1971 Daffodil Parade. This was the Tacoma Fire Department's entry to the 1971 Daffodil Festival Parade. Its appearance generally signified the end of the parade as evidenced by the movement of the crowd. According to information received from a reader, this was a 1970 American LaFrance which was housed at the now-closed old Fire Station #12, a station still located on the south side of East 11th between Thorne Rd. and the Port of Tacoma Rd. It was Tacoma Truck Co. #4, a ladder truck which did not carry water or hoses. (Additional information/identification from a reader)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Fire Department (Tacoma);

1971 Daffodil Parade. The Afifi Oriental band, a motley assembly of musicians representing the Afifi Temple, banged their tambourines and drums to the delight of thousands of spectators as the band paraded down Pacific Avenue during the 1971 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade. The Oriental Band was one of 30 bands participating in the annual parade.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Daffodil Parade. Marching proudly down Pacific Avenue in rows of three was a contingent from the Afifi Temple. The Shriners wore their color dress uniforms of red and green, including the familiar fez. The springtime sun was out in full force on Saturday, April 3rd, accompanied by soft blue skies. This was a contrast to the Junior Daffodil Parade the week before when brisk winds and cold temperatures chilled participants and parade watchers.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Daffodil Parade. Performing intricate maneuvers during the April 3, 1971, Daffodil Festival Parade is this group of sharply dressed young women in red. In addition to the bright red jackets and skirts, they are wearing white berets and gloves. There were a total of 19 drill teams in attendance to delight the waiting throngs.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Drill teams;

1971 Daffodil Parade. Winner of the Princess trophy for best float under 30 feet was the entry from Morton. Entitled the "Morton Loggers Jubilee," the float featured the Jubilee queen and attendants seated before large chunks of wood. The Morton Loggers Jubilee would be held on August 14-15 in 1971. The Morton float was one of 31 floats entered that year in the Daffodil Parade. (TNT 4-3-71, p. 1 - article; TNT 4-4-71, B-7)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Daffodil Parade. "Save Meeker Mansion" was the plaintive plea on this float entered on the April 3, 1971, Daffodil Parade. The float, entitled "On the Trail," depicted a pioneer, probably Ezra Meeker, and his daffodil-covered wagon. The Meeker Mansion was attempting to avoid the wrecking ball and funds were being sought for its rehabilitation.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Daffodil Parade. "Mr. Northwind" and his icy breath drew rounds of applause from the crowds lined up along Pacific Avenue to view the 1971 Daffodil Parade. The float entered by the Fife-Milton community won the coveted "Sweepstakes" award. The float's "snow" was composed of some 50,000 white Mt. Hood daffodils. Perched on glossamer flakes in giant white hoop skirts were princess Karen Barnes and her attendants Lynne Brinkman and Peggy Gaschke. Volunteer help from both Fife and Milton designed and built the award-winning float, including the 13-foot high papier-mache "Mr. Northwind." (TNT 4-3-71, p.1; TNT 4-4-71, B-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Barnes, Karen; Brinkman, Lynne; Gaschke, Peggy;

1971 Daffodil Parade. Horses and horse-drawn wagons were always a favorite entry in the annual Daffodil Festival Parades. This team of four brown and white horses pull a wagon entitled "Century Cafe Buckly" with two white-hatted men as drivers. There were 11 mounted units in the 1971 parade.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Horses--Tacoma;

1971 Daffodil Parade. Native Americans on horseback composed one of the 11 mounted units participating in the 1971 Daffodil Festival Parade. Led by an unidentified man in feathered headdress, the riders may have represented more than one tribe.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Indians of North American--Clothing & dress; Horses--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of Jim Rico. Bearing an astonishing resemblance to comedian Stan Laurel is Sumner resident Jim Rico. He posed for a studio portrait on April 2, 1971, with a black derby and bow tie reminiscent of that worn by Laurel. Mr. Rico resided at 20105 Church Lake Dr. in Sumner. Photograph ordered by Jim Rico.

Rico, Jim; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1971 Daffodil Festival Queen. Holding the symbols of her new office, Jean Fink of Lakes High School posed for her formal portrait as the 1971 Daffodil Festival Queen. The daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Garvie S. Fink of Lakewood, she had attended schools in many states and had been at Lakes for 19 months. Miss Fink had a GPA of 3.97, the highest of the field of 14 princesses. She was crowned by Lt. Gov. John Cherberg on March 29, 1971, on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University. Jean Fink was Lakes' first queen. As befitting the daughter of a U.S. Air Force pilot, she flew a Cessna 150 as a hobby. Other achievements included appointment to the Bon Marche Fashion Board, member Junior Achievement, member of Lakes drill team and a Sunday School teacher. (TNT 3-30-71, p. 1, p. 16; TNT 12-2-70, p. 1-article) {photograph is partially torn}

Fink, Jean; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Daffodils; Scepters; Crowns; Students--Lakewood--1970-1980; Lakes High School (Lakewood);

Studio photograph of copy camera set up to take fine close-ups of (automotive) ring on March 29, 1971, as requested by the law firm of Davies, Pearson, Anderson & Gadbow. The ring has been placed on a magnetic copy board.

