1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. Weaving down Pacific Avenue to the delight of the many spectators was the Union Pacific Railroad's Diesel No. X-956 and miniature train. Built in the Omaha shops to a 3/8 scale in 1955, the gasoline powered train has since been a busy traveler with some 50 engagements per year. The train weighs less than 5 1/2 tons and is 84-feet long, 5'2" in height and 4-feet wide. Its turning radius is 32 feet. Pictured above during the 1978 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade is the yellow locomotive, boxcar, orange PFE car, black tank car and red gondola. The yellow caboose is not in sight. (Parade notes--Richards Studio)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Miniature railroads--Tacoma;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Olympic Arabian Pleasure Horse Club members and their nine pure or one-half Arabian horses moved majestically down Pacific Avenue during the 1978 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. The riders hail from the Bremerton area. They wear attractive costumes that are handmade. The Olympic Arabian Pleasure Horse Club would win third place in the Mounted Units category. They were one of the 13 horse units entered in the parade.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Horses--Tacoma;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. Performing before spectators lined several feet deep along Pacific Avenue were the 90-piece marching band members from Gov. John R. Rogers High School of Puyallup. Brilliant sunshine and low 50 degree weather greeted participants in the 45th Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. The Rogers High School band was led by director Gary Jacobson (possibly the man walking in the foreground) and would perform two numbers.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Judges Trophy for originality was awarded to the Orting Community's entry in the 1978 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade. It was one of the 33 floats entered in the parade. Orting had selected the theme "Lighter than Air" which was aptly displayed by the use of three flowered hot-air balloons floating on large white clouds. Several young ladies in pastels and white, possibly seniors at Orting High School, graced the float. The float measured 42-feet long, 11-feet wide and 13-feet high with some 35,000 white daffodils. The News Tribune noted in its front page parade article that it was a "crowd favorite." (TNT 4-9-78, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. The 30-member drill team from Gov. John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup march proudly down Pacific Avenue during the April, 1978, Daffodil Festival Parade. The school's 90-piece marching band follows. The Rogers High School entry was one of 12 marching units and drill teams participating in the parade.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Drill teams;

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parish were celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary in 1978. The Parishes resided at 1001 S. Mildred in the Viking House apartments. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Fred Parish.

Parish, Fred; Parish, Fred--Family; Spouses--Tacoma;

Work continues on part of the massive Lakewood-Parkland sewer system in late March of 1978. A Montana firm, Felton Construction, had been awarded a $2.4 million dollar contract to handle part of the project in Parkland. A local company, Tucci & Sons, would work in the Custer area under a $1.87 million dollar contract. The photograph above is believed to be of Felton employees as they inspect the large sewer pipe nearly buried in the wide ditch. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, Montana.

Pipes (Conduits); Sewers--Parkland;

Contemporary home believed to have been built by Holly Homes, Inc. perhaps in time for the annual Tacoma Home Show. The spacious one-story structure was equipped with a multitude of skylights and extensive view windows. The home was nestled in a wooded setting. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980;

Rear-and-side view of contemporary home shown in D168533, image 1. Attention is drawn to the unusual large wood-framed chimney. The home's skylights would help to brighten the interiors. The builder, believed to be Holly Homes, Inc., has left many trees as part of the landscaping. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980;

Bathroom. This is believed to be the bathroom attached to the master bedroom shown in D168533, image 8. The wide doorway would make the bathroom wheelchair accessible. This view indicates that there was a stand-alone glassed shower. A double-sink and plenty of cabinet space were included in the large bathroom. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Bathrooms; Bathtubs & showers;

A small sitting/living room with fireplace adjoins the dining area in the contemporary home pictured above. Track lighting in addition to large windows helps to make the room airy and light. The walls and carpeting both appear light in color, helping to off-set the darker wood furniture. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Dining tables; Fireplaces;

Living or family room. Large brick fireplace. Wood paneling on part of the walls. Contemporary chairs and sofas with bold design. This may be the living or family room of the home pictured in D168533, image 1 and 2. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Fireplaces; Sofas; Chairs;

