View lots in Gig Harbor. Residents of this rural Gig Harbor neighborhood had wonderful views of the water and forested areas in 1971. Lot sizes appear to be large with trees acting as natural borderlines. That year the "Beachcomber" model home, located in the Olympic Sunset Vista neighborhood, was constructed for display during the annual Tacoma Home Show by members of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. It is not clear whether the 1700 sq. foot rambler with sunken living room was one of the homes shown above. Color photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6 -article)
Multi-story home. This is believed to be the residence, in 1971, of builder Ray Dally of Ray Dally Construction. Located in the Sunrise Terrace subdivision in Puyallup, the multi-story home overlooked a tennis court. The home was nestled in a wooded lot with an unusually built car port located near the house. Photograph ordered by Ray Dally Construction.
Interior of Puyallup home. This is believed to be part of the living room area of the Sunrise Terrace residence of builder Ray Dally, taken in March of 1971. Modern furnishings, including two black leather chairs, striped sofa and glass-top table, are included. Wooden staircases lead to the upper level. The home, whose exterior is shown in D159983, image 2, had multi-levels and overlooked a tennis court. Photograph ordered by Ray Dally Construction.
One of Lakewood's landmarks is the 130-foot water tower resembling a giant flashlight located near the Villa Plaza Shopping Center (now Lakewood Towne Center). The water tower, known as a "hydropillar," holds 500,000 gallons of water. Built about 1970, it can still be seen at 104th & Bridgeport Way. Color photograph ordered by the Lakewood Water District. (Additional information provided by Lakewood Water District) (TNT 3-21-71, A-22)
Water towers--Lakewood; Lakewood Water District (Lakewood);
Herman Sarkowsky. This portrait of Herman Sarkowsky was taken in his Federal Way office on March 15, 1971. Mr. Sarkowsky is seated behind his desk; a picture of his family and a framed proclamation of his Life Directorship in the National Association of Home Builders in the United States hang on the wood paneled wall behind him. He owned United Homes, one of the area's largest home builders, and would later became a partner in the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers. Born in Germany, Mr. Sarkowsky graduated from the University of Washington. He would later serve on the Board of Regents for both the school and University of Washington Hospital. Among other interests, he would become involved in the group that developed the Emerald Downs racetrack and is currently the owner of approximately 50 horses. Photograph ordered by United Homes, Inc. (www.ntra.com/stats_bios.)
Roy S. McKinnon. Roy S. McKinnon, district sales manager of Surety-Surequity, poses with his new Chrysler New Yorker on March 12, 1971. Mr. McKinnon and his new automobile are posed in front of his firm, Surety Life Insurance Co./Surequity Mutual Funds, 4412 Sixth Ave. The firm offered "balanced financial security" with plans offering coverage for insurance needs and financial growth. Photograph ordered by Surety-Surequity, Inc.
McKinnon, Roy S.; Chrysler automobile; Signs (Notices);
SS Starporter 40-ton crane extends over the Seatrain Texas on March 9, 1971. Men and trucks appear dwarfed compared to the giant crane. It is believed that the Seatrain Texas is the merchant vessel heavily utilized in WWll. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.
One-story office building. Developer Boyd Lundstrom had both his real estate firm and Lundstrom Building Enterprises, specializing in office and apartment rentals, located at 5121 - 112th St. S.W., Lakewood. The building was located at the intersection of 112th St. S.W. and Bridgeport Way S.W. Also retaining offices in the building were Don Hill Associates; American Physical Fitness; Phillips Petroleum and CPA Donald R. Brink. Photograph ordered by Lundstrom, Inc.
Office buildings--Lakewood; Lundstrom, Inc. (Lakewood);
Launching. The 184-foot steel tuna seiner, "Trinidad," was launched at 5:30 a.m. on February 27, 1971, from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard on the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The $2,100,000 fishing boat was christened by Mrs. William A. Magellan, wife of the owner/skipper. Scheduled delivery to her San Diego owner was expected in mid-May of 1971. The vessel, capable of holding 850-ton of frozen fish, was used to fish for Star-Kist Foods. The 36-foot wide "Trinidad" was air conditioned and held a crew of 16. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 2-28-71, A-21- article) TPL-9461
Bank of Washington Plaza. Towering over its neighbors is the new Bank of Washington Plaza on 12th & Pacific in downtown Tacoma. The National Bank of Washington and Pacific National Bank had merged effective August 16, 1970. The bank's new name was the Pacific National Bank of Washington with headquarters in Seattle. The Tacoma headquarters would remain in the 24-story plaza tower shown above. Goodwin Chase, former Chrm. of the Board of (National) Bank of Washington, became the president of the consolidated bank. The highest tenant level of the Bank of Washington Plaza tower was actually the 22nd floor with air conditioning units and other service facilities on levels above. View of the Bank of Washington Plaza taken on February 23, 1971. Occupants peering through the nearly 2000 solar bronze windows would have sweeping views of Mount Rainier and the Tacoma landscape. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific. (TNT 5-17-70, p. 1- article; TNT 8-17-70, p. 30 -article)
National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;
Modern barber shop in the Bank of Washington Plaza. Portraits of four presidents overlook the customers of this modern barber shop in February of 1971. Walls are painted with bold stripes and checkered linoleum is found in the shop's work areas. A man reads a newspaper while he is waiting for his hair to be cut. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific.
