Group of four men in broadcasting booth at KTAC. Lloyd Hart is on extreme right in this August 11, 1964, photograph. Man clutching KTAC material is believed to be Jerry Geehan, KTAC radio station manager.

Hart, Lloyd; Radio broadcasting--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Board of Directors - National Bank of Washington. Group portrait of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Washington on August 11, 1964. Chairman of the Board, Goodwin Chase, is seated with back towards the window at the table's end; lumberman Ben Cheney is in the picture's foreground. Photograph ordered by National Bank of Washington.

Chase, Goodwin; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Bankers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971;

Merchandise on display at Ted Brown Music. A peek through the large window at Ted Brown's Broadway store could provide tempting to many a musician. Kimball pianos and a complete drum kit could give hours of pleasure to those at home but Ted Brown also wanted to allow music of a more portable nature. The store urged customers to "Take Music With You...Wherever You Go!" and stocked the window with samples of Melodicas and regular harmonicas. These lightweight instruments could accompany travelers wherever they might roam. ALBUM 15.

Ted Brown Music Store (Tacoma); Music stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mouth organs; Signs (Notices);

Window display at Ted Brown Music. A sign in Ted Brown Music recommends for summer fun, take music along wherever a person may travel. Nothing might be more portable than a harmonica and as Ted Brown's window display indicates, there were a multitude of sizes and sheet music to select from. Ted Brown Music announced they had the most complete selection of harmonicas on the West Coast, featuring the Hohner brand as played by Steve Allen and Larry Adler. Kimball pianos and a $499 drum set are also displayed. Photograph ordered by Ted Brown's.

Ted Brown Music Store (Tacoma); Window displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mouth organs; Sheet music covers; Signs (Notices);

Aerial view of US Oil & Refining Co. plant and its many storage tanks, located in the Tideflats, and taken on August 8, 1964. By 1964, the plant, built at a cost of $10 million dollars, had been in operation for nearly eight years. It was located on a 120-acre site south of Lincoln Ave. Photograph ordered by US Oil & Refining Co.

Aerial photographs; US Oil & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Petroleum industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Storage tanks--Tacoma;

Aerial view of the 2600 block of South Tacoma Way featuring Ben's Truck Parts, Frank Buchanan Sales and Steven Motor Co. on August 7, 1964. Ben's Truck Parts and auto wreckers was owned and operated by Ben Etsekson. It was located at 2622 South Tacoma Way next to Frank Buchanan Sales and across the street from the Plymouth-Chrysler dealership. Road in right corner may be Pine St. Photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts.

Aerial photographs; Ben's Truck Parts (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Frank Buchanan Sales (Tacoma); Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Signs (Notices);

The National Bank of Washington held the Northwest's biggest ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on August 8, 1964 at its new Tacoma Mall Branch located at 4301 So. Steele Street. A 350-foot ribbon completely encircled the building and the public was invited to join the ceremony. A "bank-warming" with refreshments, gift corsages for the ladies, and door prizes followed. The 8,300 square foot circular, glass-enclosed building was designed by Tacoma architects Lea, Pearson & Richards and built by Strom Construction. This building was torn down around 1995. (Photograph ordered by the News Tribune.) (TNT 8-7-64, p. 4)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970;

An attentive crowd, including Governor Albert Rosellini and Miss Tacoma Angela Nicholson (seated on stage, front row), observed the flag ceremonies at the official August 3, 1964 opening of the $3 million dollar Bon Marche department store at the new Tacoma Mall. Other dignitaries visible on stage included City councilman Maurice Finnigan, County commissioners Fritz Geiger and Pat Gallagher, and Bon managing director Darrel Vannice. The speaker at the podium has been tentatively identified as Tacoma Deputy Mayor Arnold Herrmann. The grand opening attracted 150,000 visitors causing massive traffic jams. The Bon offered free bus service from downtown Tacoma several times daily to their new location and also advertised the acres of free parking available for shoppers. Photograph ordered by the Bon Marche.

Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Nicholson, Angela; Flags--United States; State flags;

Grand opening of Bon Marche at the Tacoma Mall. 150,000 people attended the official opening on August 3, 1964, of the first occupant of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. The parking lot is crammed full of cars, including a charter bus. Although the News Tribune had run several articles on driving directions, including alternative ways to get to the Mall, massive traffic jams would occur anyway. Even when visitors managed to get to the Mall, paved parking was quickly snapped up and many were forced to park in unpaved areas. Once completed, paved parking lots would hold up to 6000 cars. Hordes of shoppers would await opening day speeches from various dignitaries including Governor Albert D. Rosellini before the doors finally opened. A few intrepid souls are perched on the roofs of the massive four-story department store, giving them a good bird's eye view of the swirling activity. (TNT 8-4-64, p. 18) TPL-9645

Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parking lots--Tacoma--1960-1970; Automobiles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Crowds--Tacoma;

Washington governor Albert Rosellini, flanked by two flag bearers, addressed the massive crowd gathered for the opening of the new Bon Marche building at the Tacoma Mall on August 3, 1964. Both the American flag and the state flag were on display. Gov. Rosellini had flown in by helicopter to attend the ribbon-cutting of the largest department store in Southwest Washington. Also on the temporarily erected stage were various city and county officials plus Darrel Vannice, the Bon's managing director. The Bon Marche was the first occupant of the Tacoma Mall as the rest of the shopping center would not be officially opened until October the following year. TPL-6175

Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Public speaking--Tacoma; Flags--United States; State flags;

Snip! Governor Albert Rosellini and Angela Nicholson, Miss Tacoma, cut the bright yellow ribbon for the new Tacoma Mall Bon Marche store on August 3, 1964. The Bon Marche was the first store to open in the new mall; the mall didn't have its official opening until October, 1965. The new Bon Marche was a massive four-story building with 256,000 square feet. The closing of the store's longtime downtown location was deemed necessary because of the antiquated conditions of the building and the lack of suitable parking. The downtown store, formerly the Fisher's Department Store, closed at 5:30 p.m. on July 25, 1964. Dignitaries present at the ribbon cutting included Dr. Arnold Herrmann, deputy mayor, David Rowlands, city manager, county commissioners Harry Sprinker, Fritz Geiger and Pat Gallagher, and city councilmen Maurice Finnigan and Hal Murtland, and Darrel E. Vannice, managing director of the Bon. (TNT 7-19-64, p. 1, TNT 8-4-64, p. 18) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Nicholson, Angela; Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Vannice, Darrel E.;

Governor Albert D. Rosellini and Miss Tacoma, Angela Nicholson, cut the ribbon for the new Tacoma Mall Bon Marche store. The governor and assorted dignitaries, including Bon Marche managing director Darrel E. Vannice, are facing the new store. A crowd of eager shoppers look poised to storm the doors of the Bon Marche which had moved its presence from its longtime downtown location. An estimated 150,000 people visited the store on its first day of business, causing massive traffic jams. The four-story 256,000 square foot store would be the largest department store in Pierce County. The closure of the downtown store at 11th & Broadway was necessary because of the antiquated building and fixtures and the shortage of parking. J.C. Penney's and Thriftway supermarkets had already signed leases for the new shopping center which would open officially in October, 1965, with an additional 53 stores and 900,000 square feet of selling space. ALBUM 10. TPL-454 (TNT 7-19-64, p. 1, TNT 8-4-64, p. 18)

Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Nicholson, Angela; Bon Marche (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Shopping centers--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Vannice, Darrel E.;

Aerial photograph requested by Puget Sound National Bank and taken in July, 1964, of the Tacoma tideflats area and Port of Tacoma and surrounding neighborhoods. Looking in a northwesterly direction, Gig Harbor and the Peninsula are at the top. Widely channelized Puyallup River is in the center. I-5 freeway runs from the center to the right side of the photograph.