Spacious bedroom, probably the master bedroom, found in contemporary home. Room is large enough to contain queen or king-size bed, chair with ottoman, and several chests of drawers. To the left through a wide doorway is an attached bathroom. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Bedrooms; Bathrooms; Chairs; Chests;

Exterior of wood-framed contemporary home. A hot tub is located on a deck just outside one of the bedrooms, perhaps the master bedroom, of this home believed to have been built by Holly Homes, Inc. Tall trees would provide adequate shade for those relaxing on the deck or in the hot tub. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Decks (Rooms & spaces); Bedrooms;

A casual dining area adjoins the kitchen of this contemporary home believed to have been constructed by Holly Homes, Inc. Wood paneling separates the kitchen from the living/family room previously shown in D168533, image 3. This home may have been built in time for the annual Tacoma Home Show. Photograph ordered by Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--1970-1980; Kitchens; Sofas; Chairs;

An unidentified man is preparing to receive or send information via a Telex-type machine in March of 1978. A rotary telephone dial is already in place to establish the circuit for communication. Photograph ordered by City College -Seattle. City College conducted night classes throughout the state at 13 locations, allowing students to keep their day jobs while obtaining education at night.

Telephones;

Oak Terrace Apartments. The Oak Terrace Apartments had celebrated their grand opening on Monday, February 20, 1978. They were located at 42 Thunderbird Parkway S.W. in Lakewood. Construction of the sizable complex, originally named Parkway Trace, had begun in 1972 under Walter J. Kassuba, the nation's largest apartment developer in the 1960's. They were then sold to Michael S. Brownfield in late 1976 and redesigned by Glassie-Merritt Architects. The 2.6 million dollar building with its four stories had 25 one-bedroom and 65 two-bedroom units. Rents ranged from $225 to $425 a month. Al and Ruby Dunlap would be the apartment managers. Color photograph ordered by Brownfield & Associates. (TNT 2-19-78, A-20-article)

Oak Terrace Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood--1970-1980;

Tacoma Home Show grand opening. Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington wields a pair of large shears to snip the ribbon for the opening day of the 1978 Tacoma Home Show. He is assisted by Tacoma mayor, Mike Parker. It was Mayor Parker's first time officiating at the Home Show, a duty that his predecessor, Gordon Johnston, had performed for many years. The Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall for the sixth straight year. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parker, Michael; Huntington, Clay;

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. It includes a glass showcase for new cars. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. Photographed in studio on March 17, 1978. The large building features an all-glass showroom for new vehicles. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. See D168477, image 1 and image 3 for different views of building model. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Those at the head table stand for the introduction of Washington's Governor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association in March of 1978. Governor Ray was the feature speaker of the event. Among those at the head table were Bud McIvor, president of the Downtown Tacoma Association (standing next to Governor Ray); Bill Philip, head of Puget Sound National Bank (third from left); and the reigning Ms. Downtown Tacoma, Catherine Packer. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; McIvor, Bud; Philip, William W.; Packer, Catherine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Dixy Lee Ray speaks at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association. Dr. Ray was the only woman to serve as governor of Washington and the only woman to chair the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. She established a record as the youngest girl to climb Mount Rainier at age 12. A Tacoma native, she graduated from Stadium High School and Mills College and obtained a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. Specializing in marine biology, she served on the faculty of the University of Washington for nearly three decades. As a director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, she is credited in preserving the center, which had been built for the world's fair in 1962. In Dr. Ray's only term as governor, her administration balanced the budget and brought in full funding of basic education. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. TPL-5914 (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Washington Governor Dr. Dixy Lee Ray attends the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association on March 7, 1978, where she was the feature speaker. She indicated that she would ensure the Tacoma Spur met no delay from environmental opposition. Dr. Ray stated that she did not want a repeat of the I-90 situation in Seattle. She praised the business community for the self-improvement Tacoma has already shown. Governor Ray was then in the middle of her sole term as state chief executive. She was the first woman governor of Washington and the first woman, and last chairperson, of the Atomic Energy Commission. Born in Tacoma in 1914 in a working-class family, she worked her way through college to emerge with a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. She served on the faculty of the University of Washington, specializing in marine biology, and was the director of Seattle's Pacific Science Center before accepting an appointment by President Nixon to the Atomic Energy Commission. She made a successful bid for the governor's chair in November, 1976, defeating Republican John D. Spellman. Following her term in office, she retired to her Fox Island home and co-authored two books on environmentalists with her biographer, Lou Guzzo. Dr. Ray died on January 2, 1994 at the age of 79. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org; TNT 3-8-78, A-5)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A Mr. Cooke is shown receiving free jeans for a 1949 rodeo coupon from the "Buckboard," which may have been associated with the Rodeo Cowboys Association. The exchange of goods appears to have been conducted at the Wrangler Wranch. Photograph ordered by Blue Bell, Inc., New York City.

