Ronald McDonald posed with a group of smiling nurses at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, 311 South L Street, on December 17, 1970. He had come to Tacoma specifically to visit Rhonda Street, age 4, who was severely burned when her nightgown caught fire from a dropped match. Bored with hospital food, Rhonda had discovered the joys of McDonalds cheeseburgers when a kindly doctor supplemented her bland diet. The burgers became her diet of choice. When news spread of the child's accident and the fact that no group had come forth to help with mounting hospital and physician costs, McDonald's offered a large donation with any coordinated fundraising. Ronald, along with "Fairy Godmother" Judy Warren, stopped by the hospital with Rhonda's favorite meal: a juicy cheeseburger, fries and strawberry milk shake. He stayed for a party with children who had healed enough to go home. (Photograph ordered by Ballard Cannon Inc., Seattle.) (TNT 12-18-70, p.1, 2- article)

Clowns; Nurses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma);

Ragtime great Joe Jordan posed with family and friends on December 12, 1970, in his home at 1501 Yakima Ave. So. Gwendolyn Bryant (violinist), Ella Mae Crawford (soprano), granddaughter Kimi Ginn, and Kim Brown (seated) would be involved in a tribute to Mr. Jordan entitled "Reminiscing with Joe Jordan," shown on KTPS-TV on January 12, 1971. Composer of "Old Black Crow," "Lovie Joe," and "Until," orchestra leader, and successful businessman, Mr. Jordan relocated to the Pacific Northwest at the age of 62 when the US Army invited him to join as a captain and because of his musical expertise, organize musical entertainment for black troops in the then-segregated military. He liked the area so much he decided to stay. He wrote "Dear Lincoln" for Lincoln H. S., a school that no one in his family attended; "Go Giants" for Tacoma's Pacific Coast League baseball team; and he even wrote a state song considered much jauntier than the official one. Mr. Jordan had written music for Ginger Rogers, Ethel Merman, Josephine Baker and Blossom Seeley, among others, and had worked extensively with Orson Wells and Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. A 600-piece collection of Mr. Jordan's scores, photographs, legal documents, letters and posters was discovered packed away in the family home some 30-years after his 1971 death by his granddaughter Kimi Ginn Rabun. This collection was donated to Virginia's Hampton University, a historically black university, to become the "Joe Jordan Ragtime Jazz and Entrepreneurship Collection." (TNT 6-14-06-Kathleen Merryman article; TNT 1-8-71, p. 13) TPL-9511

Jordan, Joe; Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bryant, Gwendolyn; Crawford, Ella Mae; Rabun, Kimi Ginn; Brown, Kim; Pianos;

New Frontier Lanes. Color exterior view of bowling alley, manicured lawn and uniform landscaping. The New Frontier Lanes Bowling Alley was opened in November of 1961. Located at 4702 Center St., it was owned by Andrew Tadich and Rose Magrini. New Frontier Lanes had 36 Brunswick lanes with fast ball return. Color photograph ordered by Murray, Scott, McGavick and Graves for liquor application. The New Frontier Lanes would modernize their dining area and also open a cocktail lounge. (TNT 8-12-71, D-2 - article)

