Carved from wood is a scene from Ancient Egypt where work is being completed on a pyramid. This wood carving, among others, was located at the Cheney Art Woodcarving, 5625 So. Adams St., in February, 1966. The firm was owned by lumberman Ben Cheney. Photograph ordered by Grant Advertising Agency, Seattle.

Cheney Art Woodcarving (Tacoma); Wood carvings;

This mural, composed of eighteen wood carvings, could be seen at the Cheney Art Woodcarving, 5625 So. Adams St., in February, 1966. Each scene depicted moments from American history, including pan handling for gold, military life, commerce, manufacturing and family life. Cheney Art Woodcarving was owned by lumberman Ben Cheney. Photograph ordered by Grant Advertising Agency, Seattle.

Cheney Art Woodcarving (Tacoma); Wood carvings;

Four uniformed drivers stand beside their Griffin-Galbraith Fuel Co. delivery trucks outside company headquarters days before Christmas, 1965. Advertised as Tacoma's complete heating specialists, Griffin-Galbraith Fuel provided oil, coal and wood heating oils in addition to furnace sales and service. The company's radio dispatched fuel oil trucks could be utilized for speedier service. Established in 1889 as Griffin Transfer Co., and later known as Griffin Fuel Co., by 1965, the company was listed in the City Directory as Griffin-Galbraith Fuel Co. It maintained a fleet of fuel trucks and well trained service specialists. Photograph ordered by Griffin-Galbraith Fuel Co.

Griffin-Galbraith Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Fuel trade--Tacoma; Fuel--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1960. Copy of aerial view of Lakewood business district, including the Lakewood Center and Villa Plaza Shopping Center, ca. the early 1960's. The Lakewood Center, among the first of the nation's one-stop shopping centers, is at bottom center. It is bordered by Bridgeport Way (curving long road on left), Gravelly Lake Dr. and Mt. Tacoma Dr. Towards the center of the photograph is the massive Villa Plaza Shopping Center, built in 1957 on the site of the former 200-acre Visitation Villa. The Villa Plaza constantly promoted their 4000 car parking lot, which may have attracted many shoppers eagerly looking for the convenience of free, available parking. Photograph ordered by the Bank of Tacoma.

Aerial photographs; Shopping centers--Lakewood--1960-1970; Villa Plaza Shopping Center (Lakewood); Lakewood Community Center (Lakewood);

Aerials requested by Puget Sound National Bank. This February, 1966, aerial shows the land and water features just into King County. The large lake in the center of the photograph is Mirror Lake. The road running by it is SW 312th St. 1st Ave. S. is long vertical roadway extending into the trees at the left. The curving road intersecting with 1st Ave. S. is Dash Point Rd. Lakota Jr. High School are buildings located near the upper right adjoining Dash Point Rd. Looking southwesterly toward the top of the photo is the Tideflats industrial area; Hylebos Waterway is visible to the right upper corner.

Aerial photographs; Mirror Lake (Wash.);

Aerial view of Tacoma Boat Building Co. facility on Sitcum Waterway as it looked on March 28, 1966. Started by Haldor Dahl and Arne Strom in 1936, Tacoma Boat Building received many contracts for government vessels and fishing boats. The plant was completely destroyed by fire on August 17, 1968; at $3,905,750, it was the largest single loss fire in the Tacoma Fire Department's history. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boat Building Co. TPL-9122

