In 1963 Pacific Lutheran University celebrated the 30th anniversary of May Festival. In this May 3, 1963, photograph, a dashing young dancer is the object of several admiring gazes. Ronald Miller appears to have his pick of four young ladies for a Lithuanian folk dance; from left to right are : Dani Saxton, Rhoda Pappajohn, Jean Andrews and Dallas Schuler. Students practiced an entire year to bring the two-night folk dance festival to fruition. (TNT 5-5-63, D-14)

Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Festivals--Parkland--1960-1970; Folk dancing--Parkland--1960-1970; Students--Parkland--1960-1970; Miller, Ronald; Saxton, Dani; Pappajohn, Rhoda; Andrews, Jean; Schuler, Dallas;

Studio portrait on May 11, 1963, of songstress Josephine Sunday focuses on her raven black hairdo, arched dark eyebrows, and wide smile. It appears that she has placed her tiny signature on the right portion of the picture. A list of her songs apparently recorded on Birthstone Records included : "Every Little Tear," "Such a Little White," "I Love You," and "Lipstick Twist." Miss Sunday would be appearing as a guest recording star at the Wailers farewell concert held at the Crescent on May 11, 1963. Patrons 15-20 were permitted to attend the show at a cost of $1.25; chaperons were apparently supplied. Photograph ordered by Jerome Davis. TPL-5693 (TNT ad 5-10-63, A-11)

Sunday, Josephine; Singers;

Umbrella display. Puget Sound National Bank vice-presidents Arvie Harris and Vince Carlstrom pose with the bank's umbrella display on April 29, 1963. The accompanying sign states that people could borrow umbrellas when needed on rainy days and return them when the weather became sunny. Customer Ann Ball smiles at the bank officials while trying out a borrowed umbrella. The new free loan service of 36 umbrellas was located at the Main branch's entrance on Pacific Ave. (TNT 5-2-63, A-23)

Umbrellas; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Harris, Arvie; Carlstrom, Vincent A.; Ball, Ann;

Photographs were requested for a government report concerning the construction of a 275-ton powerhouse crane by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. The crane was ordered for the Barkley power plant on Kentucky's Cumberland River. This July 15, 1963, photograph shows the main hoist blocks and auxiliary hoist blocks.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1880. Nathaniel Orr's Wagon Shop. Nathaniel Orr was a pioneer wagon maker who had journeyed from Virginia in 1850 to eventually make his home and business in Steilacoom. The photograph of the Wagon Shop at 1811 Rainier St. is undated but perhaps taken in the 1880's. The man standing in the doorway is possibly Nathaniel Orr. The building appears to be a bit lopsided as blocks seem to be placed underneath to make it level. Information received from a reader indicates that Orr had built the house with chimney visible on the right of this photograph as a wagon shop in 1853-4 and built/repaired wagons on its bottom floor (accessible from what is now Rainier St.) When Orr wed in 1868, his wife convinced him to build his wagons somewhere other than in her home and thus this large Wagon Shop was constructed. Besides building wagons, he turned his hand to making necessities such as beds, tables, chairs, spinning wheels and even coffins. He also started a commercial orchard in town. Nathaniel Orr died in 1896 at the age of 69; his home and orchard would later be sold to the Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn. and be placed on the State and National Registry. The Wagon Shop operates as a living museum and has kept its original appearance. Photograph ordered by the Town of Steilacoom. (Town on the Sound, p. 32-36)

Houses--Steilacoom; Orr, Nathaniel--Homes & haunts;

ca. 1913. Customer copy of portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond Moore. The couple is pictured as they appeared at the time of their wedding in 1913. The Moores would be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 1963 and would be honored at an open house in their home presented by their nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were married on August 13, 1913, in Creston. They have resided in Tacoma for 45 years. Mr. Moore was a painting contractor until his recent retirement. Photograph ordered by Gisela Stromczek. (TNT 8-18-63, D-13)

Moore, Charles Raymond; Moore, Charles Raymond--Family; Anniversaries--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Closer view of Tacoma Tideflats area in late August, 1963, focusing on the Port Industrial Waterway and Blair Bridge. The waterway is wide enough for log booms to share space with docked ships and boathouses. At the top of the photograph, a small segment of the Puyallup River can be seen. Next are the Milwaukee and Sitcum Waterways. Photograph ordered by Port of Tacoma. TPL-10519

