Grain ship at Continental Grain. Flying under the Indian flag, the "Abul Kalam Azad" arrived in Tacoma in August of 1975 to load 105,000 long tons of wheat, believed to be the largest single shipment of grain ever loaded by a single company at a U.S. port. The Continental Grain Co. elevator, with its off-shore pier, was completed earlier in the spring. Its 60-ton, 169-foot long steel gallery could whisk up to 80,000 bushels (about 2000 tons) of grain per hour from the elevator to the ship. At $19,000,000, the grain elevator was the single largest project ever undertaken by the Port of Tacoma. It was built along Bayside Dr. (now Schuster Parkway) at the old Shaffer dock site. Continental would operate it on a 30-year lease with the Port. (TNT 10-25-74, B-7-article on Continental Grain Co. elevator). Color photograph ordered by Norton-Lilly Co., Seattle. (Gordon Newell, "Maritime Events of 1975"-article on ship)

Cargo ships--Indian; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Continental Grain Co. (Tacoma); Grain elevators--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Pennwalt plant. This is another view in early 1976 of the sprawling Pennwalt Corporation plant located in Tacoma's tideflats along the Hylebos Waterway. The company was formerly known as the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington or Pennsalt. It had been producing chemicals including caustic soda and liquid chlorine in Tacoma since 1929. Photograph ordered by Pennwalt Corporation.

Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Pennsalt (Tacoma); Pennwalt Corp. (Tacoma);

Pierce County's former Auditors who served from 1859-1909 are pictured in oval frames in this copy ordered by the current Pierce County Auditors Office on August 4, 1975. Along with the officials are four examples of 19th century architecture, including the Pierce County Courthouse and the block house used in the Indian War of 1855-56.

County government--Washington; Government officials--Washington;

1975 Richards color stock footage. This color photograph was taken at the site of the April, 1975, groundbreaking for the Bicentennial Pavilion where a replica of the "Betsy Ross flag" hung behind the mayor of Tacoma, Gordon N. Johnston, and representatives of the local community. Standing with Mayor Johnston are Daffodil Queen Wendy Van Noy, Ms. Downtown Tacoma Donna McNamara, Mark Mackenroth, three women clad in Colonial garb and Miss Afro Queen, Dian Ferguson.

Flags--United States; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Van Noy, Wendy; McNamara, Donna; Ferguson, Dian; Mackenroth, Mark; Costumes; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Modular home. Modular Pacific Corporation built and erected two full-sized modular homes in the Tacoma Mall's east parking lot near J.C. Penney for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. They were both fully landscaped and furnished. The homes were expandable units with 12-foot unfinished extension areas added to both floor plans in the "independence" line. This particular line of modular homes was affordably priced. View of one of the modular homes; the one-story unit is either Independence 1200 or Independence 960. The homes attracted hordes of visitors during the Home Show's March 9-14th run. Photograph ordered by Modular Pacific Corporation, Seattle. (TNT 3-7-76, H-2 article; TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Modular construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Houses--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of Ms. Washington, Lee A. Hibbert. Attention is focused on her stylish pair of glasses, possibly with plastic frames, and semi-rectangular in shape. She presents a very professional appearance, particularly suitable for work, with her well maintained hairdo, scarf and wide-lapeled jacket. Photograph ordered by Columbian Opticians.

Hibbert, Lee A.; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eyeglasses; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Exterior view of the House of Scott Mortuary. The staff of the House of Scott Mortuary pose outside their establishment on June 21, 1976, along with four company owned vehicles. The mortuary, located at South 23rd & Sheridan, opened in October of 1968. It was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. L. Ray Scott. The wood-framed building had been used since 1910 by a series of bakeries. It had been completely renovated to contain 1200 sq.ft. on two floors plus living quarters. The Scotts had previously owned the L. Ray Scott funeral home. Photograph ordered by House of Scott Mortuary. (TNT 10-18-68, p. 16-article)

House of Scott Mortuary (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1975 color Richards stock footage. Mayor Gordon N. Johnston and 10-year-old Mark Mackenroth are prepared to dig deep during groundbreaking ceremonies for the new civic center, the Bicentennial Pavilion, in April of 1975. Mark was chosen to represent future generations who would use the Pavilion. Tacoma had long sought a convention center to hold large-scale meetings, concerts and banquets. It would open the following year in June.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mackenroth, Mark; Shovels; Digging--Tacoma; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bicentennial Pavilion (Tacoma);