Aerial photographs; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Dance at Annie Wright Seminary. Annie Wright students and their dates clasp hands and parade in circles under flower garlands during their Junior Prom on April 30, 1966. This is possibly the "Grand March." The girls are dressed in long evening gowns with many wearing elbow-length gloves. The boys have tuxes or suits; all seem to have flower boutonnieres. The large room is believed to be the school's Great Hall. Photograph ordered by Annie Wright Seminary.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1960-1970; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1960-1970; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Richards Studio notes indictate that these young ballplayers were the Seattle Cheney Studs who posed at Heidelberg Field on June 19, 1966. Ben Cheney, lumberman philanthropist, sponsored many teams over the years in a variety of sports. They were all called "Cheney Studs" regardless of the sport. Thanks to Mr. Cheney's generosity, thousands were able to participate in amateur sports with Mr. Cheney picking up the tab for uniforms and fees. One of these young men would have a long career in the major leagues: Ron Cey, Mt. Tahoma graduate, who is seated second to the right. Manager George Grant is standing at far left. The 1966 Seattle-Tacoma Cheney Studs marched steadily toward their goal of American Amateur Baseball Congress titleholders by sweeping the Northwest League, State Stan Musial Tournament and Pacific Northwest AABC. They fell just short of the national title with a loss to Dallas on September 19, 1966. (TNT 9-20-1966, p. 22-article on title game)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Baseball--Tacoma--1960-1970; Uniforms; Cey, Ron; Grant, George;

Charter Metropolitan buses parked along the 700 block of Commerce St. on May 21, 1966. The four buses were packed with folks heading for the Judson Park retirement complex open house in Zenith. Baker U-Drive Rental agency had offices nearby at 754 Commerce. (Old) City Hall would be approximately one block away. Photograph ordered by Northwest Advertising Agency, Seattle.

Buses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices);

Gerrit VanderEnde, Chairman of the Board of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Assn., paid a visit to the Cheney Art Woodcarving firm, 5625 So. Adams St., on March 31, 1966. Here he was shown a series of carved wood panels depicting "Money & Barter Through the Ages" from caveman days onward. Pointing to the mural is Winston Coy, interior designer. Standing behind Mr. VanderEnde and Mr. Coy is Arthur McKellips, Tacoma sculptor responsible for the wood mural. Cheney Art Woodcarving was owned by lumberman Ben Cheney. Photograph ordered by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association. (TNT 4-17-66, A-17)

Cheney Art Woodcarving (Tacoma); Wood carvings; VanderEnde, Gerrit; Bankers--Tacoma; McKellips, Arthur; Coy, Winston;

Grand opening of Ernst Hardware store in Lacey. March 26, 1966, saw the grand opening of a Ernst Hardware store in the new South Sound Shopping Center in Lacey. It was the first major retail establishment to open at the shopping center. Store officials prepare to snip the official ribbon with an enormous pair of scissors. From L-R: Robert Blume, developer; Norman Todd, store manager; George Weiss, South Sound Center manager; Linda Kohout, Olympia Lakefair Queen; Everett Fourre, Thurston County Commissioner; Robert Erickson, Ernst general manager. Located in fast-growing Lacey, the South Sound Shopping Center was built on 50 acres and would contain 60 stores upon completion in May, 1966. Photograph ordered by Ernst Hardware, Seattle. (TNT 3-30-66, A-11)

Dedications--Lacey--1960-1970; Ernst Hardware (Lacey); Scissors & shears; Shopping centers--Lacey; Blume, Robert; Todd, Norman; Weiss, George; Kohout, Linda; Fourre, Everett; Erickson, Robert;

View of USS Crockett. The USS Crockett was one of 17 gunboats in the Asheville class. Tacoma Boatbuilding had a government contract to build seven of these patrol gunboats, each costing 2.5 million dollars. The Crockett was the third to be launched. Nearly 165 feet in length, the Crockett could accelerate from 0 to 40 knots in 60 seconds. The aluminum ship had approximately 230 tons displacement weight and was powered by a gas turbine. It was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding on June 4, 1966, with christening honors performed by Mrs. Charles Horjes of Tacoma. After service in South Vietnam, it would be transferred to the Naval Reserve Force in 1975 and decommissioned in 1976. (TNT 2-6-66, A-16; TNT 6-5-66, D-15; www.navsource.org/archives/12/11088.htm; www.hobbybarn.com/Dumas-pages/USS-Crocket-1218.htm)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Gunboats--United States; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

USS Crockett (PG-88) prior to launching. The Asheville Class gunboat was launched at Tacoma Boat Building on June 4, 1966. Powered by a gas turbine, the speedy ship would be commissioned on June 24, 1967, and stationed in South Vietnam where she would be used for coastal patrol, blockade reconnaissance and to give support. The nearly 165-foot gunboat would hold a complement of 4 officers and 33 enlisted men. Tacoma Boat Building had won a government contract to build seven of these Asheville Class vessels. (TNT 2-6-66, A-16, www.navsource.org/archives/12/11088.htm; www.hobbybarn.com/Dumas-pages/USS-Crocket-1218.htm)