Aerial photographs; Logs; Port Industrial Waterway (Tacoma); Milwaukee Waterway (Tacoma); Sitcum Waterway (Tacoma);

Aerial view taken on September 18, 1963, of the City of Fircrest and vicinity. Surrounded by trees, Fircrest is pictured toward the center of the photograph. Pearl Street runs through Fircrest all the way to Point Defiance. Orchard Street runs parallel to Pearl to its right. Narrows Bridge is at the top. Ruston with the ASARCO smelter is at top right corner with forested Point Defiance to its left. A similar aerial view, taken on the same day, is at D137300-529. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank who may have asked that white dots be drawn on the photograph defining the approximate Fircrest boundaries. Puget Sound National Bank would open a new branch building in Fircrest two years later on November 6, 1965, at the Fircrest Village Square Shopping Center. Fircrest at the time had a population of 4,588.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Fircrest; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma);

Presentation of the Totem Trophy by the Young Men's Business Club was made on November 2, 1963, to Coach John Heinrick of the University of Puget Sound. Seniors Ralph Bauman (#60) and Jack Sather (#23) stand next to their coach. The Loggers came from behind to defeat Pacific Lutheran University 9-7 to claim the Totem Trophy which is given to the winner of the annual match. UPS took home the Totem Trophy for the 13th time in 17 attempts. The tradition of Logger-Lute football dates back to about 1931 and is one of the longest running rivalries in the Northwest. Coach Heinrick was a coach, teacher and administrator at the University of Puget Sound for 30 years. Each year an award is given for the most inspirational athlete in Mr. Heinrick's name. Photograph ordered by Y.M.B.C. (TNT 11-3-63, B-12, TNT 11-8-63, p. 25)

Awards; Football--Tacoma--1960-1970; Football players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Heinrick, John; Bauman, Ralph; Sather, Jack; Young Mens Business Club (Tacoma);

Goodwin Chase, Chairman of the Board and President of the National Bank of Washington, is perched on his desk while 12-year-old newsboy Ken Gadd pays a visit on August 27, 1963. The two spoke of current and past business conditions as Chase, who delivered papers some 40 years ago, noted the differences time has wrought. Chase was surprised and a bit disappointed when informed that it was not feasible to deliver papers by the time-honored method utilizing bicycles. Wages had certainly increased as Chase admitted his pay as newsboy was generally less than $5 a month while current carrier Gadd stated that he could usually save that much from his monthly salary. The young businessman has a personal savings account with the National Bank of Washington and Chairman Chase looked forward to doing more business with him as he grew older. (TNT ad, 10-22-63, p. 16)

Chase, Goodwin; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Gadd, Ken; Newspapers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Newspaper carriers--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Entrance to the new Four Fountains apartment complex and parking lot near Lakewood's Thunderbird Shopping Center was photographed on October 5, 1963. The contemporary styled multi-level complex was constructed primarily of wood with small trees and shrubs planted on the sides of the bleached redwood exteriors. The 37-unit luxury complex was built for approximately $650,000 by H.A. Briggs and owned by Fairway Investments. The symbol of the Four Fountains was the fleur-de-lis and that design was prominently displayed throughout the complex, including the creation of a fleur-de-lis shaped swimming pool. Covered parking was provided for each resident along with additional parking lot space. Photograph ordered by H.A. Briggs. (TNT 7-21-63, B-4, TNT 10-13-63, B-6)

Four Fountains Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood;

A motley crew of entertainers made up the Tacoma Eagles Aerie 3 band on October 12, 1963. The all-male band members would certainly turn heads in their startling costumes, including grass skirts, dresses, oversized glasses, wigs and fake mustaches, and variety of headgear. Photograph ordered by Mountain View Memorial Park.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 3 (Tacoma); Entertainers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musical ensembles--Tacoma;

