Cedar home and outbuilding. Nestled among the trees in 1968 on San Juan Island's Friday Harbor and close to the water's edge are cedar buildings and a large deck. The buildings were constructed lacking basements and on piles. Trees were allowed to grow through the expansive deck. Large ceiling-to-floor windows would provide tremendous views of waterfront activities. Home was apparently built by the International Homes of Cedar, Seattle. Photograph ordered by the R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Decks (Rooms & spaces)--Friday Harbor;

A man sits peacefully on the deck of his Friday Harbor home trying his luck at fishing in the fall of 1968. If he were to turn his head, he could see the interior of his cedar-built home through extensive windows. Those sitting at the dining room table or on the rugged couch would have magnificent views of the water. This home may have been the one photographed in D154904, Image 1. Color photograph ordered by the R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Fishing--Washington;

ca. 1968. Bungalow-styled home ca. 1968. Home has been painted a tannish color with white highlights; reddish roof appears recent. Lawn has been neatly trimmed. A white fence surrounds back yard. Color photograph ordered by the Northern Home Improvement Co.

Houses--1960-1970;

Winding staircase in cedar home. This home is believed to be in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. A minimalist curving staircase extends to the second floor. A hanging globe provides additional light. Photograph ordered by R.G. Williams Co.

Houses--Friday Harbor; Stairways--Friday Harbor; Lamps;

Two workers from the Potlatch Speed Space Corp. smooth down newly laid cement next to the North Lake Elementary School under construction. Two other men are spotted observing on September 4, 1968. The one-level school was being built among the trees for the Federal Way School District. It, along with two other elementary schools, would close in 1975. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Building construction--Federal Way; Public schools--Federal Way; Progress photographs;

Residents enjoy themselves at the new Aladdin Apartments, 2112 So. 90th St., in late summer of 1968. The 105-unit all-electric complex hosted a gala opening on September 8, 1968. Built of stucco and stone, the two-story units had balconies and/or patios. The one and two bedroom unfurnished apartments rented for $135 and up. The Aladdin was centrally located, two blocks from the freeway between Lakewood and the Tacoma Mall. Features in the 1000 sq. ft. units included large bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting, soundproofing, dishwasher, disposal, and washer/dryer. Ample parking was provided for residents and a security patrol was present for protection. As can be seen above on August 26, 1968, cement walkways traversed the smoothly manicured lawns. The apartments were the fourth in the Tacoma area built by Oscar Hokold. Photograph ordered by Oscar Hokold, Inc. (TNT full page ad 9-8-68, B-15, TNT 9-8-68, B-14)

Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Recreation room at the Aladdin Apartments. The recently completed Aladdin Apartments were located in the city's southend at 2112 So. 90th St. A recreation room was provided for the usage of the apartment complex's tenants. Pictured above on August 26, 1968, are several men and women enjoying the Aladdin's amenities which included a massive brick fireplace, jukebox, piano, and comfortable lounging chairs. Tenants could also enjoy the heated swimming pool and sauna. The Aladdin was built by Oscar Hokold for adults-only; no children or pets were permitted. Photograph ordered by Oscar Hokold, Inc. (TNT full page ad 9-8-68, B-15; TNT 9-8-68, B-14)

Aladdin Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970; Recreation rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jukeboxes; Pianos; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Construction continues on the new North Lake Elementary School in the Federal Way School District in late summer of 1968. Wall panels with window openings are already in place; a large panel which may be the classroom entryway is being lowered by a crane. Construction was performed by the Potlatch Speed Space Corp. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Building construction--Federal Way; Public schools--Federal Way; Progress photographs;

A new elementary school speedily rises in Federal Way. Nestled among the towering firs, the North Lake Elementary School would open in 1968. Workers are pictured on September 9, 1968, with giant Sunnen cranes lowering roof and side panel to one portion of the school. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Building construction--Federal Way; Public schools--Federal Way; Progress photographs; Hoisting machinery;

One man directs a crane to lower a panel to join others already in place on August 30, 1968. Prefabrication construction was handled by Potlatch Speed Space Corp. The site is the new North Lake Elementary School in Federal Way. The school would apparently only last for seven years, closing in 1975. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Building construction--Federal Way; Public schools--Federal Way; Progress photographs;

Scenes from grand opening ceremonies at senior citizen housing. City and civic leaders joined potential occupants at the dedication ceremonies of a newly completed senior citizens 77-unit apartment building located at 12th & "M" Sts. on November 24, 1968. They are pictured gathered in the building's community room that had been just been dedicated in the memory of longtime Bethlehem Baptist Church pastor, Rev. E.B. Wilson. Standing on the far left is Tacoma mayor A.L. Rasmussen. Shiloh Baptist pastor E.S.Brazill is believed to be standing in foreground holding a pamphlet. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 11-24-68, B-17, D-8)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence;

