An unidentified worker at the Vita-Sphere, Inc., plant at 912 Court E on November 10, 1970. He has one hand on the handle of a large piece of machinery. According to the 1970 City Directory, Vita-Sphere was owned by Theo K and Terrence G. Strand; the company was involved in juice extraction. Photograph ordered by Vita-Sphere, Inc.

Vita-Sphere, Inc. (Tacoma); Machinery;

Progress photographs. Rear and side view of the upcoming and nearly finished (National) Bank of Washington Plaza in November of 1970. Built utilizing the modern corporate form, materials heavily used were steel, concrete and glass. With 22+ floors, the emphasis is on the vertical as this skyscraper bypassed Puget Sound National Bank as the tallest building in town. By the time bank staff moved into the tower in mid-December, 1970, the bank had merged with Pacific National Bank of Washington. Later the name of the plaza would change to First Interstate Plaza and finally, after First Interstate was acquired by Wells Fargo in 1996, the plaza's new owners, Unico Properties, Inc., would re-name the tower the Wells Fargo Plaza. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland. (seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/1998/03/02/focus7.html)

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

This is how the nearly completed Bank of Washington Plaza appeared on November 9, 1970. In about one month, the staff of the Pacific National Bank of Washington (formerly National Bank of Washington prior to its recent merger) would move into the $12,000,000 structure at 1201-23 Pacific Avenue. The modernistic skyscraper and its surrounding plaza took nearly two years to build. It would be dedicated on January 9, 1971, with Governor Dan Evans in attendance. The tower is still in use and is now known as the Wells Fargo Plaza. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, general contractors of the project.

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Progress photographs. The 22+ story (National) Bank of Washington tower juts into the downtown Tacoma landscape in November of 1970. It is quickly approaching its dedication date of January 9, 1971, nearly two years after ground was broken for this massive project. The high-rise and surrounding plaza was built by the (National) Bank of Washington which would merge into the Pacific National Bank of Washington before the building was completed. The tower was built sans a 13th floor and included an impressive helipad/helicopter landing site on its roof. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland.

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Cheney Studs. Group portrait of the Cheney Studs, Pee Wee division, taken at the South End Boys Club on November 8, 1970. Sponsored by lumberman Ben Cheney, these 12-year-olds are dressed to play - complete with numbered uniforms and helmets. Standing with the boys are their coaches, including F. Jenkins. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber.

Football--Tacoma--1970-1980; Football players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Uniforms;

1970 Seattle landscape featuring the Space Needle and unidentified grain elevator. The 605-foot Space Needle, built for the World's Fair, was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi. The towering spire, topped with a flying saucer-shaped restaurant, drew over two million visitors during the 1962 World Fair's run. Much of the city could be seen from the tower's observation deck, including Seattle's waterfront. The plant built along the waterfront is not identified but has a long conveyor system leading from the water to the many cylinders on land. It is possibly a grain elevator. Also shown in the photograph is the west side of Queen Anne Hill (on left) and the Seattle Coliseum (believed to be large building near Space Needle). Photograph ordered by Urban, Inc. (www.seattlecenter.com)

Cityscapes; Space Needle (Seattle); Waterfronts--Seattle;

Dining at the Three Keys. A young couple enjoy the elaborate food preparation at their table while dining at the elegant Three Keys restaurant, Winthrop Hotel, on October 30, 1970. The tuxedoed head waiter carefully monitors the flaming dish. The Winthrop's main dining room had been re-named the Three Keys in 1963 to stand for the three keys to fine dining: excellent service, precisely prepared foods, and properly aged wines. Color photograph ordered by Jay Rockey Public Relations, Seattle.

