The hands of Forrest Easterday. City councilman Forrest Easterday posed for studio pictures on October 7, 1960; his hand is gripping a drafting pin as it hovers over city blueprints. The area noted is the E. 11th St. industrial location. Mr. Easterday was a licensed professional engineer and former county commissioner and state legislator. He ran for Port Commissioner in 1960. Photograph ordered by Riconosciuto Advertising.

Hands; Blueprints;

Swasey Library dedication. Dignitaries present at the dedication of the George O. Swasey Memorial Library included (l-r) Vice-president of the Library Board William F. LeVeque, Vice-president and trust officer Puget Sound National Bank John M. Gilbertson, member of Library Board James P. Moceri and architect Charles Pearson. The library, located at 7001 Sixth Ave., was dedicated on October 7, 1960. It would be the first library branch in Tacoma's West End.

Tacoma Public Library, George O. Swasey Memorial Branch (Tacoma); Public libraries--Tacoma; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; LeVeque, William F.; Gilbertson, John M.; Moceri, James P.; Pearson, Charles;

Aerial view of Annie Wright Seminary and north end neighborhood surrounding the school, taken on October 4, 1960. The private school's tennis courts and playing field are visible with thick forest acting as buffer. Also included is portion of Commencement Bay with large ship docked.

Aerial photographs; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970;

Aerial view of newly completed Pacific Lutheran University administration building taken in early October, 1960. Designed by architects Lea, Pearson & Richards, the two-story U-shaped modern structure was dedicated on October 14, 1960. It had 55,000 square feet of floor space. Initially called the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building, it was later re-named after Philip E. Hauge, Dean of the University who had spent 45 years with the school. (TNT 10-12-60, C-10)

Aerial photographs; Universities & colleges--Parkland--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland) --1960-1970;

A variety of photographs were taken of the Pacific Lutheran University campus in early October, 1960, by the Richards Studio, showing new facilities and improvements. The photograph above shows the Jacob Samuelson Chapel in the new Administration Building, a multipurpose room used for devotional meetings, closed circuit TV lectures, and recitals. It utilized an innovative notion--multiple television sets mounted on walls to provide students with a clearer view of professorial lectures broadcast from the school's own new studio. The chapel was a gift from Mr. Samuelson's estate. (TNT 10-13-60, C-6)

Universities & colleges--Parkland--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Televisions; Pianos; Lecture halls--Parkland;

Students at Pacific Lutheran University enjoy a sunny fall day in 1960 as they chat in front of the new Administration Building. In contrast to the Gothic style buildings on campus, the Lea, Pearson & Richards-designed structure has a very modern look with flat roof, multiple windows with blinds, and overhang to protect students from the elements. Pacific Lutheran College officially became Pacific Lutheran University on September 1, 1960. The school celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding during the weekend of October 14, 1960, when the new Administration building was dedicated. (TNT 10-13-60, C-1)

Universities & colleges--Parkland--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970;

Clad in long flowing robes, the choir of God's Pentecostal Church at 2501 Tacoma Avenue South posed for a group portrait on September 30, 1960. The church was founded and led by Bishop Ernest F. Morris who moved to Tacoma from Memphis, Tennessee in 1925. Bishop Morris died in 1968. God's Pentecostal Church celebrated its 75th anniversary in May of 2001; it is the third-oldest, predominantly black congregation in Tacoma.

Choirs (Music); African Americans--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A Smyth employee loads cartons into a large plywood crate as he helps to move a Fort Lewis family's belongings on September 19, 1960. Smyth apparently had a warehouse on the Army post. Still to be shipped are a child's desk, doll-size high chair, rocking horse, and dollhouse. Several items are already wrapped and tied. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Crates--Fort Lewis; Smyth Moving & Storage Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Moving & storage trade--Fort Lewis; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma)--Products;

