Washington Building. This color photograph of the Washington Building was believed to have been taken from the viewpoint of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association building on August 6, 1970. The red neon Bank of California sign on top of the Washington Building stands brightly out amidst the gray landscape. One side of the 17-story structure faces 11th St.; at that time 11th St. was a one-way street only, heading uphill. Other notable buildings in the vicinity included Peoples department store across the street; Seldens furniture next door, and the Tacoma Building. A sliver of the Bank of California with the Commerce Savings & Loan banner is visible. Color photograph ordered by the Washington Building.
Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Washington Building. View of the Washington Building, 1019 Pacific Ave., believed to have been photographed from the top of the Perkins Building in August of 1970. From this angle, the distant Art-Deco styled Medical Arts Building (now Municipal Building) can be seen along the right-center edge. The Rust Building, another well known Tacoma landmark, is slightly up the hill at 950 Pacific. Seldens furniture store is in the right lower corner. A small section of the Bank of California, whose large red neon sign rested on top of the Washington Building, can be spotted at the lower right edge. Photograph ordered by the Washington Building.
Washington Building (Tacoma); Medical Arts Building (Tacoma); Rust Building (Tacoma); Seldens, Inc. (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Washington Park development. Children play on a geodesic dome in the Washington Park planned community playground in April of 1970. The sunny spring day drew the residents' children to the large fenced playground which included a wooden playhouse, slide, and monkey bars. Photograph ordered by Mayer Built Homes.
Housing developments; Playgrounds; Children's playhouses; Play (Recreation); Geodesic domes;
Gingko model home. The "Gingko" was one of two model homes built on permanent sites for the 1970 Tacoma Home Show. Located in the Forest Green housing development southeast of Puyallup, the "Gingko" was built by Crest Builders, Inc. With a pricetag of $18, 150, the "Gingko" was designed for young families. Nestled low on a wooded lot with plenty of beauty bark spread among the plantings, the attractive two-bedroom one-story home with attached garage utilitzed rough-sawn siding, black roof and trim, tangerine vertical uprights and a green front entry door. A green belt bordered each homesite in Forest Green and utilities were placed underground so that natural settings were undisturbed. Forest Green tied its grand opening to the Tacoma Home Show so that prospective buyers could inspect the "Gingko" model home and other homes for sale in the area. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-22-70, D-10 - article; TNT 3-30-70, p. 26 - article; TNT 3-30-70, p. 31 - article)
Model houses--Puyallup; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Bellevue apartment house. This unidentified apartment house in Bellevue overlooked a tranquil body of water in March of 1970. The contemporary structure's units had balconies on al four floors. The apartments were located at 6001 - 140th N.E., Bellevue. Photograph ordered by W-O Co., Bellevue.
Apartment houses--Bellevue; Bodies of water--Bellevue;
ca. 1970. Close-up view of Seattle-First National Bank building, Commerce St. side, taken prior to remodeling, with its entrance and exit doors open for parking underneath the building. Once remodeling was complete in 1971, there would be double the banking area. The exterior of the building would be extruded aluminum. Tacoma architects Harris, Reed & Litzenberger would supervise the project; Sproul Construction would be the general contractor. Seattle-First National Bank was a relative newcomer to Tacoma; the bank had purchased the main office and branches of the Bank of Tacoma in 1969. This building had originally been the Publix Garage before the Bank of Tacoma moved there in 1965. Flanking the Sea-First building are the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan (L) and Commonweath Title Insurance Co. (R). Photograph ordered by Construction Specialties, Inc., San Marcos, CA. (TNT 10-4-70, B-8 article)
Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Rust Building (Tacoma);
ca. 1970. Unidentified metal structure at construction site in late October or early November of 1970. Steel trusses in place. Location unknown. Photograph ordered by National Blower.
