Cedar home and outbuilding. Nestled among the trees in 1968 on San Juan Island's Friday Harbor and close to the water's edge are cedar buildings and a large deck. The buildings were constructed lacking basements and on piles. Trees were allowed to grow through the expansive deck. Large ceiling-to-floor windows would provide tremendous views of waterfront activities. Home was apparently built by the International Homes of Cedar, Seattle. Photograph ordered by the R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Decks (Rooms & spaces)--Friday Harbor;

A man sits peacefully on the deck of his Friday Harbor home trying his luck at fishing in the fall of 1968. If he were to turn his head, he could see the interior of his cedar-built home through extensive windows. Those sitting at the dining room table or on the rugged couch would have magnificent views of the water. This home may have been the one photographed in D154904, Image 1. Color photograph ordered by the R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Fishing--Washington;

Winding staircase in cedar home. This home is believed to be in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. A minimalist curving staircase extends to the second floor. A hanging globe provides additional light. Photograph ordered by R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Stairways--Friday Harbor; Lamps;

Residents enjoy themselves at the new Aladdin Apartments, 2112 So. 90th St., in late summer of 1968. The 105-unit all-electric complex hosted a gala opening on September 8, 1968. Built of stucco and stone, the two-story units had balconies and/or patios. The one and two bedroom unfurnished apartments rented for $135 and up. The Aladdin was centrally located, two blocks from the freeway between Lakewood and the Tacoma Mall. Features in the 1000 sq. ft. units included large bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting, soundproofing, dishwasher, disposal, and washer/dryer. Ample parking was provided for residents and a security patrol was present for protection. As can be seen above on August 26, 1968, cement walkways traversed the smoothly manicured lawns. The apartments were the fourth in the Tacoma area built by Oscar Hokold. Photograph ordered by Oscar Hokold, Inc. (TNT full page ad 9-8-68, B-15, TNT 9-8-68, B-14)

Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Recreation room at the Aladdin Apartments. The recently completed Aladdin Apartments were located in the city's southend at 2112 So. 90th St. A recreation room was provided for the usage of the apartment complex's tenants. Pictured above on August 26, 1968, are several men and women enjoying the Aladdin's amenities which included a massive brick fireplace, jukebox, piano, and comfortable lounging chairs. Tenants could also enjoy the heated swimming pool and sauna. The Aladdin was built by Oscar Hokold for adults-only; no children or pets were permitted. Photograph ordered by Oscar Hokold, Inc. (TNT full page ad 9-8-68, B-15; TNT 9-8-68, B-14)

Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970; Recreation rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jukeboxes; Pianos; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Lively Oaks Apartments in Lakewood's Oakbrook neighborhood sought to provide all the amenities to its residents. Both men and women could enjoy the benefits of exercise in their respective conditioning areas. Three women are pictured on February 20, 1968, using up-to-date equipment to keep in shape. One is poised to do some sit-ups, another is having the abdomen/hips firmed up by machine and the third is enjoying a modified rowing machine. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Exercise equipment & supplies; Physical fitness--Lakewood;

Two residents of the Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to Lakewood's upscale Oakbrook community, get into shape at the complex's conditioning area for men on February 20, 1968. Both men appear to be strengthening their upper bodies with use of the up-to-date equipment provided by the Lively Oaks. There was no need to travel to health spas while their apartment complex provided workout rooms for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investment, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Tacoma); Exercise equipment & supplies; Physical fitness--Lakewood;

Front entrance to Capitol Club at the Lively Oaks Apartments. It appears that the clubhouse at the Lively Oaks, 8101 - 83rd Ave. S.W., Lakewood, has changed its name to the Capitol Club. Earlier photographs taken in mid-December, 1967, showed the same exterior with a different sign, " Lively Oaks Club." It remained a members-only facility which included fireside rooms and billiards/pingpong areas. The Lively Oaks' theme was "Come Live the Good Life;" besides the luxurious clubhouse, the complex offered heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, health spas and more. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Exterior of home located in the 1700 block of South "K." House, according to the 1968 City Directory, was listed as vacant. The two-story Colonial-styled home at 1710-12 South "K" (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way) appeared to be in poor condition with little front and side yard. It was built in 1908 by architect John Kerrigan. The Narcotics Center of Tacoma had asked the city for a special use permit to allow establishment of a group-care home on the west side of South "K" between 17th & 18th Sts. The Narcotics Center, part of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc., anti-poverty program, wanted to make the former apartment house at 1710-12 South "K" into a halfway home for nine recovering addicts. It subsequently withdrew its application for the special permit at this location and asked the mayor for help in determining appropriate sites. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 2-4-68, D-14, TNT 2-9-68, p. 11)

Houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1968. Back view of contemporary rambler-styled home ca. 1968. A deep extended roofline over the patio would provide plenty of shade and cover. Backyard appears large and marked by steel fences. Color photograph ordered by Northern Home Improvement Co.

