Topper Supermarket. By the 1960's, supermarkets were offering not only groceries but also department store shopping as ladies blouses, men's shirts, underwear and socks could readily be purchased while also searching for tonight's dinner. View of Topper Supermarket, an I.G.A. store, shows a "soft goods" selection next to the ice cream section. Although the supermarket in this January 27, 1960, photograph is listed with a Tacoma location, it is believed that the Topper IGA was located in Fife at 1406 54th Ave. E. and owned by Daniel & LeRoy Herron. It was built on the site of the old Century Ballroom and destroyed by fire on January 4, 1964. Ordered by The James Co.
Frank Kimmerly, an employee of Sam's Tire Service, operates a Bean Visualiner on January 24, 1960, to align the front end of one of a fleet of trucks belonging to the Cammarano Brothers bottlers. The devise shows, by means of an optical light ray system, a graphic picture of the exact wheel alignment of a car or truck. Sam's Tire Service had a huge covered work area for truck tire service. Several of the largest trucks and trailers could be worked on at the same time. Sam's Tire Service had been at its 120 Puyallup Avenue address for many years. They celebated the grand opening of a new brake and front end service building and the modernization of the entire plant in early 1960. Owned by Sam Pupo and managed by his son, Frank, Sam's was well known for its tire and recapping service. (TNT 2-25-60, B-5-article, B-6-photograph)
Exterior of Cliff House Restaurant. Large windows of the Cliff House provide its patrons with outstanding views to complement the restaurant's fine cuisine. Built originally as a tavern in 1925, it was later operated by Buz Erhart & Frank Gillihan. The restaurant was remodeled and rebuilt after a 1958 fire by Houston "Hugh" Odum Smith.
Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Interior of Cliff House Restaurant. A busy floral patterned carpet greets customers of the remodeled Cliff House Restaurant in this February, 1960, photograph. Near the entrance is the kitchen/serving area where an enormous black fan catches the eye. It would provide excellent ventilation of cooking odors. The kitchen area appears well equipped with shiny metal appliances.
Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Dining room of Cliff House Restaurant. Empty tables with starched tablecloths and napkins await diners of the remodeled Cliff House Restaurant on February 15, 1960. Picture windows facing the Tideflats have their shades removed to the side so that patrons can enjoy the beautiful views. A display of large ferns complements the leafy pattern of the dining room carpet.
Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;
The Cliff House restaurant at 6300 Marine View Drive N.E. still has the same commanding view of Commencement Bay and Tacoma's skyline as it did in February, 1960 when this photograph was taken. It was originally built by W.R. "Bill" Keyes in 1925 as the Cliff House Tavern. That building burned to the ground in 1958 when a beach fire got out of control and the flames spread up the bluff. Hugh O. Smith purchased the property and built a new Cliff House (the one shown here), but instead of a tavern, he built a restaurant. The building has been remodeled several times, first in 1977 and again in 1988.
Cliff House Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Boy on plywood rocking horse. On February 19, 1960, four young children journeyed to the Richards Studio in the Villa Plaza shopping center to be photographed on plywood toys. The toys were sturdy and well-built, an attractive possibility for the do-it-yourselfer. Holding on firmly to the horse's head is a three-year-old boy, either Chris McQuilkin or "Tuck" Leitzinger. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.
Boys; Hobby horses; Toys; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);
Studio display of fireworks. An array of fireworks, many made in Macau, are neatly displayed on a white background. Intriguing names such as "Black Cat," "Red Devil," "Zebra," and "Calliope Vesuvius Fountain" would certainly tempt shoppers. Pierce and King County had banned the use and sale of fireworks in 1953. Zebra Fireworks was one of the few fireworks companies who remained in business at that time. Ordered by the Zebra Fireworks Co.