September Song model home. The "September Song" was one of a new line of lower priced homes built by Evergreen State Builders in the new Lacey-area Travera community in 1969. It, along with "April Love" and "Junebug," would be open for inspection the last weekend in September with the official opening of Travera. "September Song" appeared to be a one-and-one half story wood framed building with stone accents; it was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to contain a two-car attached garage and a mansard roof. Prices for the new Evergreen State Builders homes in Travera started at $16,950. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
April Love model home. All three model homes constructed by Evergreen State Builders for the new Travera housing development near Lacey had references to months of the year. "April Love" was a trim wood framed house with attached one-car garage. It was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to be either a 3 or 4 bedroom unit with no additional charge for the additional bedroom. Evergreen State Builders constructed these homes to be sold at lower prices, starting from $16,950, but with fine craftsmanship and easy to maintain materials. The homes were located in Travera, a community east of the downtown area of Lacey, and in close proximity to several schools. Sound Shopping Center and I-5 were minutes away by car. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
Flags flap in the wind before the "Junebug" model home. The "Junebug" was one of the model homes built by Evergreen State Builders for the new 57-home Travera housing community near Lacey in the fall of 1969. One of the "Good Times" new series of lower priced homes, the completely furnished "Junebug" was also the official entry in the Fall "Tour of Homes." Three models - the "Junebug," "April Love," and "September Song"- were to be opened September 28, 1969, from noon until dark. Evergreen State Builders hoped to appeal to married couples of all ages with prices starting from $16,950. Designed by W.A. Wollander, features included wall-to-wall carpeting and elimination of hallways to maximize living space. The Travera housing development was east of downtown Lacey and close to schools and shopping centers. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
Houses--Lacey; Model houses--Lacey; Flags--United States;
Tour of Homes. Each year the Homebuilders Assn. of Greater Tacoma put together a "Tour of Homes" featuring newly built houses constructed by association members. In the fall of 1969, homes in Meridian East, Oakbrook and Beckonridge were available for viewing by potential buyers. The event was heavily publicized with directions and photographs published in the News Tribune. 1969 would be the biggest Fall Tour of Homes in the Homebuilders Assn.'s 20-year history. Open houses for 29 new homes, with prices ranging from $17,000-40,000, would begin on September 28, 1969. The stone-and-wood home with recessed doorway pictured above is an Evergreen State Builders' model, located on the fairway in Oakbrook at 7601 Onyx Dr. S.W. "Tour of Homes" officials Gerry Naulbert, Pete Colbert and Duke Shaub are pictured in front of the home on September 10, 1969. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 9-28-69, B-3; TNT 9-21-69, D-8)
Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Model houses--Lakewood;
New homes on Eastside. Interior of home on the city's eastside is an elegant blending of old and new with gold and turquoise tones dominant. An extended stuffed sofa of turquoise faces a large color console; the ceiling-to-floor drapes artistically utilize a similar shade of blue topped with gold folds. An oil painting framed in gold tones and ornate framed mirrors decorate the smooth white walls. A small brick fireplace completes the living room. Photograph ordered by Wollander & Associates.
Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Living rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Couches; Draperies; Paintings; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1960-1970; Televisions;
New homes on Eastside. A dark-toned Pontiac Bonneville is parked in the driveway of a one-car attached garage on September 3, 1969. The new wood framed single story home is located in the city's eastside, in the E. "T" and Gregory area. Photograph ordered by Wollander & Associates.
New homes on Eastside. A family is hard at work on a sunny September day in 1969 preparing their yard for planting of grass seeds. Shovels, hoes and rakes are in use while a small girl on a tricycle watches. Wollander & Associates had requested photographs of homes on Tacoma's eastside about the E. "T" and Gregory area. This home was a one-story wood frame contemporary with attached one-car garage. A riderless tricycle and colorful ball are visible near a parked automobile in the driveway.
Close-up of vacant lot at the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" with view of Commencement Bay on June 11, 1969. Robert Billsbrough Price, an award winning local architect, had requested aerial (see D156236, image 5) and closer views of this area of fine homes. Small plants, shrubs and trees cover the lot along with tuffs of grass. This lot is listed as 402-08 No. "D." 402 No. "D" had originally been the home of Ezra Poppleton in 1891; the home was subsequently demolished. The Washington State Historical Society building can be glimpsed behind trees.
Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma);
Exterior view of the Beckonridge Country Apartments. Those contemplating residing in the Beckonridge could stop by the manager's unit in May of 1969. The homes were artfully designed of wood to blend in with the prevailing trees. Carports were provided for this University Place development. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were celebrating a grand opening in late May of 1969. Located at 52nd & Bristonwood in the Beckonridge community of University Place, the 1-2 bedroom apartments were constructed by Fister Construction of Fircrest. In keeping with the natural setting, all utilities were underground and the units were equipped with all-electric appliances. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction. (TNT- Ad 5-23-69, A-4; TNT- Ad 5-25-69, A-13)
Housing developments--University Place--1960-1970; Beckonridge Country Apartments (University Place);
Beckonridge Country Apartments. The modern two-story housing complex in the Beckonridge community of University Place celebrated its grand opening in late May of 1969. The Beckonridge units were placed in a natural setting of fir trees, which provided shade and acted as windbreaks. Each unit was provided a carport and a private entrance. One tenant's bicycle shown above in May of 1969 could have been used to travel the many wooded pathways throughout this University Place neighborhood. Beckonridge was designed as an open space community fully incorporating its natural beauties. Utilities were placed underground as not to mar the scenic atmosphere. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were located at 52nd & Bristonwood, north of Bridgeport and west of Cirque Dr. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction, general contractors of the complex. (TNT -Ad 5-25-69, A-13; TNT -Ad 5-23-69, A-4)
1969 Richards stock footage. This small apartment complex, believed to have been called the Vera Vista Apartments, was on the outskirts of the University Village Shopping Center at 40th & Bridgeport in University Place. Tall firs provided a buffer against the shopping center's parking lot. Covered walkways surrounded the building; this view on May 12, 1969, is believed to be of the rear and sides of the complex.
