Concerned citizens sponsored a "Help Stop Littering" campaign in the fall of 1970. Chester A. (Chic) Hogan,(r), poses with an unidentified man in the Security Building on September 1, 1970; both are holding a petition proposing an anti-litter law. The Washington Committee to Stop Litter opened a statewide drive that month to obtain 200,000 signatures in support of an initiative against litter. Should the anti-litter law be enacted, litter enforcement would be placed under the State Department of Ecology. Photograph ordered by Washington Committee to Stop Litter. (TNT 9-4-70, p. 8 - article)
Studio portrait of Gary and Diane Hausam. According to the 1970 City Directory, the Hausams resided at 858 So. Fife. Mr. Hausam was a musician at the Shoboat Tavern. A small ad in the News Tribune on September 18, 1970, indicated that "Gary and Diane" would be appearing at the Bavarian where patrons were invited to dine and dance. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Hausam. (TNT ad 9-18-70, A-10)
Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc. - Exterior of building. The Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc., specialized in industrial roof coatings and carried a complete roofing line. It was located in a former garage built in 1922 which had been leased to the Royal Ice Cream Co. for its fleet storage. Alfred Sannes served as the company's president. Photograph ordered by Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc.
Pioneer Builders Supply Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Four women holding emblem of the NFBPWC, the National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs. Included on the golden emblem are Nike, the ship of commerce, wand, torch and scroll with the year of the organization's founding, 1919. It is the largest and oldest organization of working women in the United States. The Tacoma chapter would have a dinner meeting at the Winthrop Hotel on September 9, 1970, presided by Mrs. Bernard A. Gay. From L-R are Mrs. Bernard A. Gay (seated), Mrs. Robert J. Frost, Mrs. Rubelle Hansen and Mrs. Vincent Baker. Photograph ordered by the Business & Professional Women's Club. Although taken by the Richards Studio in August of 1970, this photograph was not used until May 9, 1971, by the News Tribune, for the announcement of the 1971-72 installation of new officers for the club. Mrs. Hansen was elected president and Mrs. Frost, first vice-president. (TNT 5-9-71, E-8)
Emblems; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs (Tacoma);
The giant Koehring shovel appears ready to scoop up the two men standing in its path in this August 26, 1970, photograph. The Koehring was a backhoe mobile crane. Photograph ordered by Bosko, Inc.
Used in heavy construction, the Koehring crane shown above on August 26, 1970, is ready to begin work. The mobile shovel is raised and extended. An unidentified man stands outside the operator's cab. Photograph ordered by Bosko, Inc.
Heavy duty machine at B&F Manufacturing, 11602 Pacific Hwy. S.W., Lakewood. It operates on an endless chain-track drive system and has two small blades. Photograph ordered by Travellers Insurance Co.
Color publicity photograph of Diane Renae Sullivant for Torrence Booking Agency. The blond entertainer, who may have performed under the name of Diane Renae, posed for a studio portrait on August 24, 1970. She has her hands resting gently on a Lowrey organ. Ms.Sullivant resided in the new Lively Oaks South Apartments, 8101 - 83rd Ave. S.W., Lakewood. She was mentioned in the "Faces & Places" column of the News Tribune on June 17, 1971 as performing at Jimmie Yee's new restaurant in Lakewood along with husband Jim. Ms. Sullivant, an organist and singer, was formerly from Puyallup. (TNT 6-17-71, A-2 "Faces & Places")
An interested crowd gathers at the Kent Auto Marshaling complex on August 17, 1970, to see the Vert-A-Pak bulk compact carrier in action. It appears to be a unique way to transport new automobiles. Present in the group is C.E. Crippen, president of the Milwaukee Road, whose organization developed the automobile unloading center. The new vehicle boxcars system is limited at the moment to compact cars only, due to size requirements. The system was devised in joint planning by the Milwaukee Road and General Motors. Color photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road. (TNT 8-23-70, A-19)
Good Samaritan Hospital. Good Samaritan Hospital moved to the former location of the Lutheran Minor Hospital in 1957. In 1971 a $2,000,000 diagnostic and treatment wing was completed. It is unclear whether the above photograph, taken in August of 1970, was of the addition to the hospital. Color photograph ordered by Bethlehem Steel, Bethlehem, PA.
Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup); Hospitals--Puyallup;
C.E. Crippen, president of the Milwaukee Road, was present at the viewing of the Vert-A-Pak, a 30-car bulk compact carrier, on August 17, 1970 at the Kent Auto Marshaling area. He may have been one of the those examining the careful packaging of new automobiles. The old method of transporting automobiles was to move them in freight cars on 2-3 levels which were capable of holding 8-15 automobiles depending on size. The new Vert-A-Pak is limited at present to carrying only compact cars due to size requirements. The Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific had opened this multi-million dollar automobile unloading complex 10 months ago. Photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road. (TNT 8-23-70, A-19) TPL-7937
Colorful row of new automobiles packed in the Vert-A-Pak bulk compact carrier. A unique way of transporting new vehicles was employed at the Kent Auto Marshaling complex run by the Milwaukee Road Union Pacific. The multi-million dollar facility had just opened in October of 1969. Cars would be shipped into the complex in these new vehicle boxcars and then dispersed using the conveniently placed freeway. This demonstration was put into actual practice with cars being transported from Chicago to Kent. Vert-A-Pak could carry 30 cars in a vertical position. Color photograph ordered by the Milwaukee Road. (TNT 8-23-70, A-19)
A gathering of Swiss musicians at Swiss Park, Bonney Lake. The flags of Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, hang proudly at Swiss Park in Bonney Lake on August 16, 1970. Joining them are two American flags. Many in the large group of musicians pictured above are wearing embroidered jackets. Two men are blowing on long Alphorn (Alpine) horns, instruments used by the Swiss for centuries. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. Lloyd O. Favor.
Musicians--Bonney Lake; Swiss Park (Bonney Lake); Flags--Switzerland; Wind instruments;
W.T. Grant's ribbon cutting. General Manager Gale Anderson wields the giant scissors as he prepares to cut the ribbon commemorating the grand opening of the Villa Plaza W.T. Grant's store on August 13, 1970. Other department officials are also pictured holding the red ribbon. The 78,000 square foot store, located at the s.e. perimeter of the Villa Plaza Shopping Center, replaces the much smaller Grant's store which had originally opened in 1957. The new Grant's would have a support staff of 100 employees, 85 more than the old store., and would be the first big Grant's store in the state. In addition to expanded departments, the new store would also include the Bradford House restaurant. Following the trend of other large department stores, Grant's would be open on Sundays. (TNT 8-12-70, C-19 - article)
W.T. Grant Co. (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Dedications--Lakewood--1970-1980; Building dedications--Lakewood--1970-1980; Anderson, Gale; Scissors & shears;
Washington Building. The venerable Washington Building is still located in downtown Tacoma at So. 11th & Pacific Ave. Initial construction was in 1919 for the Scandinavian-American Bank but was halted when the bank failed. It was finally completed in 1925 for the Washington-California Co. At 17-stories, it was the "second tallest in the entire Northwest" at the time. Located in the heart of the commercial district, the striking structure had a large red neon sign indicating the presence of its neighbor, the Bank of California. Other businesses in the vicinity included Peoples department store across the street and Selden's furniture store next door. A $700,000 cooling and heating system was installed in August of 1970 in the Washington Building. The system was set to begin operations on or about September 15, 1970. The 400-ton-capacity cooler was installed under the building and the 2-ton cooling tower on the roof. Photograph ordered by the Washington Building. (article on cooling system - TNT 8-16-70, A-18)
Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Washington Building. This color photograph of the Washington Building was believed to have been taken from the viewpoint of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association building on August 6, 1970. The red neon Bank of California sign on top of the Washington Building stands brightly out amidst the gray landscape. One side of the 17-story structure faces 11th St.; at that time 11th St. was a one-way street only, heading uphill. Other notable buildings in the vicinity included Peoples department store across the street; Seldens furniture next door, and the Tacoma Building. A sliver of the Bank of California with the Commerce Savings & Loan banner is visible. Color photograph ordered by the Washington Building.
Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Washington Building. View of the Washington Building, 1019 Pacific Ave., believed to have been photographed from the top of the Perkins Building in August of 1970. From this angle, the distant Art-Deco styled Medical Arts Building (now Municipal Building) can be seen along the right-center edge. The Rust Building, another well known Tacoma landmark, is slightly up the hill at 950 Pacific. Seldens furniture store is in the right lower corner. A small section of the Bank of California, whose large red neon sign rested on top of the Washington Building, can be spotted at the lower right edge. Photograph ordered by the Washington Building.
Washington Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Golden Door Motel. The Golden Door Motel was located in Fife at 5201 - 20th St. E. The wood-framed two-story motel was built in 1970. Three unidentified people are pictured in August of 1970 on a balcony overlooking the motel's parking lot. The motel, in 2006, is now part of the Motel 6 chain and contains 120 units. Photograph ordered by the Golden Door Motel for publication in theTacoma Chamber of Commerce "Progress."
Sidewalk sales. Shoppers flock to the Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale on Broadway on the last day of July, 1970. Paintings, jewelry, and clothing caught the eye of many and there was plenty of browsing. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association, Inc.
