Starporter 40 ton crane. View of Starporter 40 ton crane in use at an unidentified port during June of 1969. The heavy duty crane could easily transport United States Lines containers from ship to shore. This was one of several Starporter cranes lined up at the pier to load/unload cargo. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell- Pacific.

Hoisting machinery; Cargo ships; Shipping; Piers & wharves;

Starporter 40 ton cranes. The location of this pier is not known; it is not believed to be the Port of Tacoma. Several cargo ships are docked and the massive Starporter 40 ton cranes are in the process of loading/unloading shipments in June of 1969. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell- Pacific.

Hoisting machinery; Cargo ships; Shipping; Piers & wharves;

Starporter 40 ton crane. A massive Starporter 40 ton crane is in action in June of 1969 as cargo for United States Line is loaded/unloaded at an unidentified port, possibly in California. On this day in June, several Starporter cranes were in use handling cargo from various ships. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell- Pacific. (info supplied by a reader)

Hoisting machinery; Cargo ships; Shipping; Piers & wharves;

Back of photo: School, Boze, James L. Elementary

The Tacoma Stamp Club met for a banquet in the Winthrop Hotel's Bayview room on May 31, 1969. A scroll was displayed, believed to be signed by charter members of the club, as well as a book entitled " A History of Stamp Taxes and a Catalogue of Revenue Stamps of the Phillipines" by Arnold Warren. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Stamp Club.

Tacoma Stamp Club (Tacoma); Scrolls (Visual works); Books;

Ribbon cutting. Snipping a ribbon believed to be decorated with stamps was a gentleman dressed in turn-of-the-century clothing in celebration of Tacoma's centennial week. Assisting him is a woman in that era's full length skirts, long shawl and bonnet. The Tacoma Stamp Club was meeting at the Winthrop Hotel on Memorial Day weekend; a banquet would be held there the following evening. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Stamp Club.

Tacoma Stamp Club (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Studio portrait of Anna L. Cater. Mrs. Cater is posed on May 29, 1969, next to a framed copy of "Long Live the King." The words to the song are in clear contrast to the black background. Photograph ordered by Anna Cater.

Cater, Anna L.; Songs;

Woolworth's employees in Centennial dress. 1969 was the 100th anniversary of Tacoma's founding so businesses, along with civic organizations, joined in year-long celebrations. Old-fashioned bonnets, ties, badges, booklets, and bronze souvenir coins were among the items sold. The employees of the Woolworth Co. were among those who joyfully participated in Centennial events; on May 28, 1969, they posed in the fashions of old at the downtown store with bonnets, derbys, garters and gowns on display. Some of the headgear may have been purchased from the newly opened Centennial Mercantile Store at 9th & Broadway. Photograph ordered by the Woolworth Co.

Centennial celebrations--Tacoma; F.W. Woolworth Co. (Tacoma); Variety stores--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Rural Economic Opportunity Employment Office sent its mobile unit out to Eatonville on May 28, 1969, to speak to local residents about jobs and job training programs. A line of mostly young people wait to enter the traveling bus which had parked near the Shop Rite Food Center. The Rural Economic Opportunity, an arm of the anti-poverty Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. agency, was part of the 26 units of O.D.I. involved in the launching of the 1969 Manpower project. Manpower sought to provide 1000 job training and placement slots throughout Pierce County. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.

Employment--Eatonville; Employment interviewing--Eatonville; Buses--Eatonville; Rural Economic Opportunity; Rural Economic Opportunity Employment Office;

Studio portrait of Judy Frances Smith. Miss Smith was named to the Peoples department store's fashion board for 1969-70. She, and other fashion board members, would be on hand at the downtown store to help buy Father's Day gifts in 1969. Miss Smith would graduate with honors from Wilson High School in 1970. While at Wilson, she was a member of the Pep Club, German Honor Society, and National Honor Society. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (1970 Nova yearbook)

Smith, Judy Frances; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Exterior view of the Beckonridge Country Apartments. Those contemplating residing in the Beckonridge could stop by the manager's unit in May of 1969. The homes were artfully designed of wood to blend in with the prevailing trees. Carports were provided for this University Place development. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were celebrating a grand opening in late May of 1969. Located at 52nd & Bristonwood in the Beckonridge community of University Place, the 1-2 bedroom apartments were constructed by Fister Construction of Fircrest. In keeping with the natural setting, all utilities were underground and the units were equipped with all-electric appliances. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction. (TNT- Ad 5-23-69, A-4; TNT- Ad 5-25-69, A-13)

Housing developments--University Place--1960-1970; Beckonridge Country Apartments (University Place);

