Grand opening of bank. The Bank of Tacoma celebrated the grand opening of its Sixth & "L" branch on August 25, 1969. Chrm. of the Board Thomas Mallon (leaning against teller window), bank president David J. Williams (directly behind him), and Sixth Ave. branch manager James K. Jones (extreme right) pose with staff inside the contemporary structure. Tellers Rita Johnson and Lola Lester are ready to serve their customers. A new television console is in the foreground, one of three to be given away along with 25 other prizes, to lucky winners of celebration drawings. The Sixth Ave. branch would be a full service bank including drive-in banking and night depository. Photograph ordered by Bank of Tacoma. (TNT 8-24-69, D-10)
Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Bankers--Tacoma; Mallon, Thomas; Williams, David J.; Johnson, Jones, James K.; Johnson, Rita; Lester, Lola; Televisions;
Grand opening of bank. August 25, 1969, saw the grand opening of the Sixth Avenue branch of the Bank of Tacoma. Bank officials including Chrm. of the Board, Thomas Mallon (third from right) , president David J. Williams (extreme r), and Sixth Ave. branch manager James K. Jones (second from left) were present to snip the bright red ribbon. In late May, 1969, Seattle-First National Bank had announced plans to join the Tacoma business community by buying the Bank of Tacoma's assets and liabilities including the main office and three branches. The changeover was not expected to be completed until January of 1970. The Bank of Tacoma's total assets were more than 21 million dollars with deposits of more than 17 million. Color photograph ordered by the Bank of Tacoma. (TNT 5-28-69, p. 1)
Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma); Bankers--Tacoma; Banks--Tacoma; Mallon, Thomas; Williams, David J.; Jones, James K.; Scissors & shears;
August 20, 1969, progress photograph of new (National) Bank of Washington plaza construction. The site at 12th & Pacific Ave. is rapidly undergoing change as forms and concrete pillars have been erected and the concrete footing appears to have been laid. The empty pits shown in the center of the photograph may have been for the placement of the bank's two elevators. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, the $12 million dollar project's general contractor.
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
Aerials of Brookdale area around Brookdale Golf Course, Chesney Rd. E., Givens Rd. E., and Waller Rd. E. taken on August 18, 1969. The Brookdale Golf Course was built in 1931 and offered its patrons fine views of Mount Rainier while striding the par-71, 6400-yard course. Photograph ordered by Healy Bros.
Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Brookdale Golf Club (Parkland);
Three unidentified children grinned broadly while peeking through the bars in a travelling Fun House on August 14, 1969. They had attracted a small group of curious onlookers. These children were part of the 1,200 strong opening day crowd at a 3-day community carnival held at the Eastside Youth Center. Proceeds of the carnival were to go for replacement of "Gus the Eastside Bus," a 15-year highway veteran. "Gus" had spent the last year transporting thousands of kids on more than 200 excursions before finally breaking down. Lee Carnival would set up a ferris wheel and rides, including a merry-go-round, in an outdoor midway accompanied by eleven booths of carnival games. A food bazaar was also in place in the youth center. Parking was free and there was no admission charge. The $500 raised during the carnival helped to buy "Gus II" which had a "kid capacity" of 72. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 8-10-69, A-16; TNT 8-15-69, C-20, TNT 9-14-69, B-5)
This miniature train packed with children waiving their arms jubilantly in the air was just one of the many rides and amusements set up for the Eastside Youth Center's three-day carnival beginning on August 14th, 1969. One little boy, perhaps the train's "engineer," peered out from the locomotive. The youth center was attempting to raise funds for the replacement of a much-used bus, "Gus the Eastside Bus," which had limped to a final breakdown after transporting thousands of kids on excursions. Proceeds of the old-fashioned country carnival would go toward buying "Gus II." Children like those above would be able to ride a ferris wheel and merry-go-round or play games on the outdoor midway. Over 1,200 people attended the first day of the carnival, helping to raise $500 for the purchase of "Gus II," which arrived for service a month later. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 8-10-69, A-16-article; TNT 8-15-69, C-20-article, TNT 9-14-69, B-5-article)
Three Eastside Youth Center members meet with counselor Nancy Mays to set up their booth for a three-day community carnival this week in memory of “Gus the Eastside Bus.” The proceeds will go towards purchasing a replacement.