Aerial photographs; Puyallup River (Wash.); Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Studio display of Weyerhaeuser registered Home Mortgage Calculator. Made out of paper, the mortgage calculator would be easy for a homeowner to operate and figure out which plan would be better financially. It is apparently based on a 6% loan with mortgages running from 20 - 30 years. An envelope and additional mortgage calculator are out of focus in the background.

Calculators; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma);

Man in hard hat inspects stacked logs that have labeled in this July, 1964, photograph. The logs are more than twice his height. It was possibly taken in the Olympic Peninsula since other photographs were taken in the Grays Harbor area roughly the same time for Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant from New York.

Lumber industry--1960-1970; Logs;

Aerial photography looking eastward of the Port of Tacoma and industrial Tideflat areas and sections of Tacoma's north end neighborhoods. Taken in July, 1964, by request of Puget Sound National Bank. Dash Point on the upper left, various Tacoma waterways toward upper center. Bantz Blvd. (Hwy 16) at bottom; Cheney Stadium above it on the right. Tacoma Auto View Drive-in Theater is in left corner on Pearl. Wilson High School at 12th & Orchard directly above. TPL-9159

Aerial photographs; Dash Point (Wash.); Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Woodrow Wilson High School (Tacoma);

There were large tracks of undeveloped land along both sides of I-5 in July of 1964 when this aerial view of Federal Way and the 348th Street interchange was taken. To the north and west, above I-5 in the picture, are Tacoma, the tideflats, Puget Sound, and both Browns Point and Dash Point. Beyond Tacoma and Puget Sound, near the top of the picture are (in no particular order), McNeil Island, Fox Island, Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula.

Aerial photographs; Fox Island (Wash.); Express highways--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Rayonier, Inc., timber industry scenes from Grays Harbor. A long lineup of trucks loaded with logs prepare to leave this logging site for a mill or paper plant in July, 1964. Next to the trucks are railroad tracks with open cars with massive logs strapped down. One man is shown in the foreground making sure the loads are securely fastened. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Lumber industry--Grays Harbor--1960-1970; Logs; Rayonier, Inc. (Grays Harbor);

Aerial southeast view of new shopping center under construction near Ponders Corner, July, 1964. This unidentified retail center is bordered by Bridgeport Way on the bottom and Hwy. 99 near top. I-5 is at extreme top. Side road on left half of photograph is now 115th St. Ct. SW. Shopping center already has a laundry/dry cleaners, real estate firm and car wash. The large new building under construction left of the car wash is the upcoming Prairie Market; in 2006 it has been identified as now being the Happy Days Casino. The building in the lower left has been identified in 2006 as the Lakeview Light & Power headquarters; the looping line painted in the parking lot leads cars through their drive-up window. A reader has indicated that a Sound Transit station is scheduled to be built in the extreme upper left corner of the photograph. Photograph ordered by Arrowhead Estates. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Building construction--Lakewood--1960-1970; Express highways--Lakewood;

Builder George Barclay points to a Pierce County growth map in July, 1964, emphasizing the location of his Mayfair housing development. Mayfair Estates were located on 90-acres in the E. 138th St. area of Parkland. The map shows that many changes were expected including proposed arterials, regional shopping centers, neighborhood retail, and new schools. Photograph ordered by American Builder, San Gabriel, CA.

Barclay, George D.; Maps;

Rayonier, Inc., timber industry scenes, Grays Harbor. A portable spar pole is rigged for yarding trees during Rayonier, Inc., logging operations in Grays Harbor. It was used instead of a wood spar tree. This July, 1964, photograph was probably taken in the midst of Rayonier's enormous tree farm. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Lumber industry--Grays Harbor--1960-1970; Rayonier, Inc. (Grays Harbor);

July, 1964, Rayonier, Inc., timber industry scenes. Ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. Man in hard hat examines carefully leaves of a young tree found in a cluster of similar trees. Note the size difference between these trees and the towering firs in the background. This photograph was possibly taken in Rayonier, Inc.'s large tree farm in Grays Harbor.

