modern carports. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Books; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma); Gloves;

ca. 1963. Color photograph taken in the spring of 1963 showing unidentified warehouse, possibly on the Tideflats, with conveying machinery. Wood chips, sand, or gravel could be safely and efficiently stored. Photograph ordered by Chain Belt Co.

Conveying systems; Machinery;

Flagpole dedication in memory of Marcus Nalley. Solemn faces view the flag ceremonies on May 22, 1963, at Nalley's headquarters which honored founder Marcus Nalley. Members of the University of Puget Sound's Air Force ROTC are pictured raising the flag. In addition, a bronze cast of Nalley was also dedicated in front of 200 spectators. Previous ceremonies honoring Nalley included the Pierce County Board of Commissioners presentation to the Croatian-born Nalley of its "Outstanding Naturalized Citizen Award" in September, 1962, a month before his death. Nalley had died in his sleep on October 25, 1962, while at his game preserve, Nalley Dale, on the Puyallup River. Photograph ordered by Nalley's. (TNT 5-23-63, B-8)

Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Flags--United States; Flagpoles--Tacoma; Nalleys, Inc. (Tacoma);

Dining at the Winthrop Hotel. Four diners are enjoying a beautifully served meal at the Winthrop Hotel in April of 1963. Two waiters attend their table; one is preparing to pour from a bottle of wine while the other carefully displays a platter of onions, mushrooms and beef. The Winthrop had several banquet rooms, the Sabre Room, a coffee shop, and the remodeled and renamed Three Keys main dining room. Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel.

Hotels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Waiters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Two-story contemporary home of State Farm agent William O'Brien. The North Lexington St. home had a fenced back yard, natural landscaping, and patio area compete with lawn chairs and wooden picnic table. The second floor balcony extended the length of the house. Photograph ordered by Pierce County Federal Savings & Loan.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; O' Brien, William--Homes & haunts; Fences--Tacoma;

Three car loads of "Red End Cheney Studs" are ready for transport on May 20, 1963. The lumber is stacked neatly on freight cars waiting on a railroad siding near the Texaco Tideflats service station on E. 11th St. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Lumber--Tacoma; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma;