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D161710-2

Studio set-up of S2 brand of Nebulizer & Inhalant. Offering "fast-safe-economical relief" for bronchial asthma, the S2 Nebulizer & Inhalant was on sale for $3.89. It was not an aerosol and did not contain freon gas. It was manufactured for the Nephron Corporation of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Nephron Corporation.


Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Medical equipment & supplies;

D161853-1

Members of the Amaranth Court #9 are pictured above on March 31, 1972, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 2413 East C St. Several of the women are wearing fezzes with tassels and decorated with a large star and name "Deborah." Photograph ordered by the Amaranth Court #9.


Amaranth Court #9 (Tacoma); African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161696-2

Four employees of Lyon Moving Storage Co. posed for a group portrait during the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show held at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse in the spring of 1972. Samples of packing boxes and crates were available at the Lyon booth. Photograph ordered by Lyon Van & Storage Co.


Lyon Van & Storage (Tacoma); Crates--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Moving & storage trade--Tacoma--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibit booths--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161708-3

Labor Center. View of massive Labor Center which had been dedicated on March 10, 1972. The three story building housed the Pierce County Labor Council, Tacoma Labor Advocate newspaper, and more than 30 unions. Photograph ordered by Dunham & Bush, Seattle.


Labor Center (Tacoma);

D161474-27C

Mrs. Robert Clinton was installed as Queen of Zora Temple, Daughters of the Nile in elaborate ceremonies at the Masonic Temple, 47 Saint Helens Ave., on March 25, 1972. Mrs. Clinton, in white jeweled gown, is pictured flanked by members of her royal court. She is also wearing the traditional queen's robe of rich green velvet accented by gold braid and rhinestone baguettes. Color photograph ordered by the Daughters of the Nile. (TNT 3-19-72, B-4 article)


Clinton, Robert--Family; Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161671-1

One of the attractions of the upcoming spring Tacoma Home Show was the 1,440 square foot modular home erected outside the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The home was trucked to the site in two parts and assembled. A Sunnen crane is pictured above on March 23, 1972, in the process of lowering the second of the two sections on wood pilings. The modular home was on sale for $16,000 and contained 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.


Hoisting machinery; Prefabricated houses;

D161666-4

Interior of waterfront home. This may be the Rosedale residence of James O'Hern. Large picture windows, high ceilings, enormous fireplace are some of the home's features. Photograph ordered by Albert Construction.


Houses--Rosedale--1970-1980;

D161656-17C

Bedroom - "Barcelona" model home. This may be the elegant master bedroom of the 3,350 square foot model home built for the 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Drawing upon Mediterranean influences, Evergreen State Builders made heavy use of gold and red tones in the design of this $50,000 luxury home. The master bedroom was actually a suite 16 x 32 feet with its own bath, walk-in closets and a dressing room. A curved staircase led from the tiled entry to the second floor where the expansive bedroom was located. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 8 -article)


Bedrooms--University Place; Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;

D161656-23C

Magenta model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Built by Crest Builders in the Oxford development of Steilacoom, the "Magenta" was a contemporary one-story wood-framed home with two-car garage. Its kitchen, shown above in mid-March, 1972, presented a bright and modern look. Countertops, window dressings, clock and chair upholstery all had a cheerful mauve tone. The extensive use of white cabinetry and appliances, unique dining set and light floor covering probably made the kitchen area appear much larger than its actual size. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 - ad)


Kitchens--Steilacoom; Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;

D161656-19C

Magenta model home. Located in the Oxford development in Old Steilacoom, the "Magenta," built by Leroy Crest of Crest Builders and open for touring during the 1972 Tacoma Home Show, fit snugly close to the ground on a wooded lot with landscaped front and back yards. Extensive amounts of beauty bark have been utilized to present a pleasing appearance. The L-shaped home came equipped with a double-car garage. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9 -article)


Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;

