Exterior of the Kokura Restaurant. Located on the Broadway level of the Winthrop Hotel, the Kokura restaurant opened in the summer of 1964. It featured the finest Japanese cuisine which was prepared and served by those of Japanese descent. The restaurant was named after Tacoma's city-sister, Kokura, Japan. The Winthrop would later be sold in 1970 and rooms converted to senior housing. TPL-5021
Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);
Hooker Chemical Co. operations. Color photograph taken in October, 1964, of Hooker Chemical employee in hard hat spraying large piles of salt on company property. This particular scene is very similar to D142933-15. The salt is reflected in the adjoining pool of water. The huge pulp and paper industry in the Pacific Northwest created large new demands for pulp bleaching chemicals. Photograph ordered by Hooker Chemical Co. for annual report. (1964 Hooker Chemical Corp. annual report, p. 10)
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Boat under construction. Tacoma Boat Building was under contract to build U.S. Navy aluminum gunboats in 1964. Four gunboats were under construction under two separate contracts. Tacoma Boat would win a $6,731,046 contract to build three more motor gunboats in January, 1965. The lightweight aluminum hulls on these patrol boats would permit operations in relatively shallow waters. They were designed to operate offensively on patrol blockades and surveillance missions. Constructed of aluminum, the boats would be 165 feet long with 25-foot beams and be equipped with 3" gun and 40 mm gun. View of Tacoma Boat Building employee in mid-October, 1964, working with long pieces of aluminum. Photograph ordered by Reynolds Metals Co., Los Angeles, for company's annual report. (TNT 1-15-65, A-1)
Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Aluminum;
Hooker Chemical operations. A Hooker Chemical Co. employee appears to be monitoring the gauge on the large machinery outside the company plant in October, 1964. Photograph ordered by Hooker Chemical Co. for annual report.
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970; Machinery;
This is what the exterior of the Kokura Restaurant looked like in October of 1964. It had opened during the past summer in the Winthrop Hotel with its entrance on Broadway. The restaurant specialized in fine Japanese cuisine served in an atmosphere reflecting its origins. Kokura was named in honor of Tacoma's city-sister in Japan. It would remain open until about 1970 when the hotel was sold.
Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);
Hooker Chemical Co. operations. Although this resembles mounds of snow reflected in a clear pool of water, the piles are actually made of salt. Hooker Chemical Co. used tons of salt in their daily operations. A Hooker employee is pictured above in October of 1964 spraying water onto the salt piles. ALBUM 15.
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Hooker Chemical Co. operations. View of brick one-story office for Hooker Chemical Co. in October, 1964. Unlike many faceless concrete industrial facilities, the older plant buildings were built in the Georgian style. Even the newer structures, such as the office building above, retained a classic facade. The Hooker plant was opened on February 16, 1929. It retained the Hooker name until 1982 when it changed its name to Occidental Chemical Corp. Photograph ordered by Hooker Chemical for annual report.
Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Occupants of the second-floor patio deck and people in the courtyard below could all enjoy the sight and sound of George Tsutakawa's bronze water fountain located on the premises of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association's downtown main office. Shaped in the form of a dark lily, the fountain would provide many years of pleasure before it was moved ten years later to the savings and loans' new Lakewood branch near the Villa Plaza. It would be replaced with a "dandelion" fountain. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma; Courtyards--Tacoma;
Close-up of bronze fountain designed by George Tsutakawa of Seattle for Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association's new building at 1102-08 Pacific Ave. Shaped in the graceful form of a lily, the fountain was installed in time for Pacific First Federal's grand opening in late September, 1964. Careful placement of shrubs and benches made this courtyard a peaceful place in which to reflect. Japanese cherry and Japanese pine, cut maple, azales and rhododendrons were all installed by landscape architects Chaffee-Zumwalt. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma; Courtyards--Tacoma;
Courtyard of new Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. building. This late October, 1964, view of the serene courtyard attached to the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. was taken from 11th & Commerce St. Benches are placed strategically so that customers, or merely those wanting to take a quiet break, can enjoy the splashing fountain designed by famed artist George Tsutakawa, a University of Washington professor of art. A second-floor patio deck overlooks the courtyard and is decorated with small shrubs. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects.
Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma; Courtyards--Tacoma;
Bill Miller, Republican candidate for Vice-President on the Goldwater-Miller ticket, arrived at the Narrows Airport (Tacoma Industrial Airport) on October 29, 1964 as part of a campaign blitz of the west coast. He is pictured in light raincoat descending his chartered Eastern Airlines' plane stairs. He would speak briefly at the University of Puget Sound and at a $25-a-plate luncheon at the Towers Restaurant before departing later in the day. Mr. Miller was an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and Albany Law School and had been a multi-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was the chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1961-1964. The Republican party would suffer a crushing defeat in the 1964 presidential elections and Mr. Miller would return to his hometown of Lockport, New York, and resume his law practice. He would pass away in June of 1983 at the age of 69. TRUEBLOOD 1136 (TNT 10-29-64, A-1-article; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_E._Miller)
Miller, William E.; Political campaigns; Tacoma Industrial Airport (Wash.); Narrows Airport (Wash.); Airplanes;
A loud, enthusiastic crowd of approximately 200, waving political signs galore, wait to welcome Bill Miller, Republican vice-presidential nominee on the Goldwater-Miller ticket. Mr. Miller arrived at the Narrows Airport (Tacoma Industrial Airport) shortly before noon on October 29, 1964 aboard a special four-engine prop-jet Eastern Airlines Electra. An Elks chartered vehicle was ready to whisk the candidate away to the University of Puget Sound and the Towers Restaurant for brief talks by the candidate. TRUEBLOOD 1136 (TNT 10-29-64, A-1-article)
Members of the Tacoma Ad Club show off their awards during luncheon at the Elks Club on October 21, 1964. Man seated in the center of the group holds a certificate given to the Cole Weber Advertising agency. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Ad Club.
Aerial of Tacoma city skyline. Stock footage, 1964. Only one car appears to be traveling across the 11th Street Bridge heading towards the industrial Tideflats area on this bright day in October, 1964. It has apparently passed through the Tacoma business district of Pacific Ave. and A Street. Prominent structures on these streets include the (Old) City Hall, Puget Sound National Bank, Rust Building, Washington Building, Tacoma Building and Perkins Building. Portions of Central School, County-City Building and the Tacoma Public Library can be spotted on Tacoma Ave. So., further in the background. TPL-2314
Aerial photographs; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma;
Angled view of Tacoma city skyline taken on October 17, 1964, by air. Schuster Parkway has yet to be built through part of the wooded area shown. 11th Street Bridge leading to the Tideflats from the business district is first bridge towards right-center. ASARCO smelter in distance; glimpses of Stadium district including high school to the right top, (Old) City Hall on Commerce St. and its replacement, the County-City Building a few blocks away on Tacoma Ave. So., venerable Central School in upper center. City Waterway (now Thea Foss) is tranquil body of water shown. TPL-9654
Aerial photographs; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma; City Waterway (Tacoma);
People of all ages stream through the doors of Gov-Mart South, a discount department store, on October 14, 1964. Gov-Mart was located on a strip of land between Hwy. 99 and and I-5, opposite McChord AFB. 20,000 people flocked to the grand opening of the newly remodeled and expanded store. Previously a membership-only store, those attending on October 14th were admitted without membership requirements. Not only did Gov-Mart expand to 100,000 square feet, it also changed its name to Gov-Mart/Baza'r. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-13-64, p. 8)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Crowds--Lakewood;
A smiling group of seven men pose in the Gov-Mart South department store on October 14, 1964. Each man is sporting a carnation boutonniere. Most of these men are believed to be Gov-Mart executives present for the official ribbon-snipping. From L-R are Kenneth Smith, unidentified man, District supv. Jerome Alhadeff, unidentified man, Manager Frank Walker, George Branfeld and William T. Triplett, Jr. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-15-64, A-10)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Group portraits--1960-1970;