New Frontier Lanes (Tacoma); Bowling alleys--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Bank of Washington Plaza. Pacific National Bank of Washington wished its customers, and all of Tacoma, happy holiday greetings from its recently completed Bank of Washington Plaza, 1201-23 Pacific Ave., in December of 1970. Sparkling red bulbs in the windows of two of the upper floors spelled out "Merry Christmas." Tacoma's National Bank of Washington and Seattle's Pacific National Bank had merged effective August 16, 1970, to create the Pacific National Bank of Washington with headquarters in Seattle. The Bank of Washington Plaza in downtown Tacoma would become the Tacoma headquarters. With assets over 700 million dollars, the new merged bank would have over 1800 employees and 60 branches. The Pacific National Bank of Washington would formally open its doors in Tacoma on Monday, December 14, 1970. (TNT 8-17-70, p. 30 - article; TNT 12-9-70 - article) Color photograph ordered by the public relations department, Pacific National Bank of Washington.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Launching. The tuna clipper, "Aquarius," was launched in official ceremonies on Saturday, December 5, 1970, at Martinac Shipbuilding facilities. The above photograph, with decorative bunting, was taken before she slipped down the ways into the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The 184-foot tuna seiner was owned by brothers Joseph and Richard Madruga of San Diego. They operated a tuna fleet for Van Camp Sea Foods. The ship was powered by a 3600 hp diesel engine and had a frozen fish capacity of 850 tons. She had a 35-foot beam. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 12-7-70, p. 36 - article)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sponsor at launching. The 184-foot fishing vessel, "Aquarius," was launched on December 5, 1970. She was built by Martinac Shipbuilding who had built the "Conquest" for the couple to the left, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Madruga, two years before. The other couple in the photograph is believed to be the Richard Madrugas, co-owners of the tuna seiner. The Madruga brothers operated a tuna fleet for Van Camp Sea Foods. The new ship carried a crew of 16 and had an 850-ton frozen fish capacity. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 12-7-70, p. 36 - article) TPL-9530

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Madruga, Joseph; Madruga, Joseph--Family;

University of Washington quarterback extraordinaire Sonny Sixkiller visited Tacoma Athletic Commission headquarters, 735 Commerce St., on December 3, 1970. The T.A.C. official standing next to Mr. Sixkiller has not been identified. A sophomore from Ashland, Oregon, Mr. Sixkiller was a full blooded Cherokee. Never highly recruited by Oregon schools because of his (then) size, Mr. Sixkiller would finish his season as the country's #1 passer. His teammates, Rank Baty, Ace Bulger and Rick Huget (pictured in D159368, image 8) accompanied him to Tacoma. The UW rebounded from a dismal 1-9 record the year before to finish at 6-4, including a crushing 61-20 defeat of the UCLA Bruins. Mr. Sixkiller's passing became the Dawgs' chief offensive weapon. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 12-8-70, p. 16 - article)

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Sixkiller, Sonny;

T.A.C. officials and guests. Husky quarterback Sonny Sixkiller (back row, third from right) and three of his teammates paid a visit to the Tacoma Athletic Commission on December 3, 1970. T.A.C. members seated (left to right) are: Hank Semmern, Tom Paine, professional golfer Ken Still, and president Hal Brotman. Forrest Rodgers (extreme right) is in the back row along with Sonny Sixkiller and his teammates. Teammates Rank Baty, Ace Bulger and Rick Huget are all graduates of Washington high schools. (teammates order unknown) Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT article 12-8-70, p. 16)

Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Sixkiller, Sonny; Semmern, Hank; Paine, Tom; Still, Ken; Brotman, Hal; Rodgers, Forrest; Baty, Rank; Bulger, Ace; Huget, Rick;

Memorial services - Tacoma Elks Lodge. A large audience is present for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174's memorial services held on December 2, 1970. The services are believed to commemorate the passing of Elks members. Color photograph ordered by Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Memorial rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Memorial services - Elks Temple. Memorial services to honor "absent Brothers" were held at the Tacoma Elks Lodge #174 on Wednesday evening the 2nd of December, 1970. Large arrangements of flowers and small potted trees graced the stage steps. White gates were placed before a backdrop of trees and a large white building shown in the distance. Photograph ordered by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Memorial rights & ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flowers--Tacoma;

Kitchen/eating area. A wrought iron railing separates the small eating area and corridor kitchen from a living/rec room in this November, 1970, photograph. The location of the home or apartment is not given. A chaise longue and two seat cushions are in the living room. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.

Dining tables; Kitchens; Lounge chairs;

Unidentified living/rec room. View overlooking the wrought iron railing separating the small eating area from the living/rec room. D157791, image 2 shows the eating area, kitchen, and part of the living/rec room. Room is sparsely furnished with two chaise longues, unusual ottoman, and stone fireplace. The ceiling-to-floor curtains are drawn to expose the sliding glass doors. A thick rug, placed over possible linoleum, covers the majority of the living/rec room. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.