Beckonridge Country Apartments. The modern two-story housing complex in the Beckonridge community of University Place celebrated its grand opening in late May of 1969. The Beckonridge units were placed in a natural setting of fir trees, which provided shade and acted as windbreaks. Each unit was provided a carport and a private entrance. One tenant's bicycle shown above in May of 1969 could have been used to travel the many wooded pathways throughout this University Place neighborhood. Beckonridge was designed as an open space community fully incorporating its natural beauties. Utilities were placed underground as not to mar the scenic atmosphere. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were located at 52nd & Bristonwood, north of Bridgeport and west of Cirque Dr. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction, general contractors of the complex. (TNT -Ad 5-25-69, A-13; TNT -Ad 5-23-69, A-4)

Housing developments--University Place--1960-1970; Beckonridge Country Apartments (University Place); Bicycles & tricycles--University Place;

On display in the lobby of the main office of the National Bank of Washington is a model of the upcoming (National) Bank of Washington Plaza. The model was placed strategically in front of the bank's teller windows so that customers would have a good view of the anticipated changes. The new plaza would be surrounded by trees and ample parking. The bank building would be set some 80 feet from busy trafficked streets. The new (National) Bank of Washington Plaza would be dedicated in January of 1971. Photograph ordered by Lennon & Newill Pacific, Seattle.

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

Interior - Military Rent-All, Fort Lewis. Recognizing the need for military personnel and their families to have time off, the newly opened Military Rent-All store on Fort Lewis's Pendleton Ave. offered a variety of exercise and outdoor equipment. Vita Master reducing machines, stationary bicycles, skis and rods & reels were on display at the grand opening, May 16, 1969. Large Thermos coolers were available for camping and picnicking needs. Color photograph ordered by Military Rent-All, Inc.

Military Rent-All, Inc. (Fort Lewis); Lease & rental services--Fort Lewis; Exercise equipment & supplies; Fishing & hunting gear; Merchandise displays--Fort Lewis;

Exterior- Military Rent-All building. Located in a paint-blistered wooden building with traditional red composite roof, the Military Rent-All on Fort Lewis opened on May 16, 1969. As the large sign on its roof indicated, it was in the rental service business. Examples of merchandise on outdoor display included lawnmowers, camping tents and a small trailer. Interior views in D156226, images 14C and 16C, gave glimpses into leisure items available for rent at reasonable prices to military personnel and their families; included in the well-lit, clean rooms with pegboard walls were typewriters, stationary bicycles, sewing machines, projectors, rods & reels, and fans. The Military Rent-All facility was located in Bldg. 5297 on Pendleton Ave. Color photograph ordered by Military Rent-All, Inc.

Military Rent-All, Inc. (Fort Lewis); Lease & rental services--Fort Lewis; Tents--Fort Lewis; Signs (Notices);

Grand opening of Military Rent-All. Army officers and Military Rent-All officials celebrated the firm's Fort Lewis grand opening on May 16, 1969. Instead of the traditional large scissors, a portable chain saw was used to snip the bright red ribbon. G.E. Erickson (in brown) holds onto one end of the ribbon; others in photograph are not identified. The new Military Rent-All would be in Building 5297 on Pendleton Ave. Color photograph ordered by Military Rent-All, Inc.

Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Erickson, G.E.; Military Rent-All, Inc. (Fort Lewis); Lease & rental services--Fort Lewis; Military officers--Fort Lewis; Saws;

Military personnel and their dependants on Fort Lewis would be able to rent anything from walkers to projectors at the newly opened Military Rent-All on base. The facility opened in Bldg. 5297 on Pendleton Ave. on May 16, 1969. It would not be necessary for Army families to travel off-base in order to rent a typewriter or sewing machine or even stationary bicycles at reasonable prices. Color photograph ordered by Military Rent-All, Inc.

Military Rent-All, Inc. (Fort Lewis); Lease & rental services--Fort Lewis; Merchandise displays--Fort Lewis; Projectors; Exercise equipment & supplies; Sewing machines; Typewriters--1960-1970;

Union Pacific Railroad Co. president Edd H. Bailey (center) paid a visit to the Tacoma area on May 15, 1969, arriving in his private plane at the Tacoma Industrial Airport. Mr. Bailey, who had assumed the presidency of the railroad in 1965, was about 65 in this photograph and would remain as president before retiring in September of 1971. He was the last president who rose from the ranks. Union Pacific's yard in North Platte, Nebraska, considered the largest railroad classification yard in the world, was named in honor of Mr. Bailey in 1968. Color photograph ordered by Union Pacific Railroad Co., Portland. (Klein: Union Pacific, the Rebirth 1894-1969)

Bailey, Edd H.; Tacoma Industrial Airport (Wash.); Airplanes; Union Pacific Railroad Co.;

Progress photograph. Work continues on the ferro-cement vessel at Star Marine Industries in mid-May, 1969. The pilothouse is now in place. Star Marine Industries was the marine division of Star Iron & Steel. Photograph ordered by Star Marine Industries.

