October 4, 1969, aerial view of County-City Building, location of city, county, police and court systems. This view captures the rear portion of the County-City Building and shows the large parking lot available. Somewhat resembling an airplane with extended wings, the County-City Building was formally dedicated in April of 1959. It occupied land between So. 9th & So. 11th Street on Tacoma Ave. So. The old Gothic-styled Pierce County Courthouse had been demolished and services transferred to the new building; parking for the County-City Building would take its place. Although the County-City Building was only ten years old in 1969, it was already bursting at its seams. Supporters had proposed to the City Council in late September, 1969, that an $8 million dollar bond issue for a new 5-story wing be considered. The courts needed more space so that trials could proceed without delays. Horace J. Whitacre of Whitacre Engineers gave a detailed projection of the County-City Building's future space needs. Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers. (TNT 9-23-69 , p. 10- article)
Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); Parking lots--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Aerial view of new Tacoma Boatbuilding plant and log dumps on the Hylebos Waterway. The new facility would replace the longtime plant on the Sitcum Waterway which had been gutted by fire in 1968. The L-shaped structrure nearest to Marine View Dr. roadway is believed to hold the administrative and engineering offices. The largest building in this October 4, 1969, photograph is the aluminum fabricating plant, flanked by the steel fabricating building. The building nearest the water is the trades building which holds the equipment used by pipefitters and electricians. A 300-foot pier is being constructed next to 350-foot double ways. With 20 acres of land, the plant had plenty of room for further expansion if needed. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT full page ad 10-10-69, A-20; TNT 10-19-69, D-10)
Aerial views; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Logs; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);
County-City Building. Aerial view looking south on Tacoma Ave. So. with close-up of side and rear of County-City Building, its large parking lot, and Tacoma Public Library across the street. The County-City Building had been completed in 1959 to replace the venerable Old City Hall, 625 Commerce St. Ten years later it housed both city and county offices, including the health department, auditor, assessor, sheriff and city police, city council & mayor, county commissioners and courts. The future would see many of these departments move to separate buildings including the Municipal Building (formerly the Medical Arts Building), Pierce County Annex and the new Tacoma Police Department's complex on Pine St. Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers.
Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); Public libraries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parking lots--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Aerial view of County-City Building and vicinity on a clear early October day in 1969. The County-City Building had celebrated its 10th birthday in 1969, having replaced the dilapidated Old City Hall on Commerce. It is the multi-story aluminum and glass building on Tacoma Ave. So. in the center of the photograph; one of its wings visible is the reinforced concrete court building. To the south of the County-City Building is the Tacoma Public Library; the Carnegie Library, now home to the library's Northwest Room & Special Collections, is the rounded Renaissance-styled structure. West of the County-City Building is the Washington National Guard Armory at 11th & Yakima; across the street from the Armory is the (now) L.H. Bates Vocational-Technical Institute. This view looks much the same now in 2006 as it did 37 years ago. Photograph ordered by Whitacre Engineers. TPL-9648
Aerial views; County-City Building (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma); Public libraries--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Vocational School (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Four officials of the Chrysanthemum Growers Assn. of Tacoma pose behind a beautiful row of 'mums at the home of Wifred Sargeant, 1114 E. 31st St., on October 1, 1969. Mr. Sargeant is standing second from the left flanked by Harold Evans and Ken Ferguson. The man farthest to the right is Hershell Guinn, president of the association. Each year in October the Chrysanthemum Growers Assn. of Tacoma sponsored a show of flowers that was free to the public. "Fair is our land" would be the theme of the 22nd annual Chrysanthemum show held in Visitation Hall, So. 58th & Warner, on October 25-26th. Mr. Ferguson would be awarded "best-in-show" for his enormous white 'mum "Pamela Williams." Photograph ordered by the Chrysanthemum Growers Assn. of Tacoma. (TNT 10-23-69, A-6; TNT 10-26-69, C-22; TNT 10-27-69, p. 2)