Grand opening of senior housing building. The newly completed senior citizens apartment building at So. 12th and "M" was dedicated on November 24, 1968. It was built under the sponsorship of the Tacoma Housing Authority and Senior Centers, Inc. The building's community room was named in memory of the late Rev. E.B. Wilson. For 50 years Rev. Wilson had been a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and its pastor for 25 of those years. Gerrit VanderEnde, chairman of the board of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan and chairman of the Tacoma Housing Authority, smiling held one end of the plaque honoring Rev. Wilson which will hang in the community room. The woman sharing the plaque with Mr VanderEnde is believed to be one of the two daughters of the late Rev. Wilson present at the dedication, Mrs. Sadie Armstead and Mrs. Rex Jones of Seattle. The other man in the foreground is believed to be Rev. E.S. Brazill, longtime pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. City Manager David Rowlands is standing in background at the right. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 11-24-68, D-8)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Plaques--Tacoma; VanderEnde, Gerrit; Rowlands, David;

Dedications. City Manager David Rowlands is flanked by Mrs. S. David Hunter and Mrs. Willie E. Crawford, members of the Civic & Progressive Club that sponsored the naming of the community room at the newly completed 77-unit senior citizens apartment building at So. 12th & "M," on November 24, 1968. Mr. Rowlands is holding the plaque honoring the late Rev. E.B. Wilson, longtime Bethlehem Baptist Church member and minister, after whom the community room will be named. Another member of the Civic & Progressive Club, Mrs. Franklin D. Burgess, is believed to be standing second to the right. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 11-24-68, B-17, D-8)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Plaques--Tacoma; Rowlands, David;

Scenes from grand opening ceremonies at senior citizens apartment building. The community room of the soon-to-be occupied senior citizens apartment building at 12th & "M" was dedicated on November 24, 1968, in memory of Rev. E.B. Wilson, a 50-year member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and for 25 of those years, its pastor. Tacoma Mayor A.L. Rasmussen, holding plaque honoring Rev. Wilson, is pictured with several adults and children. They are believed to be the families of Rev. Wilson's two daughters: Mrs. Sadie Armstead and Mrs. Rex Jones. Photograph ordered by Riconoscuito Advertising. (TNT 11-24-68, B-17, D-8)

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Building dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dedications--Tacoma--1960-1970; Plaques--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence;

ca. 1969. 1969 Richards stock footage. This is believed to be the site of the new (National) Bank of Washington plaza in downtown Tacoma. Groundbreaking occurred on February 13, 1969, for the 22-story blockwide development. Cooney Cranes are hard at work at the excavation site located between S. 12th & S. 13th and Pacific & A Street. Rebar rods have been laid. The Federal Building, housing the main branch of the U.S. Post Office at 1102 A St., overlooks the work site.

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Banks--Tacoma; Hoisting machinery;

1969 Richards stock footage. View by air of downtown Tacoma featuring new construction of (National) Bank of Washington building. This would be a 22-story, block-wide $12,000,000 development, located between So. 12th & So. 13th and Pacific & A Street. A plaza will surround the tower building, set back 80 feet from Pacific Avenue. The new bank structure is in the center of the May 5, 1969, photograph, across the street from the Puget Sound National bank building. The bare area across the new construction will be a parking garage. Near the left in photograph are railroad tracks; street on the extreme left is Dock Street. (TNT 11-20-68, p. 1)

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Aerial views;

ca. 1969. In December of 1969 construction had just begun on the Park Plaza South Parking Garage between South 12th & South 13th and Pacific Avenue & Commerce. Two garages were to be built as part of the downtown urban renewal project. The other site chosen was north of the Rust Building between 9th & 11th and Pacific & Commerce. Altogether there would be 794 parking stalls added to Tacoma's downtown. The project would cost 3.3 million dollars. With the buildings on Pacific removed for construction, the buildings on the south end of the 1100 block of Commerce are clearly visible. The six story building at the upper left corner is the Luzon Building, 1302-04 Pacific Ave. Designers were the Tacoma architectural firm of Lea, Pearson & Richards with N.G. Jacobson & Associates, engineers. (TNT 1-9-69, p. 1)

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Parking garages--Tacoma--1960-1970; Urban renewal;

1969 Richards stock footage. Colorful aerial view of the new Rodeway Inn of America under construction in May of 1969. Located at 6802 So. Sprague, the motel catered to travelers desiring affordable accommodations. An added plus was the motel's closeness to the freeway. Amenities included a heated swimming pool, the "Village Inn" restaurant/lounge, meeting rooms, and convention and banquet facilities. The Rodeway Inn opened in early November, 1969. (TNT 11-2-69, D-14)

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rodeway Inn of America (Tacoma); Motels--Tacoma--1960-1970; Aerial views;

1969 Richards stock footage. This small apartment complex, believed to have been called the Vera Vista Apartments, was on the outskirts of the University Village Shopping Center at 40th & Bridgeport in University Place. Tall firs provided a buffer against the shopping center's parking lot. Covered walkways surrounded the building; this view on May 12, 1969, is believed to be of the rear and sides of the complex.

Housing developments--University Place; Shopping centers--University Place;

Model home "Catalina." The contemporary "Catalina" split-level model home was possibly located in either the Twin Lakes or Westway neighborhoods of Federal Way in 1969. The wood framed house had three separate shake roofs, including one on the attached garage. The lot was nicely landscaped with young trees and shrubs. A copy of this photograph was made for the Seattle P-I newspaper. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.

