Interior of Star Iron & Steel plant. Elevated view on May 1, 1963, of interior of the Star Iron & Steel plant shows fabricated steel products ready to be assembled. Star Iron, well-known for crane construction, also made towers, hydraulic presses, power operated grapples, and fabricated steel for buildings, bridges and grandstands. They had built a larger plant on Alexander Avenue in 1963.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Tacoma Lions Club held its annual Christmas party on December 17, 1942 at the new Tacoma Boys Club located at 711 South 25th Street. Forty boys were guests of the members attending the luncheon. Each boy received a gift from Santa. The Lions also took this opportunity to dedicate the new locker room at the club that was furnished and equipped by the Lions. (TNT 12/16/1942, pg. 13)

Lions Club (Tacoma); Salvation Army (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boys Club (Tacoma);

ca. 1926. This is the First Church of Christ, Scientist circa 1926. The Greek influenced edifice was built in 1911 by Edward Young, contractor. It was designed by Tacoma architect Frederick Heath who also was responsible for Holy Rosary Church Rectory at 512 S 30th St, Washington Elementary School and many other schools and office buildings. The church remains located across the street from Wright Park.

First Church of Christ, Scientist (Tacoma); Christian Scientist churches--Tacoma;

Aerial photograph taken in the spring of 1963 of portion of downtown Pacific Avenue; it features the Bank of California sign recently installed on top of the Washington Building. The Bank of California is the much smaller building adjacent to the Washington Building. It had been situated on Pacific Avenue since 1928. Bank officials confirmed that a move would be made in early 2005 into the historic Waddell Building at 15th & Commerce.

Aerial photographs; Signs (Notices); Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Several men have stopped to take a coffee break overlooking Kapowsin Lake during the summer of 1963. One man appears to be taking the group's picture, perhaps unaware that he himself is also being photographed by the Richards Studio photographer. St. Regis Paper Co. had formerly used the lake to sort and store logs. By changing to a new 35-acre dry-land log-sorting and storage yard in Kapowsin, St. Regis freed the lake for fuller recreational use by the public. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (1964 St. Regis Annual Report, p. 25)

Lakes & ponds--Kapowsin; Kapowsin Lake (Wash.); St. Regis Paper Co. (Kapowsin);

Close-up of the bridge end trucks of the 275-ton powerhouse crane built by the Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma for the Barkley Power Plant on Kentucky's Cumberland River. This July 15, 1963 photograph is a cropped view of A-138737-3, and was taken for a government report.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Part of a series of photographs of a 275-ton powerhouse crane constructed by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma for the Barkley Power Plant on the Cumberland River. This July 15, 1963, view is described as the general arrangement and trolley with main and auxiliary hoists.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Photographs were requested for a government report concerning the construction of a 275-ton powerhouse crane by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. The crane was ordered for the Barkley power plant on Kentucky's Cumberland River. This July 15, 1963, photograph shows the main hoist blocks and auxiliary hoist blocks.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Slaughter's Furniture would be celebrating its grand opening in the University Place Shopping Center on Saturday, June 22, 1963. A variety of furniture styles waits to greet customers; patio furniture and living room couches and lamps vie for the discerning eye. The store was located at W. 27th & Grandview in University Place; another store, called Slaughter's Decor, was located in Gig Harbor. Built by Thomas Bros. of reinforced concrete, the U.P. home furnishings store owned by Holt Slaughter would remain in business until plans were made to finally close in 1988. (TNT 6-21-63, p. 6)

Slaughter's Furniture (University Place); Furniture stores--University Place; Signs (Notices); Electric signs--University Place;

The shores of Kapowsin Lake are crowded with picnickers and fishermen on a sunny July day. St. Regis Paper Co. had opened up the recreation area to allow the public to enjoy outdoor activities. Previously the lake had been used to store logs from the neighboring Kapowin Tree Farm. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Lakes & ponds--Kapowsin; Kapowsin Lake (Wash.);

View of scenic Kapowsin Lake recreation area as seen through tall Douglas firs and alders in July, 1963. Several vehicles parked under the shady trees are loaded with small boats preparing to join others on the serene lake. St. Regis Paper Co. had previously used the lake to store logs from the Kapowsin Tree Farm but had recently opened up the lake area to recreational boating and picnicking. The Kapowsin Lake public boat launching are was one of the most popular sites. Access to the lake was offered with facilities for launching boats and parking trailers. There was also a small picnic area. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (TNT 8-20-63, B-2)

Lakes & ponds--Kapowsin; Kapowsin Lake (Wash.);

National Bank of Washington main locations at 12th & Pacific Avenue. The National Bank of Washington had three buildings plus a parking lot in the vicinity of 12th & Pacific in downtown Tacoma in 1963. Building on the left is the original bank built in 1921 in the Italian Renaissance style. Across the street is the bank annex while the motor bank, built in 1960 with its 40-car parking lot, is directly behind.

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

Main branch of the National Bank of Washington. Built in 1921 in the Italian Renaissance style and constructed of Wilkeson sandstone, the National Bank of Washington occupied a prominent location at 12th & Pacific. By 1963, the bank had both an annex and motor bank located nearby. Serving Washingtonians since 1885, National Bank of Washington had fourteen convenient offices in the Tacoma area and a total of 32 banking offices in the state. TPL-9205

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

Exterior view of new Washington Natural Gas Co. building at 3130 So. 38th St. with emphasis on towering walkway and well-landscaped surroundings. The modernistic building with its two symmetrical wings was a marked departure from older, classic buildings. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising.