Old Northern Pacific Hospital. Leaves are scattered across the grounds of the old Northern Pacific Hospital, closed since 1968. The brick exterior of the edifice, built in 1904 and formally opened in August of 1905, still appears in good condition. N.P. B.A., the lettering etched above main entrance, stands for "Northern Pacific Beneficial Association." The hospital would ultimately be demolished in 1973. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Northern Pacific Beneficial Association Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Exterior of old Northern Pacific Hospital. This appears to be the rear entrance to the old Northern Pacific Hospital (also known as Northern Pacific Beneficial Association Hospital) that was used for ambulance and patient reception only. No parking was permitted in this area with a stern warning that cars in violation would be towed. The hospital closed its doors in 1968 and was demolished in 1973; it would later be the site of a federally funded senior citizens housing project. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Northern Pacific Beneficial Association Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);
This is the newly constructed office building at Tacoma Boatbuilding's new plant on the Hylebos Waterway. The company built a three million dollar facility on Marine View Dr. in 1969 to replace its Sitcum Waterway plant which was completely destroyed by fire in August of 1968. One of its near neighbors was Western Boat Building who had permanently moved to a seven-acre site on the Hylebos after its longtime plant on 11th St. was gutted by fire in October of 1965. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (Additional information provided by a reader)
Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Office buildings--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Ball joint press and gauge in use at Bohannon's Bridgeport Service Station, 11026 Bridgeport Way S.W., Lakewood on September 29, 1969. Stress placed on ball joints made them one of the most common suspension parts to wear out. Bohannon's Bridgeport Service was owned and operated by James Bohannon. Photograph ordered by Lomac, Inc., Seattle.
Washington Association for Retarded Children held their annual 3-day state convention beginning on September 26, 1969, at the Tacoma Motor Hotel. The three unidentified young guests pictured above on September 27th were probably high school and/or college students who attended a planning meeting there to form a state youth organization. Photograph ordered by the Washington Association for Retarded Children. (TNT 9-24-69, C-5)
Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Washington Association for Retarded Children; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Case earthmover. Parked outside Puyallup Tractors, 514 River Road, is a Case earthmover, sans driver. Other Case machinery are visible behind the chain link fence. Photograph ordered by the law firm of Reed, McClure, Moceri, Seattle.
Holiday Inn swimming pool. This is the outdoor swimming pool located on the premises of a Holiday Inn, possibly at 3518 Pacific Hwy. E., Fife. An open-rail fence was used to enclose the swimming area. A water slide, lounging chairs, and trash cans were provided for the inn's customers. A landscaped area of shrubs, rocks, and small trees was next to the swimming pool with at least one lamp pole in view. Photograph ordered by the law firm of Reed, McClure and Moceri, Seattle.
The 20th annual missionary conference of the First Presbyterian Church would be held October 5-12, 1969. In keeping with the current space age theme, church members hold signs "lift-off for Missions" asking for prayers and donations. A giant cut-out of the earth with a wooden cross serves as a reminder of Christianity's influence on the world. The public would be invited to a tea honoring participating missionaries on October 9, 1969. Making plans for the tea were: (l-r) music chairman Mrs. James Klouse, Weyer Guild president Mrs. Cecil Meyers, Mrs. Albert J. Lindsey, wife of First Presbyterian's pastor, and president of the Women's Assn., Mrs. Harold Pratt. Photograph ordered by First Presbyterian Church. (TNT 10-5-69, E-3)
Lindsey, Bernice; Klouse, James--Family; Meyers, Cecil--Family; Pratt, Harold--Family; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Christianity--Tacoma;
Mount Rainier peeks over the University Place neighborhood of 27th & Bridgeport Way W. in the fall of 1969. University Place water tower can be seen left-center in the midst of trees in this aerial view. Safeway's large supermarket (center of photograph) is at 7520 - 27th St. W. in a small shopping center. Also located there are Thrifty Drugs and Value Stores. Photograph ordered by Jack Baty & Associates.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--University Place--1960-1970; Safeway Stores, Inc. (University Place);
Closer September, 1969, northwest to southeast aerial view of intersection of 27th W. and Bridgeport in University Place. (see D156922, image 7 for extended view) This now busy intersection was still fairly undeveloped in 1969; there are a few businesses including the Park & Shop market at 26th & Bridgeport (parking lot visible at bottom) and several service stations--Paul's Chevron, University Place Shell around 27th & Bridgeport. University Place water tower can barely be seen in upper center of photograph amidst the towering trees. The cap of Mount Rainier forms a beautiful background. Photograph ordered by Jack Baty & Associates.