Three Keys (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Waiters--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cookery--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Launching. If you think this fishing boat looks larger than normal, you are correct. This is the "Apollo;" at 258-feet long with a 44-foot beam, it was the world's largest tuna clipper in 1970. The $3,000,000 boat was under construction at Tacoma Boatbuilding for one year. Tacoma Boatbuilding had built 12 out of the 25 tuna boats built locally in the last eight years. The "Apollo" was launched on Saturday, October 24, 1970, at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Hylebos plant. She was the largest boat built by the firm and would remain in Tacoma until December of 1970 for final outfitting and acceptance trials. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. (TNT 10-23-70, p. 11- article; TNT 10-25-70, B-9) TPL-9528

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Launching. A beaming Mrs. Manuel Cintas, wife of one of the newly launched "Apollo" owners, poses with the traditional spray of beribboned red roses on October 24, 1970. She was the ship's sponsor and had the honor of christening the tuna clipper before the vessel slipped stern-first into the Hylebos Waterway. The "Apollo," built by Tacoma Boatbuilding, was the world's largest tuna boat in 1970. It took a year to construct the 258-foot vessel. The "Apollo" had a capacity of 2000 tons of frozen tuna, 600 tons more than her largest competitor. The "Charley the Tuna" cartoon sign on the viewing stand was there as an advertisement for Star-Kist, whose Puerto Rican cannery would accept the frozen tuna. The ship's owners were Ocean Blazers, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 10-23-70, p. 11- article; TNT 10-25-70, B-9) TPL-9529

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Cintas, Manuel--Family; Roses--Tacoma;

Launching party. The 258-foot tuna boat, "Apollo," was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos Waterway on Saturday, October 24, 1970. She was the world's largest tuna clipper and the largest boat built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. The launching drew an interested crowd, including feature speaker, Congressman Floyd Hicks. Posed dockside are members of the launching party, with Mrs. Manuel Cintas, holding bouquet of red roses, as the ship's sponsor. Owners of the "Apollo" are Ocean Blazers, Inc. of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 10-23-70, p. 11- article; TNT 10-25-70, B-9)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Cintas, Manuel--Family; Roses--Tacoma;

Offices of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. This is believed to be part of the new Tacoma quarters of the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith which had moved into the Commonwealth Building, 1120-22 Pacific Ave. Merrill Lynch took up the entire second floor of the new Commonwealth Building, first urban renewal building occupied downtown. Desks and chairs are positioned in the October 20, 1970, photograph above so that all could see the latest reportings of the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. A television set is also built into the electronic console. Color photograph ordered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Tacoma); Stockbrokers--Tacoma;

1970 Richards stock footage. This is believed to be KLAY radio station owner Clay Huntington pointing a ruler at the Rosedale-Artondale area on an official 1970 precinct map. The map shows the 28th District. Mr. Huntington ran for the office of Pierce County Commissioner and was subsequently elected. He was one of the founders of the Tacoma Athletic Commission and a two-time president.

Political campaigns; Maps; Measuring--Tacoma;

Shoe department - Peoples. In 1970, ladies shoes and handbags were displayed at Peoples not in racks cluttering the floor but on shelves in recessed walls and in open cabinets. One tree rack of leather boots was located near a mirrored column. A few comfortable modern chairs were set back-to-back with foot stools. This left an impression of spaciousness and elegance. The women's shoe department was located on the first floor; this photograph was part of a full page advertisement in the November 4, 1970, News Tribune. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (TNT 11-4-70, D-12)

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shoes;

Ladies wear at Peoples. This section featuring fashionable ladies wear is believed to have been taken at Peoples downtown store in October of 1970. Both pant suits and one-piece jumpers appear to be popular items. Peoples had three locations in the local area including one in Lakewood and another in Lacey. By 1970, the store advertised Sunday shopping hours, possibly to compete with the Tacoma Mall. This photograph was part of a full page ad in the News Tribune on November 4, 1970. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (TNT ad 11-4-70, D-12

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Sportswear department - Peoples. A large section of fashionable sportswear awaits customers of the Peoples department store in October of 1970. Racks are packed with women's clothing, including both bold prints and plain solids. Peoples had recently completely remodeled their second floor and invited customers to come take a look at the variety of women's stylish fashions. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (TNT 11-4-70, D-12)

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Foundations department - Peoples. The women's foundations section at Peoples in October of 1970 displayed a wide variety of undergarments including slips, bras, panties and nightgowns. A small sign advised customers to "Stretch on - Shape up!" Peoples had recently remodeled their second floor featuring women's clothing and accessories; this photograph was part of a full page ad in the News Tribune's November 4th issue. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (TNT 11-4-70, D-12)

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Underwear; Signs (Notices);

