Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. - interior. The carpeted and tiled floor is empty of customers and staff in the evening of January 8, 1970. This area of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. building may be the home loans department with the safe deposit vault not visible. Large tables and comfortable arm chairs are spaced far enough apart so that there is a feeling of privacy and the floor is well lit. The open-air arrangement, sans walls, may present a more welcoming atmosphere for clients. Signs guide customers to the various departments; it is possible that the insurance, savings and loan service departments were located on the 2nd floor. Photograph ordered by Jewel Electric Products.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Desks; Chairs;
State Mutual Savings Bank. The new home of the State Mutual Savings Bank was located at the corner of So. 11th & Tacoma Ave. So., in close proximity to the Tacoma Public Library and the County-City Building. The building's architects, Johnson-Austin-Berg Associates, were honored with an award for its design by the S.W. Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. It had opened its doors at the new location on March 31, 1969, having previously been located in downtown Tacoma for decades as the State Savings & Loan Association, founded in 1912. In late December of 1969 it was announced that the State Savings & Loan Association was dissolved by its Board of Directors and its name changed to State Mutual Savings Bank. No changes in management were expected. A proposed consolidation of State Mutual Savings and United Mutual Savings Bank was anticipated following approval by regulatory agencies. Photograph ordered by Jerauld Douglas Mills Advertising, Seattle. (TNT 12-31-69, p. 20 - article)
State Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); State Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Television pitchclown Ronald McDonald visits sick or disabled children in January, 1970. Ronald is likely Niles Brewster, who played the role in the Northwest from ca.1968 to 1979. TV's Willard Scott is credited as the first television Ronald when he appeared in commercials in 1963. ALBUM 7.
Hands poised on the keyboard, twenty-one year old Barbara Braggs prepared to operate a card punch machine in January of 1970. She was employed at McKesson & Robbins Drug Company in Lakewood. Ms. Braggs had successfully completed a Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., computer class through its Manpower Resource Center in November of 1969 and was subsequently hired by McKesson & Robbins. Ms. Braggs had only been on the job at McKesson & Robbins Drug Co. for three months but already was one of the company's top keypunch operators, according to McKesson manager Ken Morrison. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 1-25-70, A-15)
Office workers--Lakewood--1970-1980; African American women--Lakewood--1970-1980; Braggs, Barbara; McKesson & Robbins Drug Co. (Lakewood);
21-year-old Barbara Braggs has only been on the job at McKesson & Robbins Drug Co. for three months but already is one of the company's top keypunch operators, according to McKesson manager Ken Morrison. Ms. Braggs received her training through the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., Manpower Resource Center. The ODI course stressed practical training rather than theoretical training and used source documents from actual companies. A smiling Ms. Braggs is pictured above on January 6, 1970; the man in the photograph is not positively identified but is possibly Mr. Morrison. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 1-25-70, A-15)
Office workers--Lakewood--1970-1980; McKesson & Robbins Drug Co. (Lakewood); Braggs, Barbara; African American women--Lakewood--1970-1980;
A little girl enjoys a juicy burger courtesy of television pitchclown Ronald McDonald in January, 1970. The curly topped Ronald made a point of paying visits to sick and disabled children. Here "Dr." McDonald, wearing a stethoscope, is assisted by a "good fairy." Ronald McDonald is likely Niles Brewster, who played the role in the Northwest from ca. 1968 to 1979. ALBUM 7.
Clowns; People with disabilities; Sick persons; Children eating & drinking;
Hercules, Inc. Northeast view of Hercules, Inc., adhesives and resins manufacturer, located at 1754 Thorne Rd. in Tacoma's Tideflats area. The plant itself was located at 1745 Thorne. According to the 1970 City Directory, Ben E. Adams was the district sales manager. Color photograph ordered by Hercules, Inc.
Hercules, Inc. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Exterior view of Hercules, Inc. Located in the industrial Tideflats on Thorne Rd., Hercules, Inc., manufactured adhesives and resins. This appears to be the rear and side of the firm taken from the southwest. Ben E. Adams was listed in the 1970 City Directory as the district sales manager for this location. Color photograph ordered by Hercules, Inc.