Aerial views; Neighborhoods--University Place--1960-1970; Automobile service stations--University Place;
Studio set-up watch band calendars. For $1.50, your wristwatch could also have a "Dater" inserted in the watch band providing a 12-month calendar display. The watch band calendar was reversible - gold on one side and silver on the other and Sundays and holidays were clearly marked in bright red. The watch band calendar set was packaged in small clear boxes. Photograph ordered by Coast Calendar Co.
New tire store. Baldwin Tire & Brake Service opened for business in September of 1969 in the old OK Tire Store building. It was located at 1922 Tacoma Ave. So. and offered both new tires and retreads, including El Dorado and Goodrich brands. Front end alignment and brake service were also provided. Owner and operator Leonard Baldwin was a former real estate salesman for Frank Russell & Associates and a retired Army sergeant. Mr. Baldwin is believed to be the second man to the right in this September 22, 1969, group photograph. He was the sixth in the nation to utilize funds available through the (then) eight-month old minority enterprise program of the Small Business Administration. The loan to purchase the tire store was made possible through a special partnership from tire dealers and the SBA to help minorities obtain and operate their own tire business. Photograph ordered by R.H. Gillette Distributors, Inc. (TNT 10-12-69, D-10)
Baldwin Tire & Brake Service (Tacoma); Tires; Signs (Notices);
Baldwin Tire & Brake Service. The large OK sign was still fastened to the roof of the tire store at 19th and Tacoma Ave So. now owned by Leonard Baldwin in September of 1969. Now called Baldwin Tire & Brake Service, the store sold new tires and retreads, emphasizing the El Dorado and Goodrich brands, and also fixed flats for 96 cents or tubeless tires for $1.25. A customer could also have his vehicle's front end aligned and brakes repaired. Store owner Leonard Baldwin, a former real estate salesman and retired Army sgt., was able to purchase the business with the help of a minority enterprise program. This September 22, 1969, general view also indicates the wooded and shrub-filled lot next to the tire store had recently been sold by Wm. C. Johnston, realtor. Photograph ordered by the R.H. Gillette Distributors, Inc. (TNT 10-12-69, D-10)
Baldwin Tire & Brake Service (Tacoma); Tires; Signs (Notices);
Tacoma Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (center) signed an official proclamation declaring October 11-18, 1969 "Scandinavian Days" in Tacoma. Photographed with the mayor were: (l to r) Mrs. Arvilla Dabroe, publicity chairman for the event; Hartley Kantor, promotion chairman for the Downtown Tacoma Association; Dennis Rowley, co-chairman of the event and Mrs. A. Victor Johnson, chairman of the Leif Erikson Memorial Committee. (Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.) (TNT 10-5-69, A-19) ALBUM 14.
Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dabroe, Arvilla; Johnson, A. Victor--Family; Kantor, Hartley; Rowley, Dennis; Proclamations;
Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen affixes his signature to a document proclaiming October 11-18, 1969, as "Scandinavian Days." Displaying examples of Scandinavian handicrafts are Mrs. Arvilla Dabroe, publicity chair (L) and Mrs. A. Victor Johnson (R), chairman of the Leif Erikson Memorial Committee. Hartley Kantor, promotion chairman of the Tacoma Downtown Association and Dennis Rowley, co-chairman of the "Scandinavian Days" event, are also pictured above. Scandinavian handicrafts, heirlooms and artifacts will be on display in downtown stores' windows during this time. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. (TNT 10-5-69, A-19)
Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dabroe, Arvilla; Johnson, A. Victor--Family; Kantor, Hartley; Rowley, Dennis; Proclamations;
September of 1969 progress photograph of (National) Bank of Washington plaza under construction at 12th & Pacific Ave. An elevated view of the construction site gives a broader view of the entire block-wide $12 million dollar project. The bank building is already about three stories high as cranes and men work steadily on. The vast area in front of the building, now filled with portable trailers and vehicles, will become a beautifully landscaped plaza filled with trees, plants and a fountain. Photograph ordered by the Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, who were the general contractors of the massive project.
