This quartet of women, hands cupping their faces, were part of the harmonizing Sweet Adelines of Greater Tacoma. They were in dress rehearsal for the Adelines third annual barbershop musical show to be held on November 5 and 6, 1971, at Mount Tahoma High School. Reader and participant Mary Briskey identified this particular group as being part of the "Escapades". From l to r in the photo are Amy Ayers, Lollie Neyhart, Clara Wheeler (face hidden) and Lois Wittenberg. Photograph ordered by Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. (TNT 11-4-71, A-7 article)
United Good Neighbors. 30 executives on loan from various Tacoma businesses posed for a group portrait at the old Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, on November 3, 1971. Industry and government had loaned a total of 73 executives to the United Good Neighbors campaign who had been working since mid-August. The drive to collect funds for the UGN officially began on September 14th. The group's goal was to collect $1,928,000 in the campaign which was to end on November 12th, a bare two months away. The United Good Neighbors was a predecessor of United Way. Photograph ordered by the United Good Neighbor Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-12-71, p. 1 -article; )
United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising --Tacoma--1970-1980;
Three United Good Neighbors executives, including campaign chairman Robert P. Mallon (center) and Ft. Lewis commanding general Alexander R. Bollinger, Jr., hold up a white football labeled with the date "Nov. 12." Time was growing short to reach the $1,928,000 goal set by the United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County, a predecessor of United Way. The 1971 fund raising campaign would officially end on Friday, the 12th, and the goal had yet to be met. Business and military leaders in the county lent a hand to raise contributions that would form a large portion of the budget of worthy member agencies such as the Salvation Army and Children's Home Society. Photograph ordered by the United Good Neighbors Fund of Pierce County. The name of the executive at the far left is not known. (TNT 11-9-71, p. - article; TNT 11-12-71, p. 1-article; TNT 11-13-71, p. 9-article) TPL-10366
United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising --Tacoma--1970-1980; Mallon, Robert P.; Bollinger, Alexander R.;
Interior view of the Cortina Villa restaurant. The restaurant was designed so that brick archways led from one dining area to another. A definite rustic atmosphere prevailed with checkered tablecloths and wrought iron rails. Lattices with entwined flowring vines decorated the walls. Cortina Villa, formerly Alphonse's, provided a hearty menu of Italian and American meals. The restaurant was located in the 2400 block of Pacific Ave., on the ground level of the Hotel Merkle. It would celebrate its grand opening the weekend of November 18, 1971. (TNT ad 11-18-71, A-15)
Cortina Villa (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Arches--Tacoma;
Exterior view of the Cortina Villa restaurant, featuring marquee and signage. The Cortina Villa, formerly Alphonse's, was a Italian and American gourmet restaurant located at 2400 block of Pacific Avenue. Its name was said to mean "courtyard country home." The restaurant was on the ground level of the Hotel Merkle and next door to the 24th St. Tavern. According to an advertisement in the October 5, 1971, News Tribune, Cortina Villa offered free parking at Peoples Bank. Cocktails were served in Ramon's Room and customers could partake in a "Merchant's Lunch" for $1.65 with menu changing daily. The restaurant was owned and operated by Ray and Vicki Smart. (TNT 10-5-71, p. 4- ad; TNT 11-18-71, A-15-ad)
Cortina Villa (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hotel Merkle (Tacoma); 24th St. Tavern (Tacoma); Marquees--Tacoma;
Interior view, on November 1, 1971, of the Cortina Villa restaurant. This portion of the dining area, with its arched doorway, wrought iron rails, overhanging porch, and cheerful checkered tablecloths, probably made patrons feel that they were dining in a lovely courtyard. The restaurant had more brick archways leading to two other dining sections. Cortina Villa advertised itself as serving Italian and American gourmet meals. It was located in downtown Tacoma with free parking at Peoples Bank. The restaurant would celebrate its grand opening the weekend of November 18, 1971. (TNT Ad 10-5-71, p. 4; TNT Ad 11-18-71, A-15)
Cortina Villa (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
In October of 1971, the Tacoma Boatbuilding Company was finishing work on the wooden hull and aluminum deckhouse for a "YP" class service they were building for the U.S. Navy. They were performing the work as a primary subcontractor for Peterson Boatbuilding of Tacoma. Peterson had a contract with the navy to build four wooden hulled "YP" training vessels. Peterson was responsible for outfitting and testing the finished boats. These craft are used for instruction in seamanship and navigation at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland and Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island. The oak-ribbed and cedar-planked vessels carry virtually all the navigational equipment of a full size destroyer. These four craft were among the last wooden hulled ships built for the U.S. Navy. (TNT 11-20-70, D-14 article)
Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Patrol boat under construction. In 1970 Peterson Boatbuilding moved their plant from their longtime East "F" St. location to Taylor Way, the former site of the Martinolich Shipbuilding plant on the Hylebos. Peterson's had suffered a massive half-million dollar fire in the summer of 1969. In October of 1971 the firm was busy completing 80-foot patrol boats for the US Navy, probably the last of wooden ships to be built for the government. View of ship under construction; believed to be the YP-669. The patrol boat was designed to run at 15 knots with each propeller driven by two 150-hp Detroit diesel engines. The hulls, built by Tacoma Boatbuilding, were double planked with Alaska cedar over hardwood frames. (TNT 3-5-70,D-10 article on Peterson Boatbuilding; TNT 11-22-70, D-14- article; Gordon Newell, "Maritime Events of 1971," H.W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966-1975, p. 101)
Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Boat construction. The YP-669 patrol boat, used for training, was being completed at Peterson Boatbuilding in October of 1971. Peterson's, along with Tacoma Boatbuilding who had built the hull, was under contract with the US Navy to build probably the last of the Navy's wooden ships. The YP-669 was the first of the 80-foot boats to be completed. It had an 18-foot beam, wooden hull and aluminum deckhouse. (TNT 11-22-70, D-14 article)
Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Launching. The "Jacqueline Marie" was officially launched on Saturday, October 30, 1971, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities. The tuna seiner, 225-feet in length and the fourth in the Strom class of ships, was christened by Mrs. Peter Giacalone, wife of the ship's captain. The ship bears her name. Following ship trials in mid-December, the "Jacqueline Marie" would be delivered to her owners, ETA Fishing Co., Inc. of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 10-31-71, B-1) TPL-9753
Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Starporter crane in action at the Port of Seattle. Photograph was taken on October 28, 1971, near the ferry terminal. This is possibly the 40-ton crane being installed and tested by Star Iron & Steel at the Port's new Terminal 25. Star Iron & Steel would soon announce a $839,820 contract for three 40-ton Starcon mobile container-handling cranes; these diesel-electric cranes would be used near the 40-ton Starporter. Photograph ordered by Glen Graves Advertising. (TNT 11-5-71, p. 15 - article on new contract)
Staples at Steve's Gay '90s restaurant, 54th & South Tacoma Way, were his talented staff who entertained diners on weekends in the Gay '90s Revue, providing fun for the entire family. Gathered around the newly restored Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ in October of 1971 were believed to be Dorothy Jean, "gay '90s queen;" Mr. Banjo, Ray Johnston; Bob Shonack & his Cable Car Conductors; and Steve's trio of can-can dancers. Diners were invited to enjoy the clean entertainment while devouring Steve's " mile long smorgasbord" for $3.80. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT ad 9-3-71, p. 8; TNT ad 11-5-71, p. 11) TPL-6700
Wurlitzer pipe organ. In early October of 1971, Steve's Gay '90s was proud to announce that diners could enjoy the music of a completely restored Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. This was the same type of organ used to provide music accompaniment in theaters when silent movies were shown. The owner and restorer of the Wurlitzer was Brian Ingoldsby. View of pipe organ at Steve's Gay '90s with Terry Hochmuth on the keyboard. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT ad 9-30-71, C-7; TNT ad 10-8-71, p. 5)
Musicians. The trio of Mel, Bobbie & Larry was appearing Mondays through Saturdays at the Aba Daba Restaurant in late October of 1971. The restaurant was located in Ponders Corner at 12825 Pacific Hwy. S.W. There would be no cover charge for the musical performances. Photograph ordered by the Aba Daba Restaurant. (TNT ad 10-29-71, p. 12)
Launching. The sampan, "Anela," slides gracefully down the ways at Martinolich Shipbuilding on October 18, 1971. The 100 x 25-footer, a modern steel version of the traditional Hawaiian sampan fishing boat, would be used for tuna fishing by Jack Shinsato's Angel Fishing Co., Ltd. "Anela" is the Hawaiian version of Angel. This unique ship was the first ever of its kind built of steel. Instead of standard fishing racks, the "Anela" featured a low stern platform and side guards wide enough for men to stand on and handle nets. Her keel was specifically designed to protect the rudder and single screw from coral reef damage. The "Anela" was able to hold up to 100-tons of tuna in eight seawater-circulating fish wells. She would be powered by a 850-hp diesel engine. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 10-18-71, p. 9)
Launching party. The "Anela," a 100 x 25-foot steel tuna fishing sampan was launched at Martinolich Shipbuilding facilities on the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway at high tide in the early morning hours of October 18, 1971. Posed before the ship is the official launching party, including Martinolich president, Anthony Martinolich. Miss Rosemary Shinsato, daughter of owner Jack Shinsato, was the ship's sponsor; she was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Masae Shinsato. Both women are holding large bouquets of long stemmed roses. As a nod to the Hawaiian origins of the owners, fresh flower leis are being worn by everyone in the group. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding. (TNT 10-18-71, p. 9 )
General exterior view of National Automotive Warehouse. National Automotive Warehouse, an auto parts wholesaler, was located at 2323 Commerce St. In October of 1971 the company advertised itself as the "home of the one package deal." R.M. Johnston was president of the firm and J.G. Fazio served as executive vice-president. Photograph ordered by National Automotive Warehouse. TPL-6385
National Automotive Warehouse (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;
National Automotive Warehouse. This is a corner view, taken in October of 1971, of the National Automotive Warehouse located at 2323 Commerce St. in downtown Tacoma. The firm was a wholesale supplier of auto parts. It was operated by R.M. Johnston, the company's president, and J.G. Fazio, executive vice-president. Photograph ordered by National Automotive Warehouse.
