Tacoma Centennial Parade. Among the dignitaries at the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade was Seattle banker Joshua Green accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Reno Odlin. Mr. Green, who also turned 100 in 1969, was a sternwheeler captain, innovative leader in the Puget Sound shipping and ferry industries and premier Seattle banker. He had come to Seattle in 1886 from Mississippi and would remain active in business past his 100th birthday. His bank, Peoples Bank, had grown to $400 million in deposits by 1969. Mr. Green would pass away in 1975 at age 105; his bank was acquired in 1988 by U.S. Bancorp. of Portland. Riding in the convertible along with Mr. Green was Reno Odlin. Mr. Odlin, a well-known Tacoma banker at Puget Sound National Bank, was also the president of the Washington State Historical Society for many years. (www.historylink.org)
Tacoma Centennial Parade. 4-star Admiral James S. Russell was the grand marshall of the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. He is pictured above with his wife Geraldine in a Victorian coach. Admiral Russell, a graduate of Stadium High School at age 15, was a Navy flier, designer of aircraft carriers, commander of nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands, and commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Southern Europe. The much-decorated admiral, nicknamed "Gentleman Jim," would retire in 1965 after 43 years of service. He would pass away in his Lakewood home in April of 1996, at age 93. A tribute to Admiral Russell was printed in the Congressional Record.
Tacoma celebrated its 100th anniversary with eight days of fun for the entire family in June of 1969. On June 28th a grand parade travelled down Pacific Avenue. Sitting atop the backseat of a 1960 Pontiac Bonneville convertible Chief Robert "Bob" Satiacum of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians waved to the crowds enjoying the Tacoma Centennial Parade. Chief Satiacum is wearing a headdress; the other man seated next to him is unidentified. Chief Satiacum was an Indian rights activist and an advocate of native treaty fishing rights. He would pass away in 1991 at the age of 62.
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Tacoma Centennial Parade. Entries from the American Indians of the Tacoma Area included a mixture of Native American tribes of North America. They sponsored a float (not shown) entitled "Tacoma's First People" which represented the Puyallup, Colville, Yakima, Umatilla, Muckelshoot, Kaw and Nisqually as well as Arizona's Navajo and Oklahoma's Cree tribes. A group of Native Americans wearing ceremonial dress are shown above aboard a Buck & Son flatbed truck.
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Tacoma Centennial Parade. Bethel 27 of Steilacoom, International Order of Job's Daughters, was one of 23 floats participating in the 1969 Tacoma Centennial Parade. The chapter's drill team accompanied the white and purple float filled with Bethel 27's royalty. Tacoma was celebrating its 100th anniversary with a lavish parade and a myriad of activities including a costumed historical pageant held at the Lincoln Bowl and citizens, both private and public, wearing an array of old-time clothing styles.
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Tacoma Centennial Parade. Making a colorful splash in the 1969 Tacoma Centennial Parade was the Culinary Belles entry from local area restaurants. The bright red 40-foot float carried examples of nearly-forgotten kitchen accessories including an antique butter churn and an 1889 coffee grinder. A waitress, dressed in long white gown and cap, appeared more like a nurse than a restaurant employee. Visiting "customers" were elaborately dressed in clothing styles and hats of the past. Entertaining at the piano was Marilyn Ogburn of the Cable Car Room of Steve's Gay '90s.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. With steam billowing befitting its nickname, "Old Snorter" gave parade viewers a good look at logging equipment of the past. The Lake Cushman Development Co. entry was a restored 70-year-old steam donkey. "Old Snorter" had been used for logging in the Olympic Peninsula where it loaded logs onto railroad cars at landings and also yarded logs in the woods. Aboard the steam donkey were Bill Parsons, Syd Anderson, George Mueller, Gene Visser and Lyle Linton.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. Spectators enjoyed the stirring sounds of the Clan Gordon Pipe Band during the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. The pipers and drummers were dressed in the kilts of the Gordon Tartan. Clan Gordon was the official escort band of the Royal Court of the Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival. Pipe Major was William Micenko, Pipe Sergeant was Jack Montgomery and Drum Sergeant, James Bell.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson acknowledge the thousands lining the streets of downtown Tacoma during the June 28, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. They were riding in an antique automobile, believed to be a Model T. Washington's congressional delegation appeared in force at the parade with Senator Warren G. Magnuson and U.S. Representative Floyd Hicks also in attendance.
