Aerial view of West Coast Grocery, St. Paul and Tacoma lumber and Tacoma Iron and Steel. A view of the Tacoma tideflats and some of the industry built on it looking north.

Tacoma Tideflats (Tacoma); Aerial photographs; Industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Aerial photos were taken for the Tacoma Times Business and Industry Review, an eighteen page supplement in the February 26, 1947 edition, highlighting many of Tacoma's industries and businesses. Housing, boat building, machinery manufacturing, chemicals, lumber, paper and pulp, grocery wholesale and fuel were some of the industries featured in the layout. Aerial view of industrial facility with majestic Mount Rainier in background. TPL-10569

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);

Aerial view of Hooker Chemicals Plant on the tideflats. A recent merger brought Hooker Electrochemical Company of Tacoma and Niagara Falls, New York and the Detrex Corporation of Detroit, Michigan together, bringing a new company in the chemical industry to Tacoma. The Hooker-Dextrex plant can be seen towards the the top of the image (north), just lower left of the ship yard's water tower. Hooker companies were spread throughout 47 acres in Tacoma (T. Times, 2/26/1947 3B).

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Waterfronts--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Hooker Detrex, Inc. (Tacoma); Hooker Electrochemical Co. (Tacoma);

Studio aerial views for Tacoma Times 18 page Business and Industrial Review. Tacoma industries were growing and expanding, gaining national and international recognition. Tacoma was a leader in many industries including: boat and ship building, machinery development, lumber and plywood, chemical plants, grocery wholesalers and flour mills (T. Times, 2/26/1947, Sec. B).

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Waterfronts--Tacoma; Land use--Tacoma; Industrialization--Tacoma;

This aerial view of the west side of Tacoma, taken in February, 1947, shows the area north of South 19th and west of Jackson Avenue just north of University Place. Streets have been graded for the future development of Narrowmoor, a residential community of custom built, single-family homes. In 1960, a report by the City of Tacoma stated that Narrowmoor covers an area of 11 blocks by 6 blocks and ranked as "the largest subdivision of quality housing in the city"; all building sites have an excellent view of the Narrows; lots are selling for $5,000 to $8,000; and, homes range in value from $25,000 to $100,000. In 1947 there was no bridge across the narrows. (Report by the City of Tacoma to the Japan Housing and Community Development Team, Tacoma, Washington, August, 1960). TPL-919

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Land use--Tacoma;

Ponder Sales & Service Inc. sold diesel stove and heavy fuel oils. They were located at 764 Commerce Street. Aerial view ordered by Ponder Sales and Service Co.

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Roads; H.M. Ponder Oil Sales & Service Co. (Tacoma);

This aerial photograph from May of 1946 shows The Narrows and the northwest side of Tacoma north of Sixth Avenue and the entrance to the Narrows Bridge. The wide road at the left is Jackson Avenue, and the large, cleared area of land in the center is "Edward P. Miller's 40 Million Dollar Country Club Estates, Tacoma's Exclusive Residential Development." The roads that cut diagonally across the development (right, bottom to left, top)are now James Street, Narrows Drive, and Fremont. TPL-3810

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land subdivision--Tacoma; Clearing of land--Tacoma;

Annie Wright Seminary was a college preparatory school for girls. Miss Ruth Jenkins was the headmistress of the school. Aerial view of Annie Wright Seminary, Commencement Bay in background.

Educational facilities--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Aerial photographs; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Annie Wright Seminary was a college preparatory school for girls. Miss Ruth Jenkins was the headmistress of the school. Aerial view of Annie Wright Seminary, Commencement Bay in background.

Educational facilities--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Aerial photographs; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Aerial view of unidentified buildings. Construction may not yet be completed at this unidentified site near a heavily wooded area. There is a large section of cleared land near the two-lane roadways which may later be used for either homes or businesses. Color photograph ordered by Pacific Lanes.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Buildings;

Series of aerials around the vicinity of South 19th & Pearl Sts. taken on behalf of Mueller Investment Co. on October 3, 1977. This view is believed to be a bit further north, near the Westgate Shopping Center and the North End water tower and reservoir.

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Water towers--Tacoma; Reservoirs--Tacoma;

ca. 1976. Atlas Foundry by air in 1976. Established in 1899, Atlas's sprawling plant in the 3000 block of South Wilkeson was bordered by South Tacoma Way as well as Wilkeson (on right). Center St. is near the top. The Sprague Ave. overpass is in upper left corner along with offramp leading to Hwy 16. The plant's original buildings are near Wilkeson St. Atlas Foundry has been known as Atlas Castings & Technology since 2002. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1976. Aerial view of longtime Tacoma foundry, Atlas Foundry & Machine Co., taken in the spring or summer of 1976. The company was founded in 1899 and began making iron castings for the Northwest logging industry. After the foundry was purchased by the Long family 30 years later, it began making steel as well as iron. By the 1930's, half of the firm's production was steel castings. Atlas is still in business in the 21st century; it is now known as Atlas Castings & Technology. This aerial photograph of the foundry in 1976 shows the city and roadways have grown in the 77 years since Atlas was founded. Atlas is bordered by Wilkeson (the long street extending vertically on the right) and South Tacoma Way (bottom) with Center St. on top. Stanley Elementary School is at the end of Wilkeson (top of photograph). I-5 freeway is on the bottom of photograph with the exits to So. 38th St. and Hwy 16 above. At the left corner of picture is the 25th St. bridge and Sprague Ave. (www.atlascastings.com)