Elegant remodeled lobby of Winthrop Hotel featuring entrances to the hotel coffee bar and newly-renamed Three Keys main dining room. This September 5, 1963, color photograph displays the rich tones of gold and wine that decorate the lobby. Three oversized brass gate keys hang at the entrance to the main dining room. A gold tufted elongated bench provides a comfortable place to rest in the lobby; behind it are three Italian colored glass panels, each 15 feet tall, which separate the main dining area from the lobby entrance. The theme colors of gold and wine continue into the coffee shop where a solid red-wine carpet provides contrast to the gold-toned seats. A unique feature of the Winthrop coffee bar is the placement of individual toasters on the counters so that customers could brown their bread to their own taste. (TNT 5-1-63, A-6)

Lobbies--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Another elevated view of the Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co.'s operations was taken on September 20, 1963. This is believed to be the company's facility near Steilacoom. Small building on wheels with tower was previously shown in D139248-2; building was able to be transported via railroad tracks. Photograph ordered by Sauerman Brothers.

Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co. (Steilacoom);

On August 8, 1963, Seventeen Magazine, in conjunction with the Rhodes Brothers Department Store, sponsored a "back-to-school" style show at Rhodes' Broadway location, 950 Broadway. Entertainment was provided by Valerie Kiomoto, dressed in traditional kimono, accompanied by the Jerry Sun jazz band. In addition, the Rhodes high school and college fashion board modeled the clothes featured in the August issue of Seventeen Magazine. The fashion board was composed of a representative from each high school in the area who worked part-time at the store and modeled in their fashion shows. (TNT Ad 8-7-63, A-20)

Singers; Kiomoto, Valerie; Jazz musicians; Rhodes Brothers Department Store (Tacoma); Jerry Sun Jazz Band (Tacoma);

An unidentified worker in hardhat leans against a truck which is parked near the runways of McChord Field on August 21, 1963. He may be an employee of Warren Northwest, a member of the Contractors of America Association. Photograph ordered by Blau-Knox, Mattoon, Illinois.

Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hats--1960-1970;

Late fall gray skies in 1963 do not stop these workers from remodeling the Ruth & J.R. Wigen home built on Ruston Way. The home extends into Commencement Bay. What appears to be a two-story addition is underway on October 28, 1963. Sheets of plywood needed to complete the job are protected under plastic from the elements. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Wigen, J.R.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Remodeling--Tacoma--1960-1970;

An eye-catching swimming pool area is a highlight of the luxurious new Four Fountains apartment complex in an October 5, 1963, photograph. Bordered by natural rock, the enormous sunken courtyard contains a 42' wide, heated swimming pool in the shape of the complex's symbol, a fleur-de-lis. The pool was wired for underwater hi-fi music. Plenty of lounge chairs and beach tables provide a welcoming sight to apartment residents. A recreation building and a party room are located nearby. The Four Fountains would host an open house on October 13, 1963, so that potential renters could view the all-electric units, each containing fireplaces, wall-to-wall carpeting, slate entryways and patios/lanais. Photograph ordered by H.A. Briggs. (TNT 7-21-63, B-4, TNT 10-13-63, B-6)

Four Fountains Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood; Swimming pools--Lakewood;

National Bank of Washington main locations at 12th & Pacific Avenue. The National Bank of Washington had three buildings plus a parking lot in the vicinity of 12th & Pacific in downtown Tacoma in 1963. Building on the left is the original bank built in 1921 in the Italian Renaissance style. Across the street is the bank annex while the motor bank, built in 1960 with its 40-car parking lot, is directly behind.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Main branch of the National Bank of Washington. Built in 1921 in the Italian Renaissance style and constructed of Wilkeson sandstone, the National Bank of Washington occupied a prominent location at 12th & Pacific. By 1963, the bank had both an annex and motor bank located nearby. Serving Washingtonians since 1885, National Bank of Washington had fourteen convenient offices in the Tacoma area and a total of 32 banking offices in the state. TPL-9205

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

September, 1963, studio set-up of PFS components booklet. A small Native-American doll, with movable joints, extends her arm toward a booklet published by the Plywood Fabricator Service, Inc., regarding fir plywood components. On the cover, two workers are shown lifting a large sheet of plywood from a stack nearby. These sheets are apparently stressed skin panels. Plywood Fabricator Services, Inc., was based in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Pamphlets; Dolls;