Lumber industry--Grays Harbor--1960-1970; Rayonier, Inc. (Grays Harbor); Trees;

Aerial photographs of the Port of Tacoma and industrial Tideflats taken in early July, 1964 as requested by Puget Sound National Bank. Looking north, photograph also shows thickly clustered Tacoma neighborhoods of the North and South ends in contrast with the much roomier Puyallup Valley areas. Besides the various waterways, including the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway connecting the business downtown area with the Tideflats, the widely channelized Puyallup River is clearly visible running from the right edge. Curving road left of the Puyallup River is Pioneer Way. Salishan and Swan Creek Park areas are in the wooded section left center. I-5 construction is also underway.

Aerial photographs; Puyallup River (Wash.);

Logging operation scenes from Rayonier, Inc., Grays Harbor. Workers are supervising the hoisting of large logs onto open railroad cars. Once properly situated, the metal chains across the logs will be tightened to prevent slipping. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Lumber industry--Grays Harbor--1960-1970; Rayonier, Inc. (Grays Harbor); Hoisting machinery; Logs;

Rayonier, Inc., timber industry scenes, Grays Harbor. Logs are being hoisted onto open railroad cars as Rayonier, Inc., employees gather to watch in July, 1964. This activity probably occurred at Rayonier's large tree farm in Grays Harbor. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Lumber industry--Grays Harbor--1960-1970; Rayonier, Inc. (Grays Harbor); Hoisting machinery; Logs;

Photographs taken by air of the Port of Tacoma and industrial Tideflats area in July, 1964. Looking southwest, Dash Point is large area protruding on the left. Smoke is billowing from St. Regis Paper Co. facilities on the Puyallup Waterway which ran day and night. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial photographs; Dash Point (Wash.); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Smoke--Tacoma;

125 feet of property around Sixth Avenue and Proctor, ordered by Arthur Locke. This is approximately the 3800 block of Sixth Avenue and features several businesses: Johnson's Bakery with its brick facade and awnings spanning the length of the building, Petite Beauty Salon, Pearl's Nook restaurant, Stop-Lite Tavern, and Value Stores. This block was built ca. 1926, apparently by Arthur Locke.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Johnson's Bakery (Tacoma); Petite Beauty Salon (Tacoma); Pearl's Nook (Tacoma); Stop-Lite Tavern (Tacoma); Value Stores (Tacoma); Awnings--Tacoma;

In July of 1964, awnings extended from the buildings on the 3800 block of Sixth Avenue near Proctor; providing shade and protection from the elements for customers frequenting the variety of businesses along the 125 foot stretch of property. Built in 1926 by Arthur Locke, the brick businesses consisted of Johnson Bakery, Petite Beauty Salon, Pearl's Nook restaurant, Stop-Lite Tavern and the 5 & 10 cent Value Stores. A modern street lamp towers over the one-story businesses. Photograph ordered by Arthur Locke.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Johnson's Bakery (Tacoma); Petite Beauty Salon (Tacoma); Pearl's Nook (Tacoma); Stop-Lite Tavern (Tacoma); Value Stores (Tacoma); Awnings--Tacoma; Street lights--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Mayfair housing development, July, 1964 View of contemporary split-level home in George Barclay's Mayfair Estates located in the Parkland area. Curved steps lead to entryway. Large brick chimney, two-car attached garage. Neatly trimmed lawn bordered with small shrubs and trees. Photograph ordered by American Builder, San Gabriel, CA.

Houses--Parkland--1960-1970;

Rayonier, Inc., timber industry scenes, Grays Harbor, taken on behalf of Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York. Old-growth timber from possibly the Rayonier, Inc., tree farm site in Grays Harbor is being carefully loaded onto a heavy duty logging truck in July, 1964. A man in hard hat is crouching on top of the truck to guide the placement of the log.

Lumber industry--Grays Harbor--1960-1970; Rayonier, Inc. (Grays Harbor); Hoisting machinery;