Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac, Olympia, dealership. Naturalistic landscaping, water features, A-frame showroom. Two Pontiac Catalinas, a Grand Prix and a Bonneville convertible in foreground, other automobiles on lot include a Studebaker Hawk. Photograph was taken on May 21, 1964. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Elevated view of Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac dealership in Olympia in May, 1964. Atypical of most car lots, this dealership had a very expansive, nature-oriented atmosphere. The large A-frame showroom blends with the precise landscaping including a large pond and trees scattered around the premises. Potential customers could stroll about the dealership on well-manicured grass and paved driveways. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co. TPL-8156

Automobile dealerships--Olympia--1960-1970; Automobiles--Olympia--1960-1970; Dick Lewis Pontiac-Cadillac (Olympia);

Chester Seveck, 75, of Alaska carefully eyes the waters of Puget Sound as he prepares to launch his harpoon while on his promotional tour. He has killed 22 polars bears and one 60-foot whale in his lifetime of hunting. Mr. Seveck and spouse accompanied Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, in mid-May of 1964 on a whirlwind three-day visit to Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Seveck were professional entertainers as well as guides during the summer at Kotzebue, within the Arctic Circle. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article; TNT 5-22-64, p. 6-article & alternate picture)

Seveck, Chester; Harpoons--Tacoma; Fishing--Washington; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, is seated behind the controls of a boat while cruising in Puget Sound waters; this was just one of the many activities she participated in during her whirlwind three-day visit to Tacoma in May of 1964. She is wearing a heavy fur parka which may have felt a bit too warm in the low 60s degree temperatures. Miss Whaley was in town to promote Alaska's summer tourist season. (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article) TRUEBLOOD 1064

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Fur garments; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Alaskan native Chester Seveck dances before his wife (seated) and local Tacomans during a whirlwind visit to the city in mid-May of 1964. Mr. and Mrs. Seveck had accompanied Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, to Tacoma on a mission to promote Alaska's tourist industry. The Sevecks were professional entertainers and also worked as guides. They would stay in Tacoma an extra day after Miss Whaley's departure to make several appearances at the Propeller Club, Kiwanis and two conferences. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 2-article)

Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, visited the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on May 19, 1964, as part of a busy schedule promoting Alaska's summer tourist season. She is pictured above (center with large purse) smiling as she gazes at the outdoor seal and otter exhibit. TRUEBLOOD 1064

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Aquariums--Tacoma;

This seal has scrambled out of the water in order to grab a tasty snack from visiting Alaskans, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck and Nina Whaley, reigning Miss Alaska (far right). The trio were personal representatives of Alaska governor William Egan who traveled to Tacoma to aid Tacoma's Chamber of Commerce campaign to promote Alaska's tourist industry. The Sevecks were professional entertainers and guides. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-21-64, B-4)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Aquariums--Tacoma; Seals (Animals);

In May of 1964, construction was well under way on the distinctive new branch of the National Bank of Washington being built at 4301 South Steele Street, close to the new Tacoma Mall. The 7,000 square foot, circular building was designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards. Its massive, curved concrete vault area was completed as was the framing for the roof and walls. Once completed, the marble exterior would contain large areas of glass and trim. (TNT 7-07-63, A-1) Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Progress photographs;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, (third from front) and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck visited the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on May 19, 1964. The Alaskans were in town to promote their state's summer tourist season and had just arrived that morning. They are pictured above wearing fur parkas while standing in front of the polar bear exhibit. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article)

Whaley, Nina; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Beauty contestants; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Polar bears--Washington;

Mayor Harold Tollefson helps to remove the fur parka of Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley, upon her arrival on May 19, 1964. The temperature, in the 60s, was a bit warm for a heavy garment. She had already been presented with a bouquet of longstem red roses. Miss Whaley was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck, who are pictured in native costume in the background. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64 p. 1)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tollefson, Harold M., 1908-1985; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family;

Members of the Tacoma Athletic Commission demonstrate the fine art of baseball in May of 1964, as they prepare for the second annual city high school Diamond-Go-Round to be held on May 22nd at Cheney Stadium. Wilson, Mount Tahoma, Stadium, Lincoln, and Bellarmine of the City League along with Curtis of the Seamount League will participate at the Go-Round sponsored by the Athletic Commission. All proceeds from the game were to go to the athletic funds of the high schools and Tacoma junior highs. The T.A.C. directors are: Hal Brotman at bat, Bill Larson with ball, and John McCutcheon as catcher with Bill Post, athletic director for Tacoma city schools, as umpire. The outsized Stan Musial glove, made by Rawlings, would seem to guarantee that the likelihood of passed balls would be slight. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 5-20-64, A-12)