Houses--1960-1970;

ca. 1968. Bungalow-styled home ca. 1968. Home has been painted a tannish color with white highlights; reddish roof appears recent. Lawn has been neatly trimmed. A white fence surrounds back yard. Color photograph ordered by the Northern Home Improvement Co.

Houses--1960-1970;

Socializing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook provided a members-only deluxe clubhouse for its residents. Here, people could engage in quiet conversation with fellow tenants, play piano, or simply enjoy the flames roaring from the enormous brick fireplace. Furnishings were elegant with leather chairs, plush carpeting, and antique-appearing furniture. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Pianos; Fireplaces--Lakewood;

Swimming pool at the Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, provided an enclosed, heated kidney-shaped swimming pool for its residents. Regardless of the weather, tenants could swim in a temperature-controlled setting. Large picture windows supplied natural light to the area. Ads for the apartments stressed the country club atmosphere including the heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and health spas. Rents were listed as $95-135. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Swimming pools--Lakewood;

Billiard playing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The young clientele of the Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook enjoyed the many amenities of the upscale apartment complex in 1967. Residents were entitled to membership in the Lively Oaks clubhouse which offered a deluxe poolroom. Earth tones utilized on the walls, beams, draperies and tiled floor brought a warm atmosphere to the facility. There was even a brown wall clock marked with billiard balls denoting the hours. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Billiards--Lakewood; Billiard rooms--Lakewood;

Exterior of Lively Oaks Apartments. "Come Live the Good Life," was the slogan used in promoting the Lively Oaks Apartments. Located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development in Lakewood, the Lively Oaks' wood exterior blended in with the suburban feel of the area, providing a country club atmosphere. Two-story units were nestled among the firs and oaks of Oakbrook; covered parking was provided for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Clubhouse at Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks, an upscale apartment complex located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, had a members-only clubhouse in 1967. Wrought-iron lamps fastened to the brick entryway framed the black double doors. Apartment residents could socialize and just plain relax with fellow tenants. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood--1960-1970; Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Elegant North end home, close to Stadium High School, restored to reflect its Victorian-era origins. Built in 1890 and known to many as the residence of David Dowd, the large home has an expansive porch, steeply pitched roof, and decorative shingles. The home is now the property of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hood, formerly of Alexandria, Virginia. The Hoods have filled their new home with many antiques including a Tiffany glass lamp, Hepplewhite furniture and a French hand-tooled prayer chair. Old tintypes and beer trays also bring a touch of the past to the No. E St. residence. Photograph ordered by Seattle P.I. (TNT 6-12-66, D-3)

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hood, Ernest--Homes & haunts;

This elegant Victorian-era home is framed between two towering trees in this September 14, 1966, photograph. Many might recognize the home at 522 No. E as the former residence of David Dowd. It is now being restored and redecorated by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hood who came from Alexandria, Virginia, in 1965. Built in 1890, the structure has the typical high, airy ceilings and large floor space of the time period. The Hoods are filling the home with many antiques including French and Hepplewhite furniture, a footstool embossed with an authentic English crest crown, and turn-of-the-century gas light chandeliers from New Orleans. Photograph ordered by the Seattle P.I. (TNT 6-12-66, D-3)

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hood, Ernest--Homes & haunts;

This new home was located at 4610 Merry Lane W. in the University Place neighborhood of Beckonridge. The contemporary, two-level residence with pre-stained vertical siding was built by Dally Construction Co. of Puyallup. It was planned to blend with nature as trees grew through parts of the home. A Douglas fir grew through the rear second floor sun deck over the ground floor patio. A stately Madrona rose through the roof between the double carport and the front entrance to the home. Purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Don Bozman, formerly of Texas, the Beckonridge-neighborhood home was situated in the first open space scenic community. Beckonridge was 240 acres of unspoiled natural woodland. There were wooded pathways throughout the community, including paths to the new Sunset Elementary School, and all utilities were underground. Photograph ordered by Dally Construction Co. (TNT 7-8-66, p. 17 -Ad; TNT 8-21-66, C-19)