National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Barbershops--Tacoma; Barbers--Tacoma;
Unidentified executive enjoying view of the Tacoma tideflats from his office in the new Bank of Washington Plaza on February 23, 1971. His desk is placed next to one of the many bronze windows of the 24-story tower. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific.
National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Windows--Tacoma--1970-1980;
O'Brien's Restaurant. O'Brien's Restaurant is crowded on February 23, 1971, as people enjoy fine dining in the oak-paneled and red brocade room . The ceiling is covered with small light bulbs, creating an image of a star-filled sky. In addition, the restaurant was illuminated at night from the glow of the courtyard and fountain directly outside. O'Brien's was located below street level in the Bank of Washington Plaza complex. There was room for 125 diners and the adjacent bar held 92 customers. Dave Porter, singer-guitarist, was appearing in the restaurant's lounge at this time. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific. (TNT 11-1-70, A-16 - Emily Walker's column)
Bank of Washington Plaza with no visible exterior signage. Sunlight reflects off the multitude of bronze windows in the new Bank of Washington Plaza at 12th & Pacific. An unusual part of the building complex is the large fountain accessible by curving stairs beneath the level of the actual tower. Seven trees are planted in the concrete surrounding the fountain space. The 24-story Bank of Washington Plaza was dedicated on January 9, 1971.
National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Fountains--Tacoma; Stairways--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Bank of Washington Plaza. Diners are pictured leaving the new O'Brien's restaurant located below street level in the Bank of Washington Plaza complex on February 23, 1971. People could use the large curving staircase to journey from the tower building to the restaurant and shops located beneath. A large circular fountain added to the peaceful view. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific.
National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma; Stairways--Tacoma--1970-1980; O'Brien's Restaurant (Tacoma);
Circular fountain at the Bank of Washington Plaza. Diners at the new O'Brien's restaurant have a lovely view of the large fountain and courtyard outside their floor-to-ceiling windows. A spiral staircase leads from the street level down to the fountain and restaurant. The fountain is illuminated at night. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific. (TNT 11-1-70-, A-16 - Emily Walker column)
National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma; O'Brien's Restaurant (Tacoma);
Aquarius. The fishing boat, "Aquarius," is pictured undergoing sea trials on February 20, 1971. She was built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. and launched on December 5, 1970. The 184-foot tuna seiner had a frozen fish capacity of 850-tons. She was owned by Joseph and Richard Madruga of San Diego. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9460
Ship trials. Color photograph of the fishing vessel, "Aquarius," undergoing sea trials on February 20, 1971. Waves churn as the big Martinac-built boat cuts briskly through the waters of Puget Sound. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9477
Window display at S.H. Kress & Co. - Tacoma Mall location. By February of 1971, Kress had opened a new store in the Tacoma Mall. Kress' longtime downtown store on 9th & Broadway would remain open until the following year. On February 19, 1971, two Kress employees posed at the large display window which is filled with "National Advertising Brands" including Crest toothpaste, Cashmere Bouquet, Nice & Easy, Johnson & Johnson, and even a Yamaha bike. Photograph ordered by S.H. Kress & Co.
Colorful green and yellow crane in operation. A new steam-electric plant was being constructed near Centralia in early 1971. It appears that land has been cleared and work begun on the project. Once completed, the plant would have two 470-foot stacks. Dedication of the $237,000,000 plant would occur on September 24, 1971. The plant was located in Hanaford Valley, a few miles east of Centralia. Color photograph ordered by Iron Workers Local. (TNT 9-19-71, B-8-article; TNT 9-24-71, A-1 article)
Hoisting machinery; Building construction--Centralia--1970-1980;
Rear-and-side view of large green and yellow crane at worksite near Centralia. A new steam generating plant was being built and clearing had already commenced in February of 1971. The plant, using coal, would have one generator producing power by September of 1971 with a second generator to begin operations in 1972. The steam-electric plant was located in Hanaford Valley, a few miles east of Centralia. Tacoma City Light had 8% ownership of the plant as part of eight private and public utilities who invested in the project. Color photograph ordered by Iron Workers Local. (TNT 9-19-71, B-8 -article; TNT 9-24-71, A-1 article)
Hoisting machinery; Building construction--Centralia--1970-1980;
Studio portrait of John P. Cammon. Mr. Cammon is dressed in semi-Western attire, with boots, stetson and tie. According to the 1971 City Directory, Mr. Cammon was a laborer who resided at 1207 So. 13th St. Photograph ordered by John P. Cammon.