Still in a crouch, a golfer believed to be Arnold Palmer watches his ball head toward the hole on the final day of the 1960 Carling Open held in September of 1960 at the Fircrest Golf Club. His two playing partners and caddy, along with hundreds of spectators, watch intently. Arnold Palmer had already won over $70,000 in 1960 and was looking to add the $3,500 first prize money to his earnings. Palmer won a disappointing $250; he finished with a total of 281 after 72-holes, nine strokes behind Ernie Vossler, a 31-year-old from Midland, Texas. Vossler beat Paul Harney by one stroke to capture the 1960 Carling Open. Photograph ordered by the Carling Brewery. (TNT 9-19-60, p.l4) TPL-9898

Golf--Fircrest--1960-1970; Golfers--Fircrest--1960-1970; Putting (Golf)--Fircrest; Sports spectators--Fircrest;

Golfer teeing off in Carling Open on September 16, 1960. Two competitors squat while waiting their turn. Large crowd follows flight of the ball. The Carling Open, held at the Fircrest Golf Course, attracted a large field of prominent players, including Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Bob Rosburg, Lionel Hebert, Don January, and Julius Boros. The event was co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society and 25,000 local residents came out to watch the action. Photograph ordered by Tom Hill, Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel, to be displayed on easels throughout hotel. (TNT 9-19-60, p. 14)

Golf--Fircrest--1960-1970; Golfers--Fircrest--1960-1970; Sports spectators--Fircrest;

Dale Brunette shakes the hand of an unidentified woman at an evening press conference held at a Better Homes & Garden home on September 6, 1960. The woman is holding a 35 cent copy of the magazine which featured the 1960 Idea Home located at 1302 E. 138th in the Mayfair area. The home was built by George Barclay and decorated by Rhodes. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in Mayfair Estates was a one-story, wood framed, streamlined contemporary version of a ranch house. Photograph ordered by George Barclay. (TNT 9-9-60, B-2,3,4)

Brunette, Dale; Shaking hands--Parkland; Periodicals;

Group portrait of Sandi (Mrs. Benton) Alexander and her three sisters. All four young women are wearing ruffled blouses in this September 6, 1960, studio photograph. It is not known which woman is Mrs. Alexander. Photograph ordered by Benton Alexander.

Families--Tacoma--1960-1970; Alexander, Sandi;

Ray Perry, Day's sales production manager, and Herb Hunt, manager of Puget Sound National Bank's Lincoln Branch, hold a sign promoting Tacoma Products Week on September 2, 1960. Mannequins wearing Day's suits and slacks are featured in a large display; display also includes photographs of the old Shull-Day Co. warehouse, architectural drawing of Day's factory and montage of Day's interiors. Photograph ordered by Day's.

Perry, Ray; Hunt, Herb; Day's Tailor-D Clothing, Inc. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mannequins;

Exterior of Parkland home. Several homes on 138th St. E. in Parkland were photographed on September 1, 1960, for George Barclay. Barclay was the primary builder for the 90-acre Mayfair Estates. This bungalow-styled home was located at 1226 - 138th St. E. and featured an unusual balcony and one-car attached garage. Small bushes and shrubs surrounded the wood-framed building. This home was featured as part of the 1960 Fall Tour of Homes sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--Parkland--1960-1970;

September 1, 1960, portrait of Herman Sarkowsky at his desk, hands resting against a set of blueprints. Mr. Sarkowsky was associated with United Building Co. of Tacoma, later known as United Homes Corporation, building contractors. A brochure for the Park Orchard development built by his firm is near the ashtray. Mr. Sarkowsky would later become an owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers. Photograph ordered by American Builders, New York, New York.

Portraits; Sarkowsky, Herman;

This was an operating room in the (old) St. Joseph Hospital where masked and garbed doctors and nurses were preparing for a surgical procedure in August of 1960. The operating room is fully equipped with a multitude of surgical tools, cannisters containing oxygen and bright lighting. The room was heated by the radiators on the left. Built at 1812 South" I" Street in 1914, the hospital was demolished in 1982. By then, a new St. Joseph Hospital had been erected and was operational at 1718 So. "I."