Jeans (Clothing); Periodicals;

Studio portrait of Mayor Michael "Mike" Parker. Mr. Parker had served two terms as a state representative prior to leaving the legislature in 1976 to make a run for the Democratic nomination for the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by Floyd Hicks. His close loss to eventual winner Norm Dicks did not deter him from further political aspirations and he announced his intentions to enter Tacoma's mayor race the following year. He won election on November 8, 1977 by defeating State Senator Lorraine Wojahn by about 1800 votes and served one term as Mayor. Mike Parker was only 30 years old when elected, the youngest mayor to serve under Tacoma's current charter form of government. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 5-11-77, A-4-article; TNT 9-11-77, E-10-article; TNT 11-7-77 A-1-article; TNT 11-9-77, A-1-article)

Parker, Michael; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mayor Michael "Mike" Parker. 30-year-old Mike Parker was elected Mayor of Tacoma in November of 1977 and took the oath of office on January 9, 1978, in Kilworth Chapel on the campus of his alma mater, the University of Puget Sound. He had served two terms in the state legislature and then became the lobbyist and legislative representative for a national drug firm. He and wife Judy resided at 5434 South "I" St. While compaigning, Mayor Parker had sought to have the city declared a free-trade zone by the federal government, allowing local companies to import raw materials and export finished products without paying customs duties. He also proposed more industrial development for the Tideflats and an increase of number of jobs for blue-collar neighborhoods. His most ambitious plan was to redevelop downtown Tacoma with a 1989 World's Fair to coincide with the state's 200th birthday. Mike Parker was the youngest mayor to serve under Tacoma's current charter form of government, beating out Ben Hanson by a few months. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 10-14-77, A-6-article; TNT 11-7-77, A-1-article; TNT 11-9-77, A-1-article);

Parker, Michael; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Afifi Patrol members pose for a group portrait on February 23, 1978, at the Afifi Shrine Temple, 815 South Vassault St. The Patrol's leaders are pictured kneeling. Photograph ordered by Afifi Temple.

Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Afifi Arab Patrol (Tacoma);

Groundbreaking for Atlas Foundry's $5,000,000 expansion and modernization project occurred on February 23, 1978. Standing with his foot on a shovel is company president Leo H. Long, Sr. Among those attending the ceremony were Milo S. Gates and Chuck Fausel (flanking Mr. Long). Founded in 1899, the company is now known as Atlas Castings & Technology. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels;

Groundbreaking at Atlas Foundry. Ground was broken on February 23, 1978, at the Atlas Foundry site for expansion and modernization of the longtime Tacoma company. Several new buildings and renovation of equipment, totaling $5,000,000, were included in the five-year plan. The company employed approximately 400 people. Pictured above is company president Leo H. Long, Sr., who is flanked by Milo S. Gates, president of Swineston & Walberg Co. and Charles "Chuck" Fausel, executive vice-president of Lester B. Knight & Associates, Inc. All three are gripping a shiny shovel with a small plaque attached. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels; Long, Leo H.; Gates, Milo S.; Fausel, Charles;