Houses--Federal Way--1960-1970; Model houses--Federal Way;

View of contemporary rambler on large treed lot. This home was built by Canyon Construction and Realty and located in the rural 168th & 17th Ave. E. vicinity. The home's front entrance was framed with an A-shaped roof extension. It had a one-car attached garage. Photograph ordered by Canyon Construction and Realty.

Houses--Washington;

View of carports/patios at new model homes. Both homes have small "open" signs in their windows. The two homes are one-level and wood-framed. Square stones are embeded in the grass creating paths to both homes. The model homes are believed to be in the Westway neighborhood of Federal Way. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.

Model houses--Federal Way; Garages--Federal Way; Patios--Federal Way;

1969 Richards stock footage. Aerial view of Orchard & Bantz area in May of 1969. Orchard heads north towards the water on the photograph's left; ASARCO smokestack is barely visible at the top of picture. Bantz Ave. intersects Orchard in upper center. City of Fircrest is on extreme left side of Orchard. A water tower is located in center of photograph.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Neighborhoods--Fircrest; Water towers; Aerial views;

Model home. A small "open" sign attached to a window bids visitors welcome to the new Model 8000 Couplet in the spring of 1969. A large carport for two cars and additional patio space is located in front of the home. This may actually be a duplex with a wooden fence separating the units; the roofline of the carport blocks the view of the entire structure. The Couplet is believed to be located in the Westway neighborhood of Federal Way. Photograph ordered by McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.

Model houses--Federal Way; Garages--Federal Way;

Model homes. April 23, 1969, view of three model homes, probably in the Westway neighborhood of Federal Way. These contemporary wood framed ramblers had simple, straight lines and were placed on small lots. Each had an attached carport. Small plants and shrubs were newly planted. It is possible that these were the manufactured homes shown in series D155806 that were trucked in and placed on their foundations in just a few short hours. Photograph ordered by the McMullen Marketing Associates, Bellevue.

Model houses--Federal Way; Garages--Federal Way;

Undated copy of customer postcard. View of Main Street in Sand Lake, Michigan. There is no moving traffic on Sand Lake's Main Street although several cars are parked along the town's business establishments. Estimated population in 2004 was barely over 500; it apparently has not changed much since the above photograph was taken perhaps in the 1930's. Photograph ordered by Pierce Powers, Puyallup.

Commercial streets--Michigan--Sand Lake; Business districts--Michigan--Sand Lake;

ca. 1911. Street scene in Grandview, Washington. Copy of customer print. Asahel Curtis traveled to Grandview in Yakima County in 1911 to photograph several areas of town. Print #20733 was taken of the business district including the Grandview State Bank. Several men are pictured outside the bank while three horse-drawn buggies go by. Photograph ordered by Dr. C.B. Coulter of the University of Puget Sound. (University of Washington Digital Collections)

Commercial streets--Grandview; Grandview State Bank (Grandview); Carriages & coaches--Grandview;

Undated customer postcard of Lake Street in Sand Lake, Michigan. This undated photograph shows the north side of Lake Street in the very small town of Sand Lake, Michigan. This is probably prior to the common automobile age as the road is unpaved and transportation is primarily horse-and-wagon. Power or telephone poles are present on the north side of the street. Photograph ordered by Pierce Powers, Puyallup.

Commercial streets--Michigan--Sand Lake; Horses--Michigan--Sand Lake; Carts & wagons--Michigan--Sand Lake;

Undated customer postcard of street scenes in Sand Lake, Michigan. This appears to be one of Sand Lake's commercial streets with establishments close together. Photograph may have been taken about 1900 or before. Sand Lake in 2004 only had a population of barely 500; 100 years ago it may have been about the same or even smaller. The Sand Lake House is the large building closest to the camera. This may have been the town's hotel or even a boarding house. What appears to be a windmill is behind the business. A boots-and-shoe store is one of the businesses close to the Sand Lake House. Photograph ordered by Pierce Powers, Puyallup.

Commercial streets--Michigan--Sand Lake; Sand Lake House (Sand Lake, MI);

Tour of Homes. Each year the Homebuilders Assn. of Greater Tacoma put together a "Tour of Homes" featuring newly built houses constructed by association members. In the fall of 1969, homes in Meridian East, Oakbrook and Beckonridge were available for viewing by potential buyers. The event was heavily publicized with directions and photographs published in the News Tribune. 1969 would be the biggest Fall Tour of Homes in the Homebuilders Assn.'s 20-year history. Open houses for 29 new homes, with prices ranging from $17,000-40,000, would begin on September 28, 1969. The stone-and-wood home with recessed doorway pictured above is an Evergreen State Builders' model, located on the fairway in Oakbrook at 7601 Onyx Dr. S.W. "Tour of Homes" officials Gerry Naulbert, Pete Colbert and Duke Shaub are pictured in front of the home on September 10, 1969. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 9-28-69, B-3; TNT 9-21-69, D-8)

Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Model houses--Lakewood;