Operating rooms--Tacoma; Medical personnel--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Tacoma Little Theatre was founded in 1918 and by the time of this August, 1960 photograph had been at its current location of 210-12 North "I" Street for nearly twenty years. Located in the historic Stadium District, the Tacoma Little Theatre is one of the oldest community theaters in existance in the United States. The building has since been repainted and remodeled but in 1960, small spotlights focused on the exterior of the structure and window displays built into the brick siding included ads urging theater lovers to purchase season tickets for seven shows, photographs of actresses, and statues. By peeking through the double glass doors, a portion of the lobby complete with chairs, plants and framed artwork could be seen. TPL-9274

Tacoma Little Theatre (Tacoma); Theaters--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices); Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970;

View of Manley's parking lot taken from across the street. Cars fill the parking lot of Manley's Supermarket on Steilacoom Blvd. on a clear August, 1960, day. They were probably drawn to the supermarket due to the many sales including 10 lb. of C & H sugar for 89 cents, bag of potatoes for 45 cents or bananas at 10 cents. The store's "Chefs Hat" also featured barbecue and a delicatessen. Manley's had celebrated its grand opening on August 24, 1960, at the brand new Thunderbird Shopping Center. The supermarket along with the adjoining Ludwig Pharmacy would be the first occupants of the shopping center, located on a 48-acre tract of land which once housed an airport and golf course. The site, at Hipkins & Steilacoom Blvd., was chosen because of the potential economic growth in that area of the county. The 15,000 square foot supermarket was a concrete block and glass structure heated by natural gas. (TNT 8-23-60, p. 5)

Manley's Supermarket (Lakewood); Supermarkets--Lakewood; Parking lots--Lakewood; Signs (Notices);

A huge glue-laminated beam destined for the new Mount Tahoma High School is being prepared by Woodlam, Inc., on August 29, 1960. It appears that a worker is polishing or smoothing the 97.5 foot beam. The 12.25 ton beam is the largest of six Woodlam beams used to support the new school gymnasium. At 14.5 inches wide, 72 inches deep and 97.5 feet in length, it is the largest beam ever produced by Woodlam. Woodlam, Inc., was a laminated wood products company located in the Tideflats. Photograph ordered by Woodlam, Inc. (TNT 9-4-60, A-9)

Girders--Tacoma; Woodlam, Inc. (Tacoma);

Exterior of Industrial Air Products. According to the 1960 City Directory, Industrial Air Products was located at 1115 Center St. Two trucks, one filled with oxygen or helium tanks, are parked next to the building on August 29, 1960. Industrial Air Products advertised "Everything for Welding & Cutting," promoting Hobart, Black & Decker, Vigor and Arcos products. Photograph ordered by Industrial Air Products for use on calendar.

Industrial Air Products (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

A man gives an encouraging pat on the back to a boy in swimming trunks on August 22, 1960. He was probably a member of the Active Club who sponsored a Child Guidance club at Camp Seymour. These youngsters pictured above are surveying the water, perhaps deciding whether or not to take a refreshing swim. 55 children attended a special 10-day camp for emotionally disturbed youngsters, ages 7-13. The camp was the first of its kind in the nation and one of only four or five in existence in 1960. The big difference was that there was one professionally trained counselor for every two campers. Photograph ordered by the Active Club. (TNT 8-23-60, p. 4)

Tacoma Active Club (Tacoma); Camp Seymour (Glen Cove); Bathing suits;

Seattle Cheney Studs baseball team - team photo. Longtime coach Joe Budnick, in dark jacket, is at the extreme right in this August, 1960 photograph. The Seattle team was in Tacoma in late August to compete as tournament favorites in the Washington State Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) matches held at Heidelberg Park. They faced and defeated B & B Hardware in an all-Seattle battle on August 22nd, by rallying for five runs in the 8th inning for a 9-5 victory. The Seattle Cheney Studs then beat Criswells, champions of the Tacoma City League, 7-2 on August 28th at White Center, thereby winning the Washington State Amateur Baseball title for the second straight year. The Cheney Studs are named after Ben Cheney, local lumberman and philanthropist, who sponsored amateur teams in sports including basketball, football, and baseball. No matter what the sport, his teams were always called the Cheney Studs. (TNT 8-22-60, p. 10-article; TNT 8-29-60, p. 19-article)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Budnick, Joe;

