Two men are pictured strolling away from an unidentified plant site in May of 1978. The large plant is currently under construction although the location was not identified. Large pipes are in place and at least part of the plant will have two floors. Photograph ordered by ITT Rayonier, Inc., New York, New York.

Building construction--1970-1980;

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);

Studio portrait of Jan Coleman. She was an employee of Tacoma Reprographics and would represent the company in the upcoming Ms. Downtown Tacoma pageant. Ms. Coleman, 25, was a Xerox operator and customer service representative. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Reprographics. (TNT 6-25-78, F-6)

Coleman, Jan; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Dalgety Foods. Assembly line workers inspect bags of vegetables, possibly corn, as the bags pass by on the conveyor belt. Dalgety Foods were frozen vegetable and fruit processors. Photograph ordered by Dalgety Foods.

Dalgety Foods (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vegetables--Tacoma; Assembly-line methods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Dalgety Foods. Sparklets Green Peas boxes are possibly being filled with the vegetables or lids mechanically sealed via assembly-line methods in this April, 1978, photograph at the Dalgety Foods plant. Photograph ordered by Dalgety Foods.

Dalgety Foods (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vegetables--Tacoma; Boxes; Assembly-line methods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Dalgety Foods. Dalgety Foods were frozen vegetable and fruit processors. A Dalgety employee pictured above in April of 1978 is examining trays of Western Family Cut Corn, Bel-Air Green Peas and a succotash mixture. Photograph ordered by Dalgety Foods.

Dalgety Foods (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vegetables--Tacoma; Peas--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of Teresa Harris. She was selected as Union Bank's representative in the 1978 Ms. Downtown Tacoma pageant. Ms. Harris, 22, was the head teller at Union Bank. Photograph ordered by Union Bank. (TNT 6-25-78, F-6)

Harris, Teresa; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Cranes and earthmovers are busy a few days before Christmas of 1977 in the middle of this unidentified street believed to be 88th St. West in Parkland. It appears as though the men and equipment shown above are in the process of installing new sewer or water pipes. Excavation has begun and machinery poised to move the mounds of dirt. This is possibly part of the massive Lakewood-Parkland sewer system project that saw opponents go to court seeking court injunctions blocking the $72,000,000 construction job. November 1st was the start date for the Montana firm of Felton Construction; their contract was for $2.4 million and the firm was given nearly a year to complete the work. Completion of the entire sewer project was not expected until late 1980. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. (TNT 10-10-77, A-4, 10-12-77, A-1- articles on sewer project)

Hoisting machinery; Excavation--1970-1980; Pipes (Conduits);

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;

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;

The three men and one woman in D168381, image 5 have changed outfits in this January, 1978, studio portrait. The men are now wearing ruffled shirts and wide lapeled jackets while the woman, still with the rose in her hair, has on a long sleeved gown with deep, rounded neckline. They are believed to be musicians. Photograph ordered by Tom Morgan.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

National Blower & Sheet Metal operations. Metal parts in company plant on October 5, 1977; they may be headed for ASARCO. National Blower & Sheet Metal were designers and contractors and fabricators of structural steel, miscellaneous iron. Located at 1129 Saint Paul, they had been in business since 1890. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal.

National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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;

What appears to be a long pipe extends downhill through a cleared pathway in the woods. The rather narrow pipe is above-the-ground and resting on several pilings a foot or so off the ground. Photograph ordered by Swineston & Walberg Co., Portland, Oregon.

Pipes (Conduits);

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;

Studio portrait of Sandra Sloan. She is clutching a bouquet of fresh flowers and also a glittering scepter. A jeweled tiara is atop her dark hair. Photograph ordered by Willie Mae Sloan.

Sloan, Sandra; Crowns; Scepters; Flowers--Tacoma;

Tacoma Tire. General view of Tacoma Tire Co., Inc.'s exterior in September of 1977. The two-story building was located on a slight slope. It is believed to have been located in the 200 block of Tacoma Avenue South. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Tire.

Tacoma Tire Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Tire industry--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Nine members of the Unique Social & Community Club posed for a studio portrait in August of 1978. Each year the African-American club sponsored a grand debutant ball in December to introduce women of collegiate age to society. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club.

Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Social life--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Cecil Walrath. Mr. Walrath was past president of the Tacoma Elks Lodge and past potentate of the Afifi Temple Shrine. Photograph ordered by the Royal Order of Jesters, an invitation-only group of Shriners, whose motto is "Mirth is King."

Walrath, Cecil;

Studio portrait of a boxer. Roger McCane has his gloved fists up in a traditional boxing pose when photographed in early January of 1979. He would be participating in the Tacoma Athletic Commission's annual Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament to be held on February 3, 1979, at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Boxing--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980; McCane, Roger;

Barge under construction at City (now Thea Foss) Waterway in December of 1978. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

City Waterway (Tacoma); Construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Barges--Tacoma;

Copy of customer print ordered by Jerry Werdal on June 7, 1979. Original photograph was probably taken in the latter part of the 19th century. The group portrait appears to be a family of four including two small boys. The smaller boy is wearing the popular sailor suit and is holding a toy hoop.

