Magenta model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Built by Crest Builders in the Oxford development of Steilacoom, the "Magenta" was a contemporary one-story wood-framed home with two-car garage. Its kitchen, shown above in mid-March, 1972, presented a bright and modern look. Countertops, window dressings, clock and chair upholstery all had a cheerful mauve tone. The extensive use of white cabinetry and appliances, unique dining set and light floor covering probably made the kitchen area appear much larger than its actual size. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 - ad)
Kitchens--Steilacoom; Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;
Magenta model home. Located in the Oxford development in Old Steilacoom, the "Magenta," built by Leroy Crest of Crest Builders and open for touring during the 1972 Tacoma Home Show, fit snugly close to the ground on a wooded lot with landscaped front and back yards. Extensive amounts of beauty bark have been utilized to present a pleasing appearance. The L-shaped home came equipped with a double-car garage. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9 -article)
Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;
Living room - "Barcelona" model home. The luxury home's living room is alive with colors of vibrant red and gold. Comfortable gold and white stuffed chairs and an extended patterned couch with accents of red and gold along with an ornate glass table with gold-toned supports make this sitting area a most pleasant spot to enjoy a drink or converse with friends. The wall-to-wall carpet is also deep red in tone, a color which is picked up by the window valances. The "Barcelona" was available for touring during the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show, March 28th-April 4th of 1972. Located in a "semi-custom" development near Chambers Creek Road in University Place, the home was listed for a then pricey $50,000. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8 -article);
Living rooms--University Place--1970-1980; Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;
Barcelona model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Displaying a distinct Mediterranean influence is the "Barcelona" model home constructed by Evergreen State Builders. This luxury home had a massive 3,350 square feet with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The two-story home with second floor balconies and attached two-car garage was located on a wooded lot in the "Woodlake" subdivision of University Place. Color photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8-article)
Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;
Magenta model home for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. A large ad for the two model homes built for the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show stated the presentation of "Tomorrow's Living Today!" Crest Builders, who had built four of the past five featured homes for the home show, invited the public to tour the home to view new innovations in color and design. This March 17, 1972, view of the contemporary living room features large mirrors, glass table, trendy striped couch, and unique wall design. The "Magenta" was located in Old Steilacoom in the new Oxford development. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5- ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9-article)
Living rooms--Steilacoom; Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;
This is the rear view of a home possibly belonging to the Elmer Alskogs in the Wollachet Bay area of Gig Harbor. Home appears to have a beautiful view of the water. Color photograph ordered by Albert Construction.
Dam gates are being unloaded from the Japanese vessel the Shinkai Maru at Pier 7, Port of Tacoma, onto a Widing truck and trailer. Several men are pictured assisting in the unloading procedure on March 16, 1972. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.
A Widing truck and trailer is on its way with dam gates in this March 16, 1972, photograph. The Japanese vessel, Shinkai Maru, had unloaded the gates at the Port of Tacoma's Pier 7. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.
Outdoor portrait of Mrs. Tacoma Home Show, Elaine Burt. Mrs. Burt and her husband Barry resided at 822 -135th St. S. in Parkland. She is dressed in a two-piece suit with knee-high boots. The 1972 Tacoma Home Show would run from March 28th to April 4th in the renovated University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.
Interior of home built on the Lochburn Estates in Lakewood; possibly at 6119 - 85th St. S.W. or at 6113 - 85th St. S.W. View of kitchen with breakfast bar that adjoins either living room or family room. There is a large brick fireplace with unusual arched design. Family/living room has wall-to-wall carpeting; colorful floor covering in kitchen. Patterned wallpaper decorates most of the visible wall space. Photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.
Attractive home believed to be in the Lochburn Estates, located at 6113 - 85th St. SW. Roof appears to be Mansard styled. Wide stone column is attached to the wood-framed home. Home has overhanging deep front porch, fenced backyard. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.
Turkey Inn. The newly opened Turkey Inn was located at 8217 So. Hosmer St. not far from the Sherwood Inn. It was owned by Phil Lindberg. Golden Ridge, Inc., was apparently having its annual meeting at the restaurant on March 11, 1972. The Turkey Inn, according to a News Tribune anniversary advertisement later published in December of 1972, opened on December 18, 1971. Photograph ordered by Golden Ridge, Inc.
Turkey Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Governor Dan Evans spoke to an attentive crowd including labor and civic leaders at the dedication of the new Labor Center, 950 Fawcett Avenue, on March 10, 1972. He told the several hundreds gathered that the new center is "headquarters for a dynamic and thoughtful labor community." Among those in attendance in the front row are Catherine Egan and Joe Stortini. Seated at the table is L.H. Pedersen, Secretary/Treasurer of the Central Labor Council who was presented with a portrait of himself in recognition of his efforts in bringing the three-story new structure into existence. (TNT 3-11-72, p. 1)
Evans, Daniel J., 1925-; Governors; Public speaking--Tacoma--1970-1980; Pedersen, L.H.; Stortini, Joe; Egan, Catherine; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Mrs. Celia Hadley. Mrs. Hadley is seated, wearing an embossed sash, as she posed for her portrait on March 10, 1972. She was the newly elected worthy matron of Olympic Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and would preside over the chapter's meeting on March 23, 1972, in Prince Hall. She resided at 1107 So. 25th St. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Celia Hadley. (TNT 3-19-72, B-11)
Hadley, Celia; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House in city's "Old Town." The "pub" style wood-framed restaurant was scheduled to open in March of 1972. It was designed by Tacoma architects Robert Billsbrough Price & Associates and built by the Rome Co. on pilings over Commencement Bay. The unusual name of the restaurant came from names common in 18th century London. The interior of the restaurant would be decorated with heavy wooden tables and sturdy tableware and employees would be dressed in the fashions of England past. The restaurant changed hands several times; in 2006, it is now called "Duke's Chowder House." Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House. (TNT 3-12-72, D-11)
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House located at 3327 Ruston Way opened in March of 1972. The $350,000 "pub" style restaurant was built on pilings over Commencement Bay. Red Baron, Inc., were the owners and operators of the building, designed by Robert Billsbrough Price & Associates. The interior was decorated with heavy wooden tables and sturdy tableware, and the waitresses wore costumes reminiscent of the clothing worn in Elizabethan England. The restaurant has changed hands several times since 1972; in 2006 it became "Duke's Chowder House". (Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House.) (TNT 3-12-72, D-11)
Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Custom made kitchens on display. A smiling Elaine Burt, 1972 Tacoma Home Show queen, is busy stirring a dish while posing in the custom made kitchen designed and created by Kitcheneers of Washington, 3001 So. 12th St. The firm was owned by Leslie Disney. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows.
