Washington Park development. Children play on a geodesic dome in the Washington Park planned community playground in April of 1970. The sunny spring day drew the residents' children to the large fenced playground which included a wooden playhouse, slide, and monkey bars. Photograph ordered by Mayer Built Homes.

Housing developments; Playgrounds; Children's playhouses; Play (Recreation); Geodesic domes;

March, 1971, view of contemporary home built by Crest Builders located at 15301 - 12th Ave. E. in Spanway. Dubbed "Greenridge Manor," this was one of two model homes on display during the annual Tacoma Home Show. Located in a wooded lot with natural landscaping in the Greenridge subdivision, the residence included an attached two car garage. The 1750 sq.foot home with its modern gabled roofline was built with multiple levels, bathrooms and fireplaces. Vaulted ceilings provided an air of spaciousness. Photograph ordered by Crest Builders. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6)

Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Model houses--Spanaway--1970-1980;

ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. View of homes on unidentified hillside, possibly in Old Town overlooking the water, taken in 1971. Trees are interspersed among the homes; some of them appear to be blocking the views of neighboring houses.

Houses--Tacoma;

View lots in Gig Harbor. Residents of this rural Gig Harbor neighborhood had wonderful views of the water and forested areas in 1971. Lot sizes appear to be large with trees acting as natural borderlines. That year the "Beachcomber" model home, located in the Olympic Sunset Vista neighborhood, was constructed for display during the annual Tacoma Home Show by members of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. It is not clear whether the 1700 sq. foot rambler with sunken living room was one of the homes shown above. Color photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6 -article)

Neighborhoods--Gig Harbor--1970-1980; Houses--Gig Harbor;

Nestled among tall firs and adjoining what is believed to be Oakbrook Golf Course is a 4-plex built by Sullivan Construction. The contemporary units had unique Mansard roofs. Two golfers are spotted on April 30, 1971, on the golf course along with their golf carts. The 4-plex was located at 7802-08 Ruby Dr. S.W. in Lakewood. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.

Apartments--Lakewood--1970-1980; Golf--Lakewood--1970-1980; Golfers--Lakewood--1970-1980;

ca. 1971. Copy of customer positive. Interior view of cedar home featuring dining area. See D160432, image 6c for general view of living/dining area of home. The living and dining rooms of this home blended harmoniously with the use of cedar furnishings and light sofas and chairs. The artful use of white in the drapes, pictures, dining units and accessories lightened and modernized the residence. Color photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.

Houses; Dining rooms; Tables; Chairs;

ca. 1971. A couple with a golf cart pause on a clear blue day to view a large cedar home bracketed by two rather spindly trees. The home has the typically A-frame structure often found in Lindal Cedar Homes. A wraparound deck with rails would provide a good view of the golf course; in addition, the home had large picture windows. Color photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.

Houses; Golf; Decks (Rooms & spaces);

ca. 1971. Copy from customer's positives. Interior of cedar home, possibly the one shown on D160432, image 2c. Cozy living/dining area could seat a variety of people at several locations. The high cedar ceilings and paneled walls in addition to the thick burnished rug brought an air of nature within the home; large picture windows allowed views of the wooded areas. The room is sprinkled with shades of white and cream to assure that the heavier wood tones do not overwhelm. Color photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.

Houses; Tables; Sofas; Living rooms; Chandeliers;

This is the rear view of a home possibly belonging to the Elmer Alskogs in the Wollachet Bay area of Gig Harbor. Home appears to have a beautiful view of the water. Color photograph ordered by Albert Construction.

Houses--Gig Harbor--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;

Attractive home believed to be in the Lochburn Estates, located at 6113 - 85th St. SW. Roof appears to be Mansard styled. Wide stone column is attached to the wood-framed home. Home has overhanging deep front porch, fenced backyard. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.