On October 13, 1970 a photographer from the Richards Studio leaned out of an unfinished window of the Bank of Washington building at 1201-23 Pacific Avenue and captured this abstract image of the plaza below. The spiral at top center is the unfinished staircase that when completed would lead to the fountain, restaurant and shops that were planned for the lower level of the plaza. The small circles that surround half of the spiral were designated to hold trees. On the lower edge, two men are working on a scaffold suspended from the side of the building. The plaza became Wells Fargo Plaza in 1997. (Photograph ordered by Labor Advocate Publishing Co.) TPL-9547

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Fountains--Tacoma; Stairways--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Wig department - Peoples. In 1970 women were still sporting wigs and Peoples department store had a special wig boutique with many styles on display. A wig specialist helps a customer adjust a bouffant model while gazing in the large mirror. Shorter, curlier wigs in a variety of colors seem to be the trendy look. This photograph was part of a full page ad in the News Tribune's November 4, 1970, edition. Photograph ordered by Peoples. (TNT ad 11-4-70, D-12)

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wigs;

Two large machines, resembling cement mixers, were used to clean cowhides at the Hibbard-Stewart Co. in the Port of Tacoma Industrial Yard on October 9, 1970. Once the hides were cleaned and dried, they were converted into leather and used to manufacture a variety of products including bags, clothing and shoes. Hibbard-Stewart Co., founded in 1887, was located at 401 Alexander Ave. They did a brisk business in curing and preserving green cattle hides from local slaughterhouses and shipped them through the Port of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Challenge Cook Brothers Inc., City of Industry, CA. (TNT ad 5-21-72, insert p. 16)

Hides & skins; Curing (Preservation)--Tacoma; Hibbard-Stewart Co. (Tacoma)

Cleaning cowhides. View of machinery used in the cleaning of cowhides at the Hibbard-Stewart Co. in the Tideflats. A soggy pile of cowhides rests on the cement floor in this October, 1970, photograph. The hides would have first have had to be cured to prevent putrefaction and then soaked in water to remove any curing agent - like salt. Once the hides have been cleaned and prepared, the process can begin to turn them into leather. Hibbard-Stewart was in the business of curing/preserving green cattle hides from local slaughterhouses and shipping them through the Port of Tacoma to the Far East. According to a later advertisement in the News Tribune dated May 21, 1972, the company processed 1,200,000 pounds of cattle hides each month. Photograph ordered by Challenge Cook Brothers Inc., City of Industry, CA. (TNT 5-21-72, insert p. 16)

Hides & skins; Curing (Preservation)--Tacoma; Hibbard-Stewart Co. (Tacoma);

Progress photographs. The high-rise (National) Bank of Washington Plaza is on the road to completion by the end of September, 1970. Employees of Dunkin & Bush Painting are busy on scaffolds doing some exterior work. The building has been "topped" and work still continues on the massive water fountain. Photograph ordered by Donald M. Drake Co., Portland, the project's general contractors.

Progress photographs; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Star Iron & Steel Co. employees. Employees of Star Iron & Steel Co. pose happily on September 28, 1970, in front of company headquarters at 326 Alexander Ave. These men were the crew responsible for the building of the 100-ton floating cranes for the U.S. Navy. Star Iron & Steel was under contract to build several of these massive cranes for the government. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;

Singer Wayne Newton with an unidentified man and woman while in Tacoma for a performance in the round at Olson Auditorium, Pacific Lutheran University. The show was part of the "First Bank Spotlight Series" sponsored by Seattle-First National Bank held on September 27, 1970. Also appearing with Mr. Newton were his brother Jerry, conductor Tommy Amato, comedian Jackie Kahane, and a 20-piece orchestra. Tickets were on sale for $2.75 - 3.75. ALBUM 8. (TNT 9-27-70, B-11)

Newton, Wayne; Singers; Celebrities;

Singer Wayne Newton gives a hearty handshake to an unidentified man on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University on September 27, 1970. Mr. Newton was in town to perform at the "First Bank Spotlight Series" sponsored by the Seattle-First National Bank. A youthful-looking 28 at the time of this photograph and possessing a 3-octave range, he played 13 instruments, many of which were worked into his shows. Nearly thirty years after his visit to Pacific Lutheran, Mr. Newton is still a major performer in Las Vegas. He has recorded over 150 albums, been knighted, and received an honorary doctorate from William Woods University. He is Nevada's Ambassador of Goodwill and in addition, McCarran International Airport's main thoroughfare has been renamed "Wayne Newton Boulevard." ALBUM 8.