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma);

Interior of new Washington Natural Gas Co. headquarters in the late summer of 1963. The spacious floor space has plenty of room for new household appliances utilizing natural gas - stoves, washers and dryers, hot water heaters and refrigerators. Wall-to-ceiling folding doors can be used to separate portions of the buildings including a meeting/demonstration area. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising.

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Appliances;

Head-on shot of interior of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. building on So. 38th St. near Union shows the length of the structure; there are no formal walls in place to shorten the view. The height of the building is emphasized by its tall ceilings and windows near the roofline. Customer service desks are tucked along side of the expansive windows near the wall-to-ceiling folding doors. Customers could easily view the natural gas appliances on display with plenty of room to stroll and compare. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-1)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Appliances;

Part of the main floor of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. headquarters was used for demonstrations/training sessions. Several rows of chairs are pictured on August 27, 1963, towards the rear of the building in the "Blue Flame" auditorium. Up to 80 people could be accommodated in this meeting area. The new Washington Natural Gas Co. structure was built of pre-cast concrete by the Nelson Construction Co. It was located on the site of the old Tiger Field/Cheney Field on So. 38th St. near Union Avenue. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-6)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma); Public utility companies--Tacoma; Folding chairs;

Side angle of imposing Washington Natural Gas Co. towering walkway taken on August 27, 1963. Narrow steps lead to covered walkway of the new Washington Natural Gas Co. building at 3130 So. 38th St. near Union Avenue. Built of pre-cast concrete in the "hy-urly" construction method by Nelson Construction, the building was designed by Robert Evans/Swedberg & Associates architects. It was built on the former location of Cheney Field/Tiger Field and contained landscaped grounds of cedar and vine maple trees, rhododendrons, Oregon grape shrubs and hypericum. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs Advertising. (TNT 9-10-63, B-2)

Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma);

Interior of new Star Iron & Steel Co. plant on Alexander Avenue. Richards Studio notes indicate these are "fixed wheel gates" in process of being assembled. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A large, tranquil swimming pool is surrounded on all sides by apartments in the Miramar complex. The Olympic-size pool shared space in the courtyard with a landscaped garden terrace. The luxurious four-story Miramar Apartments opened in the fall of 1963. These beautiful apartments were designed for privacy and view. Stromberg Building Enterprises were the contractors with Mel Brewster as superintendent of construction. Photograph ordered by Stromberg Building Enterprises. (TNT 9-22-63, A-11)

Miramar Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Henry Mill, construction of prefabricated trusses. Photograph shows piles of timber and a wood form that is being constructed at the Mill, located at the foot of Starr St., near the water. Sperry Mills, located on what is now Schuster Parkway, can be seen in the background. During the war, Henry Mill was active in lumber prefabrication.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Henry Mill, construction of trusses. Henry Mill was located at 3001 No. Starr, the former site of the old Tacoma Mill Co. The mill was operated by John F. Buchanan, pres., and William F. Buchanan, VP. During the second World War, they became active in lumber prefabrication. Large buildings, such as hangars, were prebuilt in pieces and reassembled on arrival at their destination.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Henry Mill, construction of trusses. Henry Mill & Timber Co. was located at the foot of Starr St., near the water. During World War II, they held a number of government contracts for prefabricated structures. This photo shows company officials standing in and around a wooden truss that is being built.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Rayonier locomotive #90 is loaded with logs on a late fall day in 1963. First known as Rainier Pulp & Paper Co. in 1926, the company realized that Western hemlock, plentiful on the West Coast, was a prime source of bleached paper pulp. Its first mill was established in Shelton in 1927. A few years later, Rainier research scientists joined with Du Pont, leading producer of rayon, to perfect the world's first pulp made from hemlock designed especially for the growing rayon field. 1937 saw the incorporation of the company as "Rayonier;" the name combining both rayon and Mt. Rainier, visible from the Shelton mill. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (www.rayonier.com)

Railroads; Logs;

September, 1963, studio set-up of PFS components booklet. A small Native-American doll, with movable joints, extends her arm toward a booklet published by the Plywood Fabricator Service, Inc., regarding fir plywood components. On the cover, two workers are shown lifting a large sheet of plywood from a stack nearby. These sheets are apparently stressed skin panels. Plywood Fabricator Services, Inc., was based in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Pamphlets; Dolls;

Weyerhaeuser 4-square plywood is being applied to a framed building on September 28, 1963. One worker is about to lift a sheet of plywood next to the window opening. The roof is not yet in place. Photograph ordered by Cole & Weber Advertising.

Building construction; Plywood;

An enormous Brute Crane manufactured by the Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma balances both men on board and heavy loads of plywood in this customer print copied in September, 1963. The presence of other piles of plywood near the building under construction seem to indicate that the Brute Crane has already been put to good use. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Plywood; Building construction;

Another view of the Brute Crane operated by the George Scofield Co. taken on March 28. 1930, by Marvin Boland; see A139500-30 for additional shot. The crane is apparently in the process of scooping up material. Brute Cranes were manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.; copy made of customer print on September 17, 1963.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery;

A Brute Crane manufactured by the Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma is in the process of hoisting lumber at the Seattle Export Lumber Co. There are piles of lumber on both sides of the crane. Date of original photograph is unknown; copy made on September 17, 1963.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Lumber; Seattle Export Lumber Co.;