National Automotive Warehouse (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;
Musical quartet. Mae Patterson has her hand on the shoulder of her drummer while two other members of her group stand next to her in this October 7, 1971, studio portrait. Group members were identified as Atlas Cole, Ron Jordan, Thomas McGhee (order unknown) and Mae Patterson. Ms. Patterson's portrait can also be found in D160559, image 10. Photograph ordered by Mae Patterson.
Studio portrait of reigning Miss Tacoma, Sherry Peterson. Blond, blue-eyed Sherry Peterson was crowned Miss Tacoma on November 18, 1970, by her predecessor, Terry Bale. Miss Peterson, 18 at the time, was a student at the University of Washington. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Peterson of Tacoma. Miss Peterson posed for a studio portrait on September 22, 1971. She wore her "Miss Tacoma" sash, embroidered long-sleeved dress and delicate gloves. Photograph ordered by Sherry Peterson. (TNT 11-19-70, p. 1- article)
Aerial view encompassing So. 38th St., Union Ave., and South Tacoma Way on September 20, 1971. Northern Pacific shops at lower center. Reddish building with dark roof in mid-center is the Tacoma Sports Arena (formerly known as Tacoma Ice Palace). Ben's Truck Parts had taken possession of the building, purchased for $175,000, on September 20th, the date of this photo shoot. Also shown above is the new $3,000,000 Union Ave. bridge and intersection (mid-left center), part of the urban arterial street construction and 90% paid for by the State of Washington; it replaced the old 34-year-old viaduct. Large white building in big parking lot is the White Front store; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center is at far right edge. Color photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts. (TNT 9-3-71, p. 1 - article)
Aerial view of former Tacoma Sports Arena, recently sold to Ben's Truck Parts. It is the large building in the center of photograph with dark brown roof and reddish walls. Built in 1946, it opened as the Tacoma Ice Palace and had a 14,400 sq.ft. skating area, room enough for 500 skating couples. The Ice Palace was 279 feet long and had spans on the roof of 162-feet, second largest in the Northwest at the time. It had been the home of the (defunct) Tacoma Rockets pro hockey team, ice skating, motorcycle racing and live boxing. More recently, Roller Derby, pro wrestling, dances and flower shows had been held there. Ben's Truck Parts bought the building for $175,000 and would take possession on September 20, 1971. Color view of Tacoma Sports Arena: South Tacoma Way is street running horizontally at bottom of photograph; 38th St. is long street running vertically near left; Post Office Terminal Annex is at 38th & Warner, just above the Arena. Warner turns into Union Ave. after the intersection with 38th St. Photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts. (TNT 9-3-71, p. 1- article)
View from air of the Tacoma Sports Arena (formerly known as the Tacoma Ice Palace), 3801 South Union Avenue. Ben's Truck Parts had taken possession of the 25-year-old building on September 20, 1971. Originally built as an ice skating facility for $305,000, it was the home of the Pacific Coast League Tacoma Rockets hockey team for several years. Later usage of the Arena expanded to include live boxing events, motorcycle racing, Roller Derby, pro wrestling and dances. It was sold to Ben's Truck Parts for $175,000. Other structures of note in the above photograph include the Post Office's Terminal Annex on Warner St. and the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center at upper left corner. Color photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts. (TNT 9-3-71, p. 1 - article)
Aerial views; Tacoma Sports Arena (Tacoma); Tacoma Ice Palace (Tacoma); Ben's Truck Parts (Tacoma); Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma);
Allied Business Machines, Inc., was celebrating its grand opening at their new location of 1321 Center St. in mid-September of 1971. People were urged to stop by to view the specials on new and used equipment and participate in a drawing for an Olympia portable typewriter. Free refreshments would be served. Allied Business Machines had previously been located at 1109 Broadway. Photograph ordered by Allied Business Machines, Inc.
Gate hoist. Gate hoist on display at Star Iron & Steel, 326 Alexander Ave., on September 16, 1971. The hoist would be headed out to the Columbia River for use on the Bonneville Dam. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;
Gate hoist. The above gate hoist was built for use on the Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. Hoist is shown on September 16, 1971, prior to shipment. Star Iron & Steel had contracts of about $14 million for 1971. The firm would be sold late in September to Breeze Corporations, Inc. of New Jersey. Star Iron & Steel would be a wholly owned subsidiary of Breeze and continue to operate under present management. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 9-22-71, D-14 - article on sale to Breeze)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;
The staff of Allied Business Machines, Inc., posed for a group portrait on September 16, 1971, at their new location of 1321 Center St. They had moved from 1109 Broadway. Allied Business Machines provided sales and service of various business machines. President of the firm was Edward C. Williams, assisted by Vice president Seer E. Weber (identified as Webb in several City Directories) , Vice president & secretary Craig C. Williams and Treasurer, Mary B. Gates. Photograph ordered by Allied Business Machines, Inc.