Dining tables; Living rooms; Lounge chairs; Floor coverings; Fireplaces; Draperies;

Madrigal Singers. The 15-member Madrigal Singers from the University of Puget Sound posed for their annual group portrait on November 14, 1970. Led by Dr. Bruce Rodgers, the Madrigal Singers would be presenting their 19th Christmas program for students and the general public at Jacobsen Recital Hall beginning December 8, 1970. Seated are: Claire Luiten, Howard Fankhauser, Doreen Dolman, Susan Arbury, Tim Russell, Kathy Nelson, Dennis Fankhauser, Patricia Morgan, and Steve Zimmerman. Standing: Curtis Barber, Eileen Tracy, Mark Wilson, Chris Ward, Mike Deviny and Deborah Burton. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music. (TNT 12-6-70, C-20)

Singers; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Air conditioning duct work. An unidentified young worker in hard hat stands with his arms akimbo in front of the large air conditioning ducts at the newly completed Bank of Washington Plaza, 1201-23 Pacific Ave., on November 12, 1970. The air conditioning apparatus may have been placed on the building's 23rd floor. Photograph ordered by R.L. Purits Sheet Metal, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Air conditioners--Tacoma; Air conditioning industry--Tacoma;

Vita-Sphere, Inc., manufactured parts for juice extractors. They were located at 912 Court E with nearest neighbors the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. A Vita-Sphere employee is pictured above on November 10, 1970, adjusting the Hammond variable speed polishing and buffing lathe. Finished cannisters are stacked on both sides of the machine. Photograph ordered by Vita-Sphere, Inc.

Vita-Sphere, Inc. (Tacoma); Lathes;

American Legion Last Man Club. Twelve men were in attendance on November 10, 1970, at a meeting of the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 Last Man Club. The annual gathering was held at Brad's Restaurant, 9201 Pacific Ave. A plaque, adorned with two American flags, is on display with the names of past commanders. James P. "Smiley" Fulgham, standing behind the plaque, is believed to have presided over the gathering. Photograph ordered by the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2. (TNT 11-8-70, A-2 - article) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clubs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Last Man Club (Tacoma); Flags--United States; Plaques--Tacoma; Fulgham, James P.;

On November 10, 1970, tables and racks are filled with what may be parts of juice extractors manufactured by the Vita-Sphere, Inc., plant located at 912 Court E in downtown Tacoma. Vita-Sphere was owned by Theo and Terrence Strand. Photograph ordered by Vita-Sphere, Inc.

Vita-Sphere, Inc. (Tacoma);

An unidentified worker at the Vita-Sphere, Inc., plant at 912 Court E on November 10, 1970. He has one hand on the handle of a large piece of machinery. According to the 1970 City Directory, Vita-Sphere was owned by Theo K and Terrence G. Strand; the company was involved in juice extraction. Photograph ordered by Vita-Sphere, Inc.

Vita-Sphere, Inc. (Tacoma); Machinery;

Progress photographs. Rear and side view of the upcoming and nearly finished (National) Bank of Washington Plaza in November of 1970. Built utilizing the modern corporate form, materials heavily used were steel, concrete and glass. With 22+ floors, the emphasis is on the vertical as this skyscraper bypassed Puget Sound National Bank as the tallest building in town. By the time bank staff moved into the tower in mid-December, 1970, the bank had merged with Pacific National Bank of Washington. Later the name of the plaza would change to First Interstate Plaza and finally, after First Interstate was acquired by Wells Fargo in 1996, the plaza's new owners, Unico Properties, Inc., would re-name the tower the Wells Fargo Plaza. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland. (seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/1998/03/02/focus7.html)

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

This is how the nearly completed Bank of Washington Plaza appeared on November 9, 1970. In about one month, the staff of the Pacific National Bank of Washington (formerly National Bank of Washington prior to its recent merger) would move into the $12,000,000 structure at 1201-23 Pacific Avenue. The modernistic skyscraper and its surrounding plaza took nearly two years to build. It would be dedicated on January 9, 1971, with Governor Dan Evans in attendance. The tower is still in use and is now known as the Wells Fargo Plaza. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, general contractors of the project.