Houses--Lakewood--1970-1980;

Interior of waterfront home. This may be the Rosedale residence of James O'Hern. Large picture windows, high ceilings, enormous fireplace are some of the home's features. Photograph ordered by Albert Construction.

Houses--Rosedale--1970-1980;

Barcelona model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Displaying a distinct Mediterranean influence is the "Barcelona" model home constructed by Evergreen State Builders. This luxury home had a massive 3,350 square feet with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The two-story home with second floor balconies and attached two-car garage was located on a wooded lot in the "Woodlake" subdivision of University Place. Color photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8-article)

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

Copy of customer print. Undated color photograph of interior of cedar home. This is possibly the interior of the home pictured at D162744, image 1c. An elk's head is mounted high on the cedar paneled walls of the home's living room. A staircase with wrought iron railings leads to the upper level, perhaps a loft. Photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc., on December 16, 1972.

Houses; Hunting trophies; Stairways;

Exterior of home located in the 1700 block of South "K." House, according to the 1968 City Directory, was listed as vacant. The two-story Colonial-styled home at 1710-12 South "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way) appeared to be in poor condition with little front and side yard. It was built in 1908 by architect John Kerrigan. The Narcotics Center of Tacoma had asked the city for a special use permit to allow establishment of a group-care home on the west side of South "K" between 17th & 18th Sts. The Narcotics Center, part of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., anti-poverty program, wanted to make the former apartment house at 1710-12 South "K" into a halfway home for nine recovering addicts. It subsequently withdrew its application for the special permit at this location and asked the mayor for help in determining appropriate sites. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 2-4-68, D-14, TNT 2-9-68, p. 11)

Houses--Tacoma;

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);

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;

ca. 1965. Copy ordered from customer's negative. View of Lindal Cedar Homes model home display in California, ca. 1965. Customers are seen strolling around the grounds of the Lindal Cedar Homes in Southern California in 1965, perhaps attracted by the sign indicating the Malibu solid cedar leisure home would be given away in October of that year. Homes were advertised to be built of cedar, traditionally pest-resistant, with gas and air conditioning. They were pre-cut and easily erected on the buyer's property. Lindal Homes generally were built in A-framed, contemporary style with lots of view windows. Color photograph ordered in March, 1968, by Lindal Cedar Homes.

Model houses--California; Lindal Cedar Homes (California);

View of newly completed multi-level wooden apartment house for the elderly. The 58-unit apartment house was located at 602 So. Wright Ave., at the corner of Wright Ave. & "G" St. The apartments were built for the Tacoma Housing Authority by United Homes Corp. at a cost of $620,000 in 1968. United Homes Corp. was also scheduled to build a smaller apartment house of 40-units on No. "G" St. for the THA at a cost of approximately $500,000. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 10-7-68, p. 26)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A new apartment house for the elderly, built by United Homes Corporation under the Turnkey plan, was ready for occupancy in early October, 1968. The Tacoma Housing Authority would take ownership of the $620,000 apartment house in ceremonies attended by city officials on October 8, 1968. The 58-unit building was the first to be completed for the Tacoma Housing Authority under the Turnkey plan whereby the builder would turn over the structure to the owner upon completion. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 10-7-68, p. 26)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1968. Back view of contemporary rambler-styled home ca. 1968. A deep extended roofline over the patio would provide plenty of shade and cover. Backyard appears large and marked by steel fences. Color photograph ordered by Northern Home Improvement Co.

Houses--1960-1970;

Cedar home and outbuilding. Nestled among the trees in 1968 on San Juan Island's Friday Harbor and close to the water's edge are cedar buildings and a large deck. The buildings were constructed lacking basements and on piles. Trees were allowed to grow through the expansive deck. Large ceiling-to-floor windows would provide tremendous views of waterfront activities. Home was apparently built by the International Homes of Cedar, Seattle. Photograph ordered by the R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Decks (Rooms & spaces)--Friday Harbor;

A man sits peacefully on the deck of his Friday Harbor home trying his luck at fishing in the fall of 1968. If he were to turn his head, he could see the interior of his cedar-built home through extensive windows. Those sitting at the dining room table or on the rugged couch would have magnificent views of the water. This home may have been the one photographed in D154904, Image 1. Color photograph ordered by the R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Fishing--Washington;

ca. 1968. Bungalow-styled home ca. 1968. Home has been painted a tannish color with white highlights; reddish roof appears recent. Lawn has been neatly trimmed. A white fence surrounds back yard. Color photograph ordered by the Northern Home Improvement Co.

