ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. Display of portraits of the officers and directors of the Greater Tacoma Chamber of Commerce surrounding pillars within the Tacoma Mall. Shoppers at the mall in 1972 were invited to meet the area's business leaders via their color portraits taken by the Richards Studio. A label identifying the individual was in the corner of each gold and wood framed picture.
Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Portraits;
On December 30, 1971, eight members of the Unique Social & Community Club posed under an evergreen bower at the site of the sixth annual Red Rose Cotillion where college-age women made their debut into African American society. The event had previously been held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel; however, with the hotel's closing, the ball was moved to the 565 Restaurant on Broadway, the former Elks Temple. Color photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 1-1-72, p. 3-various photographs & article)
Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Social life--1970--1980; African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;
Schillinger-Rouse wedding. Rev. Eldon Lyso of Seattle officiated at the wedding of Susan Lynn Schillinger and Richard Warren Rouse on June 19, 1971, at Peninsula Lutheran Church in Gig Harbor. The couple are pictured in the act of lighting candles. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Schillinger of Vaughn. She attended Pacific Lutheran University where she was a member of the Homecoming court and graduated from Clarke College in Iowa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rouse of Kirkland. He is a Pacific Lutheran University graduate and is studying for the Lutheran ministry. The newlyweds will make their first home in Waverly, Iowa. Photograph ordered by Mrs. R.W. Schillinger. (TNT 6-21-71, E-3)
ca. 1971. Copy of customer print. Informal portrait of Joe Stortini in a corduroy jacket. Mr. Stortini would run for re-election in 1972 as Democratic state senator from the 27th District and subsequently be elected. He was a graduate of the University of Puget Sound and a teacher and athletic coach at Mount Tahoma High School. Mr. Stortini would hold office as a Pierce County Commissioner and councilman before being elected as County Executive in the 1980s. Photograph ordered on May 11, 1971, by Glen Graves Advertising.
Stortini, Joe; State government; Politicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;
ca. 1971. Copy of customer print ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. on August 2, 1971. View of crane stacking three narrow containers. Signs on crane "Containerbase," "Owen," "Karricon." This is possibly a straddle carrier, "Karricon," which was self-propelled and had a 30-ton capacity.
Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);
ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. The Norwegian cargo ship, "Kristin Bakke," is dockside at the Port of Tacoma in 1972. The ship also offered comfortable and economical accommodations to those wishing to travel on business or pleasure to the Pacific Coast, Far East and Western Australia. She was part of a fleet operated by Knutsen Line. (www.timetableimages.com/maritime/images)
Gate hoist. The above gate hoist was built for use on the Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma. Hoist is shown on September 16, 1971, prior to shipment. Star Iron & Steel had contracts of about $14 million for 1971. The firm would be sold late in September to Breeze Corporations, Inc. of New Jersey. Star Iron & Steel would be a wholly owned subsidiary of Breeze and continue to operate under present management. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 9-22-71, D-14 - article on sale to Breeze)
Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;
ca. 1972. Progress photograph. General exterior view of one-story brick building identified as belonging to Pacific Northwest Bell. Among new construction plans announced by the company was a $450,000 garage and equipment storage facility to be built in the area around East 26th & "L" St. Once completed, there would be room for 71 vehicles. In the ca. 1972 view above, the grounds about the building have been landscaped with fresh beauty bark and new shrubs and trees planted. Nearly matching black & white view is D160893, image 25. Color photograph ordered by Com-Tec Corporation, Bellevue. (TNT 11-8-71, p. 1)
Construction work has begun in September of 1971 in preparation for the new State Route 512 freeway that will connect I-5 near Lakewood with Puyallup and Sumner. This photograph looks north on Meridian from about 110th St. E. (now 37th Ave. S.E.) . Meridian is being temporarily re-routed over mounds of dirt excavated from the nearby future site of S.R. 512. A new "T"-shaped intersection is replacing the old one at 104th St. E. to divert traffic from South Meridian onto 104th St. E. Motorists wanting to continue down the hill to Puyallup would need to make a right turn at the new light. Signs on the right hand side of the road inform drivers of nearby Forest Green and Parkwood housing developments. Drivers are advised to only travel 25 mph while taking the curve. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co. (Information provided by a reader)
ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. Color view of the ship "Kristin Bakke" with "Anna Bakke" nearby. The "Kristin Bakke" was part of the Norwegian Knutsen Line, providing "fast and dependable Orient Service." The large cargo vessel would have stops between the Pacific Coast, the Far East, and Western Australia. She would provide comfortable accommodations for a maximum of 12 passengers. (www.timetableimages.com/maritime/images)
Group portrait of the 200-voice men's choir participating in the Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association's 62nd annual Sangerfest held at Olsen Auditorium on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University. The musical performance was held on August 6, 1971 and was well received . Director in chief was Professor August Werner of Seattle. Well known conductor Gunnar J. Malmin was assistant director; he is standing at extreme left in black tux. Dr. Malmin's son, Professor Olaf G. Malmin (extreme right in black tux) was the guest soloist. Olaf Malmin, a baritone, was the choral director at Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D. The host chorus for the Norwegian Sangerfest was the Normanna Male Chorus. Color photograph ordered by Normanna Male Chorus. (TNT 8-1-71, B-8 - article; TNT 8-7-71, p. 2- article)
Six Robblees' Inc. Exterior general view of Six Robblees' Inc., right side and front. By September of 1971, Six Robblees' had moved from their 23rd and Pacific Avenue location to 2020 Milwaukee Way. The firm handled truck and trailer equipment. R.M. Barnes was the company's manager.
