1972 Daffodil Parade. Close-up of prize-winning St. Regis Paper Co. float. A bouquet of giant daffodils is the focus of the float, seemingly much larger than the attendants waving to the throngs waiting on Pacific Avenue. St. Regis was a perennial winner in the Grand Floral Parade; in 1972, it won the Mayor's Trophy for best use of daffodils.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1972 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1972 Daffodil Parade. The first float in the annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade has traditionally been the Queen's Float, a non-competitive entry of Tacoma City Light. In 1972, designer Graydon Bailey, preparing for the often unpredictable spring weather, even equipped the festival queen, Paula Achziger, with a bubble top umbrella. 58,000 golden daffodils were used to blanket the float. (TNT 4-9-72, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1972 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Achziger, Paula;

Specially modified railroad car at Tacoma's Burlington Northern facility photographed in May of 1972. This unit is resting on railroad tracks. Photograph ordered by Burlington Northern Railroad.

Railroad cars--Tacoma;

Sea trials. The "Voyager," a 237-foot tuna seiner, underwent successful sea trials in March of 1972 after launching ceremonies at Tacoma Boatbuilding on February 12, 1972. She ran into some trouble just prior to her departure to San Diego on March 27, 1972, when she ran aground on a river bar at the mouth of the Puyallup River. The "Voyager" had been on her way to the City Waterway to load fuel for the first leg of her trip when the mishap occurred. She was stuck for more than six hours before floating off on high tide. Fortunately, there was no damage caused by the grounding, and the ship was able to refuel and head south the following morning. (TNT 3-28-72, p.4 -article on grounding)

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Pan Pacific Pier. Aerial view on November 11, 1971, of two ships docked at the Pan Pacific Pier. One ship is loaded with a shipment of logs. The Pan Pacific Pier adjoined the property of Pan Pacific Trading Corp., 3502 Lincoln Ave., in the tideflats. Photograph ordered by Rothschild Stevedoring Co.

Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aerial views;

Aerial photograph taken on November 11, 1971, of Tacoma industrial tideflats. This features two ships docked at the Pan Pacific pier, preparing to accept load of logs. Batches of logs are neatly stacked on property near the pier. The Pan Pacific pier was part of the Pan Pacific Trading Corporation property; the firm was operated by G. Corydon Wagner, III.

Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aerial views; Logs;

Saint Luke's Antiques Show committee members met at the home of Judge and Mrs. Hardyn B. Soule on April 12, 1972, to discuss the upcoming annual event. Saint Luke's Episcopal Church sold china, crystal, furniture, cut glass, and other antiques during this springtime sale. This will be the church's 22nd antiques show; it is scheduled for May 2-3 at the parish hall. From L-R are Mrs. Hardyn Soule, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. Edward Borhek, Mrs. Kenneth Scheele and Mrs. Kenneth Nimmich. Photograph ordered by the Saint Luke's Antiques Show. (TNT 4-30-72, B-8 -article)

Soule, Hardyn B.--Home & haunts; Antiques--Tacoma; Committees--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Staples at Steve's Gay '90s restaurant, 54th & South Tacoma Way, were his talented staff who entertained diners on weekends in the Gay '90s Revue, providing fun for the entire family. Gathered around the newly restored Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ in October of 1971 were believed to be Dorothy Jean, "gay '90s queen;" Mr. Banjo, Ray Johnston; Bob Shonack & his Cable Car Conductors; and Steve's trio of can-can dancers. Diners were invited to enjoy the clean entertainment while devouring Steve's " mile long smorgasbord" for $3.80. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT ad 9-3-71, p. 8; TNT ad 11-5-71, p. 11) TPL-6700

Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Organs; Entertainers--Tacoma--1970-1980;

David J. Williams, vice-president and manager of the Tacoma branch of Sea-First Bank, is pictured on February 25, 1972, with a plaque honoring his community service provided during his term of president of the United Good Neighbors. The plaque, which also contained a formal portrait of Mr. Williams, also commended him for his leadership during the 1971 term. With Mr. Williams is the newly-elected president of the organization, Joseph P. Lassoie. United Good Neighbors underwent a name change in January of 1972 to United Way of America. Photograph ordered by United Way.

Williams, David J.; Lassoie, Joseph P.; Awards; United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); United Way (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980;

University of Puget Sound's Adelphian Choir posed for a formal portrait in the school's Recital Hall on January 5, 1972. The men wore traditional black tuxedos while the women were dressed in floor length gowns of deep coral. This photograph has been retouched with the background nearly eliminated in favor of pure white, a method to better emphasize the singers. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.

Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Undated customer's copy of architectural drawing. Designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards, the United Mutual Savings Bank's head office would be dedicated on February 14, 1975. This appears to be a more accurate depiction of the bank building located at 11th between Broadway and Commerce. For an earlier view of the proposed building, see C159973-1C. Ordered on February 23, 1972, by United Mutual Savings Bank.

Architectural drawings; United Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

ca. 1972. Copy of customer's print of children's room furnishings. Careful selection of color schemes and desk furnishings provide an immediate appeal to any small child. Vibrant golds in the thick area rug are echoed in the colors found in the drawer doors, paintings, watering can, and even the peering, curious tiger statue. Additional touches such as the sea shells and starfish, tropical bird toy, painting of a white foamed ocean, and a train painted on a storage can, would seem to open the world to a child's imagination. Color photograph ordered by Interior Systems, Inc.

Desks; Paintings; Toys; Shells;

ca. 1972. Copy of customer's rendering, ordered by United Mutual Savings Bank on May 22, 1972. The Puyallup branch of United Mutual Savings Bank started construction in March of 1972. Designed by architect James R. McGranahan, the two-story brick/stucco bank building was located on the west side of Meridian at Pioneer Way. Its framework was of structural steel. Bank space was 3500 square feet. The building's pilings were driven 40 feet deep at the site to provide secure foundation. Cost of the new bank was $253,000. The bank celebrated its grand opening on August 28, 1972. Dave Marchetti, assistant vice-president, was named bank manager. (TNT 2-27-72, D-12 -article; TNT full page ad 8-27-72, B-16; TNT 8-27-72, D-10 article & picture)

Renderings; United Mutual Savings Bank (Puyallup); Banks--Puyallup;

Rust Building. One of the main occupants of downtown's Rust Building was American Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Their red and blue sign stood prominently on the rooftop of the 12-story structure. American Federal Savings & Loan was located on the Pacific Ave. level of the Rust Building which was constructed in 1920. The savings & loan would purchase the building from the Rust estate in October of 1972 for $840,000. The firm planned to change the name of the building to American Federal Building on December 1, 1972. Color photograph ordered by American Federal Savings & Loan Assn. (TNT 10-26-72, B-12)

American Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Rust Building (Tacoma);

Interior view of Seattle-First National Bank Highland Hills branch, taken on day of bank dedication, December 9, 1972. The bank has yet to open formally for business but this is the view that customers would see when they walked through the large glass doors of the contemporary designed bank. There is a feeling of openness with the lack of cubicles or cages and the use of "natural" earthtones in the decor. Sea-First had moved its Sixth Ave. branch from Sixth & "L" to the Highland Hills area on Sixth. There would be 3,720 sq. feet of bank space in the brick and cedar building. Color photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank. (TNT 4-30-72, D-12- article on new bank plans)

Banks--Tacoma; Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Miss Downtown Tacoma. A beaming Cherie Scalf was selected as the first Miss Downtown Tacoma on February 12, 1973, during ceremonies occuring at O'Brien's Restaurant, 1201-23 Pacific Ave. She represented Pacific Northwest Bell. Miss Scalf works in the public relations department of the phone company as a service representative. As Miss Downtown Tacoma, she will attend grand openings, building dedications and special promotions in the downtown area. The 25-year-old is a graduate of Springfield High School in Oregon and attended Eugene Bible School. Miss Scalf is holding a bouquet of roses and a square silver tray from Dahnken's. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. (TNT 2-13-73, p. 6)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Scalf, Cherie M.;

Keel laying. Keel laying ceremonies were held at Martinolich Shipbuilding on June 23, 1972 for a 90 x 25-foot long line being built for the Honolulu Fishing Corp. and its owner, David Abeshima. Completion date was expected to be on February 1, 1973. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Bank grand opening. Mayor Gordon Johnston(far right) addresses attendees at the grand opening of Washington Mutual Savings Bank's first Pierce County branch on December 13, 1972. The bank was located at 6616 Sixth Ave., at the corner of Sixth & Mildred. Construction of the single story brick structure had begun in late July and was completed in about four months. This would be the 27th branch of the bank statewide. David C. Van Hoose was vice-president and the first manager of this branch. Photograph ordered by Washington Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 7-23-72, D-8 -article on bank plans)

Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Washington Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.;

Studio set-up of model. This appears to be a model of a children's camp, perhaps called Huck Finn's. There are several A-frame buildings with added "trees" and "shrubs." The designer has even included a small rockpile, possibly to portray an outdoor firepit. Photograph ordered by Kariotis Associates.

Building models;

This is how the 800 block of Pacific Avenue looked like in November of 1972. In the foreground is the Hotel Olympus which was originally constructed in 1909. A free TV in every room was advertised and food and entertainment available in the coffee shop and the Mirror Room. The hotel was flanked by Dammeier Printing (Print NW) and the Tacoma Beauty Supply. Robblee's Safe & Lock Co. was next to the beauty supply store. Further down Pacific was Ghilarducci's Florists, the Trailways Bus Station and at the end of the street, the old Northern Pacific Headquarters building. Photograph ordered by Western Union, Seattle.

Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Beauty Supply (Tacoma); Robblee's Safe & Lock Co. (Tacoma); Dammeier Printing Co. (Tacoma);

Side view of Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. building taken from across Pacific Ave. on September 21, 1972. The brick and buff concrete contemporary office building was next door to Seattle-First National Bank. Built during urban renewal in 1970, Commonwealth Title's building was the first occupied downtown during that period. The title company's offices were on the first floor with large windows facing Pacific while the brokerage firm of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith occupied the entire second floor. Color photograph ordered by Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.

Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Office buildings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Four employees of Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. enjoy September sunshine and leisure reading during their breaks in this photograph taken in 1972. The Commonwealth Title Insurance building, located at 1120 Pacific Ave., was designed to have several partially shaded cement balconies where employees could grab moments of relaxation. Photograph ordered by Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.

Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Balconies--Tacoma;

Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. staff at work. Four female employees of Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. are pictured on September 21, 1972, busily typing and examining paperwork. The desks are rather close together and most have piles of books and forms on them. The white framed works on the brick and wood walls may actually be a type of soundproofing. Color photograph ordered by Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.

Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Typewriters--1970-1980;

This view is believed to have been taken from the 4-story Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel, 242 Saint Helens Ave., on July 28, 1972. Hotel guests would have a magnificent view of Commencement Bay. Directly below the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel is the Sky Terrace, an 8-story apartment house. Color photograph ordered by the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel.

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Sky Terrace Apartments (Tacoma); Commencement Bay (Wash.);

ca. 1970. "Apollo." 258-foot tuna boat built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched on October 24, 1970. This color photograph may have been taken during sea trials prior to the ship being turned over to her owners, Ocean Blazers, Inc. of San Juan, P.R. At the time of her launching, the "Apollo" was the world's largest tuna clipper and the largest boat ever constructed by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Captain's quarters. Surprisingly, this is not the luxurious living room of a contemporary home but living quarters found within the "Sea Royal," the 225-foot tuna seiner built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. An ornate white electric fireplace, large wooden bar with upholstered stools, red leather chairs and oversized stuffed Spanish decor sofa resting on rich, red wall-to-wall carpeting present a picture that is a far cry from former sterile ship conditions. The "Sea Royal" was launched on November 11, 1972, and was undergoing sea trials about the time of the above December 28th photograph. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Governor Daniel J. Evans (right) and his wife Nancy were presented with a painting of an early Tumwater and Olympia scene by Tacoma artist Orlin Coughlan (left) at the August 1972 meeting of the board of curators of the Washington State Historical Society. Reno Odlin of the Puget Sound National Bank was the president of the historical society; the meeting and luncheon in honor of Governor and Mrs. Evans was held at Mr. Odlin's home on North Alki Street overlooking Puget Sound. The painting was commissioned by the historical society and underwritten by a private contributor. The woman between Mr. Coughlan and Mr. Odlin is Mrs. Coughlan. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. ALBUM 10. (TNT 8-10-72, p. 18) TPL-9438

Governors; Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Coughlan, Orlin; Paintings; Artists--Tacoma; Evans, Nancy;

Engagement studio portrait ordered by T.C. Ferneding, 8802 Parkridge Dr. W., University Place. The young woman pictured above on February 6, 1973, wore a plain white (or light colored) blouse. Her short blond hairdo curved gently toward her jawline. She may have been the daughter of T.C. Ferneding, district manager of Luxor Lighting. A wedding photograph published in the April 28, 1974, News Tribune indicated that Patricia Jeanne Ferneding and Charles Jelliffe recently exchanged vows at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Both the bride and groom were graduates of the University of Arizona and would be residing in Miamisburg, Ohio. (TNT 4-28-74, E-7)

Hairstyles--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Pete Lisicich and Mrs. Edith Hild examine the trunk of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers. The spacious trunk apparently held only a spare tire. Mr. Lisicich was the manager of Steven Motor Co., a longtime automobile dealership. Mrs. Hild's Plymouth was the eventual national winner of the best '54 Plymouth--to be presented to singer Johnny Cash as a reminder of the car he considered the "best car I ever owned." Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Lisicich, Pete; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild, of 815 No. Ainsworth Ave., opens the front passenger door of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers. Mrs. Hild was apparently going to trade her in vehicle for a newer model. The Savoy was Plymouth's mid-level car in 1954 when it was available only in a four-door sedan and two-door coupe. According to Wikipedia, Plymouth would discontinue the use of the Savoy nameplate at the end of the 1964 model year, except in Canada. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit.

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma);