La Mansard 1968 Model Home. The Tacoma Home Show traditionally had two or more Model Homes open to the public. In 1968, one of the homes was the "La Mansard," located in the open space University Place neighborhood of Beckonridge. Located at 9038 Ridgeview Circle, off 47th St. and Grandview, it was built by the Ray Dally Construction Co., who had built several homes in Beckonridge. The two-story luxory home had exterior walls of horizontal rough-sawn 1 x 6 lumber that were darkly stained. Its mansard, grooved roof had red cedar shingles which were uncolored. The four bedroom "La Mansard" was built on a wooded lot high on a hill with a view of the Olympic Mountains. The 2400 square foot home had a gently curving driveway leading to a two-car garage; it cost approximately $36,000. Photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-18-68, p. 29, 31, 33)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Model houses--University Place; Houses--University Place--1960-1970;

Bedroom in 1968 Model Home. The "Barcelona," located in the Westgate subdivision, was one of the Model Homes open to the public at the 21st Tacoma Home Show in March, 1968. Built by builder Bud Crest, it was located at 2824 Claremont Dr., off Pearl at No. 28th St. Prior to the opening of the Home Show, photographs were taken of the model home's exterior and interior. One of the home's three bedrooms, pictured above, was spacious enough to hold a double bed, large chest of drawers and bedside drawers. This could be used as a guest bedroom. There is an unusual lamp created out of a doll displayed on the large chest of drawers. The "Barcelona," built in a modified Mediterranean design, was constructed out of rough-sawn plywood. It totaled 1035 square feet and could be purchased for a modest $14,700 plus land costs. Photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-18-68, p. 31, 32, 33)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Several men examine closely the interior of a new Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad boxcar on March 7, 1968, at the railroad's yard. Both doors of the boxcar are opened; interior appears to be entirely metal. Photograph ordered by the Public Relations Department, Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad, Seattle.

Railroad freight cars; Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Co. (Tacoma);

How many men can fit through the doors of a new Milwaukee Road boxcar? At least eight on March 7, 1968. The Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad was exhibiting its new boxcars and new engines at the CMRR yard. Photograph ordered by Public Relations Department, Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad, Seattle.

Railroad freight cars; Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Co. (Tacoma);

All Aboard! A new Milwaukee Road engine is ready to roll in this March 7, 1968, photograph taken at the Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad yards. The railroad company had invested in several new boxcars and engines. Photograph ordered by Public Relations Department, Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad Co., Seattle.

Railroads; Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Co. (Tacoma);

On March 7, 1968, three men in technician coats operated large pieces of machinery at Precision Machine Works, 2101 Pacific Ave. The company had moved to larger quarters across the alley from its older building in the fall of 1965. The local Tacoma company was founded in 1925 by Ed Gazeki to build machine products needed by the timber industry. In the 1940's, they branched out to include products needed by the shipyards. In 1955, they turned their resources to machining products for the aerospace industry and made Boeing one of their largest customers. Precision Machine Works was named the 1999 Tacoma Small Business of the Year. Photograph ordered by Precision Machine Works. (www.pmwinc.com)

Precision Machine Works (Tacoma); Machinery; Machine shops--Tacoma;

Two Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad employees demonstrate the smooth opening of the doors to a new Milwaukee Road boxcar on March 7, 1968. Photograph ordered by the Public Relations Department, Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad, Seattle.

Railroad freight cars; Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Co. (Tacoma);

A Precision Machine Works employee keeps a steady eye on the large apparatus before him on March 7, 1968. It appears to be a drill of some sort. Precision Machine manufactured precision parts for the aerospace industry. The company had moved to new quarters at 2101 Pacific Ave. about 2 1/2 years ago. Photograph ordered by Precision Machine Works.

Precision Machine Works (Tacoma); Machinery; Machine shops--Tacoma;

As publicity for the March 1968 Tacoma Home Show, Barbara Slott, recently crowned Miss Home Show, posed in front of a giant shamrock at the Display & Costume Co., 728 Broadway. The 18-year-old Aquinas Academy senior was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Slott, 6018 Hillcrest Dr. SW, Lakewood. The 21st Home Show at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse opened on March 19 and ran through the 24th. Attendance, due to the thousands of free tickets from various banks and utility companies, was expected to exceed 500,000. The 1968 theme was "Name of the Game is Living." Photograph ordered by National Home Show. (TNT 2-11-68, C-19, TNT 3-16-68, p. 9, TNT 3-17-68, A-18)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Slott, Barbara; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Shamrocks--Tacoma;