Launchings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Gunboats--United States; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

In late May of 1966 Mrs. Hazel Farber (far left), wearing a stylish dress with an elaborate fur collar, assisted two customers while an unidentified salesman showed a young woman several ring sets in the new LeRoy Jewelers store at 919 Broadway. The firm had recently moved from its longtime location at 1132 Broadway following the death of Mrs. Farber's husband, Irving Farber in 1965. Well-known for their selection of fine jewelry, they also sold china, silverware and Elgin timepieces. In addition, the LeRoy gallery displayed paintings by Bill Colby, William A. Phillips and Paul Michaels. (Photograph ordered by LeRoy Jewelers.) (TNT 5-8-66, B-13)

LeRoy Jewelers (Tacoma); Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Clocks & watches;

Broadside view of the "Connie Jean" undergoing sea trials on April 20, 1966. The 150-foot tuna seiner was built by Martinac Shipbuilding and launched in December, 1965. She is the sister-ship of the "Eastern Pacific" also built by Martinac. The "Connie Jean" will be used in the San Pedro area. She has a frozen fish capacity of 530 tons and carries a crew of 14. Photograph ordered by Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 12-13-65, p. 9) TPL-9059

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The fishing vessel, "Connie Jean," undergoes sea trials on April 20, 1966. Her prow carves a path through the quiet waters of Commencement Bay. The tuna seiner was built by Martinac Shipbuilding. She is under the command of Capt. Eugene Cabral of San Diego and will carry a crew of 14. The "Connie Jean," named after the captain's daughter, has a frozen fish capacity of 530 tons. She will be used in the San Pedro area. Color photograph ordered by Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 12-13-65, p. 9) TPL-9060 B&W negative)

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Intricately carved panels depicting "Money & Barter Through the Ages" were on display at the Cheney Art Woodcarving Co., 5625 So. Adams, on March 31, 1966. Scenes from American commerce may have been placed on the other side of the display. Tacoma artist and sculptor Arthur McKellips is pictured before his work. A total of 36 panels would be on display at the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association Pacific Avenue location through May 31, 1966. Photograph ordered by Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association. (TNT 4-17-66, A-17)

Wood carvings; Cheney Art Woodcarving (Tacoma); McKellips, Arthur;

Exterior of unidentified church under construction. This circular church was in the process of being built in the spring of 1966. It was located in the Burien area, at approximately 132nd and 2nd Ave. The building had steel framing. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

Building construction--Burien--1960-1970; Churches--Burien--1960-1970;

Church under construction. This unidentified church in the Burien area would be built with secure steel framing in the spring of 1966. It would have a unique circular appearance including steel roof. The church was located approximately at 132nd & 2nd Ave. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

Building construction--Burien--1960-1970; Churches--Burien--1960-1970; Roofs--Burien;

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Located at the intersection of Sixth & Fife, the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church has been a presence in the area since 1924. The church was designed by architects Heath, Gove & Bell and was built of cut stone. An educational wing, to the right of the original imposing edifice, was added in 1963.

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church (Tacoma); Baptist churches--Tacoma;

ca. 1890. Copy of customer print. Sepia portrait of J.B. (Jesse) Sutton, first president of Puget Sound National Bank. Pulling up stakes from Quincy, Michigan, the 62-year-old banker arrived in the "fastest-growing town on the Pacific Coast" in 1890. By the late 1880's, Tacoma was home to six national banks and six state and private banks. Sutton was to add one more, the Puget Sound Savings Bank which incorporated on May 8, 1890. He led the bank through the slowing Tacoma economy in the early 1890's and survived the bank closures that affected many Tacoma banks after the 1893 stock market panic. Sutton passed away in 1904. Prior to his death, the board of directors commended him for his "conservatism, good judgement (sic) and high sense of honor" that led the bank during the "stormy period of the great financial crisis of 1893, and establishing it firmly in the confidence of the people which it enjoys today." Puget Sound Savings Bank would evolve into the Puget Sound National Bank which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1965. (Provorse: Banking on Independence)

Sutton, J.B.; Banking--Tacoma--1890-1900; Bankers--Tacoma;

Aerial view of Fox Island's southern end. This August 16, 1966, photograph shows that the island is virtually covered with dense forests. There are very few buildings on the island's south end; most appear to be close to the water. Photograph ordered by Swanson-McGoldrick, Inc.