People wait to cross the street by the Kress store on Broadway after sampling the Downtown Merchants' Sidewalk Sale in July of 1970. Merchandise was brought out of the various Broadway stores and placed outside on sidewalks near stores' entrances. Racks and carts of clothing are being examined by shoppers. There is a 1964 Rambler parked near the crosswalk. The Kress store would close in 1972. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association, Inc.
Football players. July is none too early to prepare for the upcoming football season as these two young players can attest. Both Eastside boys are partially clad in football gear, including shoulder pads, helmet and football pants. Hooks and shelves behind the boys are filled with various football paraphernalia. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Football players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Football--Tacoma--1970-1980; Footballs;
Camp Seymour. Special programs set up by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., during the summer of 1970 allowed boys and girls, aged 8-14 from low-income families, to attend summer camp. Many had never had the chance to participate in outdoor camping activities. 400 boys were expected at Boy Scout camps, 100 at Tacoma Boys Clubs, and 350 more at Camp Seymour. This group of seven boys enjoy the fresh air and farm animals at Camp Seymour on July 21, 1970. One gives old "Jack" the donkey a big hug. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 6-7-70, A-17 - article; TNT 8-2-70, A-23)
Oars up! Seven girls prepare to enjoy Lake Devereaux as they learn to maneuver the large dragon-headed rowboat in mid-July of 1970. All are properly wearing life vests. The girls were part of a large contingent of 250 attending the Girl Scouts camp throughout the summer; there were also 140 girls attending the Camp Fire camp as well. The O.D.I. camps began on June 22nd. As an added note, the five canoes pictured in the background and foreground were Willits canoes, built by Earl and Floyd Willits on Day Island. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 6-7-70, A-17 - article) (Additional information provided by a reader)
Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Rowboats--Lake Devereaux; Rowers--Lake Devereaux; Life preservers; Canoes;
Summer camp. Even outdoors chores must be done as a young girl pauses in the act of sweeping the open-air sleeping quarters of St. Albans Girl Scouts camp. Two others read mail from home while five more girls enjoy the fresh air and heavily forested atmosphere. One of the girls reading a small letter is perched on a mattress partially supported by a large suitcase. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Camping--Lake Devereaux;
Many hands make chores go a little faster as these young campers at St. Albans Girl Scouts camp can attest during July of 1970. Six unidentified girls are lined up, busily washing dishes - each with an individual dishpan of soapy water. 250 girls were expected at the Girl Scouts camp that summer. Camp St. Albans, a 414-acre site surrounding Lake Devereaux, is located between Belfair and Allyn. It has been a Girl Scouts camp since 1935. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 7-26-70, A-3)
Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Dishwashing--Lake Devereaux;
A pensive portrait of Wilson High School senior Barbara Grubbs. She is posed with her eyes downcast and her long dark tresses cascading over her shoulders.
View of new Commonwealth Building, next door to Seattle-First National Bank (formerly Bank of Tacoma building). The Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.'s headquarters between Pacific & Commerce at So. 12th St. was the first urban renewal building occupied downtown. Commonwealth Title was located on the Pacific Ave. level and the second floor was entirely occupied by the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch. By the end of July, 1970, Commonwealth Title had moved into their new quarters. Built of buff concrete and copper-colored brickwork, the building was designed by Tacoma architect Robert W. Evans along with Seattle architect Robert H. Eyre. KAM Construction was the general contractor. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs. (TNT 1-25-70, A-19; TNT 7-26-70, A-19)
Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;
This large group of unidentified airline stewardesses posed in the bright sunshine on July 7, 1970, at the Rodeway Inn, 6802 South Sprague Avenue, after receiving their wings. Most of the women were wearing the blue-and-white uniforms and white gloves of the Flying Tiger Line. The Flying Tigers were the first scheduled air cargo airline, but in the 1970's they also supplied military contract charter service from Travis Air Force Base in California to Japan. The airline formed in 1945 and ceased operation in 1989. It got its name from the Flying Tigers fighter unit of World War II. (Color photograph ordered by the Flying Tiger Line.)
This large group of unidentified airline stewardesses posed in the bright sunshine on July 7, 1970, at the Rodeway Inn, 6802 South Sprague Avenue, after receiving their wings. Most of the women were wearing the blue-and-white uniforms and white gloves of the Flying Tiger Line. The Flying Tigers were the first scheduled air cargo airline, but in the 1970's they also supplied military contract charter service from Travis Air Force Base in California to Japan. The airline formed in 1945 and ceased operation in 1989. It got its name from the Flying Tigers fighter unit of World War II. (Color photograph ordered by the Flying Tiger Line.)
Colt League team. Coach Norman Orr poses with his Colt League team in late June of 1970 at Heidelberg Field. The baseball team was sponsored by Ben Cheney and played under the Cheney Studs logo. Players were believed to be 15-16 years old. Photograph ordered by the Cheney Lumber Co.