D161656-14C

Living room - "Barcelona" model home. The luxury home's living room is alive with colors of vibrant red and gold. Comfortable gold and white stuffed chairs and an extended patterned couch with accents of red and gold along with an ornate glass table with gold-toned supports make this sitting area a most pleasant spot to enjoy a drink or converse with friends. The wall-to-wall carpet is also deep red in tone, a color which is picked up by the window valances. The "Barcelona" was available for touring during the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show, March 28th-April 4th of 1972. Located in a "semi-custom" development near Chambers Creek Road in University Place, the home was listed for a then pricey $50,000. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8 -article);


Living rooms--University Place--1970-1980; Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;

D161656-13C

Barcelona model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Displaying a distinct Mediterranean influence is the "Barcelona" model home constructed by Evergreen State Builders. This luxury home had a massive 3,350 square feet with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The two-story home with second floor balconies and attached two-car garage was located on a wooded lot in the "Woodlake" subdivision of University Place. Color photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8-article)


Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;

D161656-10

Magenta model home for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. A large ad for the two model homes built for the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show stated the presentation of "Tomorrow's Living Today!" Crest Builders, who had built four of the past five featured homes for the home show, invited the public to tour the home to view new innovations in color and design. This March 17, 1972, view of the contemporary living room features large mirrors, glass table, trendy striped couch, and unique wall design. The "Magenta" was located in Old Steilacoom in the new Oxford development. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5- ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9-article)


Living rooms--Steilacoom; Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;

D161666-A

This is the rear view of a home possibly belonging to the Elmer Alskogs in the Wollachet Bay area of Gig Harbor. Home appears to have a beautiful view of the water. Color photograph ordered by Albert Construction.


Houses--Gig Harbor--1970-1980;

D161662-36

Dam gates are being unloaded from the Japanese vessel the Shinkai Maru at Pier 7, Port of Tacoma, onto a Widing truck and trailer. Several men are pictured assisting in the unloading procedure on March 16, 1972. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.


Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;

D161662-54

A Widing truck and trailer is on its way with dam gates in this March 16, 1972, photograph. The Japanese vessel, Shinkai Maru, had unloaded the gates at the Port of Tacoma's Pier 7. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.


Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161619-9

Outdoor portrait of Mrs. Tacoma Home Show, Elaine Burt. Mrs. Burt and her husband Barry resided at 822 -135th St. S. in Parkland. She is dressed in a two-piece suit with knee-high boots. The 1972 Tacoma Home Show would run from March 28th to April 4th in the renovated University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.


Burt, Elaine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161654-5

Interior of home built on the Lochburn Estates in Lakewood; possibly at 6119 - 85th St. S.W. or at 6113 - 85th St. S.W. View of kitchen with breakfast bar that adjoins either living room or family room. There is a large brick fireplace with unusual arched design. Family/living room has wall-to-wall carpeting; colorful floor covering in kitchen. Patterned wallpaper decorates most of the visible wall space. Photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.


Kitchens--Lakewood--1970-1980; Fireplaces--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1970-1980;

D161654-1C

Attractive home believed to be in the Lochburn Estates, located at 6113 - 85th St. SW. Roof appears to be Mansard styled. Wide stone column is attached to the wood-framed home. Home has overhanging deep front porch, fenced backyard. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.


Houses--Lakewood--1970-1980;

D161499-4

Turkey Inn. The newly opened Turkey Inn was located at 8217 So. Hosmer St. not far from the Sherwood Inn. It was owned by Phil Lindberg. Golden Ridge, Inc., was apparently having its annual meeting at the restaurant on March 11, 1972. The Turkey Inn, according to a News Tribune anniversary advertisement later published in December of 1972, opened on December 18, 1971. Photograph ordered by Golden Ridge, Inc.