Newton, Wayne; Singers; Celebrities; Shaking hands--Parkland;

Parts of a monorail are apparently destined for Walt Disney World in Florida from the Concrete Technology (Concrete Engineering Co.) plant, 1123 Port of Tacoma Rd., in late September of 1970. A large banner labeled "Monorail Coast-To-Coast" "Walt Disney World Florida" is stretched along the pre-cast concrete section. The sections are being transported via Union Pacific. Photograph ordered by Concrete Technology.

Concrete Engineering Co. (Tacoma); Concrete; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Dale Robertson, actor and singer, poses with two unidentified men at the Western Washington Fair on September 24, 1970. Mr. Robertson filled in admirably for Patti Page, who cancelled her appearance at the last minute due to illness. Mr. Robertson first made his mark in movies due to his reportedly physical and vocal resemblance to Clark Gable. He was cast mostly in Westerns; the trend also followed through in television as he appeared in "The Iron Horse," narrated "Death Valley Days," and later appeared in contemporary mode in "Dallas" and "Dynasty." ALBUM 7.

Actors; Robertson, Dale, 1923- ; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup);

The Doodletown Pipers pose with the beloved clown Happy (Harold) Kellems, longtime feature of the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup, September 24, 1970. The Pipers were a vocal/dance troupe who appeared in many television shows. The clean-cut singers became a staple in Las Vegas and Tahoe regions as well as touring the country. They eventually disbanded in the late 1970's.

Singers; Doodletown Pipers; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Concerts; Celebrities; Clowns; Kellems, Harold;

The Doodletown Pipers pose with the beloved clown Happy (Harold) Kellems, longtime feature of the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup, on September 24, 1970. The Pipers were Grandstand performers who also accompanied actor/singer Dale Robertson. Television audiences and concert goers were familiar with the singing group who would later appear in the 1971 summer replacement series "Make Your Own Kind of Music." They had appeared twelve times on the "Ed Sullivan Show" as well as with Jerry Lewis, Phyllis Diller, Red Skelton and Danny Thomas. The Doodletown Pipers would move on after their final show on September 24th to make room for Lawrence Welk dancers Bobby Burgess and Cissy King and C/W singer, Sheb Wooley.

Singers; Doodletown Pipers; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Concerts; Celebrities; Clowns; Kellems, Harold;

The Doodletown Pipers perform at the Grandstand show of the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup, September 24, 1970. They also appeared with actor/singer Dale Robertson during his Grandstand shows. Doodletown Pipers were a well-known musical group that had already appeared in six television specials and made numerous recordings. They were apparently formed in the mid-1960's and co-starred in the summer variety program "Make Your Own Kind of Music" along with the Carpenters (1971), the Ed Sullivan Show, as well as appearing extensively in Las Vegas and Tahoe. The group can be heard on Perry Como's "Live" album recorded in Las Vegas' International Hotel. Former members who went on to other endeavors after the group's disbanding in the late 1970's were the late Teresa Graves ("Get Christy Love"), Tom McKenzie (lead singer of the "Archies"), and Jim Gilstrap, who became a featured background vocalist for Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five, Barbra Streisand, and Ramsey Lewis. It is possible that he is the singer in the foreground of the above photograph. ALBUM 7.

Singers; Doodletown Pipers; Singing; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Concerts; Celebrities;

The Doodletown Pipers perform at the Grandstand show of the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. The wholesome twelve-member singing group had made numerous television appearances, including the Ed Sullivan Show, and had performed with Perry Como during his "Live" recording at the Las Vegas' International Hotel. According to Tom McKenzie, Pipers singer and later lead singer of the "Archies," the group's choreography was developed by well-known dancer/choreographer, Ward Ellis so that the Pipers did not merely stand and sing but also danced. By 1971, they were now called the "New Doodletown Pipers" and regulars on the NBC summer replacement series, "Make Your Own Kind of Music" along with the Carpenters and trumpeter Al Hirt. The group disbanded in the late 1970's; former members Teresa Graves, Jim Gilstrap, Augie Johnson and "Mic" Bell went on to acting or singing careers.

Singers; Doodletown Pipers; Singing; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Concerts; Celebrities;