In March of 1968 Margie Haugen, her hand resting on the head of a merry leprechaun, sat on the bar at Honan's Restaurant where she worked as a waitress. Behind her are the brothers Honan, John and Bob, each holding a bottle of 8-year-old Murphy's Irish Whisky. This photograph ran in the News Tribune's St. Patrick Day's edition for 1968 accompanying a front-page story about two Honan establishments. Tacoma had the longtime Honan's restaurant and lounge at 737-41 St. Helens Avenue operated by the Honan brothers. Ennis, County Clare, in Ireland also had a Hohan's. When Pat O' Toole, the Tacoma Home Show promoter, found out about the Irish Honan's, he set up a transatlantic telephone call between the customers of the Irish Honan's pub and Tacoma's Honan's on, of course, March 17th, St. Patrick's Day. (Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.) (TNT 3-17-68, A-1,2)

Honan's Restaurant (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1960-1970; Honan, John; Honan, Bob; Haugen, Margie; Whiskey;

Exterior view of Keith McGoffin's residence at 4602 Merry Lane. This wood building, with vertical boards, blends into the natural background of the Beckonridge neighborhood. Beckonridge in University Place was designed to have its individualized homes co-exist with the area's natural surroundings. Trees were left in place as much as possible and landscaping utilized plants friendly to the northwest environment. This late February, 1968, view of the McGoffin home shows a two-car carport with an older-model automobile parked inside. Keith McGoffin was an associate with the law firm of Burkey, Marsico, Rovai & McGoffin, Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Ray Dally Construction.

McGoffin, Keith--Homes & haunts; Houses--University Place--1960-1970; Garages--University Place;

Modern living room of Keith McGoffin, 4602 Merry Lane. Enormous brick fireplace is the focus point of this contemporary University Place living room. All seating would have a prime view when logs were ablaze. Heavy wood beams, thickly carpeted floor, and cylinder-shaped lamps are noted. Photograph ordered by Ray Daily Construction.

McGoffin, Keith--Homes & haunts; Houses--University Place--1960-1970; Living rooms--University Place--1960-1970;

Kitchen/dining area in the Merrill Teats home. The Teats' residence was located at 4423 Merry Lane in the Beckonridge neighborhood of University Place. For casual dining, seating was available adjoining the island stove. A rectangular wooden table was nearby for more formal meals. One side of a large brick fireplace has an opening for a broiler. Photograph ordered by Ray Dally Construction.

Teats, Merrill--Homes & haunts; Houses--University Place--1960-1970; Kitchens--University Place--1960-1970;

The Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., was an anti-poverty program that sought to fight illiteracy, provide aid to recovering addicts while vigorously promoting anti-drug policies, support the underprivileged with day care and medical assistance and establish senior citizen activities. It was headed by George W. Johnson, seated extreme left in the above February 29, 1968, photograph. The O.D.I. was meeting at the Tacoma Public Utility Administration Building; others at the table were not identified except for associate director Dale Bridges, extreme right, and Mrs. Shirley Jackson, administrative assistant. next to Mr. Bridges. At this meeting, eight members of 33-member Board of Trustees were re-elected for another three year term. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 3-1-68, A-12)

Johnson, George W.; Bridges, Dale; Jackson, Shirley; Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Welcome! A young boy greets a guest of similar age on February 29, 1968, while his small sibling leafs through a book. The young host lived in the Evergreen Heights neighborhood which was south of Regents Blvd., about 44th & Bridgeport. Note that the doorknob for the front door is situated nearly in the center of the door. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders.

Boys; Door knobs;

Exterior view of Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. The contemporary brick & wood structure was located at 3925 So. Orchard St., near First Covenant Church. Its executive director was Clarence L. Wilson. Photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma (Tacoma); Office buildings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Drew Foss (2nd from L) is joined by his mother and father, Agnes and Henry Foss and Anthony J. Martinolich (farthest L) during the launching of the towboat Claudia Foss on February 24, 1968, at Martinolich Shipbuilding's Taylor Way yard. The 80-foot vessel was built for Foss Launch & Tug and had a 25-foot beam. It was the first of two towboats being built for Foss; the second, another 80-foot vessel, was scheduled for a May launching. The Fosses kept the tradition of naming their boats after members of the family; the Claudia Foss was named for the daughter-in-law of Barbara Foss Campbell, Wedell Foss' daughter. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding. (TNT 2-25-68, A-8)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma); Foss, Henry O., 1891-1986; Foss, Agnes S.; Foss, Drew; Martinolich, Anthony J.

