ca. 1931. A look back to the early 1930s at the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and downtown Tacoma business district , included in the 1977 Richards Studio stock file. Several of the buildings in Tacoma's skyline have been labeled including the Perkins Bldg., the Fisher Company and Montgomery Ward & Co. Retail Store. Other notable buildings are the Puget Sound National Bank headquarters with distinctive spire, the Washington Building, and the Tacoma Building. A glimpse of the Tacoma Hotel, which would burn down in 1935, is near the right (behind smokestacks). In the foreground is the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and Dock St., with Pacific Fruit & Produce Co., a firm established in 1909.

City Waterway (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Business districts--Tacoma; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma);

Series of aerials around the vicinity of South 19th & Pearl Sts. taken on behalf of Mueller Investment Co. on October 3, 1977. This view is believed to be a bit further north, near the Westgate Shopping Center and the North End water tower and reservoir.

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Water towers--Tacoma; Reservoirs--Tacoma;

Groundbreaking at Atlas Foundry. Ground was broken on February 23, 1978, at the Atlas Foundry site for expansion and modernization of the longtime Tacoma company. Several new buildings and renovation of equipment, totaling $5,000,000, were included in the five-year plan. The company employed approximately 400 people. Pictured above is company president Leo H. Long, Sr., who is flanked by Milo S. Gates, president of Swineston & Walberg Co. and Charles "Chuck" Fausel, executive vice-president of Lester B. Knight & Associates, Inc. All three are gripping a shiny shovel with a small plaque attached. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels; Long, Leo H.; Gates, Milo S.; Fausel, Charles;

Color studio portrait of George Boscovich. Mr. Boscovich and wife Margaret resided at 10430 Brook Lane S.W., Lakewood. According to the 1977 City Directory, he was the president of Tacoma Asbestos Co. Photograph ordered by George Boscovich.

Boscovich, George;

This large cat had its portrait taken at the home of Mrs. A.E. Blair on May 11, 1978. It raises a paw in greeting, with help from its owner. Mrs. Blair and pet resided at 404 North "D" St. in the Plaza Four Condominiums. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. A.E. Blair.

Cats;

Pool table. This pool table was one of three different types built and assembled by Educators Manufacturing Co., 3401 Lincoln Ave. Educators Manufacturing was primarily known for its school furniture line but apparently had branched out to some types of wood-based recreational items. One of their designs was a "knocked-down" pool table which came with fortified aprons to make the tables stronger. The 700-lb. table took about an hour to set up. Educator Manufacturing Co. was one of three major manufacturers of billiard tables in Tacoma. With production and sales of about 6000, it was the largest of the three. Educators had contracts with Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Simpson-Sears of Canada. The other two firms, George Michaels' Thea Industries and Western Billiards Manufacturing Co., produced and sold about 1000 tables a year. Color photograph ordered by Educators Manufacturing Co. (TNT 3-1-78, A-18-19-article)

Educators Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Billiards--Tacoma; Furniture industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A deep ditch has already been dug and dirt removed by the large crane in the background as an unidentified worker checks on the exposed water or sewer pipe. A ladder is propped up against one side of the ditch and a sturdy form installed to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. Studio notes indicate that this is "Line 6, Station 3+00."

Excavation--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery; Ladders;

Those at the head table stand for the introduction of Washington's Governor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association in March of 1978. Governor Ray was the feature speaker of the event. Among those at the head table were Bud McIvor, president of the Downtown Tacoma Association (standing next to Governor Ray); Bill Philip, head of Puget Sound National Bank (third from left); and the reigning Ms. Downtown Tacoma, Catherine Packer. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; McIvor, Bud; Philip, William W.; Packer, Catherine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Dixy Lee Ray speaks at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association. Dr. Ray was the only woman to serve as governor of Washington and the only woman to chair the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. She established a record as the youngest girl to climb Mount Rainier at age 12. A Tacoma native, she graduated from Stadium High School and Mills College and obtained a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. Specializing in marine biology, she served on the faculty of the University of Washington for nearly three decades. As a director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, she is credited in preserving the center, which had been built for the world's fair in 1962. In Dr. Ray's only term as governor, her administration balanced the budget and brought in full funding of basic education. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. TPL-5914 (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Grantree Furniture's showroom is filled with a variety of sofas, tables, chairs and lamps. The furniture rental facility was located at South 38th & Cedar and was managed by Kelly Knight. Photograph ordered by Turner Group, Portland, Oregon.