Progress photographs; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma; Star Marine Industries (Tacoma);

Mayor A.L." Slim" Rasmussen, wearing a Tacoma Centennial string tie, with four women and four children in the city council chamber at the County-City Building. Photo ordered by Tacoma O.P.I. ALBUM 14.

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Mayor A.L." Slim" Rasmussen, wearing a Tacoma Centennial string tie, with four women and four children in his office at the County-City Building. Photo ordered by Tacoma O.P.I. ALBUM 14.

Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Looking quite a bit different in May of 1969, the area around So. 72nd and the freeway was starting to be developed commercially. The new Rodeway Inn of America was under construction at 6802 So. Sprague, close to the freeway. Travelers could easily exit the freeway to find comfortable lodgings. A Standard Oil station was conveniently located nearby. The 130-unit luxury motor hotel opened in early November, 1969, with a 90-unit addition planned. (TNT 11-2-69, D-14)

Aerial views; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rodeway Inn of America (Tacoma); Motels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of 40th & Bridgeport neighborhood, featuring the University Village Shopping Center. Designed by Lyle Swedberg & Associates and built by James Kirkebo & Son, Inc., the shopping center opened in October of 1967. The main occupants were the Food King supermarket and Don's Village Drugs. Ample free parking was provided for customers who could enjoy "one-stop" shopping in the center for groceries, prescriptions, apparel, gasoline and restaurant cooking.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--University Place, Shopping centers--University Place; Food King (University Place);

1969 Richards stock footage. This small apartment complex, believed to have been called the Vera Vista Apartments, was on the outskirts of the University Village Shopping Center at 40th & Bridgeport in University Place. Tall firs provided a buffer against the shopping center's parking lot. Covered walkways surrounded the building; this view on May 12, 1969, is believed to be of the rear and sides of the complex.

Housing developments--University Place; Shopping centers--University Place;

Seamless flooring. Flecto Seamless Flooring was used in the dining facilities at Western State Hospital. As shown on May 12, 1969, the floor appears to be one continuous sheet of floor covering, with no grooves to collect dirt. The Flecto Co. is still in existence in 2006; however, their product, the Flecto Seamless Plastic Coating System has been discontinued. It consisted of a white latex base coat, color flakes, and a clear top coat (either acrylic or moisture-cure urethane.) Photograph ordered by Washington Hardware. (www.onthehouse.com)

Floors--Lakewood; Western State Hospital (Lakewood); Dining rooms--Lakewood--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Closer look by air at the 7-month-old Aladdin Apartments, located in the city's south end at 2112 So. 90th St. The upscale apartment complex, built by developer Oscar Hokold, was opened in September of 1968. Residents of the one and two bedroom units enjoyed such amenities as spacious bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting, soundproofing and dishwashers. All had views of the landscaped greens and swimming pool area.

Aerial views; Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of the Aladdin Apartments, 2112 So. 90th St., which were completed in 1968. Built by local developer Oscar Hokold, the units were all electric and rented for $135 and up. The Aladdin was centrally located, close to the freeway and mere minutes from the Tacoma Mall.

Aerial views; Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Colorful aerial view of the new Rodeway Inn of America under construction in May of 1969. Located at 6802 So. Sprague, the motel catered to travelers desiring affordable accommodations. An added plus was the motel's closeness to the freeway. Amenities included a heated swimming pool, the "Village Inn" restaurant/lounge, meeting rooms, and convention and banquet facilities. The Rodeway Inn opened in early November, 1969. (TNT 11-2-69, D-14)

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rodeway Inn of America (Tacoma); Motels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial views;

Interior of manufactured home. This May 9, 1969, view of a prefabricated home shows the living room with its comfortable stuffed furniture and a portion designated as the dining area. An open wooden lattice-like structure with a small tree and plants nearby helps to bring in a bit of the outdoors; there is also a bushy plant in one corner of the room. An octagon-shaped dining room set is decorated with flowers and wicker plates. Large view windows on opposite walls would provide the wood-framed room with plenty of natural light. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing, Bellevue.

Living rooms; Dining rooms; Prefabricated houses;

Interior of manufactured home. This is believed to be the living room of a new pre-built home, possibly in the "Westway" subdivision of Federal Way, in May of 1969. Walls were paneled and carpeting provided throughout the compact living space. An open wooden structure with greenery entwined serves as a border between the living room and the dining area just out of sight. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing, Bellevue.

Living rooms; Prefabricated houses;