Cameras; Automobile equipment & supplies;

Queen Erma (Mrs. Ross) Paris and her royal court. Mrs. Ross Paris was installed as the new Queen of the Nile during ceremonies occurring at the Fellowship Hall in the Masonic Temple on March 27, 1971. She is wearing an elaborate robe over her white gown and is holding a spray of red roses. Her five attendants are dressed identically in pink and each is holding a bouquet of flowers. Mrs. Paris succeeded retiring queen Mrs. Louie Mazza in the group's 52nd installation ceremony. Color photograph ordered by the Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5. (TNT 3-21-71, E-8 - article)

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

Shortly after the 1971 Junior Daffodil Parade was completed on March 26th, twelve Daffodil princesses posed with an Arabian horse and costumed rider in the vicinity of the Tacoma Totem Pole, 9th & A St. The high school seniors are all wearing rain jackets to combat the chilly and windy weather conditions. Jean Fink of Lakes High School, sixth from left and touching the Arabian, would be chosen Queen of the 1971 Daffodil Festival three days later. Photograph ordered by Daffodil Arabian Horse Show.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1971 : Tacoma); Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fink, Jean; Horses--Tacoma;

4408 Merry Lane W. This is the University Place home of John A. and Nancy Kennedy in 1971. The contemporary wood-and-brick home with shake roof had its two-car garage built under the living room area. A notable feature was the large fireplace. According to the 1971 Suburban Directory, John A. Kennedy was a physician. Photograph ordered by Paul Putman Builders.

Kennedy, John A.-- Homes & haunts; Houses--University Place--1970-1980;

Contemporary kitchen. The modern kitchen located in the University Place residence of Dr. John A. and Nancy Kennedy featured two built-in ovens embeded in a brick wall which faced a breakfast bar and dining room area. A large carved fork and spoon set, popular during that time, hung on the wall. Flooring may be of tile. The Kennedys lived at 4408 Merry Lane W. Photograph ordered by Paul Putman Builders.

Kennedy, John A.--Homes & haunts; Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Kitchens--University Place--1970-1980;

Launching. The 225-foot tuna seiner, "A.K. Strom," was launched at 8:30 a.m. on March 20, 1971, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities with Mrs. Floyd Burgi as the ship's sponsor. The ship is named after Tacoma Boatbuilding founder Arne K. Strom and was the first vessel named for the Strom family. Built at a total cost of over $2,000,000, she was the first of four identical boats expected to be completed this year by the shipyard. The "A.K. Strom" was capable of carying 1,425 tons of frozen tuna. After extensive ship trials, the seiner arrived in San Diego over Memorial Day weekend. Captained by David Rico and a crew of 16, she would fish for Star-Kist Foods, Inc. while based in Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (Marine Digest - June 5, 1971; TNT 3-21-71, B-3; TNT 3-19-71, A-5-article ) TPL-9531

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

View lots in Gig Harbor. Residents of this rural Gig Harbor neighborhood had wonderful views of the water and forested areas in 1971. Lot sizes appear to be large with trees acting as natural borderlines. That year the "Beachcomber" model home, located in the Olympic Sunset Vista neighborhood, was constructed for display during the annual Tacoma Home Show by members of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. It is not clear whether the 1700 sq. foot rambler with sunken living room was one of the homes shown above. Color photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6 -article)

Neighborhoods--Gig Harbor--1970-1980; Houses--Gig Harbor;

Multi-story home. This is believed to be the residence, in 1971, of builder Ray Dally of Ray Dally Construction. Located in the Sunrise Terrace subdivision in Puyallup, the multi-story home overlooked a tennis court. The home was nestled in a wooded lot with an unusually built car port located near the house. Photograph ordered by Ray Dally Construction.

Dally, Ray--Homes & haunts; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Tennis courts--Puyallup;

Interior of Puyallup home. This is believed to be part of the living room area of the Sunrise Terrace residence of builder Ray Dally, taken in March of 1971. Modern furnishings, including two black leather chairs, striped sofa and glass-top table, are included. Wooden staircases lead to the upper level. The home, whose exterior is shown in D159983, image 2, had multi-levels and overlooked a tennis court. Photograph ordered by Ray Dally Construction.