Baseball--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sporting goods; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Brotman, Hal; Larson, William C.; McCutcheon, John; Post, Bill; Baseball umpires--Tacoma;

A glitter covered clown sought to draw attention to Weyerhaeuser's 2 x 4's on May 17, 1964. He is holding an "engineered 4-square," believed to be stained while a taller regular 4-square stands next to it. Both are kiln-dried. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

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Angela Nicholson, Miss Tacoma, examines Weyerhaeuser's 4-square brand of 2 x 4's on May 17, 1964. Although both 2 x 4's are kiln dried, she is holding a stained "engineered" sample. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Nicholson, Angela; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Lumber;

Confirmation class. Rabbi Richard Rosenthal stands among the May, 1964, confirmation class at Temple Beth Israel. The fourteen young men and women are dressed in robes with the males wearing talliths with a striped design.

Rosenthal, Richard; Rabbis--Tacoma; Confirmations--Tacoma; Judaism--Tacoma; Temple Beth El (Tacoma); Synagogues--Tacoma;

Resting her head against a stained Weyerhaeuser brand 4-square 2 x 4 is Miss Tacoma, Angela Nicholson. The darker wood is contrasted against the taller non-engineered sample. Both are kiln dried. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co.

Nicholson, Angela; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Lumber;

Miss Tacoma Angela Nicholson tends to some gardening on May 16, 1964, as she holds a blossom in her gloved hand. Flowering vines decorate the outdoor wooden patio structure behind her. Several wooden trellises are located in the background. The new Miss Tacoma won her crown on May 9, 1964. She is an 18-year-old freshman at Pacific Lutheran University. The German-born daughter of Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Kenneth Nicholson, she is a Clover Park High School graduate. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co. (TNT 5-10-64, A-1)

Nicholson, Angela; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Trellises; Gardening;

Aerial stock footage of Washington Steel Products, Inc., plant taken on May 14, 1964. The plant was built in 1948 with additions in 1950, 1952 and a major expansion in 1953. It was located in the Tideflats at 1940 E. 11th St near Thorne Rd. Washington Steel Products was the only Northwest manufacturer of builder's hardware. By 1965 this location was listed in the City Directory as the Brown & Haley Candy Co. Distribution Division.

Aerial photographs; Washington Steel Products, Inc. (Tacoma);

Interior of Highland Ice Arena. Highland Ice Arena opened its doors to the public in December, 1962. It had the largest heated lobby in the Northwest, full rubber flooring in the lobby, glass windows for viewing both inside and out and the first Zamboni in the Northwest. View of large skating rink, benches for skaters and curling stones on racks. Roof appears well reinforced; rink is very well lit wtih fluorescent lighting. Photograph ordered by Butler Manufacturing Co., Kansas City, MO. (www.highlandice.com)

Highland Ice Arena (Shoreline); Skating rinks--Shoreline;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley (left), and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck arrived in Tacoma on May 19, 1964, for a three day visit promoting Alaskan tourism. They were photographed standing on a Foster & Kleiser public service billboard advertising "Tour Alaska." Despite Tacoma's 60 degree temperatures, they were wearing fur trimmed garments reminiscent of Alaskan native culture. Mr. and Mrs. Seveck were professional entertainers as well as guides during the summer at Kotzebue, within the Arctic Circle. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Billboards--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fur garments;

Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley (far right), poses with her Alaskan companions, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck, with the towering Tacoma Totem Pole looming behind them. The trio was in town for an activity-packed three days from May 19-21, 1964, in order to promote Alaska's summer tourist industry. The visitors are wearing fur garments of their culture with Mr. Seveck aiming a harpoon. The stop at the Tacoma Totem Pole was made possibly to show the guests the work of Alaskan carvers. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fur garments; Tacoma Totem Pole (Tacoma); Totem poles--Tacoma; Harpoons--Tacoma;

Balanced on a scaffold before a giant Foster & Kleiser billboard is Miss Alaska, Nina Whaley (far left), who is pointing to the "Tour Alaska" advertisement. She and her companions, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seveck, were in Tacoma May 19-21, 1964, for a whirlwind visit promoting Alaska's summer tourist season. The three men in suits in the photograph are not identified but are believed to be members of Tacoma's Chamber of Commerce. TRUEBLOOD 1064 (TNT 5-19-64, p. 1-article)