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Tacoma Centennial Parade. These passengers, aboard a miniature Union Pacific train, were treated to a ride of a lifetime during the June, 1969, Tacoma Centennial Parade. The two-hour parade was met by thousands of spectators as it wound its way from Stadium High School down to 21st & Pacific. Union Pacific had established a presence in Tacoma beginning in 1911.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. Representing the 1969 Lakewood Summer Festival came that city's entry, "Lakewood Water Wonderland," with the festival's four princesses aboard an elaborate gondola. Claudia Bucklew and Martha Nojd of Lakes High School and Jana Oglesbee and Linda Boyle of Clover Park waved to the crowd, with many reciprocating; the princesses were accompanied by gondolier Dick Zarelli. Spectators may not have been as numerous as predicted, due to threatening weather conditions, but thousands still managed to watch the two-hour parade from sidewalks, buildings and even billboards. They were rewarded as the rain held off and it remained cool and dry.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. Two matched and registered Belgian draft horses, owned and driven by Bob Smith of Montesano, pull the float "Farm Festival" during the 1969 Tacoma Centennial Parade. The two girls sitting on a bale of hay in front of the red painted "barn" and silo are members of the Farm Festival court.
Tacoma Centennial Parade. Entry #22 was the Bates (formerly Tacoma) Vocational-Institute's contribution to the Tacoma Centennial Parade which was held on June 28, 1969. The "Centennial Queen," a replica of an old stern-wheel paddle boat, majestically rolled down Pacific Ave. with the school's queen and her two princesses gracefully waving to the crowd. This float captured the prestigious Judges Award during the 1969 Daffodil Festival Parade, held earlier in the spring, and was honored with the Grand Trophy award for best in theme for the Centennial Parade. Tacoma was celebrating its 100th anniversary with much fanfare, fully participating in the theme of "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."
Posing on June 24, 1969, with an array of medals is Mark Phun. In addition to the medals, his wool jacket has gold epaulets. The young man also sports an impressive handlebar mustache. Photograph ordered by Mrs. John Schall, Puyallup.
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Exterior view of Ghilarducci's new location. In June of 1969, Ghilarducci's Florists moved to 809 Pacific Ave., one block north of their former shop. Ghilarducci's had been serving Tacoma since 1903. The firm had another store in the Villa Plaza area. Ghilarducci's was headed by L.R. Ghilarducci. Their new location had 13,000 square feet and was formerly an award-winning garage designed by local architect Silas E. Nelsen. It was flanked by Cascade Insurance Underwriters at 805 Pacific Ave. and Dammeier Printing Co. at 811 Pacific. (Full page ad - TNT 6-25-69, A-3; TNT 6-25-69, A-12)
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Ghilarducci's at night. The brightly lit interior of Ghilarducci's Florists at their new location of 809 Pacific Ave., in addition to the store's electric signage, beckoned customers in to inspect the remodeled building and its beautiful contents. Ghilarducci's had been supplying Tacomans with flowers since 1903 and had been at their previous location one block south of the new store since 1949. The new shop was much larger at 13,000 square feet and was the former home of Lincoln Auto Electric Co. and originally, an award-winning brick-and-tile garage designed by local architect Silas E. Nelsen. Ghilarducci's decided to keep the brick walls, shown above, that came from the former garage. An elaborate chandelier hung near the winding carpeted staircase. Photograph ordered by Ghilarducci's. (TNT Full page ad 6-25-69, A-3; TNT 6-25-69, A-12)
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Richfield service station. This Richfield service station was located near Olympia next to an Armstrong Homes office. The service station, whose exact address was not identified, had at least six pumps and offered its customers S&H green stamps. Unlike gas stations of the past, this modern unit accepted Master Charge and Bankamericard for payment. Photograph ordered by Richfield Co., Seattle.