Grantree Furniture (Tacoma); Lease & rental services--Tacoma;

Tacoma Home Show grand opening. Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington wields a pair of large shears to snip the ribbon for the opening day of the 1978 Tacoma Home Show. He is assisted by Tacoma mayor, Mike Parker. It was Mayor Parker's first time officiating at the Home Show, a duty that his predecessor, Gordon Johnston, had performed for many years. The Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall for the sixth straight year. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parker, Michael; Huntington, Clay;

Rear-and-side view of contemporary home shown in D168533, image 1. Attention is drawn to the unusual large wood-framed chimney. The home's skylights would help to brighten the interiors. The builder, believed to be Holly Homes, Inc., has left many trees as part of the landscaping. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980;

Bathroom. This is believed to be the bathroom attached to the master bedroom shown in D168533, image 8. The wide doorway would make the bathroom wheelchair accessible. This view indicates that there was a stand-alone glassed shower. A double-sink and plenty of cabinet space were included in the large bathroom. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Bathrooms; Bathtubs & showers;

A small sitting/living room with fireplace adjoins the dining area in the contemporary home pictured above. Track lighting in addition to large windows helps to make the room airy and light. The walls and carpeting both appear light in color, helping to off-set the darker wood furniture. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Dining tables; Fireplaces;

Two unidentified men in front of bold logo exchanging document entitled "The New Family." It is possible that one of the men (probably the man on the left) is a new employee. He may have been affiliated with Aetna Life & Casualty. Photograph ordered by Aetna Life & Casualty, Hartford, CT.

Insurance;

Unidentified man in office. He is seated behind a desk; poster of Alaska in background. He may have been affiliated with Aetna Life & Casualty. This man is also in D168324, image 2. Photograph ordered by Aetna Life & Casualty, Hartford, CT.

Insurance;

The Kroeze Brothers. Dr. Johnny Kroeze and his brother, Dr. Billy Kroeze, are evangelists. They were photographed at Channel 11 studios during the summer of 1978. The Kroezes are still ministering in Everett, Washington. Photograph ordered by the Kroeze Brothers Evangelistic Association.

Kroeze, Johnny; Kroeze, Billy; Clergy--Everett;

Two unidentified men scrutinizing map of a specific township located in King County, Washington, in December of 1977. This picture was believed to have been taken in the Auburn office of Red Carpet Real Estate, 32015 -23rd Ave. S., where developers were speaking to realtors. Photograph ordered by Lawry, Russom & Leeper, San Francisco.

Maps; Real estate business--Auburn;

Male trio with one Gibson guitar. They posed for a studio portrait in mid-August of 1977. The three young men are dressed similarly with dark pullovers and light big-collared shirts. Known as the Evan Groom Trio, they were slated to appear in concert on September 29th at The Other Side of the Tracks in Auburn. Photograph ordered by David Nordstrom. (TNT 9-23-77, TGIF section)

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

Informal portrait of L.T. Murray, Jr. Lowell Thomas Murray, Jr., was photographed in his office in July of 1978. He was the president of the Murray Pacific Corporation, encompassing the West Fork Timber Co., Pan Pacific Trading Co. and Pan Pacific International Corporation. His father, Lowell T. Murray, Sr., had founded West Fork Timber. It is not clear whether the man in the enlarged photograph near Mr. Murray was Mr. Murray Sr. or himself. The family had long been established in Lakewood where the elder Murrays had an extensive estate. "Tom" Murray was born in Tacoma on January 2, 1926. He attended the Taft School in Watertown, Conn., and graduated from Yale University in 1946. He had actual logging experience as a gandy dancer and chokerman for St. Regis Paper Co., worked on a high lead side for Ladd Logging and set dogs for Buffelen Lumber's sawmill. He continued his education at the University of Washington and obtained a Masters degree in forestry. He became executive vice-president of West Fork Timber Co. in 1954, and later assumed the presidency of the corporation. Photograph ordered by Murray Pacific Corporation. (Caterpillar Tractor Co.: Men of Timber, p. 77)

