ca. 1979. Corner of brick F.S. Harmon & Co. building, 1938 Pacific Ave.

F.S. Harmon Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma)--Buildings;

ca. 1979. View from Tacoma Ave So. of the white Vocational First Baptist Church, 1810 Tacoma Ave. So.

Vocational First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Baptist churches--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. The Japanese Language School, Nihon Go Gakko, aka Tacoma Yochiyen, at 1715 Tacoma Ave. So., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1921 and designed by Heath & Gove, Arch. The building became Tacoma's processing center during the World War II relocation of Japanese Americans. It was placed on the City and National registry in the 1980's. The land was purchased by the University of Washington-Tacoma in the late 90's and the dilapidated building was razed.

Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Washington (Tacoma); Japanese Language School (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. The Japanese Language School, Nihon Go Gakko, aka Tacoma Yochiyen, at 1715 Tacoma Ave. So., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1921 and designed by Heath & Gove, Arch. The building became Tacoma's processing center during the World War II relocation of Japanese Americans. It was placed on the City and National registry in the 1980's. The land was purchased by the University of Washington-Tacoma in the late 90's and the dilapidated building was razed.

Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Washington (Tacoma); Japanese Language School (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. St. Leo's Catholic Church, ca. 1979.

St. Leo's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Catholic churches--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. An ornate arched doorway at the Samson Hotel, 1152-56 Fawcett Ave. The Hotel converted into apartments was demolished in 1989 after several fires, despite its city, state and national registry.

Samson Hotel (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Formally attired mannequins inhabit the windows at Huseby's Tux-N-Tails.

Huseby's Tux-N-Tails (Tacoma); Window displays--Tacoma; Mannequins; Wedding clothing & dress;

ca. 1979. The historic Waddell Building, 1502-04 Pacific Ave., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1890 by builder James Waddell. It has been remodeled and in 2004 it was incorporated into the Marriott Hotel.

Waddell Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; baggage cart parked in train arrival and departure area.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; abandoned baggage cart under stairs near railroad tracks.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; view down stairs.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Graffitti at an unidentified location in Tacoma, circa 1979.

Graffiti;

ca. 1979. Incline up to unidentified road, circa 1979.

ca. 1979. The Asako Barber Shop, 1552 Market St., circa 1979. The barber shop was owned and operated by Asako Mayeda. According to the City Directory, the barber shop was located in the Lorenz Building, 1552- 56 Market St., built in 1889 and formerly home to the Japanese hotel, the Hiroshimaya Hotel, also known as the Astor House.

Asako Barber Shop (Tacoma); Barbershops--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Unidentified street or alley, circa 1979, with utility poles left. People standing on pavement in the distance.

ca. 1979. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, located at 1523 Yakima Ave. So. The Church was dedicated in 1925. Silas E. Nelsen was the architect.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Tacoma); Orthodox churches--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Fun Circus, located in the Luzon Building (1302-04 Pacific Ave.) The building is on the City, State and National Registry, despite being vacant and derelict from 1986-2007.

Fun Circus (Tacoma); Luzon Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. Interior shot at an unidentified location, circa 1979. Globe suspended from ceiling.

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Architectural detail on the Garretson-Woodruff-Pratt Building. The structure was built in 1890 and was home to the Peoples Store (1890's) and Sears (1920's), as well as other businesses. Today it is part of the University of Washington's Tacoma campus.

University of Washington (Tacoma); Garretson-Woodruff-Pratt Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. Roofline of St. Leo's Catholic Church, 1301 Yakima Ave. So., circa 1979.

St. Leos Catholic Church (Tacoma); Catholic churches--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. In 1979, faded portraits of babies graced the space above the entrance at 736 Pacific, formerly the location of Nancy's Baby Portrait Studio. The studio was a branch of Richards Commercial Photography specializing in studio portraits of children. By 1979, that portion of the studio had closed and both 734 & 736 housed Richards Commercial Photography.

Photographic studios--Tacoma--1970-1980; Nancy's Baby Portrait Studio (Tacoma); Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. Window display of an antique or curio store, circa 1979, featuring a suit of armor and musical instruments. A sign for the "Paralyzer" is taped to the window.

Window displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Armor; Arms & armament; Drums; Tambourines;

ca. 1979. Fireman's Park at 9th & A St. On the left is Tacoma Savings & Loan at 101 So. 9th St. Almost out of the picture on the right is the Bowes building at 100 So. 9th St. The photograph is taken from 9th St. facing east.

Fireman's Park (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. Billboard for Tareyton cigarettes on top of roof of unidentified brick building, circa 1979. The billboard reads "I'd rather light than fight." The slogan is a spin off of Tareyton's hugely popular slogan "Us Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch," used from 1963-1981. The second slogan was introduced in 1976 for their new product, light cigarettes.

Billboards; Cigarettes;

ca. 1979. Sign for one of Tacoma's oldest businesses, L. Schoenfeld & Sons, Inc. Furniture, 1423 Pacific. The furniture store did business for 94 years (1924- 1996) from this location in the Sandburg building. The building was built in 1907 and is on the City Registry.

L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma); Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Furniture stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices)--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Unidentified building, letters on wall spell "Odeon."

Cityscapes--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Unidentified paving detail, circa 1979.

Paths & Trails; Walkways;

ca. 1979. Overview in 1979 of the St. Regis Kraft Co., 801 Portland Ave, paper mill on the Tideflats.

St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Mills--Tacoma--1970-1980;