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Aerial views of Lakewood neighborhoods near the Villa Plaza Shopping Center were taken on behalf of Newman Properties on June 1, 1976. This particular photograph captures the area around 47th Avenue and Lakeview Avenue. Lakeview is the street running vertically near the right side of picture; 47th borders the Lakeview Elementary School near the center. The cluster of large buildings near the top are part of the Naval Supply Depot which is now the Lakewood Industrial Park.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1970-1980; Lakeview Elementary School (Lakewood); Naval Supply Depot (Lakewood);

1976 Richards color stock footage. This is believed to be the St. Regis Paper Co. facility as seen by air on October 4, 1976. Massive clouds of smoke and steam emerging from the plant will soon be dispersed by the wind. This view shows several of the city's waterways and a portion of downtown Tacoma. The placid waters of the Puyallup, St. Paul, Middle and City (now Thea Foss) Waterways and the 11th St. Bridge (now Murray Morgan Bridge) are on view.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Smoke--Tacoma; Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma);

1976 Richards color stock footage. Aerial view in October of 1976 of the city's industrial tideflats and businesses bordering the Hylebos and Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterways. Bright orange cranes and large containers provide a splash of color amidst the industrial facilities.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma); Blair Waterway (Tacoma);

1976 Richards color stock footage of Commencement Bay and industrial tideflats. Aerial view featuring the Port of Tacoma's Kaiser Domes, extended Pier 7, cargo ships and railroad cars was taken on October 4, 1976. Ships were able to pull up next to Pier 7 and unload their shipments of ore to be stored in the two large domes. Railroad cars were in the immediate neighborhood for transporting products.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Storage tanks--Tacoma; Logs; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cargo ships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Richards color stock footage. Industrial tideflats by air on October 4, 1976. Waterway is believed to be the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Richards color stock footage. October, 1976, aerial view of Tacoma tideflats including various industrial facilities. This unidentified plant is believed to be along the Blair Waterway .

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Blair Waterway (Tacoma);

1976 Richards color stock footage. Overall aerial view of the bustling Port of Tacoma in October of 1976. Numerous ships are in port ready to load and unload cargo.

Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Cargo ships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Copy of customer print. Aerial view of the Tacoma industrial tideflats in August of 1975 featuring the Hylebos Waterway at top and the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway below. There are numerous stacks of lumber in the yards between the two waterways. Color photograph ordered by Westrade, Inc.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma); Blair Waterway (Tacoma);

1975 Richards color stock footage. Aerial view of downtown Tacoma and industrial Tideflats on July 24, 1975. Major banks, stores and office buildings are separated from factories and mills by the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; City Waterway (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Encroaching shadows seek to wrap themselves around the landmark Union Station located at 1717 Pacific Avenue. In 1975 the station still served as an Amtrak passenger terminal. Efforts were made to restore the station to its former glory with the proposed $14,000,000 "Depot Galleria" shopping/transportation complex; however, these plans were stalled. Also visible in this aerial view is the multi-storied Albers Mill, located to the rear of the station at 1821 Dock St. TPL-7982

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Albers Bros. Milling Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Rear view of Union Station. Located on lower Pacific Avenue, Union Station was built in 1911 by the Hurley-Mason Co. Although the station is still there some thirty years after this 1975 aerial photograph was taken, its surroundings are quite different. SR-705 would be built to run behind the station and the last train would leave Union Station in June of 1984. The Washington State History Museum is now on the site of the former tree-lined parking lot while the Federal Courts are now located in a new wing north of Union Station. Plans to construct a shopping center/transportation complex including Union Station were shelved after many years of trying. TPL-2399

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Aerial view of rear of Union Station, 1717 Pacific Ave. as seen in 1975. Fast-forward 30+ years later and the landscape has changed drastically. SR-705 is now where the railroad tracks once ran. The parking lot to the left of the station is now the location of the Washington State History Museum; the Federal Courts are located to the north in a new wing. The five-story building on Pacific Ave. on the extreme left of the photograph is now the University of Washington Bookstore. TPL-2402

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Shadows are creeping up on the venerable Union Station, 1717 Pacific Ave., in this 1975 aerial view. By 1975, the magnificent structure was showing its age. A proposed $14,000,000 shopping center/transportation complex sought to restore the station to its former splendor. "Depot Galleria" hoped to add two large buildings to the north and south of the station which would house department stores or perhaps include a major hotel. The Union Station interior would have had a remodeled "Gay '90s" look with the glass dome skylight admitting light to central atrium gardens. Three parking levels would provide parking for 1500 cars. The station would continue to serve as an Amtrak passenger terminal. These ambitious plans by Malls North and BNL Development Corporation (subsidiary of Burlington Northern) would not be realized. (TNT 2-23-75, A-1 article)

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1975 Richards color stock footage. This aerial photograph is possibly of an automobile unloading facility in South King County. Rows of cars look like matchbox toys from this lofty distance. Cars could be easily transported via rail and highway.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Shipping; Automobiles;

1975 Richards color stock footage. View by air of northeastern section of Tacoma's industrial area, the Tideflats, in late summer of 1975. Waterway closest to the top of photograph is the Hylebos; the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway is the other body of water shown above. Plant pictured is believed to be Concrete Technology Corporation.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma); Blair Waterway (Tacoma);

ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Aerial view of industrial facility on Tacoma's tideflats. This is believed to be Concrete Technology's plant on Port of Tacoma Rd. Waterway is believed to be the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1975. 1975 Richards color stock footage. Closer aerial view of what is believed to be Concrete Technology Corp., 1123 Port of Tacoma Rd., on the Tacoma tideflats. This photograph was possibly taken in the summer of 1975. Concrete Technology dealt in prestressed and precast concrete. Waterway shown is believed to be the Blair Waterway (formerly Port Industrial Waterway).

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;