Back of photo: Eastside Youth Center For Gus the Bus with Story Aug 10 1969
Photographs By Richards Studio Photographs since 1895 734 Pacific Ave. MA 7-9111 Tacoma, Wash. 98402 D156769-1
Studio portrait of Marilyn Ogburn. Mrs. Ogburn was dressed in feathered collar along with feathers artfully mingling in her short hairdo as she posed for a studio portrait on August 8, 1969. She was a longtime entertainer at Steve's Gay '90s, delighting Cable Car Room audiences with her piano tunes. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.
Bon Voyage Travel Service. The Bon Voyage Travel Service was located on the third floor of the Bon Marche in 1969. An employee, believed to be Vi Randall, is shown on the phone with a potential client. On her desk are stacks of pamplets for travel to distant places. Framed posters promoting European nations and large American cities are displayed on the walls of the small office space. Photograph ordered by the Bon Voyage Travel.
Bon Voyage Travel Service (Tacoma); Tourism--Tacoma; Travel posters;
It took more than one cake for all the candles commemorating prominent Seattle banker Joshua Green's birthday; Mr. Green celebrated his 100th birthday in advance at Reno Odlin's No. Alki home on August 2, 1969. Mr. Green, Chairman of the Board of Peoples National Bank, was attending the Washington State Historical Society's annual Board of Curators meeting. He was presented a century plant. Mr. Odlin, Chairman of the Board of Puget Sound National Bank and Historical Society board chairman, was a longtime friend of Mr. Green's and rode with him in the Tacoma Centennial Parade in late June. The Washington State Historical Society honored Mr. Odlin with a special book collection to be placed in the society's museum. Photograph ordered by Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 8-4-69, p. 19- article on meeting)
Exterior view of new Budget Finance Plan building. Budget Finance Plan, located at 11457 Pacific Ave. in Parkland, offered loans for automobiles, furniture and personal expenditures. It was managed by Delmar Pieper. The firm was located in a contemporary one-story office building with glass walls; to preserve privacy, vertical blinds were pulled closed on July 31, 1969. Photograph ordered by Budget Finance Plan.
Budget Finance Plan (Parkland); Financial facilities--Parkland; Business & finance--Parkland; Facades--Parkland;
View from sparsely traveled Pacific Ave. near So. 34th heading toward downtown taken on July 28, 1969. Sign warns drivers of a hill for 1000 feet. Two-story apartment house on left at intersection of Wright and Pacific. Glimpse of Commencement Bay; large Bank of California neon sign on top of the Washington Building, Schoenfeld's Furniture, and Medical Arts Building among other prominent downtown businesses. Photograph ordered by Epcon.
Firestone grand opening. With a snip from the giant scissors, the new Highland Hills Firestone store, 5939 Sixth Ave., was officially opened on July 28, 1969. Signs plastered on the glass walls indicated big values were available in every department and free soft drinks and coffee would be offered to all. Shoppers could register for drawings of Sup-R-Belt tires, black & white portable tvs and power mowers without actually purchasing anything. Dave McCallen, store manager, is standing second from left. Mr. McCallen was formerly the assistant manager of the Villa Plaza Firestone store and the manager of an Oregon Firestone. Other Firestone personnel believed to be in the photograph are O.C. Rushing, Portland district retail manager, and William Thompson, district retail sales manager. Photograph ordered by Firestone. (TNT full page ads 7-27-69, D-6 & D-7; TNT article 7-27-69, D-9)
Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Firestone Store (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; McCallen, Dave; Signs (Notices); Scissors & shears;
Firestone grand opening. The staff of the Highland Hills Firestone, 5939 Sixth Ave., posed in front of their newly opened facility on July 28, 1969. Besides tires, Firestone offered complete auto service performed by qualified mechanics. Televisions, stereos, kitchen and laundry appliances were also sold at this location. Dave McCallen ( standing second from left ) managed the new store. He was assisted by office & credit manager Roger Boswell, passenger tire sales manager Robert Fisher and service manager Ken Badgley. Photograph ordered by Firestone. (TNT 7-27-69, D-9)
The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church honored their pastor, Dr. Albert J. Lindsey, with a large plaque in appreciation for his 20 years of service to the church. Church elder H.A. Briggs (r in photo) presented Pastor and Mrs. Lindsey with the plaque. Mr. Briggs had arranged in June of 1949 for Dr. Lindsey, then a Detroit minister, to come to Tacoma to hold a Bible conference and to preach a sermon. He was installed as pastor later that month. Dr. and Mrs. Lindsey were feted at a surprise reception in the church's courtyard following morning service on July 27, 1969. Photograph ordered by the First Presbyterian Church. (TNT 8-1-69, B-2)