Murray, Lowell Thomas;

This female musician, tentatively identified as Marty Marsh, is holding a guitar. Her dark tresses curl gently over her shoulders. She is wearing a dress with billowing sleeves and an flower print design.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Guitars;

On August 31, 1977, the Tacoma-based band, "Blue Sky," posed for a studio portrait. From left, front row: Mark Harris, Cheryl Umbriaco and Dale Oak. Back row: Ken Baydo and John Phillips. Not to be confused with a Bremerton group of the same name, the Tacoma "Blue Sky" was together from 1976-1979.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Harris, Mark; Umbriaco, Cheryl; Oak, Dale; Baydo, Ken; Phillips, John;

Local music group "Blue Sky" from Tacoma. Personnel (l to r) Cheryl Umbriaco - keyboard, sax and vocals, Ken Baydo - bass guitar and vocals, Mark Harris - drums and vocals, John Phillips - guitar and vocals, and Dale Oak - trumpet, percussion and vocals. The band performed 1976-1979, according to the website Pacific Northwest Bands. Mark Harris became the drummer in "Rock n Roll Magic," another Tacoma group.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Umbriaco, Cheryl; Baydo, Ken; Harris, Mark; Phillilps, John; Oak, Dale;

Unidentified woman in glasses is at work in an undisclosed location in July of 1978. She is busily typing while looking at the results on a small screen attached to the keyboard. A large printer is beside her. Photograph ordered by Public Relations, Inc., San Francisco.

Office workers; Typewriting;

Progress photograph of sewer project. Two men are hemmed in by the steep walls of this ditch as they stand on and near a large sewer pipe. Felton Construction employees had been working since early November of 1977 on the massive new Lakewood-Parkland sewer construction. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, Montana.

Pipes (Conduits); Excavation--1970-1980; Sewers--Parkland;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Olympic Arabian Pleasure Horse Club members and their nine pure or one-half Arabian horses moved majestically down Pacific Avenue during the 1978 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. The riders hail from the Bremerton area. They wear attractive costumes that are handmade. The Olympic Arabian Pleasure Horse Club would win third place in the Mounted Units category. They were one of the 13 horse units entered in the parade.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Horses--Tacoma;

Progress photograph of sewer work. The Felton Construction Co. of Missoula, Montana, had been awarded a contract for part of the massive sewer project in the Lakewood-Parkland area. Two of Felton's employees are pictured on August 30, 1978, at a deep ditch where the sewer pipes are waiting to be laid. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, Montana.

Sewers--Parkland; Pipes (Conduits); Progress photographs;

Studio portrait of Sandra Sloan. She is wearing a tiara and holds a scepter in one hand. A beribboned bouquet of daisies and delicate baby's breath is being held in her other hand. A dark robe with white furred collar is draped over her white gown. Photograph ordered by Willie Mae Sloan.

Sloan, Sandra; Crowns; Scepters; Flowers--Tacoma;

Portrait of Judge Hardyn B. Soule. Hardyn Soule was a 26-year veteran Pierce County Superior Court judge who resided with wife Betty at 3616 North Union Ave. He was appointed by Gov. Dixy Lee Ray in late 1977 to a new post on the State Court of Appeals and took the oath of office on January 4, 1978. Photograph ordered by Administrator for the Courts, Temple of Justice, Olympia. (TNT 1-5-78, A-5 article)

Soule, Hardyn B.; Judges--Washington;

Studio portrait of Delores Winston and Steven Pitts. Ms. Winston, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon T. Winston, resided in Lake City and was the territory sales manager for Hunt-Wesson Foods. She was a graduate of Tacoma Community College and was Miss TCC for 1969-70. Delores K. Winston and Steven Edward Pitts would be married at St. John Baptist Church in 1978. Mr. Pitts was a food services manager. The couple planned to reside in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Delores Winston. (TNT 6-4-78, E-10-wedding information)

Winston, Delores Kawauchi; Pitts, Steven Edward; African Americans--Tacoma--1970-1980;