Group portraits; Families; Children--Clothing & dress; Women--Clothing & dress; Men--Clothing & dress; Toys;

The Dale Carmen Duo. Howard Church and a Ms. Staab pose with a variety of instruments including a Wurlitzer electronic piano, Hohner Clavinet D6 and an organ. Photograph ordered by Howard Church.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Church, Howard; Keyboard instruments; Pianos; Organs;

Orange Julius. The Richards Studio photographed a number of Orange Julius locations in Western Washington during December of 1978. Pictured above is the Orange Julius located in the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center next to the Osborn & Ulland sporting goods store. As its name indicates, Orange Julius promoted its "freshly squeezed" healthy drink and dedicated a special "speedline" for drinks only. Burgers and other food orders could also be placed. The small eating establishment was brightly decorated in warm colors of orange and yellow. Enlarged pictures of the Tacoma Mall and vicinity adorned the walls. Color photograph ordered by S & W Management.

Orange Julius (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fast food restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1979 Daffodil Parade. Downtown Tacoma Association's entry in the 1979 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade consisted of a gathering of "superheroes," in various costumes. According to Richards Studio notes, they were (not all shown in photograph): Cliff Cook as Superman, Ms. Downtown Tacoma Joan Cook as Lois Lane, Dale Holden as Superwoman, Bruce Meyer as The Flash, Patty Richardson as Wonderwoman, Rohn Burgess as Zorro, Jim Wilhelmi, Jr. as Clark Kent, Chris Salatino as Isis, Skip Warren as Aquaman, Denise Robb as Batwoman, Duane Lindoff as Batman, Connie Buchanan as Jana, Donna Burgess as Catwoman and Jeff Lovely as Robin. "Superfriends in Super City" won the Commissioners' Trophy for best commercial float. (TNT 4-8-79, AA-2-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade (1979 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Exterior view of the Tom La Crosse Dairy, believed to be on 224th St. in Graham. A sign is attached to a flagpole in front of the company's offices. Photograph ordered by I.D., Inc., Portland.

Tom La Crosse Dairy (Graham); Dairy products industry--Graham; Industrial facilities--Graham; Signs (Notices); Flagpoles--Graham; Flags--United States;

Frank Watkins posed for a studio portrait in June of 1979. He is dressed in Western attire including a cowboy hat. Mr. Watkins, a Tacoma Athletic Commission board member, was the chairman of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Pro Rodeo event, held at Lincoln Bowl on July 7th & 8th. This was believed to have been Tacoma's first professional rodeo. Frank Watkins had had previous experience in rodeos as he was a former member of the Phoenix, Arizona Jaycee Rodeo Committee. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 7-2-79, C-15-article on rodeo)

Watkins, Frank; Cowboy hats; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1978. ASARCO plant. In the center of this early 1978 photograph of the American Smelting & Refining Co. plant located in Ruston is the Herreschoff Roaster baghouse that was brand new that year. It had been installed as part of ASARCO's modernization and served to curb industrial air pollution. The baghouse vented the roaster plant to the left. The arsenic plant is situated on the right. The gondola cars collected "calcine" from the arsenic roasters which was further processed. (Additional information provided by a reader) Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma);

In June of 1978, ten young women representing various downtown businesses vied for the title of Ms. Downtown Tacoma. One contestant would be selected to succeed Catherine Packer, 1977's title holder, who was a University of Puget Sound graduate employed by Jeremy's Restaurant. From L-R are: Jane Treleven of Gunderson's Jewelry, Teresa Harris of Union Bank, Diana Rickbeil of Sandra's Salon of Beauty, Paulette Griffin of Pacific First Federal Bank, Stephanie Rowland of Weyerhaeuser, Yolande Wright of Pacific Bank of Washington, Debbie Burrill of Tacoma Commercial Bank, Jan Coleman of Tacoma Reprographics, Joan Cook of Puget Sound National Bank and Karen Diraddo of Pacific Northwest Bell. Ms. Cook, an investment assistant at Puget Sound National Bank, was chosen Ms. Downtown Tacoma on June 26th at the Bicentennial Pavilion. She represented the Downtown Tacoma Association at various events both in and away from Tacoma. (TNT 6-11-78, C-10; TNT 6-27-78, A-1- queen information)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Treleven, Jane; Harris, Teresa; Rickbeil, Diana; Griffin, Paulette; Rowland, Stephanie; Wright, Yolande; Burrill, Debbie; Coleman, Jan; Cook, Joan; Diraddo, Karen;