Houses--1960-1970;

Winding staircase in cedar home. This home is believed to be in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. A minimalist curving staircase extends to the second floor. A hanging globe provides additional light. Photograph ordered by R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Stairways--Friday Harbor; Lamps;

Residents enjoy themselves at the new Aladdin Apartments, 2112 So. 90th St., in late summer of 1968. The 105-unit all-electric complex hosted a gala opening on September 8, 1968. Built of stucco and stone, the two-story units had balconies and/or patios. The one and two bedroom unfurnished apartments rented for $135 and up. The Aladdin was centrally located, two blocks from the freeway between Lakewood and the Tacoma Mall. Features in the 1000 sq. ft. units included large bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting, soundproofing, dishwasher, disposal, and washer/dryer. Ample parking was provided for residents and a security patrol was present for protection. As can be seen above on August 26, 1968, cement walkways traversed the smoothly manicured lawns. The apartments were the fourth in the Tacoma area built by Oscar Hokold. Photograph ordered by Oscar Hokold, Inc. (TNT full page ad 9-8-68, B-15, TNT 9-8-68, B-14)

Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Recreation room at the Aladdin Apartments. The recently completed Aladdin Apartments were located in the city's southend at 2112 So. 90th St. A recreation room was provided for the usage of the apartment complex's tenants. Pictured above on August 26, 1968, are several men and women enjoying the Aladdin's amenities which included a massive brick fireplace, jukebox, piano, and comfortable lounging chairs. Tenants could also enjoy the heated swimming pool and sauna. The Aladdin was built by Oscar Hokold for adults-only; no children or pets were permitted. Photograph ordered by Oscar Hokold, Inc. (TNT full page ad 9-8-68, B-15; TNT 9-8-68, B-14)

Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970; Recreation rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jukeboxes; Pianos; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Scenes from grand opening ceremonies at senior citizen housing. City and civic leaders joined potential occupants at the dedication ceremonies of a newly completed senior citizens 77-unit apartment building located at 12th & "M" Sts. on November 24, 1968. They are pictured gathered in the building's community room that had been just been dedicated in the memory of longtime Bethlehem Baptist Church pastor, Rev. E.B. Wilson. Standing on the far left is Tacoma mayor A.L. Rasmussen. Shiloh Baptist pastor E.S.Brazill is believed to be standing in foreground holding a pamphlet. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 11-24-68, B-17, D-8)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence;

Grand opening of senior housing building. The newly completed senior citizens apartment building at So. 12th and "M" was dedicated on November 24, 1968. It was built under the sponsorship of the Tacoma Housing Authority and Senior Centers, Inc. The building's community room was named in memory of the late Rev. E.B. Wilson. For 50 years Rev. Wilson had been a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and its pastor for 25 of those years. Gerrit VanderEnde, chairman of the board of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan and chairman of the Tacoma Housing Authority, smiling held one end of the plaque honoring Rev. Wilson which will hang in the community room. The woman sharing the plaque with Mr VanderEnde is believed to be one of the two daughters of the late Rev. Wilson present at the dedication, Mrs. Sadie Armstead and Mrs. Rex Jones of Seattle. The other man in the foreground is believed to be Rev. E.S. Brazill, longtime pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. City Manager David Rowlands is standing in background at the right. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 11-24-68, D-8)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Plaques--Tacoma; VanderEnde, Gerrit; Rowlands, David;