Whaley, Nina; Beauty contestants; Seveck, Chester; Seveck, Chester--Family; Guests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Billboards--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Aerial photographs of the Lakewood community featuring the three major lakes. Taken on a hazy day in late April, 1964, at an altitude of 5000 feet, Steilacoom, Gravelly and American lakes are shown surrounded by massive trees. Interlaaken Bridge crosses the Steilacoom Lake to the left. McChord AFB is on to right side. Ponders Corner also on the right. Tacoma Country & Golf Club is on the shores of American Lake. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-9666

Aerial photographs; Lake Steilacoom (Wash.); American Lake (Wash.); Gravelly Lake (Wash.); Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Bridgeport Way is the curving road on the left side of this April 30, 1964, aerial photograph of Lakewood. The Lakewood Center, one of the earliest shopping centers in the country, is east of Bridgeport near the photo's bottom. The larger Villa Plaza Shopping Center, with its enormous 4000-car parking lot, is in the photo's center. McChord AFB is in the left top corner. Steilacoom Lake is on the right. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood); Lake Steilacoom (Wash.); Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970;

This aerial view of Lakewood from April of 1964 shows the area east of Steilacoom Lake and south of the Villa Plaza Shopping Center (currently Lakewood Towne Center). I-5 cuts across the top, with McChord Air Force Base in the top left corner. Clover Park High School is in the center of the image just above the shopping center. Steilacoom Lake is at the far right, with Gravelly Lake above it. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial photographs; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Lake Steilacoom (Wash.); Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Aerial photographs of the Villa Plaza Shopping Center and surrounding Lakewood neighborhoods were taken from a modest 2000 feet altitude on April 26, 1964. Low cloud coverage that day prevented higher elevations. Located between Gravelly Lake and Bridgeport Way in the heart of Lakewood, the large shopping center provided the convenience of one-stop shopping for its suburban clientele. The 4000-car parking lots ensured that customers did not have to hunt for parking space. View of Villa Plaza; Lost Lake on the left side of photograph. Park Lodge Elementary School, now demolished, is also on left bottom. East of Villa Plaza is the Lakeview neighborhood. Puyallup freeway is on very top. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial photographs; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Closer aerial view of the Villa Plaza Shopping Center in Lakewood taken on April 26, 1964. A large area appears to be ready to be developed towards the upper center of photograph. Retailers were learning that customers would be attracted to one-stop shopping with plenty of free parking close to home. Supermarkets, department stores and banks were conveniently located very close by to one another. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial photographs; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Unique facade of the Royal Pacific Apartments. What appear to be jagged pieces of rock make an eye-catching appearance at the Royal Pacific Apartments, 7825 Pacific Avenue, in April, 1964. The rock columns appear to support the irregular roofline. The Royal Pacific was built in 1962 by J.O.B. Construction Co. On May 3, 1964, owners Robert Strobel and H. Roy Farrington had a grand opening of their 14-unit addition. The apartments had two entrances, one at 7825 Pacific Avenue and the other at 7820 A St. The above picture may have been the entrance at 7820 A St. Photograph ordered by Preston, Strobel & Farrington. (TNT 5-3-64, A-10)

Royal Pacific Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A look at the new lighted car lot belonging to Walker Chevrolet on April 24, 1964. The 40,000 sq.ft. lot is packed with Chevrolet trucks and automobiles, both new and used. Walker Chevrolet would be welcoming the Tacoma Giants with a "giant" opening celebration. A half-page ad in the May 1, 1964, News Tribune indicated that autographed free baseballs as well as many other prizes would be given away. Walker Chevrolet had been at its Division Ave. location since 1934. In the picture's background are the Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church and on Tacoma Ave. So., the Romanesque First Presbyterian Church. (TNT ad 5-1-64, p. A-4, B-2)

Walker Chevrolet Co. (Tacoma); Chevrolet trucks; First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma); Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

View of Charclay Apartments taken on April 22, 1964. Signage besides the narrow apartment house reads "New Home Coast Calendar Co. Advertising Specialties." Photograph ordered by Coast Calendar Co.

Charclay Apartments; Apartment houses--1960-1970; Signs (Notices); Coast Calendar Co. (Tacoma);