Dally, Ray--Homes & haunts; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Chairs; Sofas; Tables; Stairways--Puyallup;

One of Lakewood's landmarks is the 130-foot water tower resembling a giant flashlight located near the Villa Plaza Shopping Center (now Lakewood Towne Center). The water tower, known as a "hydropillar," holds 500,000 gallons of water. Built about 1970, it can still be seen at 104th & Bridgeport Way. Color photograph ordered by the Lakewood Water District. (Additional information provided by Lakewood Water District) (TNT 3-21-71, A-22)

Water towers--Lakewood; Lakewood Water District (Lakewood);

Herman Sarkowsky. This portrait of Herman Sarkowsky was taken in his Federal Way office on March 15, 1971. Mr. Sarkowsky is seated behind his desk; a picture of his family and a framed proclamation of his Life Directorship in the National Association of Home Builders in the United States hang on the wood paneled wall behind him. He owned United Homes, one of the area's largest home builders, and would later became a partner in the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers. Born in Germany, Mr. Sarkowsky graduated from the University of Washington. He would later serve on the Board of Regents for both the school and University of Washington Hospital. Among other interests, he would become involved in the group that developed the Emerald Downs racetrack and is currently the owner of approximately 50 horses. Photograph ordered by United Homes, Inc. (www.ntra.com/stats_bios.)

Sarkowsky, Herman; Portraits;

Roy S. McKinnon. Roy S. McKinnon, district sales manager of Surety-Surequity, poses with his new Chrysler New Yorker on March 12, 1971. Mr. McKinnon and his new automobile are posed in front of his firm, Surety Life Insurance Co./Surequity Mutual Funds, 4412 Sixth Ave. The firm offered "balanced financial security" with plans offering coverage for insurance needs and financial growth. Photograph ordered by Surety-Surequity, Inc.

McKinnon, Roy S.; Chrysler automobile; Signs (Notices);

SS Starporter 40-ton crane extends over the Seatrain Texas on March 9, 1971. Men and trucks appear dwarfed compared to the giant crane. It is believed that the Seatrain Texas is the merchant vessel heavily utilized in WWll. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Vessels--United States;

March, 1971, view of contemporary home built by Crest Builders located at 15301 - 12th Ave. E. in Spanway. Dubbed "Greenridge Manor," this was one of two model homes on display during the annual Tacoma Home Show. Located in a wooded lot with natural landscaping in the Greenridge subdivision, the residence included an attached two car garage. The 1750 sq.foot home with its modern gabled roofline was built with multiple levels, bathrooms and fireplaces. Vaulted ceilings provided an air of spaciousness. Photograph ordered by Crest Builders. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6)

Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Model houses--Spanaway--1970-1980;

Star Iron & Steel operations. A Star Iron & Steel employee in overalls and gloves is shown operating an unidentified machine at the company plant in March of 1971. Star Iron & Steel was a longtime Tacoma firm with origins in the 1920s. Cranes, hoists and special machinery made up 70% of Star Iron & Steel's annual volume. The company also specialized in fabricated steel and aluminum. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 12-13-70, C-21 - article)

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Machinery;

One-story office building. Developer Boyd Lundstrom had both his real estate firm and Lundstrom Building Enterprises, specializing in office and apartment rentals, located at 5121 - 112th St. S.W., Lakewood. The building was located at the intersection of 112th St. S.W. and Bridgeport Way S.W. Also retaining offices in the building were Don Hill Associates; American Physical Fitness; Phillips Petroleum and CPA Donald R. Brink. Photograph ordered by Lundstrom, Inc.

Office buildings--Lakewood; Lundstrom, Inc. (Lakewood);

Star Iron & Steel Co. operations. An unidentified Star Iron & Steel worker alertly keeps his eyes on the machine before him in this March, 1971, photograph. Star Iron & Steel had a backlog of unfilled contracts totaling $14,500,000, most scheduled for completion in 1971. The plant would have been bustling as there had been a 500% increase in sales over the last five years. Employment had tripled at the plant to handle the multitude of orders. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 12-13-70, C-21- article)

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Machinery;

Launching. The 184-foot steel tuna seiner, "Trinidad," was launched at 5:30 a.m. on February 27, 1971, from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard on the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The $2,100,000 fishing boat was christened by Mrs. William A. Magellan, wife of the owner/skipper. Scheduled delivery to her San Diego owner was expected in mid-May of 1971. The vessel, capable of holding 850-ton of frozen fish, was used to fish for Star-Kist Foods. The 36-foot wide "Trinidad" was air conditioned and held a crew of 16. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 2-28-71, A-21- article) TPL-9461

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Bank of Washington Plaza. Towering over its neighbors is the new Bank of Washington Plaza on 12th & Pacific in downtown Tacoma. The National Bank of Washington and Pacific National Bank had merged effective August 16, 1970. The bank's new name was the Pacific National Bank of Washington with headquarters in Seattle. The Tacoma headquarters would remain in the 24-story plaza tower shown above. Goodwin Chase, former Chrm. of the Board of (National) Bank of Washington, became the president of the consolidated bank. The highest tenant level of the Bank of Washington Plaza tower was actually the 22nd floor with air conditioning units and other service facilities on levels above. View of the Bank of Washington Plaza taken on February 23, 1971. Occupants peering through the nearly 2000 solar bronze windows would have sweeping views of Mount Rainier and the Tacoma landscape. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific. (TNT 5-17-70, p. 1- article; TNT 8-17-70, p. 30 -article)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;