Gov-Mart South, a discount department store located between I-5 and Hwy. 99, opened a new expanded food market within the store on October 14, 1964. Besides food bargains such as bananas at 10 cents a pound, and meats and fresh produce on sale, Gov-Mart put 4000 food items on price reductions. Thousands of shoppers took advantage of the low prices. In addition to store expansion and remodeling, Gov-Mart opened its doors to the general public instead of by-membership-only and also changed its name to Gov-Mart/Baza'r. View of shoppers inspecting produce and selecting shopping carts; one man, face and figure blurred, ducks under railing instead of using turnstile. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-13-64, p. 8)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Supermarkets--Lakewood; Signs (Notices);
Scenes from Gov-Mart. Before there was Costco and Sam's Club in this area, there was Gov-Mart South, which claimed to be the Northwest's first and finest membership department store. Throngs attended the grand opening on October 14, 1964, of a new market and other additions to the store. October 14th saw a change in name and policy, as well as showcasing expansion: store name changed to Gov-Mart/Baza'r and it was now open to the public without membership requirements. 20,000 eager shoppers took advantage of Gov-Mart's one-stop discount shopping that promised complete customer satisfaction with low prices. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-13-64, p. 8)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Crowds--Lakewood;
October, 1964, scenes from Gov-Mart. Everything from toys to clothing could be purchased at the Gov-Mart South department store in Lakewood. Wide aisles made for easy shopping cart passage and items were stacked and hung attractively. Gov-Mart was a discount department store located in a warehouse setting in Lakewood, between I-5 and Hwy. 99, and opposite McChord AFB. It had opened for business in 1959 with 30 employees in 30,000 square feet. After extensive remodeling and addition, it had expanded to 100,000 square feet. Employees now numbered over 100. Vowing that their customers would never have to pay retail, and would be guaranteed complete customer satisfaction, Gov-Mart changed their policies to allow shopping by the general public instead of by-membership-only and also changed its name to Gov-Mart/Baza'r. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-13-64, p. 8)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Crowds--Lakewood;
Shoppers looking for bargains attend the grand opening of a new 24,000 square foot supermarket and expansion and addition of other departments at the Gov-Mart discount department store in Lakewood on October 14, 1964. The clock and watch department is crowded with customers perhaps buying early Christmas gifts. Gov-Mart abolished its membership-only requirement and opened the store to the general public. It also changed its name to Gov-Mart/Baza'r. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-13-64, p. 8)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Crowds--Lakewood;
Grand opening signs are peppered through the many departments at Gov-Mart South, a discount department store located on a strip of land between Hwy 99 and I-5 in Lakewood. October 14, 1964, saw crowds of enthusiastic shoppers inspecting and purchasing everything from clothing to clocks to major appliances. View of washers/dryers, stoves, radio/phonograph consoles and televisions; gas stove on sale for $189 and a dryer on special at $109. With the grand opening of October 14th, Gov-Mart changed its policies regarding membership-only status and also changed its name to Gov-Mart/Baza'r. Photograph ordered by Gov-Mart. (TNT 10-13-64, p. 8)
Gov-Mart South (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Crowds--Lakewood; Washing machines; Appliances; Televisions; Signs (Notices);
Located at the busy intersection of So. 11th & Pacific in downtown Tacoma's business district is the imposing 17-story Washington Building. To the photograph's left are the Commerce Savings & Loan Association and the Bank of California. A large red neon sign noting the presence of "Bank of California" is also on the rooftop of the Washington Building. Remodeling is occurring at Selden's Carpet & Floor Coverings, located behind the Washington Building on South 11th St., as the home center is completing modernization. The 1910-era Tacoma Building is the large structure on A Street close to Selden's. Photograph ordered by the Washington Building Co. BU-10,894
Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Washington Building. Situated at the corner of 11th & Pacific, the imposing Washington Building, built in the style of the Chicago School, stands 17 stories high. A large red neon sign installed on the top of the building advertised its neighbor, the Bank of California. As their signs advertised, United Mutual Savings Bank and Household Finance had offices in the Washington Building. The left side of the photograph shows the Rust Building, 950 Pacific Ave., also built in the 1920's. Beyond the Rust Building, on Tacoma Ave. So., is the County-City Building. The Medical Arts Building, on Market St., is the large Art-Deco structure on the right side of photograph. Photograph ordered by Washington Building Co.
Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);
A full house at the Temple Theatre. This October, 1964, photograph was taken from the balcony of the Temple Theatre. The large group of primarily women were present to view the latest products and cooking techniques from Washington Natural Gas. The Homemakers Fall Festival, sponsored by the Washington Natural Gas Co. and the Tacoma News Tribune, also featured a style show by Andrews Women's Apparel. Groceries were provided by Shop-Rite Food Centers. Admission to the 3-day festival was free. On stage, demonstrating equipment and appliances twice a day, was gas company home economist June Holladay (in private life Peggy Robinson). Photograph ordered by Washington Natural Gas. (TNT 9-20-64, D-11)
A large crowd watched as June Holladay (in private life Peggy Robinson), a Washington Natural Gas home economist, provided a cooking demonstration at the Temple Theatre in early October, 1964. The audience, primarily women, were attending the 3-day Homemakers Fall Festival sponsored by the Gas Company and the Tacoma News Tribune. June Holladay demonstrated equipment, appliances and cooking techniques on stage twice a day at the free festival. The latest products were highlighted, plus Andrews Women's Apparel presented a fashion show. Photograph ordered by Washington Natural Gas.
Audiences--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cookery--Tacoma--1960-1970; Temple Theatre (Tacoma); Holladay, June; Robinson, Peggy; Washington Natural Gas Co. (Tacoma);
Olympia Day at the Bon Marche. A convoy of chartered buses transported Olympians to the newly opened Bon Marche at the Tacoma Mall on October 1, 1964. Although the Bon had a 6000-car parking lot, traveling by bus was just as convenient for out-of-towners. View of Harbor Lines buses parked outside of the Bon; one driver standing by open door. Apartments on the hillside next to the Bon are believed to be the 48-unit Alpine Village apartments, built on the northern boundary of the Tacoma Mall. Photograph ordered by the Bon Marche.
Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Buses--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc., pulp and paper operations, Lewiston, Idaho. Aerial view of what is probably the massive Potlatch Forests, Inc., plant in Lewiston, Idaho, taken in late September-early October, 1964. Plant operations were situated in what appears to be a sparsely populated area. Potlatch products could be conveyed by water, road, and railroad to customers nationwide. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for inclusion in the company's annual report.
Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Industrial facilities--Idaho; Aerial photographs;
Scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc., pulp and paper operations, Lewiston, Idaho. Warehouse employees in the foreground are busy packing loads of Clearwater facial tissue into cardboard boxes in the fall of 1964. The small boxes of tissues pass through a conveyer belt onto a rectangular table for shipping. A tall stack of boxes containing Clearwater toilet paper is nearby. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for inclusion in Potlatch Forests' annual report.
Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Warehouses--Idaho--Lewiston; Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID);
Scenes from Potlatch Forests, Inc., pulp and paper operations, Lewiston, Idaho. A Potlatch Forests, Inc., employee is pictured in late September, 1964, as he walks alongside #2 Lime Kiln. Potlatch Forests, Inc., along with Weyerhaeuser and Boise-Payette Lumber (later renamed Boise Cascade) were involved in lumber operations on a large scale in Idaho. Potlatch Forests would move its headquarters from Lewiston to San Francisco in 1965. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. (Additional information provided by a reader)
Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID);