Lindsey, Albert J.; Clergy--Tacoma--1960-1970; Lindsey, Bernice; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Briggs, H.A.; Plaques--Tacoma;
Mrs. Patricia Edman, Mrs. Jane Brisbois and Mrs. Madelyn McMonagle (l to r) were in charge of arrangements for the Aquinas Academy's Class of 1949, 20th class reunion which was held on August 2, 1969 at the Top of the Ocean. Invitations to the reunion which included a cocktail party and dance were sent to the 36 class members. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Rex Edman. (TNT 7-31-69, B-5)
Edman, Rex--Family; Brisbois, William--Family; McMonagle, Madelyn; Reunions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aquinas Academy (Tacoma);
The art collection of Bruce LeRoy was on display at the Tacoma Art Museum (AKA Allied Arts Center) in July of 1969. Many of the paintings reflected the Pacific Northwest of the past. The primitives in his collection were part of the art museum's Tacoma Centennial Celebration. Mr. LeRoy was associated with the Washington State Historical Society for many years. Photograph ordered by Bruce LeRoy.
Paintings; Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Allied Arts Center (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; LeRoy, Bruce--Associated objects;
Ben Cheney's philanthropic endeavers in amateur sport extended beyond Tacoma as he also sponsored teams outside the local community. This baseball team of Cheney Studs was labeled the "Connie Mack" team and believed to be based in King County. Players 16-18 would be able to participate in league play. Cloy Sykes of Kent was listed as the coach. The team was photographed in July of 1969 at Moshier Field near Sea-Tac. Color photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
The LeRoy Collection on display at the Tacoma Art Museum in July of 1969. Bruce LeRoy, secretary of the Washington State Historical Society, loaned his collection of fine art to the Tacoma Art Museum. Small ceiling spotlights focused on the art on the wood panel walls. The Tacoma Art Museum, also known then as the Allied Arts Center, was located in the old Public Safety Bldg. Photograph ordered by Bruce LeRoy.
LeRoy, Bruce--Associated objects; Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Allied Arts Center (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Paintings;
In July of 1969 it was possible to travel to the Tacoma Art Museum (AKA Allied Arts Center) to view the art collection of Bruce LeRoy on display. Several paintings are shown above decorating an otherwise plain paneled wall; they appear to be scenes of the early Northwest outdoors. The Tacoma Art Museum were presenting these primitives from Mr. LeRoy's collection and contemporary entries from Northwest artists as part of the Tacoma Centennial Celebration. Photograph ordered by Bruce LeRoy.
Paintings; Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Allied Arts Center (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; LeRoy, Bruce--Associated objects;
Two trucks are in the process of dumping their loads at the site of the old Kent Airport on July 22, 1969. The land has been fenced off. Railroad tracks were being built at the same time on the same location; see D156483, image 2. Photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road, Seattle.
A new Firestone store opened in July of 1969 at 5939 Sixth Ave. in the Highland Hills shopping district. It offered complete car service including brake relining, shock absorbers, front end alignments, batteries and a 40% off tire sale. The facility had six bays so that waiting for service could be kept at a minimum. Dave McCallen, who had prior managerial experience at the Villa Plaza Firestone and an Oregon Firestone, was the store's manager. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT full page ads 7-27-69, D-6, D-7; TNT article 7-27-69, D-9)
Firestone Store (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Tracks are being laid at the site of the old Kent Airport in mid-July of 1969. They are being constructed next to what appears to be the old runway. Photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road, Seattle.
July 21, 1969, progress photograph of new (National) Bank of Washington plaza site at 12th & Pacific Ave. Work on this extensive project continued into the summer months of 1969; it would not be completed and dedicated until January of 1971. Workmen appear to be examining the rebar which will be used in conjunction with reinforced concrete. Photograph ordered by the Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, who were the general contractors.
Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