Exterior Tradewell supermarket. This is the 6th & Union Tradewell store, one of four in the local area, on August 18, 1960. Built of Roman brick and featuring plate glass and Van de Kamps bakery, the north end supermarket opened in May, 1953. It would be destroyed by fire on September 16, 1963, and subsequently demolished. Photograph ordered by Tradewell Stores, Inc., Seattle. TPL-9439

Tradewell Stores, Inc. (Tacoma); Supermarkets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial photograph of 56th St. interchange taken on August 17, 1960. A portion of Wapato Lake is believed to be in the top left corner. So. 38th St. is road near the bottom. Large mostly undeveloped land in center is believed to be the future location of the Tacoma Mall. Ordered by Tacoma Freeway Mart of Seattle.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

This aerial photograph taken August 17, 1960 shows the I-5 interchange at South 38th Street. The excavation work has begun, and the 38th St. bridge over I-5 is complete. The building to the left of the cloverleaf is Langendorf Bakery, 2202 So. 38th St., which was built in 1954. The large area of cleared land at the bottom of the photograph is the future home of the Tacoma Mall. Part of downtown Tacoma and the tideflats can be seen at the top edge of the picture. Ordered by Tacoma Freeway Mart of Seattle.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial photograph of south end area, including 56th St. interchange. Taken on August 17, 1960, on behalf of Tacoma Freeway Mart of Seattle. Baseball field in center is probably old Tiger Field/Cheney Field. Round structure near the baseball field is Madison School. Road traveling diagonally left to right is So. 38th St. intersecting with South Tacoma Way at the bottom.

Aerial photographs; Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

August, 1960, progress photographs of St. Regis Paper Co. mill ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. View of portion of St. Regis Paper Co. plant in the Tideflats including stacks of logs piled adjacent to railroad tracks. Cylinder-shaped structure is probably the new continuous digester which was expected to increase capacity by 325 tons per day. The tower is 110 feet high. Capital expenditures for 1960 & 1961 included $20,893,881 for the Kraft mill expansion of St. Regis' Tacoma plant. This amount, by far, was the highest budgeted for those years and accounted for over one-third of the money planned for new construction and plant improvement. The addition to the Tacoma mill was made to permit St. Regis to furnish a larger part of the needs of the company's own box plants and bag factories in the western and midwest states. (1960 Annual report, p. 3, 6, TNT 11-13-60, A-18)

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Progress photographs; Logs; Machinery;

Progress photographs of St. Regis Paper Co. expansion taken on August 11, 1960, on behalf of Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. Long general view of machine room taken from balcony on north end. The machine room was enlarged at the Kraft paper and board mill located in the Tideflats during a twenty million dollar expansion scheduled for 1960-61. A new paper machine would be added by year's end which would increase and diversify the Tacoma mill's paper and board capacity. (1960 Annual Report, p. 6, 7)

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Progress photographs; Machinery;

Built on the corner of North 5th and Yakima Avenue by owner Phil Baldasare, the Vista Palms Apartments were considered an ultra modern complex in August, 1960. Units on all four floors overlooked a charming courtyard which contained palm trees saved from the William F. Sheard mansion which had occupied this location. The Mission style Sheard home, designed by Russell and Babcock, was demolished in 1959 to make way for the apartments. A full page ad in the News Tribune indicated that an open house would be held on August 21, 1960, to view the 24-unit $500,000 apartment complex. (TNT 8-21-60, B-6, B-7)

Vista Palms Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Palms--Tacoma;

Home portrait of Albert Henry Meadowcroft, father of William H. Meadowcroft. Mr. Howie Meadowcroft was a department manager for Weyerhaeuser. A family reunion was held at his home on Forest Glen Lane in Lakewood on August 7, 1960. About 25 people were in attendance including many small children.

Portraits; Meadowcroft, William H.--Homes & haunts;