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery;
Boat launching. The "Anna Maria, " built by Tacoma Boatbuilding, photographed in pre-launch status on September 20, 1969. At 191-feet, the steel-hulled "Anna Maria" was the largest vessel of its type built at that time. She would have a frozen fish capacity of 1100-ton. Captain Roland Virissimo of San Diego would be her skipper. After the 1:30 p.m. launching from the Tacoma Boat plant 2 in the Port Industrial Yard, a reception would be held at Tacoma Boat's new plant at 1840 Marine View Dr. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 3-19-69, D-5; TNT 3-21-69, A-10) TPL-9408 B&W
Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Boat launching. The "Anna Maria" was successfully launched in the early afternoon of September 20, 1969. She is being maneuvered into Commencement Bay by three tugs. The contrast in size is readily apparent; the "Anna Maria," at 191 feet, was the largest tuna boat yet built and had a 1100-ton frozen fish capacity. Capt. Roland Virissimo would operate the vessel built by Tacoma Boat from the San Diego area. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 3-19-69, D-5; TNT 3-21-69, A-10) TPL-9407
Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Boat launching party. The "Anna Maria" was launched at the Port Industrial Yard on September 20, 1969. Built by Tacoma Boat for fishing out of San Diego, the steel-hulled "Anna Maria" at 191 feet was the largest tuna seiner built at that time. She could hold 1100-ton of frozen fish. The ship's captain was Roland Virissimo; his wife, holding traditional spray of red roses, was the sponsor. The "Anna Maria" was scheduled for delivery in late November and was expected to reach San Diego by December 1. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boat Building. (TNT 3-19-69, D-5; TNT 3-21-69, A-10) TPL-9406
Virissimo, Roland--Family; Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Roses--Tacoma;
The Unique Social & Community Club planned to start off its year with a fashion show and dance at the Am-Vets Hall at So. 39th & Union on October 3, 1969. Pictured above are Thelma (Mrs. Thomas H.) Williams (left), president of the club and Martha (Mrs. Fred) Erwin (right), chairman of the event. Linda Warren and Dennis Williams (center) would be modeling stylish new clothing. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 9-28-69, E-8)
Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Williams, Thelma; Erwin, Martha; Warren, Linda; Williams, Dennis;
James Will at the Titus-Will Ford dealership. Jim Will and Leon Titus were co-founders of the dealership in 1938. Awards and plaques on wall behind him. Photograph ordered by Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan.
Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Awards; Titus-Will Ford (Tacoma); Will, James W.;
Seeking to make the car-buying experience as pleasant as possible, Titus-Will Ford built its salesman closing office with ceiling-to-floor windows to bring in natural light and provide unobstructed views of the outdoor landscaping. The customer was positioned so that he could rest his eyes on the trees and shrubbery beyond the salesman; lower windows could also be opened to let in fresh air. A salesman is shown on September 16, 1969, pointing out the details of a new Ford in a glossy magazine to a prospective client. Photograph ordered by the Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan, for a "dealers publication."
Titus-Will Ford (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sales personnel--Tacoma--1960-1970;
James Will, of Titus-Will Ford, stands next to the large engraving commemorating one of the co-founders of the firm, Leon E.Titus. Mr. Titus, who passed away in 1966, was one of Tacoma's best known automobile dealers. The pair opened a downtown Ford dealership in 1938. Titus Motor Co. offered Ford trucks and cars at its downtown Tacoma location for decades. The dealership moved to its Tacoma Mall-area location next to I-5 in 1967. Photograph ordered by Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan.
Titus-Will Ford (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1960-1970; Engravings; Titus, Leon E.--Associated objects; Will, James W.;
September Song model home. The "September Song" was one of a new line of lower priced homes built by Evergreen State Builders in the new Lacey-area Travera community in 1969. It, along with "April Love" and "Junebug," would be open for inspection the last weekend in September with the official opening of Travera. "September Song" appeared to be a one-and-one half story wood framed building with stone accents; it was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to contain a two-car attached garage and a mansard roof. Prices for the new Evergreen State Builders homes in Travera started at $16,950. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
Sea trials. The tuna seiner, "Anne M," proceeded with sea trials in mid-September, 1969. She had a frozen fish capacity of 650-ton and was skippered by Captain Frank Souza. Built by Martinac Shipbuilding, the 1.5 million dollar vessel ran on a 20 cylinder 2800 h.p. diesel engine. She was completely carpeted in the living quarters of the skipper and 14-man crew and was equipped with air conditioning. The "Anne M" was named after the wife of the president of Bumble Bee Seafoods. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 8-3-69, D-11) TPL-9410