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Progress photographs. The 22+ story (National) Bank of Washington tower juts into the downtown Tacoma landscape in November of 1970. It is quickly approaching its dedication date of January 9, 1971, nearly two years after ground was broken for this massive project. The high-rise and surrounding plaza was built by the (National) Bank of Washington which would merge into the Pacific National Bank of Washington before the building was completed. The tower was built sans a 13th floor and included an impressive helipad/helicopter landing site on its roof. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Cheney Studs. Group portrait of the Cheney Studs, Pee Wee division, taken at the South End Boys Club on November 8, 1970. Sponsored by lumberman Ben Cheney, these 12-year-olds are dressed to play - complete with numbered uniforms and helmets. Standing with the boys are their coaches, including F. Jenkins. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber.

Football--Tacoma--1970-1980; Football players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Uniforms;

1970 Seattle landscape featuring the Space Needle and unidentified grain elevator. The 605-foot Space Needle, built for the World's Fair, was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi. The towering spire, topped with a flying saucer-shaped restaurant, drew over two million visitors during the 1962 World Fair's run. Much of the city could be seen from the tower's observation deck, including Seattle's waterfront. The plant built along the waterfront is not identified but has a long conveyor system leading from the water to the many cylinders on land. It is possibly a grain elevator. Also shown in the photograph is the west side of Queen Anne Hill (on left) and the Seattle Coliseum (believed to be large building near Space Needle). Photograph ordered by Urban, Inc. (www.seattlecenter.com)

Cityscapes; Space Needle (Seattle); Waterfronts--Seattle;

Dining at the Three Keys. A young couple enjoy the elaborate food preparation at their table while dining at the elegant Three Keys restaurant, Winthrop Hotel, on October 30, 1970. The tuxedoed head waiter carefully monitors the flaming dish. The Winthrop's main dining room had been re-named the Three Keys in 1963 to stand for the three keys to fine dining: excellent service, precisely prepared foods, and properly aged wines. Color photograph ordered by Jay Rockey Public Relations, Seattle.

Three Keys (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Waiters--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cookery--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Launching. If you think this fishing boat looks larger than normal, you are correct. This is the "Apollo;" at 258-feet long with a 44-foot beam, it was the world's largest tuna clipper in 1970. The $3,000,000 boat was under construction at Tacoma Boatbuilding for one year. Tacoma Boatbuilding had built 12 out of the 25 tuna boats built locally in the last eight years. The "Apollo" was launched on Saturday, October 24, 1970, at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Hylebos plant. She was the largest boat built by the firm and would remain in Tacoma until December of 1970 for final outfitting and acceptance trials. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. (TNT 10-23-70, p. 11- article; TNT 10-25-70, B-9) TPL-9528

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Launching. A beaming Mrs. Manuel Cintas, wife of one of the newly launched "Apollo" owners, poses with the traditional spray of beribboned red roses on October 24, 1970. She was the ship's sponsor and had the honor of christening the tuna clipper before the vessel slipped stern-first into the Hylebos Waterway. The "Apollo," built by Tacoma Boatbuilding, was the world's largest tuna boat in 1970. It took a year to construct the 258-foot vessel. The "Apollo" had a capacity of 2000 tons of frozen tuna, 600 tons more than her largest competitor. The "Charley the Tuna" cartoon sign on the viewing stand was there as an advertisement for Star-Kist, whose Puerto Rican cannery would accept the frozen tuna. The ship's owners were Ocean Blazers, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 10-23-70, p. 11- article; TNT 10-25-70, B-9) TPL-9529

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Cintas, Manuel--Family; Roses--Tacoma;

Launching party. The 258-foot tuna boat, "Apollo," was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos Waterway on Saturday, October 24, 1970. She was the world's largest tuna clipper and the largest boat built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. The launching drew an interested crowd, including feature speaker, Congressman Floyd Hicks. Posed dockside are members of the launching party, with Mrs. Manuel Cintas, holding bouquet of red roses, as the ship's sponsor. Owners of the "Apollo" are Ocean Blazers, Inc. of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 10-23-70, p. 11- article; TNT 10-25-70, B-9)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Cintas, Manuel--Family; Roses--Tacoma;