Hercules, Inc. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Viewed by air in 1969, automobiles look like toys piled in heaps at the General Metals of Tacoma scrap yard on Marine View Dr. N.E. A giant crane is positioned on a pier ready to hoist the junked vehicles. General Metals had moved to a 20-acre site on the Hylebos Waterway about 1967. TPL-5902
Aerial views; General Metals of Tacoma Inc. (Tacoma); Junkyards--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial look at the Glacier Sand & Gravel Co. operations in 1969. Several cone-shaped mounds of sand and/or gravel are positioned in a semi-circle at the Glacier Sand & Gravel site on Taylor Way. The sand and gravel could be delivered to the plant by either barge as the site fronted the Hylebos Waterway or by railroad cars and consequently transported out the same way.
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of large Tudor-styled home with landscaped grounds taken in 1969. Another view of the same property is found at D155600, image 21c. The unidentified home is nestled among large firs. It is believed to be located in the Gravelly Lake Drive area of Lakewood. Although not shown in this particular photograph, the house would have a magnificent view of a pristine lake.
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Work is still continuing on Western Boat Building's new shipyard on the Hylebos Waterway in 1969. The foundations of a new dock are being laid in place in front of the main plant. The roadway behind the large seven-acre lot is Marine View Dr. N.E. Western Boat had decided to move to its new location so that larger boats could be built in their modernized plant and once the dock was completed, repairs could be done on vessels dockside. TPL-9224
Aerial views; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1960-1970;
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. This is believed to be the site of the new (National) Bank of Washington plaza in downtown Tacoma. Groundbreaking occurred on February 13, 1969, for the 22-story blockwide development. Cooney Cranes are hard at work at the excavation site located between S. 12th & S. 13th and Pacific & A Street. Rebar rods have been laid. The Federal Building, housing the main branch of the U.S. Post Office at 1102 A St., overlooks the work site.
Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Banks--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery;
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of Eastern Oil operations in 1969. The large plant with its many storage units was located on Marine View Dr. N.E. facing the Hylebos Waterway.
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Float acknowledging the famous Foss family of Tacoma, probably photographed in the annual Daffodil Festival parade of 1969. Revolving portrait of Henry Foss along with an enlarged photograph of a Foss tug on serene Commencement Bay were displayed on the flower-bedecked float. Three women dressed in antique clothing may be portraying members of the Foss family. This was the smaller portion of a two-section float sponsored by the St. Regis Paper Co.; the float would win the Grand Award for the Daffodil Festival. St. Regis chose to honor Mr. Foss and his family for their contributions to Tacoma. Color photograph has been marked by blue ink.
Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Foss, Henry O., 1891-1986--Associated objects;
ca. 1969. Copy of customer print. Architect's view of downtown parking garage, ordered by New Tacoma Parking Corporation on March 15, 1969. A glass-enclosed skybridge connects the upper levels of a new parking garage to other buildings, providing protection from the elements. On the ground level are carefully planted trees and a pleasant sheltered courtyard for pedestrians to meet friends or simply catch their breath. There was a need for parking in downtown Tacoma and two garages were to be built in 1969 as part of the downtown urban renewal project. Nearly 800 new parking spots would be created as a result. (TNT 1-9-69, p. 1)
ca. 1969. Copy of customer print. Architectural color drawing of parking garage in downtown Tacoma, ordered by the New Tacoma Parking Corporation on March 15, 1969. This architect envisioned a multi-story parking garage with shops on the ground level. Trees would be spaced and planted to soften the concrete structure.
ca. 1969. Actor Hugh O'Brian, center, with two other men on a boat, perhaps in local waters. Date of original photograph is not given but copy photo ordered by Semmern Motors on February 21, 1969. Mr. O'Brian is perhaps best identified for his role in ABC's top-rated Western, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," which ran from 1955-61. During WWII, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and became the youngest drill instructor in Corps' history. Declining an appointment to the Naval Academy with the intention of enrolling in Yale, he found himself in California. To earn money for his education, he tried acting and won a contract with Universal Studios. Mr. O'Brian also is known for his many television, stage and motion picture appearances, including "No Business Like Show Business" and Broadway's "Destry Rides Again." He is the founder of Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY) which brings together selected high school sophomores and business leaders for leadership seminars. ALBUM 7.