Six Robblees' Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies;
1972 Richards stock footage. General exterior view taken across the street of Ludwig Drugs (also known as South Tacoma Drug Co.), located at the intersection of South 54th & South Tacoma Way. The drugstore was owned by Frederick Ludwig. Next to the drugstore was Pacific Finance, 5405 South Tacoma Way.
South Tacoma Drug Co. (Tacoma); Ludwig Drugs (Tacoma); Drugstores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980;
ca. 1972. Progress photographs. Identified as Pacific Northwest Bell building about East 26th & "L." Pacific Northwest Bell had announced plans in early November of 1971 for $14,000,000 in new construction starting in 1972. A $450,000 garage and equipment storage facility was planned in the East 26th & "L" area. Large one-story structure on slight knoll with parking area below. Two flights of steps lead to one end of the building; two "garage" style doorways are left open. Landscaping of natural rockery and newly planted bushes surround the property. Photograph ordered by Com-Tec Corporation of Bellevue. (TNT 11-8-71, p. 1 - article)
ca. 1972. Roadside view of one-story building identified as belonging to Pacific Northwest Bell ca. 1972, located at the corner of E. 27th and E. "L" Sts. Additional parking lot view is D160893, image 25. Tip of County-City Building can be seen in center of photograph. Signage points to East D St. (forward) and right to Puyallup Ave. Photograph ordered by Com-Tec, Bellevue. (Additional identification provided by a reader)
Johnson-Wolf wedding. Pictured above on August 21, 1971, is a well-dressed woman carrying an open parasol and flanked by two identically dressed young girls. The girls may have been junior bridesmaids in the Cyntheia Johnson-Richard Wolf nuptials. The wedding was held at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Douglas Cato. (TNT 9-19-71, E-10 -article)
ca. 1971. Copy of customer's print. View of Lindal cedar model homes with circular fountain. These homes were not believed to be on display in Washington but perhaps in California. Homes showed the typical A-frame construction and featured large picture windows. Cedar, besides being attractive in color, also proved to be durable and pest-resistant. Photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.
ca. 1971. Copy of customer print, ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co., on August 2, 1971. Driver in a Containerbase (Scotland) truck looks back at what appears to be part of a crane. This may be a Karricon straddle crane which had a possible capacity of 30 tons. In January of 1971, Star Iron & Steel received the exclusive license to manufacture and sell Karricon self-propelled straddle carriers in the United States. (TNT 1-17-71, D-9 article)
Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);
ca. 1971. Aerial view of former Tacoma Sports Arena with artist's rendering of possible architectural changes. Ben's Truck Parts had purchased the Tacoma Sports Arena (known prior as the Tacoma Ice Palace) on September 3, 1971. The company had commissioned the Richards Studio to take several aerial photographs of the Arena and vicinity. This aerial view shows possible architectural changes to the building and site with shimmering pools facing So. 38th St. and a profusion of trees and shrubs added. The exterior of the building would also change with walls apparently extended and a changed roofline. The location was easily accessible by traveling on So. 38th St. (now one of the city's busiest streets due to the close proximity to the Tacoma Mall), South Tacoma Way, and from the north, Union Ave. Color photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts.
