ca. 1970. This is how South 38th St. looking west appeared circa 1970. Yakima Ave. is at the bottom of the photograph. Identified businesses (from left) on Yakima are the Brad Bannon Insurance Co. (3808 Yakima) and the Oroweat Bakers (3802 Yakima). The Arctic Circle Drive-In is nearby at 820 So. 38th St. Also facing 38th St. is the Hartman Furniture store at 803 So. 38th (across the street from Oroweat). On the same side of So. 38th St. as Hartman's but further west is Failor's Pharmacy. The area has had a thriving business district for several decades.

Streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Brad Bannon Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Oroweat Bakers (Tacoma); Arctic Circle Drive-In (Tacoma); Hartman Furniture (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Bank of Washington Plaza Building. The staff and management of Pacific National Bank of Washington stand before the brand new 24-story Bank of Washington Plaza tower in late December of 1970. Although the building would not be formally dedicated until January 9, 1971, staff had already moved into their new home. The Pacific National Bank of Washington was created in 1970 with the merger of Tacoma's National Bank of Washington, who had begun construction of the plaza, and Seattle's Pacific National Bank. This photograph was used for a full page ad in the News Tribune on January 7, 1971, inviting one and all to attend the official dedication of the new skyscraper in two days. The address listed for the plaza was One Washington Plaza. Photograph ordered by Pacific National Bank of Washington. (TNT ad 1-7-71, D-1)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Pacific National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Ronald McDonald at Mary Bridge. Patients at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital had a special treat on December 17, 1970, as mop-top Ronald McDonald and "Fairy Godmother" Judy Warren paid a visit. Here the duo pose with hospital personnel and a little pig-tailed patient who is adorned with a McDonald's bib. The little girl is strapped into a red wagon as the hospital chose to use this child-friendly mode of transportation rather than typical wheelchairs. Photograph ordered by Ballard Cannon, Inc., Seattle. (TNT 12-18-70, p. 1, 2 - article)

Clowns; Warren, Judy; Nurses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma); Sick persons;

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;