Back of Photo: Perry Smith Treasured - Entrant in Sunday's $7,500-added Fashion 'Cap Owner - Perry Smith - Tacoma Restaurant man Trainer - Bill Cummings (W.E. "Bill" Cummings) Photo by John Lincoln
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of Eastern Oil operations in 1969. Storage tanks dot the landscape of the large site on Marine View Dr. N.E. facing the Hylebos Waterway. Although tentatively identified as "Eastern Oil," it is possible that this is actually the Sound Refining Co., located on the northwest edge of the Tideflats. Sound Refining began operations in 1967 as a crude oil refinery.
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Portrait of an Asian family, probably a mother and her two young daughters. The woman and children have not been identified; they may have been Japanese-American. All three are smiling as they glance to one side.
Families--Tacoma--1960-1970; Asian Americans--Tacoma--1960-1970; Girls--Tacoma--1960-1970;
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial photograph of boathouse and assorted buildings at Point Defiance Park, located on the northeast side of the 702-acre park. Boats and motors could be rented for a day's cruise on the calm waters of Commencement Bay or for fishing and crabbing. The boathouse shown above burned down in a 1984 fire and was rebuilt several years later. TPL-9306
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial look at the massive Southcenter shopping center in 1969. Located at the intersection of I-5 and I-405 in (now) Tukwila, the shopping center was easily accessible from both Seattle and Bellevue and had plenty of free parking. The Sea-Tac airport was just five minutes away. Major tenants in 1969 included Frederick & Nelson, the Bon Marche, J.C. Penney and Lucky Supermarket.
Southcenter Shopping Center (Tukwila); Shopping centers--Tukwila; Aerial views; Bon Marche (Tukwila); Frederick & Nelson (Tukwila); J.C. Penney Co. (Tukwila); Lucky Supermarket (Tukwila);
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Construction was still occurring in 1969 at Southcenter Shopping Center in Tukwila. Major tenants in place were the J.C. Penney Co., Frederick & Nelson and the Bon Marche. There was room for additional businesses which included warehouses. The Tukwila location was handy for both Seattle and Tacoma shoppers as travel was quick on the freeways and the shopping center was less than 20 miles away from both cities. TPL-9308
Southcenter Shopping Center (Tukwila); Shopping centers--Tukwila; Frederick & Nelson (Tukwila); J.C. Penney Co. (Tukwila); Bon Marche (Tukwila); Aerial views;
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. Western Boat Building plant. Western Boat Building's new shipyard was located on Marine View Dr. on the Hylebos Waterway. Their longtime plant on 11th St. had burned down and they moved to temporary quarters in the Port Industrial Yard. Construction began in early 1968 on a new shipyard situated on seven acres on Marine View Dr. This would enable Western Boat Building to construct boats up to 250 feet and permit the firm to complete dockside repairs on vessels of all sizes. Western Boat Building was owned and operated by the Petrich family with James F. Petrich as president. (TNT 1-28-68, C-21)
Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial views; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);
ca. 1969. South Tacoma Motor Company, exterior view into Service Entrance, during the summer of 1969. A Chevrolet Suburban is parked in front of Credit Manager Lloyde Holstrom's office door. Master Charge sign at top right, Coca-Cola machine with service awards hanging above inside building. South Tacoma Motor Co. was an authorized Chevrolet dealer and was proud to offer qualified technicians. Fast, expert and low-cost, the South Tacoma Motor Co. guaranteed its work. "It's the 'Know-How' that Counts" was used as their motto in the 1969 City Directory. Photograph ordered by Harry S. Pearson, Seattle.
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);
ca. 1969. Adhering to an old Army tradition, Cpt. Jack Daniel took his new bride for a spin in a "30 Cavalry baggage car" in 1969. He holds the reins of a steel cart which is hitched, not to horses or mules, but to a larger vehicle instead. The cloth covering the cart is shaped like a covered wagon; a century ago, the couple would have been riding an actual wagon in celebration of their marriage. Color photograph ordered by Cpt. Jack Daniel.