Turkey Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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Governor Dan Evans spoke to an attentive crowd including labor and civic leaders at the dedication of the new Labor Center, 950 Fawcett Avenue, on March 10, 1972. He told the several hundreds gathered that the new center is "headquarters for a dynamic and thoughtful labor community." Among those in attendance in the front row are Catherine Egan and Joe Stortini. Seated at the table is L.H. Pedersen, Secretary/Treasurer of the Central Labor Council who was presented with a portrait of himself in recognition of his efforts in bringing the three-story new structure into existence. (TNT 3-11-72, p. 1)


Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Public speaking--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pedersen, L.H.; Stortini, Joe; Egan, Catherine; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161610-6

Mrs. Celia Hadley. Mrs. Hadley is seated, wearing an embossed sash, as she posed for her portrait on March 10, 1972. She was the newly elected worthy matron of Olympic Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and would preside over the chapter's meeting on March 23, 1972, in Prince Hall. She resided at 1107 So. 25th St. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Celia Hadley. (TNT 3-19-72, B-11)


Hadley, Celia; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161440-1

Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House in city's "Old Town." The "pub" style wood-framed restaurant was scheduled to open in March of 1972. It was designed by Tacoma architects Robert Billsbrough Price & Associates and built by the Rome Co. on pilings over Commencement Bay. The unusual name of the restaurant came from names common in 18th century London. The interior of the restaurant would be decorated with heavy wooden tables and sturdy tableware and employees would be dressed in the fashions of England past. The restaurant changed hands several times; in 2006, it is now called "Duke's Chowder House." Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House. (TNT 3-12-72, D-11)


Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161440-A

Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House located at 3327 Ruston Way opened in March of 1972. The $350,000 "pub" style restaurant was built on pilings over Commencement Bay. Red Baron, Inc., were the owners and operators of the building, designed by Robert Billsbrough Price & Associates. The interior was decorated with heavy wooden tables and sturdy tableware, and the waitresses wore costumes reminiscent of the clothing worn in Elizabethan England. The restaurant has changed hands several times since 1972; in 2006 it became "Duke's Chowder House". (Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House.) (TNT 3-12-72, D-11)


Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161437-2

Custom made kitchens on display. A smiling Elaine Burt, 1972 Tacoma Home Show queen, is busy stirring a dish while posing in the custom made kitchen designed and created by Kitcheneers of Washington, 3001 So. 12th St. The firm was owned by Leslie Disney. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows.


Kitchens--Tacoma--1970-1980; Burt, Elaine;

D161436-2

Manhole flood near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North. This view of water over the cracked roadway was taken at 10:15 a.m. on March 3, 1972.


Manholes--Tacoma; Residential streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161436-3

Additional view of manhole flood taken at 10:15 a.m. on March 3, 1972, near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North. This older part of Tacoma had many well-built, elaborately designed homes.


Manholes--Tacoma; Residential streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D161436-4

Previous photographs in this series involved water pouring from a manhole near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North on March 3, 1972. This view is of a dry manhole believed to be roughly in the same area.


Manholes--Tacoma; Residential streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;

D160900-64C

1972 Richards stock footage. Another view of modular home assembled next to the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The Sunnen Crane Service has just finished lowering the second of the two halves of the home onto the wooden pilings. The prefabricated one-level home had a rough cedar shake roof and light brown exterior siding. This modular home was manufactured by Evergreen State Builders and was on sale for $16,000. Double doors, walk-in closets, porches and wrought iron railings were some of the many amenities offered in the 1,440 square foot home. Admission to the modular home was free with the inexpensive purchase of the 1972 Tacoma Home Show ticket. After the home show run, the modular home would be moved to Evergreen's display on I-5 at the Fife interchange. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)


Hoisting machinery; Prefabricated houses;

D160900-62C

1972 Richards stock footage. A Sunnen Crane is pictured slowly lowering part of a modular home onto its wood pilings. Manufactured by Evergreen State Builders, the home was trucked in two separate sections to the site of the annual Tacoma Home Show at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The 1,440 square foot 3-bedroom home had a price of $16,000. Thousands of home show visitors would eventually tour this home during the week-long spring exhibition. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)


Hoisting machinery; Prefabricated houses;

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