Gantry crane at Star Iron & Steel. Gantry cranes were similar to overhead cranes except that the bridge for carrying trolley or trolleys is not movable and is rigidly supported on two or more legs running on fixed rails or other runways. Star Iron & Steel of Tacoma had been a longtime presence in the Tideflats and manufactured cranes, hoists and special machinery. Photograph ordered by Glen Graves Advertising.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Before products manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma were released to their buyers, they underwent stringent testing to insure quality control. Weight lifting tests were being conducted on the gantry crane pictured above at Star Iron & Steel Co. in early June of 1972. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Magenta model home. Located in the Oxford development in Old Steilacoom, the "Magenta," built by Leroy Crest of Crest Builders and open for touring during the 1972 Tacoma Home Show, fit snugly close to the ground on a wooded lot with landscaped front and back yards. Extensive amounts of beauty bark have been utilized to present a pleasing appearance. The L-shaped home came equipped with a double-car garage. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9 -article)

Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;

Living room - "Barcelona" model home. The luxury home's living room is alive with colors of vibrant red and gold. Comfortable gold and white stuffed chairs and an extended patterned couch with accents of red and gold along with an ornate glass table with gold-toned supports make this sitting area a most pleasant spot to enjoy a drink or converse with friends. The wall-to-wall carpet is also deep red in tone, a color which is picked up by the window valances. The "Barcelona" was available for touring during the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show, March 28th-April 4th of 1972. Located in a "semi-custom" development near Chambers Creek Road in University Place, the home was listed for a then pricey $50,000. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8 -article);

Living rooms--University Place--1970-1980; Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;

The L.R. Gaudio Well Drilling Co. rig is parked in a snowy lot on February 2, 1972. The drilling apparatus is a 72 Speed Star. Photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.

Machinery; L.R. Gaudio Well Drilling Co. (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Walter Matheson. He posed with his hands on his guitar. Mr. Matheson wore a turtleneck sweater and light colored slacks. A similar pose was used in a News Tribune ad for the Cortina Villa restaurant dated July 14, 1972, where he was then performing. Billed as "Wailing Walt," he appeared in the restaurant's Ramon's Room. Photograph ordered by Walter Matheson, 6439 So. Huson St. (TNT ad 7-14-72, p.12)

Matheson, Walter; Guitars; Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;

On January 8, 1972, two unidentified men stood in what may be in an engineering or assessor's office. Large photograph of Caterpillar on paneled wall; adjoining the photograph is a portion of a map. Contract plans, among other documents, are on desk shelf. Photograph ordered by Standard Insurance Co.

Men--Washington; Maps; Tractors;

Viva paper towel display. A Park & Shop customer accepts a roll of Viva paper towels on April 25, 1972, from an unidentified man who is possibly the store manager. Viva was issuing a challenge to customers to compare their product with others; the customer would either get a free big roll of Viva if she hadn't tried it before or if already a Viva buyer, get a free roll with the purchase of one roll. A sign notes that Viva was advertised in Sunset magazine. Photograph ordered by Lane Magazine & Book Co., Menlo Park, CA.

Park & Shop (University Place); Merchandise displays--University Place--1970-1980; Paper products;

The new addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center is rapidly taking shape as this July 5, 1972, progress photograph indicates. The Rushforth Construction Co. were the contractors on this $2,500,000 project to expand the shopping center on its west side. John Graham & Co., architects for the original Tacoma Mall, also handled the design for this addition. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co.

Progress photographs; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

June 1, 1972, progress photograph of a $2,500,000 addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. The expanded section on the west side of the shopping center was expected to add another 25 stores. The Mall had 85 stores at that time. In comparison, Southcenter had 112 stores. Construction had begun in January with completion planned for early spring of 1973. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co. (TNT 9-2-71, A-1 -article on addition)

Progress photographs; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1972 Daffodil Parade. "Lady of the Lake" was the name of the Olympia Capital Lakefair float in the 1972 Grand Floral Parade. This rosy entry captured second place in the "Communities and cities over 5,000 population" division.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1972 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Hawthorne District houses and people before the Dome in Tacoma, WA

Hawthorne District houses and people before the Dome in Tacoma, WA

Hawthorne District houses and people before the Dome in Tacoma, WA

Hawthorne District houses and people before the Dome in Tacoma, WA