Aerial photographs; Fox Island (Wash.); Forests;

Aerial view, looking east, of Tacoma waterfront and surrounding neighborhoods on August 16, 1966. Northern Pacific Rail tracks curve alongside waterfront. Sperry Flour plant with dock on right-center. Photograph ordered by Swanson-McGoldrick, Inc.

Aerial photographs; General Mills, Inc., Sperry Division (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1960-1970; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1960-1970; Waterfronts--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Lake City seen in miniature from the air on August 7, 1966. The Lake City neighborhood continued to grow in the mid-60's but there were still many pockets of forested areas visible. Neighborhoods in the Lake City/Lakewood area tended to have larger lots and a more suburban feel. This view appears to have been taken looking north-northwest from the American Lake area, including Veterans Drive S.W. Washington turns into Military Road in upper center of the photograph. Carp Lake is lake above Military Road; large lake at top of photograph is Lake Louise. The Lake City Community Church is the building with the white roof along the right edge near center. Just above it is the Lake City Community Center. On the lower left is visible a portion of the parking lot for the American Lake Park North. Below the curve in the road, just below the center of the photograph, is the Veterans Garage. Photograph ordered by Bank of Tacoma. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lake City; Carp Lake (Wash.); Lake Louise (Wash.); Lake City Community Church (Lakewood);

Aerial view of Veterans Drive S.W. area of Lake City taken on August 7, 1966. Shop-Rite Food Center with a few cars parked in front is at right-center. The Veterans Garage is located nestled in the wide curve closer to left-center. Buildings in left corner are part of a neighborhood school. Tip of American Lake can be spotted beyond the trees in right corner. Photograph ordered by Bank of Tacoma.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lake City; Shop-Rite Food Center (Lake City); Veterans Garage (Lake City);

View of gill-netter, the Sweepstakes, on August 1, 1966. Photograph ordered by William Vine, Sumner.

Fishing boats--Tacoma;

Glasgow's - Villa Plaza. Glasgow's would open a new store in Lakewood's Villa Plaza Shopping Center in October, 1966. The furniture store would celebrate with an open house starting from October 17th. View of storefront with double wood doors, expansive display windows. It was located between Ernst Hardware and Pay 'n Save. (TNT ad 10-16-66, D-17)

Glasgow's (Lakewood); Furniture stores--Lakewood--1960-1970; Facades--Lakewood--1960-1970;

View of Elvins department store side of the Hi-Ho Shopping Center, taken on July 8, 1966. The Hi-Ho Shopping Center on N. Meridian in Puyallup provided a large parking lot for its customers. Once there they could indulge in "one-stop shopping" and pick up groceries, prescriptions, clothing, gardening supplies and flowers, and fill up with gas. The shopping center was anchored by Elvins and Sears at opposite ends. Photograph ordered by Butler Manufacturing Co., Kansas City, MO.

Hi-Ho Market (Puyallup); Shopping centers--Puyallup; Elvins (Puyallup); Department stores--Puyallup--1960-1970; Parking lots--Puyallup;

Two unidentified employees of the new Highland Maverick Steak House display typical tasty meals of steak, baked potato and roll served at the restaurant in August of 1966. The Highland Maverick, located at 6104 Sixth Avenue, celebrated its grand opening that month. The restaurant advertised the above meal for a mere $1.29 with kids eating at half-price. Crawford Burns was the owner/operator of the Highland Maverick, located across the street from the new Highland Hill Shopping Center. (TNT ad 8-27-66, p. 7)

Highland Maverick Steak House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Meat;