Manhole flood near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North. This view of water over the cracked roadway was taken at 10:15 a.m. on March 3, 1972.
Additional view of manhole flood taken at 10:15 a.m. on March 3, 1972, near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North. This older part of Tacoma had many well-built, elaborately designed homes.
Previous photographs in this series involved water pouring from a manhole near the intersection of North 5th and Tacoma Ave. North on March 3, 1972. This view is of a dry manhole believed to be roughly in the same area.
Conservative publication based out of Tacoma, Wash., by Jon Gold that has written on its masthead "A different form of Washington journalism". Holdings: February 1972, February 1, 1972 (different publications).
Studio portrait of Elaine (Mrs. Barry) Burt. Raven-haired Elaine Burt was selected as the Queen of the 26th edition of the annual Tacoma Home Show. The home show had been brought to Tacoma by promoter Patrick O'Toole to showcase the latest trends in home design and furnishings. Mrs. Burt, the mother of two, was born in Portland but raised in Tacoma. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and had been a princess in the 1969 Centennial Celebration. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc. (TNT 2-28-72, p. 24)
Burt, Elaine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
1972 Richards stock footage. "Dilkara" docked at Port of Tacoma adjacent to "Big Red," West German-built container crane, in late February of 1972. This is possibly the New Zealand container ship that was built in 1971. The name "Dilkara" is reportedly Australian aborigine, meaning "rainbow."
David J. Williams, vice-president and manager of the Tacoma branch of Sea-First Bank, is pictured on February 25, 1972, with a plaque honoring his community service provided during his term of president of the United Good Neighbors. The plaque, which also contained a formal portrait of Mr. Williams, also commended him for his leadership during the 1971 term. With Mr. Williams is the newly-elected president of the organization, Joseph P. Lassoie. United Good Neighbors underwent a name change in January of 1972 to United Way of America. Photograph ordered by United Way.
Williams, David J.; Lassoie, Joseph P.; Awards; United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); United Way (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Group portrait of the Board of Directors, Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc. Local business, civic and military leaders gathered on the second floor of Puget Sound National Bank's main branch on February 24, 1972. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc.
Branch managers of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association met at the Main office on February 18, 1972, to have their annual photograph taken in the courtyard. Gerrit VanderEnde (seated third from left) had just retired as chairman of the board. He had come to Tacoma in 1948 to serve as president of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan. Mr. VanderEnde had previously been president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and also been the city manager of Berkeley, California. Deposits were $42 million when Mr. VanderEnde first arrived; in 1972, deposits had skyrocked to more than $565 million. Pacific First Federal had become the 20th largest savings & loan in the country. It now had ten branches and two loan offices in Washington and Oregon. H. Dewayne Kreager, president, (believed to be seated in dark suit next to Mr. VanderEnde) would remain as president and also become chairman of the board. Mr. VanderEnde would continue as director and as chairman of the board's executive committee. (TNT 2-6-72, D-11 article; TNT 2-9-72, D-11 article) Color photograph ordered by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Bankers--Tacoma; Banking--Tacoma--1970-1980; VanderEnde, Gerrit;
Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, T.A.C. president Frank Ruffo, and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington congratulate award winners Joe Clough and Ray Seales at the Tacoma Athletic Commission luncheon on February 17, 1972. Symbolic keys to the city and watches were presented at that time. Tacoma Boys Club boxer Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Clough was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." Ray Seales was the 139-lb. National AAU champion. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 -article; TNT 2-18-72, p. 28 -article)
On February 17, 1972, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston (third from left in red tie) joined Tacoma Athletic Commission president Frank Ruffo (far left) and Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington (second from right) in congratulating boxing coach Joe Clough and Tacoma Boys Club boxer Ray Seales for their outstanding achievements. Clough and Seales received symbolic keys to the city and wristwatches. Ray Seales was proclaimed the "State Amateur Boxer of the Year" while Joe Clough, well known in boxing circles, was named "Boxing Coach of the Year." ALBUM 14. (TNT 2-16-72, B-9 article; TNT 2-18-72, p.28 article)
Launching. Champagne spurts as with a mighty swing, Mrs. Frank Gargas (sp) officially christens the new tuna seiner, the "Voyager," on February 12, 1972. The 237-foot fishing boat was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched that Saturday afternoon at the company's Hylebos Waterway plant. Once outfitting and sea trials were completed in March, the ship would be turned over to her owners, Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18 - article) TPL-9754
Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Launching. The 237-foot tuna seiner, "Voyager," was successfully launched on Saturday afternoon, February 12, 1972, on the ways at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Hylebos Waterway facility. The ship is owned by Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She will be delivered to her owners after undergoing sea trials in March. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18) TPL-9756
Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