1969 Richards stock footage. Colorful aerial view of the new Rodeway Inn of America under construction in May of 1969. Located at 6802 So. Sprague, the motel catered to travelers desiring affordable accommodations. An added plus was the motel's closeness to the freeway. Amenities included a heated swimming pool, the "Village Inn" restaurant/lounge, meeting rooms, and convention and banquet facilities. The Rodeway Inn opened in early November, 1969. (TNT 11-2-69, D-14)
Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rodeway Inn of America (Tacoma); Motels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial views;
1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of Orchard & Bantz area in May of 1969. Orchard heads north towards the water on the photograph's left; ASARCO smokestack is barely visible at the top of picture. Bantz Ave. intersects Orchard in upper center. City of Fircrest is on extreme left side of Orchard. A water tower is located in center of photograph.
Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Fircrest; Water towers; Aerial views;
1969 Richards stock footage. View by air of downtown Tacoma featuring new construction of (National) Bank of Washington building. This would be a 22-story, block-wide $12,000,000 development, located between So. 12th & So. 13th and Pacific & A Street. A plaza will surround the tower building, set back 80 feet from Pacific Avenue. The new bank structure is in the center of the May 5, 1969, photograph, across the street from the Puget Sound National bank building. The bare area across the new construction will be a parking garage. Near the left in photograph are railroad tracks; street on the extreme left is Dock Street. (TNT 11-20-68, p. 1)
Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Aerial views;
View of carports/patios at new model homes. Both homes have small "open" signs in their windows. The two homes are one-level and wood-framed. Square stones are embeded in the grass creating paths to both homes. The model homes are believed to be in the Westway neighborhood of Federal Way. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.
Model houses--Federal Way; Garages--Federal Way; Patios--Federal Way;
Model home "Catalina." The contemporary "Catalina" split-level model home was possibly located in either the Twin Lakes or Westway neighborhoods of Federal Way in 1969. The wood framed house had three separate shake roofs, including one on the attached garage. The lot was nicely landscaped with young trees and shrubs. A copy of this photograph was made for the Seattle P-I newspaper. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.
Houses--Federal Way--1960-1970; Model houses--Federal Way;
Model home. A small "open" sign attached to a window bids visitors welcome to the new Model 8000 Couplet in the spring of 1969. A large carport for two cars and additional patio space is located in front of the home. This may actually be a duplex with a wooden fence separating the units; the roofline of the carport blocks the view of the entire structure. The Couplet is believed to be located in the Westway neighborhood of Federal Way. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.
Model homes. April 23, 1969, view of three model homes, probably in the Westway neighborhood of Federal Way. These contemporary wood framed ramblers had simple, straight lines and were placed on small lots. Each had an attached carport. Small plants and shrubs were newly planted. It is possible that these were the manufactured homes shown in series D155806 that were trucked in and placed on their foundations in just a few short hours. Photograph ordered by the McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.
View of contemporary rambler on large treed lot. This home was built by Canyon Construction and Realty and located in the rural 168th & 17th Ave. E. vicinity. The home's front entrance was framed with an A-shaped roof extension. It had a one-car attached garage. Photograph ordered by Canyon Construction and Realty.
This Midway-area residential community would soon be receiving the benefits of a new sewer project in February of 1969. An employee of Wilson Construction Co., based in University Place, kneels next to a child's blackboard with pertinent job information. Photograph ordered by Wilson Construction Co.
Houses--1960-1970; Sewers; Wilson Construction Co. (University Place); Blackboards; Signs (Notices);
Wilson Construction Co. of University Place was engaged in sewer work in a Midway-area residential community on February 25, 1969. An employee of the firm crouches next to a small portable blackboard that lists work-pertinent information. Wilson Construction was owned by Len Wilson, 8601-43rd W. Photograph ordered by Wilson Construction.
Houses--1960-1970; Sewers; Signs (Notices); Wilson Construction Co. (University Place); Blackboards;
ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. This is believed to be the site of the new (National) Bank of Washington plaza in downtown Tacoma. Groundbreaking occurred on February 13, 1969, for the 22-story blockwide development. Cooney Cranes are hard at work at the excavation site located between S. 12th & S. 13th and Pacific & A Street. Rebar rods have been laid. The Federal Building, housing the main branch of the U.S. Post Office at 1102 A St., overlooks the work site.
Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Banks--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery;
ca. 1969. In December of 1969 construction had just begun on the Park Plaza South Parking Garage between South 12th & South 13th and Pacific Avenue & Commerce. Two garages were to be built as part of the downtown urban renewal project. The other site chosen was north of the Rust Building between 9th & 11th and Pacific & Commerce. Altogether there would be 794 parking stalls added to Tacoma's downtown. The project would cost 3.3 million dollars. With the buildings on Pacific removed for construction, the buildings on the south end of the 1100 block of Commerce are clearly visible. The six story building at the upper left corner is the Luzon Building, 1302-04 Pacific Ave. Designers were the Tacoma architectural firm of Lea, Pearson & Richards with N.G. Jacobson & Associates, engineers. (TNT 1-9-69, p. 1)
Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parking garages--Tacoma--1960-1970; Urban renewal;