Houses--University Place--1960-1970; Bozman, Don B.--Homes & haunts; Neighborhoods--University Place;

This large home at 924 No. L St. may have been divided into apartments as a large handwritten sign on the ground floor window indicates that a two-bedroom was available for rent. Interested persons were to inquire upstairs. The home was built in 1910; a detached garage next to the home had living quarters above. Photograph ordered by Byers Home Improvement.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Two-story wood-sided home built on sloping lot located in Oakbrook subdivision, 1966. This home at 7812 Emerald Dr. S.W. came equipped with second-story deck and patio beneath and would enjoy the cool shade of many fir trees. A young Andrew Mitchell peers over the solid wall separating the property from its neighbors. Oakbrook enjoyed a large private park with Olympic-sized swimming pool and tennis courts. Coming soon would be the Oakbrook Golf & Country Club. The subdivision was located five minutes from the Lakewood Center/Villa Plaza shopping centers and only 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma. According to a News Tribune ad on March 13, 1966, homes were priced from $19,000 to $35,000. Photograph ordered by Oakbrook Realty. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Patios--Lakewood; Mitchell, Andrew;

Exterior of contemporary home. This is possibly one of the model homes built for the annual Tacoma Home Show. Believed to be located in the Oakbrook subdivision of new homes, this one-story brick and wood structure featured wrought iron rails separated by small brick towers. Multi-paned windows would look out over the neatly landscaped front yard. Deciduous trees and firs would make an attractive setting. Photograph ordered by Washington Natural Gas Co.

Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Columns accentuate this Colonial-styled unidentified brick home in July, 1965. A gently curving porch provides shade and shelter for those wanting to view the nicely landscaped yard. An unusual wrought iron bench with portraits on the backrests is placed under a window.

Houses--1960-1970; Columns; Benches;

A unique stone walkway leads to the recessed entrance of this unidentified brick-and-wood home in July, 1965. A non-traditional chimney tops the shake roof. A short hedge is designed to curve along the walkway.

Houses--1960-1970; Walkways; Hedges (Plants); Chimneys;

A comfortable contemporary styled home was photographed during the summer of 1965. The one-story home had a shake roof and brick covered foundation. Thick growth of shrubs and plants surround the house. The grass appears to be neatly trimmed.

Houses--1960-1970;

A small boy looks out over the railing of this unidentified home's balcony in the summer of 1965. A cement outdoor staircase leads down to the fenced yard from the upper levels of the house. A more complete view of the home can be found at A145558-4.

Houses--1960-1970; Balconies; Boys; Stairways;

Unique curved roofline provides adequate shade for wicker and wooden chairs, including a hanging chair, for this unidentified home in 1965. Chairs are placed on patio near wooden storage units built onto the home.

Houses--1960-1970; Chairs;

Unidentified two-story home with second-floor balcony; this is possibly the back view of the home. Long winding set of stairs leads down to rustic fenced yard. Glass walls are numerous in buildings in rear.

Houses--1960-1970; Stairways; Fences; Balconies;

ca. 1965. Copy ordered from customer's negative. View of Lindal Cedar Homes model home display in California, ca. 1965. Customers are seen strolling around the grounds of the Lindal Cedar Homes in Southern California in 1965, perhaps attracted by the sign indicating the Malibu solid cedar leisure home would be given away in October of that year. Homes were advertised to be built of cedar, traditionally pest-resistant, with gas and air conditioning. They were pre-cut and easily erected on the buyer's property. Lindal Homes generally were built in A-framed, contemporary style with lots of view windows. Color photograph ordered in March, 1968, by Lindal Cedar Homes.

Model houses--California; Lindal Cedar Homes (California);

Interior of Lakebay home. Expansive A-frame Olson home in Lakebay features extensive glass to capture waterfront views and steeply pitched ceilings of natural wood. View of water can be appreciated even on foggy days. Large wooden statue with sweeping wings on deck to welcome any travelers. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Homes--Lakebay; Ceilings--Lakebay; A-frame buildings;