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Boat launching. Posing with a beribboned spray of red roses is Anne (Mrs. John S.) McGowan, who was the sponsor of the new fishing boat, the "Anne M." The "Anne M" was launched on Saturday night, June 14, 1969, at the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.'s yard on the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The 165-foot tuna seiner was the sister ship of the "Conquest," delivered the previous year. The "Anne M" will fish on behalf of Bumble Bee Seafoods in the Astoria waters. She will be captained by Frank Souza of San Diego. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9403
Boat launching. The bow of the 165-foot tuna seiner, the "Anne M," looms over the guest speaker at her launching ceremonies on June 14, 1969. The "Anne M" is the sixth in a series built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. She has a 2800 h.p. diesel main engine and expects to exceed 14 knots. Carrying a crew of 14, she will be captained by Frank Souza of San Diego. Capt. Souza has been master and owner of several other tuna vessels including the "Mary S," "Southern Pacific," and "Antoinette B." The new seiner will be fishing out of Astoria, Oregon, for Bumble Bee Seafoods, a division of Castle and Cooke. Expected delivery to her new owners is late August of 1969. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9405
Boat launching. With a mighty swing, Mrs. John S. McGowan christens the new fishing boat named in her honor, the "Anne M," with the traditional bottle of champagne during evening ceremonies on June 14, 1969. The 165-foot tuna seiner was the sixth in a series of fishing vessels built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. Mrs. McGowan is the wife of the president of Bumble Bee Seafoods. The "Anne M" will fish in Astoria waters for Bumble Bee. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9402
Boat launching. A large standing crowd spills out onto the grounds of the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation yard on the evening of June 14, 1969, as they attentively listen to pre-launching speeches. The "Anne M, " a 165-foot tuna seiner, would shortly slip down the ways into City (now Thea Foss) Waterways. She has a 650-ton frozen fish capacity and would fish in the waters around Astoria for Bumble Bee Seafoods. Captain Frank Souza is the master of the ship. Scheduled delivery of the "Anne M" to her owners is for late August of 1969. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-16-69, p. 29) TPL-9404
Sea trials. The "Cape San Vincent" successfully completed sea trials in mid-June of 1969. The 165-foot tuna seiner had been launched from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard nearly three months previously on March 20th. Owned by Edward Gann of Southern California, she would be used to fish in the San Pedro area. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9400
Waves smash against the bow of the tuna seiner, "Cape San Vincent," as sea trials were conducted on June 12, 1969. Launched by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. on March 20th, she would soon be turned over to her owner, Edward Gann of California. The 165-foot vessel would be used to fish in the San Pedro waters. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9401
Aerial photograph of the North end neighborhood about No. 4th & "D" in June of 1969. Homes in this area would have exquisite views of Commencement Bay. A large vacant lot on the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" might be ready for building soon. Home with treed lot in rear of the vacant lot is 401 No. "E;" empty lot is actually 402-08 No. "D;" and home with portico across the street from lot is 401 No. "D." Photograph ordered by award winning architect Robert Billsbrough Price.
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Close-up of vacant lot at the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" with view of Commencement Bay on June 11, 1969. Robert Billsbrough Price, an award winning local architect, had requested aerial (see D156236, image 5) and closer views of this area of fine homes. Small plants, shrubs and trees cover the lot along with tuffs of grass. This lot is listed as 402-08 No. "D." 402 No. "D" had originally been the home of Ezra Poppleton in 1891; the home was subsequently demolished. The Washington State Historical Society building can be glimpsed behind trees.
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Properly equipped with floatation devices, these four Girl Scouts were photographed on June 10, 1969, while aboard the rowboat, "Jon-Jon." The girls had set up their camping gear along the shores of the unidentified lake. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Four Girl Scouts learn to put up a pup tent in June of 1969. They are in the process of propping the canvas with poles. Camping paraphernalia rests by the girls on a grassy area near a lake. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Twin Lakes Elementary School. Under towering firs is Federal Way's Twin Lakes Elementary School located at 4400 S.W. 320th St. It was built in 1968 and is still in existence in 2006. This photograph was taken of the campus-like school in June of 1969. Photograph ordered by Construction Components, Mercer Island.
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Mobile home. This is the mobile home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Wines who resided in Millar's Villa Trailer Court, 1105 - 138th St. So. in Parkland in 1969. It was placed on a small landscaped plot of land with outdoor lighting, shrubs and shady tree. The mobile home had two large view windows overlooking the trailer park and planters beneath a small overhang. The 20-foot wide, 55-foot long mobile had an interior of high-gloss ash paneling. The home's occupant, Mr. Wines, was a maintenance man with the Clover Park School District. The Wines' home was used in a June 10, 1969, News Tribune article as an example of a typical style of mobile home on display at the 5th annual Modern Living Show at the Tacoma Mall. The show, running from June 11th-15th, was sponsored by the Tacoma chapter of the Trailer Coach Assn. Photograph ordered by Associates Discount. (TNT 6-10-69, p. 5)
Pacific Northwest Bell's General Motors box truck and a GMG cabover-type semi- tractor parked in front of Irwin - Jones Motor Co. on June 6, 1969. The firm, located at 309 Puyallup Avenue, was owned by W.H. and Grace Dunlap of Lakota Beach. It provided sales and service of GMC trucks. Color photograph ordered by Irwin-Jones Motor Co.
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