The Georgetown model home. Built for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show by Heritage Homecrafters, the 3,600 sq.ft. "Georgetown" was designed by Pete Naccarato. The home had five bedrooms and three full baths. View of one of the bedrooms shows the wall-to-wall carpeting, flowered drapery, stuffed chair and four-poster bed. A bit of the outdoors is brought inside with the addition of a potted tree. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert)

Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Bedrooms--Puyallup--1970-1980; Beds; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

Tacoma Twins general manager Stan Naccarato (center) poses with Rene Levitre, vice-president of Pacific Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and an unidentified man at Cheney Stadium on February 19, 1976. They are standing in front of the closed refreshment center. Photograph ordered by Pacific Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Naccarato, Stan; Le Beitre, Rene; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Food vendors--Tacoma;

On January 20, 1976, Ms. Lonie Lai was photographed seated at the piano in her Lakewood apartment with Peter Goetz of Organ & Piano Center nearby. Photograph ordered by American Keyboard.

Pianos; Lai, Lonie; Goetz, Peter;

Union picketers. Three union picketers, members of the Teamsters, converse near the Ace Demolition Co., 3717 S. 51st, in March of 1976. Their handmade "vest" signs indicate the company is unfair to union members. Photograph ordered by Ace Demolition Co.

Pickets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Labor unions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ace Demolition Co. (Tacoma);

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The sight of the big Tacoma fire engines generally meant the conclusion of the Grand Floral Parade. Crowds are starting to disperse on Saturday, April 10, 1976, along Pacific Avenue. People had been lined up up to a dozen deep as crowds thought to be the biggest in several years watched the 33 floats, 47 marching bands, 13 mounted units and 20 "special" units go by. For the first time in the 43-year history of the festival, the Grand Floral Parade had no turns or hills as the parade began at Old City Hall, 7th & Pacific, and flowed southward on Pacific to 24th St. There were no sharp curves to negotiate. (TNT 3-12-76, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Bar area. Vibrant thick orange carpeting and bold yellow drapes together with a plant-strewned statue bring more than a hint of the tropics to the bar area/family room of Edward Ross who resided with his family in Fircrest. The "V" shaped bar's rich wood tones blended with the dark brown studded chairs. A built-in sink with modern faucet would help to keep glasses and dishes clean. Color photograph ordered by AA Construction.

Ross, Edward--Homes & haunts; Bars (Furniture)--Fircrest; Floor coverings; Sculpture--Fircrest;

Offices of Stauffer Chemical Co. Two employees of Stauffer Chemical Co., 2545 Lincoln Ave., are pictured in July of 1976 at work in the company's offices. The woman is busily typing while the man is examining files from an open file cabinet. Modern office equipment including Pitney-Bowes and Western Union machines are located nearby. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co.

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office equipment & supplies;

Telephones on display. Four rotary telephones and Hoffman Engineering Co. equipment are shown in this studio set-up display on January 26, 1976. Photograph ordered by Federal Prison Industries, Steilacoom.

Telephones; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Unidentified construction site with tower, possibly a chimney, and holding tank in background. Photograph ordered by Baugh Construction, Seattle.

Construction;

Fibreboard Corporation. Located in Sumner at Zehnder St./Steele Ave., the sprawling box manufacturer's products scattered on plant grounds could easily be seen by air in October of 1976. Boxes could be easily transported by railroad and highway. Included on the property was a recycled-board mill and corrugated-container plant. Employment was estimated at about 180 workers. It was learned in November of 1976 that the company, headquartered apparently in San Francisco, intended to sell the unit at Sumner and all other plants in its carton group. Color photograph ordered by Fibreboard Corporation. (TNT 11-18-76, C-11 article)

Fibreboard Corp. (Sumner); Box industry--Sumner; Boxes; Aerial views; Aerial photographs;

Flying almost directly overhead the large box manufacturer, Fibreboard Corporation, is a plane or helicopter containing a Richards Studio photographer. A series of aerial photographs of the sprawling plant were taken in early fall of 1976. The White River weaves close to the plant located on Zehnder St./Steele Ave. in Sumner. Color photograph ordered by the Fibreboard Corporation.

Fibreboard Corp. (Sumner); Box industry--Sumner; Boxes; Aerial views; Aerial photographs; White River (Wash.);

Partial view of kitchen. AA Construction had just completed work on Marcus Calpito's kitchen in July of 1977. This view notes the abundance of wood cabinets, built-in ovens, and refrigerator with whimsical animal magnets. A 1977 calendar "Memories of Yesterday" hangs on the wall next to the door. Mr. Calpito resided at 1414 Rainier St. in Sumner. Photograph ordered by AA Construction.

Kitchens--Sumner; Calpito, Marcus--Homes & haunts;

Studio portrait of a 3-man group, believed to be "Cookbook." Two of the men are wearing dark double-breasted jackets and printed shirts. The third member has his dark shirt partially unbuttoned, exposing a large medallion.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Silverbrooks. The musicians posed for a group portrait in April of 1977. The musicians, L to R, in this photograph are: Dan Mohler, Dean Krippaehne, Joey Jewell, Bruce Johnson. Three of the four men are bearded and all are dressed in ruffled shirts. A previous photograph of Silverbrooks was taken in July of 1976 (see D167053, image 11) for their appearance at Puyallup's Iron Gate. Photograph ordered by Dan Mohler, Puyallup.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The 4-man group, "Showcase," posed for a studio portrait in late September of 1977. During the 1970s, musical groups still had their members dress similarly, often in suits and contrasting shirts. Photograph ordered by Zach Taylor, Federal Way.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Elinor (Mrs. Glen) Pero, high priestess of Ahlab Court, Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America. Mrs. Pero posed on January 22, 1977, with a decorated fez which indicated her role within the Masonic organization. She would be installed as high priestess during ceremonies at the Scottish Rite Temple on April 2, 1977. Mrs. Pero resided at 4715 Bridgeport Way W. in University Place. Photograph ordered by Elinor Pero. (TNT 3-27-77, E-7)

Pero, Elinor; Ahlab Court, Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America (Tacoma);

1977 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Little Wheels Quarter Midget Association's entry in the April 1977 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade was entitled "A First for Puget Sound." Tacoma would be the location of the 1977 Grand Nationals championship to be held August 8-20th. Three hopefuls for the competition are in their vehicles aboard the daffodil-covered float. The Little Wheels of Tacoma would be awarded the Princess Trophy for best float under 30'. (TNT 4-16-77, A-3 article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1977 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1977 Daffodil Festival Parade. Marching briskly down Pacific Avenue in chilly 46 degree weather was this band and drill unit believed to be representing the Nanaimo branch of the Naval Sea Cadets. American and Canadian flags are borne by two marchers in the foreground while an assorted number of flagbearers with Canadian provincial flags follow the brass-and-drum band.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1977 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Flags--United States; Flags--Canada;

1977 Daffodil Festival Parade. Mayor and Mrs. Gordon Johnston, in a white and yellow '57 Ford Sunliner convertible, acknowledge the parade watchers on April 16, 1977. Following them is County Commissioner Clay Huntington and guests in a red and white '55 Chevy Bel Air. Although the weather was a brisk 46 degrees, rain held off and sunshine broke through during the two hour parade. 36 floats, 26 bands, 7 drill teams and 21 special units participated in the 44th annual festival.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1977 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.; Huntington, Clay; Ford automobile; Chevrolet automobile;

ca. 1920. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, Engine #10254. Copy of Asahel Curtis print #52236 requested by the Washington State Historical Society on June 1, 1977. The electric powered train pauses on the tracks circa 1920. This is one of the 60,000 Asahel Curtis images in the Washington State Historical Society collection.

Railroad locomotives; Railroads; Railroad tracks; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co.;

Unidentified reservoir believed to be in Tacoma's industrial Tideflats. This photograph, in contrast to D167258, image 7, shows a reservoir empty of water and perhaps in the process of being cleaned. One worker appears to be holding on to a long hose. Photograph ordered by Baugh Construction.

Reservoirs;

Studio head-and-shoulders portrait of Jim Young. Mr. Young was a salesman for Titus-Will Ford. He and his wife Kathleen resided on Fox Island. Photograph ordered by Titus-Will Ford.

Young, Jim;