February, 1960, studio display of fireworks. It is not too early to get ready for the excitement of the 4th of July as this tempting display of sparklers, 2" firecrackers, "Black Cat" and "Super Atomic" flashlight crackers would proclaim. In addition, there were aerial display models including "whistling wheels" and "sky tracks." Photograph ordered by the Zebra Fireworks Co.
Evelyn Apartments, 16th and I Streets. The Evelyn, 821 So. 16th St., was constructed in 1925. F.H. Madsen was the builder. The apartment building was designed by C. Fred W. Lundberg, of the architectural firm of Lundberg & Ekvall. An advertisement in the April 5, 1926 News Tribune stated that the building offered the "conveniences of a refined apartment" with the "comforts of home." The apartments had hardwood floors, Universal beds, built-in dressers, dressing rooms, spacious porches, their own individual laundry equipment, storeroom, garage and gas range. (WSHS) (TNT 4/5/1926, pg. 3- advertisement)
ca. 1960. The County-City Building, dedicated in April of 1959, over 7 years after the voters' approval, and designed by A. Gordon Lumm. The building stretches over 2 city blocks and was built at a cost of 9 1/2 million dollars; 3 1/2 million over the original amount approved by the voters. Shown is the four story law enforcement wing that was completed and occupied last. It housed both the Pierce County Sheriffs and the Tacoma Police Department. It is connected to the twelve story central structure. The photograph is taken from the intersection of 9th and Tacoma Ave. South with the structure facing onto Tacoma Ave. So. Photograph from the 1960 Richards stock files.
County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma;
ca. 1960. 1960 Richards stock footage- the County-City Building, taken from Tacoma Avenue South. This twelve story central structure towers 167 feet above the street level. The court wing sits to the left and the law enforcement wing to the right. The glass and aluminum building was dedicated in April of 1959 and built from a design by architect A. Gordon Lumm. The building is still in use and the central structure looks much the same, however the side wings have been remodeled and greatly expanded.
County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma;
ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of Hooker Electrochemical plant on Alexander Avenue in the Tideflats ca. 1960 Richards stock footage. Built on the site of the old Foundation shipyard, the Hooker plant opened in February, 1929. It played a leading part in Tacoma's industrial history for over sixty years. Company name was changed without comment to Occidental Chemical Corp. in 1982.
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;
ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. in 1960 Richards Studio's stock footage. This Tacoma plant, opened in 1929, covered nearly 40 acres of tideflats on the Hylebos Waterway. A ship is docked ready to transport Pennsalt's chemical products. TPL-6578
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;
ca. 1960. Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.'s 40-acre plant faced the Hylebos Waterway and portions of undeveloped Northeast Tacoma, including an enormous gravel pit. Aerial photographs taken by the Richards Studio in 1960 show the large facility along with numerous storage tanks. A ship is docked ready to be loaded with the company's chemical products.
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs;
ca. 1960. Richards stock footage, ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the bustling Tideflats area show businesses west of the Middle Waterway: Tidewater Oil Co., Puget Sound Plywood, Inc., and the Foss Launch & Tug Co. with several Foss tugboats docked nearby.
ca. 1960. Aerials of downtown Tacoma business district. 1960 Richards stock footage shows the neatly laid out downtown streets of "A" and Pacific Avenue with many towering office buildings. Adjacent to the 11th St. Bridge is the Tacoma Building, housing the Weyerhaeuser Company, and the Perkins Building, early home of the Tacoma Daily Ledger. The Federal Building, containing the Main Post Office, is on "A" St. as well. On Pacific Avenue are the Bank of California, easily recognizable by its Ionic columns, Washington Building, and Puget Sound National Bank. The Rust Building is at 9th & Pacific.
ca. 1960. Downtown city streets with buildings laid out like Lego blocks in this 1960 aerial photograph taken by the Richards Studio. Primarily focuses on "A" and Pacific Avenue which contained many of the city's banks and corporation headquarters. Visible in the center of the photograph are Peoples department store and the Puget Sound National Bank headquarters. The edge of the Washington Building and the Rust Building can be seen on the left side of the picture. The Federal Building is on 11th & A Street.
ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the downtown business district, ca. 1960. The towering narrow structure of the Puget Sound National Bank is a focus point on Pacific Avenue. Peoples' department store is next door. Across the street from Peoples is the Washington Building along with the Bank of California. The Rust Building is also on Pacific, across from the Washington Building. The Tacoma Building, home to the Weyerhaeuser Company, and the Perkins Building, later to become the first home of the University of Washington-Tacoma, are on "A" St., flanking the 11th St. Bridge.
Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial photographs; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma);
ca. 1960. Aerial photograph of the Day Island and University Place community ca. 1960. Day Island at the bottom of the page with the new bridge connecting the island to S. 27th St. Tacoma Airport, a 75-acre facility, is to the extreme left corner.
ca. 1960. Aerial photographs of the growing University Place community ca. 1960 Richards Studio stock footage. Heavily wooded areas indicated that there was still plenty of room for development in U.P. in the early 1960's. Horizontal street in center is Bridgeport Way; vertical highway is S. 27th St. The 75-acre Tacoma Airport is in the upper left corner; it would be sold to the Lundstrom Development Co. in 1970.
ca. 1960. 1960 Richards stock footage- the County-City Building from the intersection of 11th and Tacoma Avenue South. In the background to the left can be seen the Armory. This view shows the two story court wing next to the twelve story central structure. The very controversial joint building took over 7 years from voter approval to finished structure, with skirmishes over location, architect, cost (it finished 3 1/2 million over original budget) and division between city and county. The building, however, has served Tacoma and Pierce County well and still meets the needs of the community. The wings have been extensively remodeled and added on to and now stretch almost to Tacoma Ave. So.
County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma;
ca. 1960. Zebra Fireworks stand at night. The Zebra Fireworks stand in 1960 is ablaze in the darkness as eager customers approach to look over the wide variety of products for sale. Wise shoppers could pick up a "Racket Box" assortment on sale for $5.95. There are numerous signs banning smoking near the fireworks.
Joanne Smith (center) beamed with delight as she was outfitted with a pretty flowered kimono on March 21, 1960. Nobuko Yamaguchi (right), from Tacoma's sister city Kokura, adjusted the garment for the girl. Looking on were, left to right, Mrs. James Ward, Kelly Jean McCormick, Mrs. Gunnard Anderson and Dickie Ott (seated on floor.) The photograph was publicity for a Japanese Children's Festival being held at the Adastra School for Gifted Children in University Place on April 1. It was sponsored jointly by the school and the Japanese Methodist School. Sukiyaki would be on the menu (with a side order of flapjacks) and a royal court chosen from the children attending. The University Place school was located at 3143 Bridgeport Way and directed by Mrs. Alma H. McCormick. (TNT 3-27-60, D-3)
Kimonos; School children--University Place; Adastra School for Gifted Children (University Place); Smith, Joanne; McCormick, Kelly Jean; Ott, Dickie; Yamaguchi, Nobuko;
Exterior of Liftco, Inc. Three trucks are lined up outside the S. 19th & Jefferson Ave. location of Liftco, Inc., truck manufacturers, on March 20, 1960. Clark forklifts are also featured. The company had offices in Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma and were authorized dealers of Clark Ross materials and handling equipment. Liftco was managed by John E. Austermuhl.
Liftco, Inc. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);
ca. 1926. Three homes offered for sale by Central Realty. Three one-story houses, likely new, with fireplaces, no landscaping and a new unpaved road. (filed with Argentum)
A Veneer Chip Transport Kenworth truck and trailer, indicating capacity weight of under 36,000, is parked outside the St. Regis plant on Portland Avenue on April 11, 1960. The photograph would be used for advertising. Photograph ordered by Kenworth Motor Truck Co., Seattle.
Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970;