Unseen operators in the small George Scofield Co. crane house handle the controls of a large Brute Crane in this March 28, 1930, photograph originally taken by Marvin Boland. Piles of what appear to be pipe segments are in the foreground. A Union Pacific sign is on top of a building near the waterway. Brute cranes were manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co; customer print copied on September 17, 1963.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery;

Side angle of imposing Washington Natural Gas Co. towering walkway taken on August 27, 1963. Narrow steps lead to covered walkway of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. building at 3130 So. 38th St. near Union Avenue. Built of pre-cast concrete in the "hy-urly" construction method by Nelson Construction, the building was designed by Robert Evans/Swedberg & Associates architects. It was built on the former location of Cheney Field/Tiger Field and contained landscaped grounds of cedar and vine maple trees, rhododendrons, Oregon grape shrubs and hypericum. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-2)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma);

Cotten Bros. truck #104 is prepared to haul away on September 19, 1963, a "Porta Tower" built by Star Iron & Steel at its new expanded plant on Alexander Ave. "Porta Towers" were mobile steel spur trees. Cotten Bros. were Spanaway logging contractors. This "Porta Tower" would be used in company operations in Packwood. View of truck with driver's seat empty; Coast Aluminum Products plant to the right. (TNT 10-13-63, B-9)

Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Steel; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Stock footage; aerials of downtown Tacoma looking toward Tideflats, taken on June 23, 1964. At this height, the normally large looming buildings appear as small Monopoly structures. The 11th St. Bridge is pictured extending into the Tideflats. It is flanked near the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway by the Chicago-styled Tacoma Bldg. and Perkins Bldg. The Peoples Store, Washington and Rust Bldgs. are clearly visible. The towering building with steeple is the Puget Sound National Bank, at one time the tallest building on the West Coast. Toward the left center edge is the Medical Arts Building (now Municipal Bldg.), built in the Art Deco tradition, and the triangular-shaped Bostwick Block.

Aerial photographs; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma);

Aerial southbound look at the Gov-Mart South building in the Ponders Corner area on December 10, 1963. It was sandwiched on land between I-5 and Hwy. 99, across from McChord Field. Many cars in parking lot with plenty of room for more. A full page ad in the News Tribune on March 18, 1964, proclaimed Gov-Mart to be the Northwest's first and finest membership department store. It was open to government employees, armed forces members, school district employees and labor union members. Gov-Mart was holding a special public-invited sale in March, 1964, to perhaps increase membership. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. (TNT ad 3-18-64, B-1)

Aerial photographs; Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Aerial photographs looking northeast taken on December 10, 1963, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. The above photograph features Hwy 99 /I-5 at Ponders Corner. Nyanza Park is in the heavily forested area on the left, and Porter Woods is the forested area to the right.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970; Express highways--Lakewood;

December 10, 1963, aerial view looking northeast of I-5/Gravelly Lake Dr. interchange at Ponders. This has been identified as the Nyanza Park neighborhood of Lakewood. Woods to the left of highways are the Nelson Woods; Hillcrest St. is visible within woods. Water tower is found nearby surrounded by trees. McChord Field is on the upper right; Tacoma Country & Golf Club on lower left corner. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970; Express highways--Lakewood;

This aerial view of the Lakewood area and I-5 dates from December, 1963. Gravelly Lake is to the left of I-5; the southern tip of Steilacoom Lake is on the left edge of the image. As you travel northeast on I-5, by moving up the image, the Lakewood Mall can be found to the left and McChord AFB to the right. Near the top left corner a plume of smoke floats above the St. Regis Paper Co. mill on the Tacoma tideflats. (Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.)

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970; Lake Steilacoom (Wash.); Gravelly Lake (Wash.); American Lake (Wash.); Express highways--Lakewood;

Richards stock footage, February, 1964. Aerial view of city's south side, including Tacoma Mall at upper center with the Bon Marche standing alone; the 2.6 million dollar Tacoma Public Utilities Center on So. 35th St. is large structure toward the right corner of photograph. Union Ave. runs parallel to the public utilities building; City Water plant/shop is believed to be on Union across from Public Utilities Center.

Aerial photographs; Tacoma Dept. of Public Utilities, Light Division (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1960-1970;