Cammon, John P.; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;
On February 8, 1971, approximately 30 retired barbers assembled at the Tacoma Labor Temple, 1355 Market St. Seven women along with one man posed for a photograph on that day; the women may have been involved in the barbering business themselves or simply have accompanied their husbands to the gathering. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Labor Advocate.
Closer view of floating bulkhead on February 4, 1971. Previous photographs of the bulkhead and its move from Star Iron & Steel's tideflats location to waterfront are in D159838, images 6, 12, 14, and 17. Workers are shown monitoring water spurting from the bulkhead. The bulkhead, 25-feet tall, was ordered by the U.S. Corps of Engineers for usage on the Snake River near the Tri-Cities. Star Marine Industries, a subsidiary of Star Iron & Steel, would begin transporting the 114-ton bulkhead on February 8, 1971 by tugboat from the Port of Tacoma. The $165,000 bulkhead was designed and built by Star Iron & Steel. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21- article)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma;
The bulkhead has completed its move from Star Iron & Steel's Alexander Ave. location to the Port of Tacoma's waterfront. This February 4, 1971, photograph shows the floating bulkhead in place. Four days later, Star Marine Industries, a subsidiary of Star Iron & Steel, would begin moving the 114-ton, $165,000 bulkhead to the Little Goose Lock & Dam on the Snake River. There the concrete bulkhead with watertight compartments would be used in maintenance and repair work. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21 - article)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma;
Workers are preparing to move a floating bulkhead in early February of 1971 from its construction site at 326 Alexander Ave. to the Port of Tacoma waterfront. It appears that rubber segments are being laid to help with traction. The bulkhead was manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. for the U.S. Corps of Engineers. It would be towed by tugboat down the coast and up the Columbia River to a dam on the Snake River. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21- article)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma;
A worker makes one final check before the heavy-duty Northwest Hauling Co. truck departs from Star Iron & Steel's tideflats location on February 3, 1971, with a floating bulkhead in tow. After a stop at the Port of Tacoma, the bulkhead would be towed by tug to its final destination at the Little Goose Lock & Dam on the Snake River. Although Star Iron & Steel was perhaps best known for its manufacture of cranes and hoists, it also accepted other contracts; this $165,000 contract was from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21- article)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Preparations are being made to transport a floating concrete bulkhead from Star Iron & Steel Co.'s plant at 326 Alexander Ave. in early February of 1971. The 25-foot high bulkhead appears to be placed on beams equipped with wheels. It would be hauled to the Port of Tacoma and then towed by tug to the Snake River for use on the Little Goose Lock & Dam. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21 - article)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma;
The children of Mr. and Mrs. David Konsmo, 6-year old David Jr., 8 year old Dale, and 7 year old Dawn, sit in the A-shaped doorway of a vacation cabin on February 1, 1971. A similar cabin will be on display in front of the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse during the 1971 Tacoma Home Show running from March 30th through April 4th. This annual event, brought to Tacoma by promoter Patrick O'Toole, showcased the latest trends in home construction and furnishings. This particular building had an unusual Mansard roof and had been converted to a backyard sauna by the Dave Konsmo Co. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows. (TNT 3-29-71, p.34)
Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Model houses; Konsmo, David; Konsmo, Dale; Konsmo, Dawn;
O'Brien's Restaurant, operated by Jim O'Brien, opened in early 1971 in the Bank of Washington Plaza complex at 1201-23 Pacific Avenue. Six of the restaurant's waitresses dressed in shimmering outfits and glossy shoes posed for a group portrait on January 29, 1971. At far left with her long hair pinned up is Carol Clark (now Yokes). The lady fourth from the right is Edreane Anderson, and the lady second from the right is her sister, Brynda Frazier, both graduates from Lincoln High School. According to a reader, owner Jim O'Brien had scouts out searching for the perfect women for his new restaurant. These six women were handpicked by him out of 200 applicants. Miss Clark had been waitressing at the Top of the Ocean when discovered. O'Brien's Restaurant was located below street level, accessible by a curving staircase and illuminated by the glow of a large fountain. Photograph ordered by O'Brien's Restaurant. Additional info provided by Ms. Frazier's daughter.