ca. 1971. Artist's drawing of area north and west of Tacoma Mall including various interchanges. The term "Subject Property" is boxed in yellow with arrow pointing toward land near the Union Ave., 38th St. and Old US 99 (South Tacoma Way). This is approximately the location of the Tacoma Sports Arena, originally known as the Tacoma Ice Palace. The sale of the Tacoma Sports Arena to Ben's Truck Parts was announced in the News Tribune on September 3, 1971. The building would be turned over to its new owners on September 20, 1971. Color photograph ordered by Ben's Truck Parts. (TNT 9-3-71, p. 1-article)
ca. 1970. Copy of customer print. Portrait of six-term Congressman Floyd V. Hicks. Mr. Hicks was born in Prosser on May 29, 1915. He graduated from Central Washington State College in Ellensburg and taught school for several years. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942-46, entering as a private and discharged as a captain. Mr. Hicks then attended the University of Washington Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1949. After being in private practice for many years, he became a Superior Court judge of Pierce County in 1961 and 1962. Mr. Hicks, a Democrat from the Sixth District, was elected to the 89th and five succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1965 - January 3, 1977. He passed away in Tacoma on December 1, 1992. Photograph ordered on October 4, 1971, by the law firm of Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson, O'Hern & Johnson. (http://bioguide.congress.gov)
Copy of customer print. Undated photograph of container crane and Seatrain Lines shipment. Seatrain used large cranes to load specially designed ships with first railroad equipment and later containers. Two containers are waiting to be loaded onto the Seatrain "Texas." Photograph ordered by Glen Graves Advertising on August 18, 1971.
ca. 1971. Copy of customer print ordered on September 30, 1971. This is believed to be an artist's rendering of an 10-story office building to be built northwest of the Tacoma Mall between 42nd and 43rd St. The office building would be constructed by Business Centers, Inc., and would hold a workforce of 200 employees. Construction would occur during spring of 1972. The Tacoma Mall also would be growing at the same time with a $2,500,000 addition to include 25 more stores. Completion of the Tacoma Mall addition was planned for early spring of 1973. Photograph ordered by Business Centers, Inc. (TNT 9-2-71, A-1 article)
Undated head-and-shoulders portrait believed to be the longtime Port of Tacoma Commissioner, A.E. ("Archie") Blair. The B&W photograph appears slightly out of focus. Mr. Blair passed away in November of 1969 and was replaced on the Commission by Walter Cotten. The Port Industrial Waterway was renamed in Mr. Blair's honor. The Blair Waterway was dedicated on October 30, 1970, by his widow Helen and a stone monument and plaque was then unveiled. Seven months later, the 2.2 million dollar Blair Terminal opened; the 1,200 -foot heavy-duty pier was located at the upper end of the waterway. (TNT 10-9-70, p. 26 -article) Photograph ordered by Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson, O'Hern & Johnson, Attorneys-at-Law, on October 4, 1971.
Intersection of 66th Ave. E. and Military Rd. E. Adjusting Service Co., Fox Island, requested that photographs be taken on November 18, 1971, of the intersection of 66th Ave. E. and Military Rd. E. for their insured, Gary Newton. They particularly wanted photographs showing skid marks and the absence of a sign.
This is possibly Thun Field, just south of the City of Puyallup in the South Hill neighborhood. The air field appears to be hemmed in by tall firs. Photograph taken on January 2, 1972; ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
One of a series of photographs taken by air on January 2, 1972, of the Puyallup-area neighborhoods of 112th & Meridian and vicinity. Tall evergreens blanket the area with a few homes carved out of the forests. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
6th Avenue Collision Center. The 6th Avenue Collision Center, 2201-03 Sixth Ave., was located in a brick garage built in 1928. Two VW bugs are on display outside the building; a large sign notes that the collision center repaired VW motors upstairs on the second floor. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell, Seattle.
6th Avenue Collision Center (Tacoma); Automobile repair--Tacoma--1970-1980;
The 42-voice Adelphian Choir composed of University of Puget Sound students let loose with a definitely less solemn group portrait. Founder and director Dr. Bruce Rodgers (seated in foreground) waves happily as the singers were photographed on January 5, 1972. Photograph ordered by the University of Puget Sound, School of Music.
Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma); Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1970-1980;
A Richards Studio photographer flew over the vicinity of 112th & Meridian on a clear January day in 1972 to take a series of photographs of this Puyallup-area neighborhood. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.