The little tug, the Brynn Foss, trails after the newly launched towboat, the Claudia Foss, on February 24, 1968. The 80-foot vessel was built by Martinolich Shipbuilding for Foss Launch & Tug and slipped into the water at its Taylor Way yard. Her keel was laid on December 1, 1967. Delivery of the vessel was scheduled for April 1st. The Claudia Foss was the first of two 80-foot boats being built for Foss with the second, the Martha Foss, scheduled for a May 15, 1968, launching. She was named for Mrs. Duncan (Claudia) Campbell, daughter-in-law of Barbara Foss Campbell. (TNT 2-25-68, A-8)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma);

These ladies are members of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club who were attending the 20th annual West Coast conference held at the Winthrop Hotel, February 23-25, 1968. The Tacoma chapter was hosting the three-day convention. The function of the club is to study and discuss traffic and transport matters. The Hooper Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1959 to further the education of women in the field of traffic and transportation; the 1966-67 scholarship winner would be presented at the conference. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma. (TNT 2-18-68, D-1, D-11)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Women's Traffic & Transportation Club;

Entertainment at the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club convention. These dancers show off the latest dance steps at the 20th annual West Coast convention of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club held at the Winthrop Hotel February 23-25, 1968. 130 delegates from 13 clubs were expected to be in attendance. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma.

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Entertainers--Tacoma--1960-1970;

What's a convention without some skits? These intrepid women participated in a costumed skit during the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club's 20th annual West Coast convention held at the Winthrop Hotel in late February, 1968. The Tacoma branch of the national club served as hosts for the convention. Mrs. Terrance Lazzari was general chairman of the event. Photograph ordered by Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma.

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Costumes;

These participants at the 20th annual West Coast conference of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club appear to be having fun during their three-day February convention at the Winthrop Hotel. All attention seems to be focused on the beribboned walking box with "antennae" and shimmering legs. Tacoma Mayor A.L. Rasmussen welcomed conferees to the evening's banquet. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma. (TNT 2-18-68, D-1, D-11)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Costumes;

The Lively Oaks Apartments in Lakewood's Oakbrook neighborhood sought to provide all the amenities to its residents. Both men and women could enjoy the benefits of exercise in their respective conditioning areas. Three women are pictured on February 20, 1968, using up-to-date equipment to keep in shape. One is poised to do some sit-ups, another is having the abdomen/hips firmed up by machine and the third is enjoying a modified rowing machine. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Exercise equipment & supplies; Physical fitness--Lakewood;

Two residents of the Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to Lakewood's upscale Oakbrook community, get into shape at the complex's conditioning area for men on February 20, 1968. Both men appear to be strengthening their upper bodies with use of the up-to-date equipment provided by the Lively Oaks. There was no need to travel to health spas while their apartment complex provided workout rooms for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investment, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Tacoma); Exercise equipment & supplies; Physical fitness--Lakewood;

Front entrance to Capitol Club at the Lively Oaks Apartments. It appears that the clubhouse at the Lively Oaks, 8101 - 83rd Ave. S.W., Lakewood, has changed its name to the Capitol Club. Earlier photographs taken in mid-December, 1967, showed the same exterior with a different sign, " Lively Oaks Club." It remained a members-only facility which included fireside rooms and billiards/pingpong areas. The Lively Oaks' theme was "Come Live the Good Life;" besides the luxurious clubhouse, the complex offered heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, health spas and more. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

This is a studio portrait of the group, the Bill Pair IV, local musicians. They can also be seen in D153043, image 5, and D153043, image 14, which had been taken in December, 1967. The unidentified female dancer was not in the previous photographs. Bill Pair is seated in the middle of the group. Photograph ordered by Bill Pair, Puyallup.

Musicians; Pair, Bill;

Downtown and freeway aerial view of February 13, 1968, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. I-5 is lower center, running horizontally. Six more ramps at the Pacific Ave. interchange and part of the 38th St. interchange (not shown) would be opened on 2-14-68. Wavy line in center is Hwy. 7. Pacific Ave. is long vertical road near right side; Puget Sound Hospital is next to Pacific Ave. on its right. Tacoma Dome will be constructed in the future in the neighborhood at the lower left corner. (TNT 2-11-68, C-19)

Aerial photographs; Cityscapes; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970; Puget Sound Hospital (Tacoma);

February 13, 1968, aerial view of 112th St. in Puyallup taken on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank. 112th St. had a mixture of homes with large lots and business development. New construction is occurring in lower center of photograph with large building's walls partially in place.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Puyallup;

Exterior view of Colonial Motel. The Colonial Motel, managed by Ray Holmes, was located at 12117 Pacific Hwy. S.W. in the Ponders Corner neighborhood. In February, 1968, it sported an aluminum roof. The roof extended from the main office and provided shelter for arriving/departing guests. Color photograph ordered by Modern Home Improvement Co., Portland.

Colonial Motel (Lakewood); Motels--Lakewood; Signs (Notices); Roofs--Lakewood;

1968 Richards stock footage. Colorful aerial view of downtown Tacoma business district and 11th St. Bridge crossing the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway, taken on February 13, 1968. Stradling 11th St. near the bridge are the Tacoma Bldg. and Perkins Bldg. To the right is the Art-Deco styled Medical Arts Bldg., 747 Market St. County-City Building, near 11th & Tacoma Ave. So., is center-left. Woods are part of Wright Park.

Aerial views; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); County-City Building (Tacoma); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Wright Park (Tacoma);