An eye-catching swimming pool area is a highlight of the luxurious new Four Fountains apartment complex in an October 5, 1963, photograph. Bordered by natural rock, the enormous sunken courtyard contains a 42' wide, heated swimming pool in the shape of the complex's symbol, a fleur-de-lis. The pool was wired for underwater hi-fi music. Plenty of lounge chairs and beach tables provide a welcoming sight to apartment residents. A recreation building and a party room are located nearby. The Four Fountains would host an open house on October 13, 1963, so that potential renters could view the all-electric units, each containing fireplaces, wall-to-wall carpeting, slate entryways and patios/lanais. Photograph ordered by H.A. Briggs. (TNT 7-21-63, B-4, TNT 10-13-63, B-6)

Four Fountains Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood; Swimming pools--Lakewood;

A large, tranquil swimming pool is surrounded on all sides by apartments in the Miramar complex. The Olympic-size pool shared space in the courtyard with a landscaped garden terrace. The luxurious four-story Miramar Apartments opened in the fall of 1963. These beautiful apartments were designed for privacy and view. Stromberg Building Enterprises were the contractors with Mel Brewster as superintendent of construction. Photograph ordered by Stromberg Building Enterprises. (TNT 9-22-63, A-11)

Miramar Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Swimming pools--Tacoma--1960-1970;

View of Charclay Apartments taken on April 22, 1964. Signage besides the narrow apartment house reads "New Home Coast Calendar Co. Advertising Specialties." Photograph ordered by Coast Calendar Co.

Charclay Apartments; Apartment houses--1960-1970; Signs (Notices); Coast Calendar Co. (Tacoma);

Interior of Lakebay home. Expansive A-frame Olson home in Lakebay features extensive glass to capture waterfront views and steeply pitched ceilings of natural wood. View of water can be appreciated even on foggy days. Large wooden statue with sweeping wings on deck to welcome any travelers. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Homes--Lakebay; Ceilings--Lakebay; A-frame buildings;

Mayfair housing development, July, 1964 View of contemporary split-level home in George Barclay's Mayfair Estates located in the Parkland area. Curved steps lead to entryway. Large brick chimney, two-car attached garage. Neatly trimmed lawn bordered with small shrubs and trees. Photograph ordered by American Builder, San Gabriel, CA.

Houses--Parkland--1960-1970;

View of wood framed home with deck overlooking serene lake, taken on behalf of the Weyerhaeuser Co. in January, 1962. The use of rough, natural wood and rock garden featuring large boulder near front door appears to blend the home with the natural setting. The location of the home was not identified.

Houses--1960-1970; Rocks;

Very contemporary home used as model home for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Located in the Inverness Development on a hill above the Sand Point Naval Air Station, this two-level home was wood framed with recessed doors and covered porch. Unique feature was the use of raised peak-shaped roofs to provide plenty of natural lighting. The home may have been owned by Doral Bardley. Photograph ordered by Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland.

Model houses--Seattle; Houses--Seattle--1960-1970;

Showcase home for 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Yvonne Grennam of Seattle opens the oven in the ultra-modern kitchen of the model home located in the Inverness Development on the hill above Sand Point Naval Air Station. This home would be used in the Seattle World's Fair to showcase contemporary living. Note the extensive use of wood in the kitchen, including covering the refrigerator door, dropped lighting, and modern kitchen chairs. Narrow rectangular windows were built high on the walls; roof is unusually shaped above kitchen, coming to a peak. Photograph ordered by Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland.

Model houses--Seattle; Kitchens--Seattle; Ovens;

Dining room. The presence of highly polished wood is highlighted in this 1962 photograph of a Raft Island dining room. A rectangular table, leaves folded, is decorated with two candelabra and a small floral display. China and stemware are present for viewing behind glass-enhanced wall cabinets. Long built-in wooden cabinets with marble-like tops are situated below them. The ceiling is accented by one exposed wooden beam from which a singular lamp dangles. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Houses--Raft Island; Dining rooms--Raft Island; Dining tables; Cupboards--Raft Island;

Exterior of Longbranch home. This cedar and stone summer beach house owed by Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dafoe of Seattle won first prize in the Western Homes Awards sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and Sunset Magazine. The waterfront home featured covered wooden walkways and large view windows. The front entrance was reached by a series of these covered walkways, specifically planned around native evergreens, fern gardens and rock coverings. Driftwood and live trees were artfully mingled. The home was designed by Seattle architects Kirk, Wallace, McKinley and Associates so that the main rooms would take full advantage of beach views. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co. (TNT 10-6-63, B-8)

Dafoe, William L.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Longbranch; Covered walks--Longbranch;

Exterior of Raft Island home. This two-story rustic home is believed to be on Raft Island. Its many windows and lengthy balcony would appear to take advantage of possibly a waterfront view. The home features a wood exterior and shake roof, topped off with a television antenna. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Houses--Raft Island;

Living room. This spacious Raft Island living room may be associated with the home viewed at A136307-4. It features high open beam ceilings, large brick fireplace, view windows from which a balcony can be glimpsed, and modernistic furniture. A portion of the lower section of the home can be seen through the open doorway. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Houses--Raft Island; Living rooms--Raft Island;

ca. 1963. Stadium District neighborhood ca. 1963. Elevated look toward Mt. Rainier, Stadium High School can be glimpsed on the left side of photograph along South Stadium Way. Street on right center, intersecting No. 1st, is Tacoma Avenue So. Large Mission-styled building on right side is Walker Chevrolet. Tall building on extreme right side is believed to be the Park Towers. Romanesque structure around the curve on Tacoma Avenue So. is the well-known First Presbyterian Church.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Walker Chevrolet Co. (Tacoma); First Presbyterian Church (Tacoma);

ca. 1961. Side-view from south Stadium Way of eight-story reinforced concrete apartment building under construction in early 1961, taken as scenic and stock footage for 1961. GMC truck with "Lantz" painted on it is on sidewalk area in front of building. These are the Sky Terrace Apartments located at 235 Broadway. The balconies are on the rear of the building. Robert Billsbrough Price was the architect, O & M Builders Supply the builder, and Ostruske-Murphy, Inc., the contractor of the project.

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sky Terrace Apartments (Tacoma);

ca. 1961. 1961 scenic and stock footage. Sky Terrace Apartments, an eight-story reinforced concrete structure, under construction in early 1961. The 39-unit apartment building was designed by Robert Billsbrough Price with Ostruske-Murphy, Inc. as contractors. The $750,000 structure would consist of one and two bedroom apartments with views of Commencement Bay. This view is of the rear of the Sky Terrace. The building was expected to be completed in July, 1961. (TNT 1-25-61, B-4)

Building construction--Tacoma--1960-1970; Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sky Terrace Apartments (Tacoma);

Contemporary home with beautiful view of the Narrows Bridge, ca. 1961. Apparently built on a hillside, this modern home appears to have large skylights and a two-car garage. Two vehicles are parked nearby. This is the home of George Franklin at 636 No. Fairview Dr., and was built for him by famed Tacoma architect, Robert Billsbrough Price about 1956. Mr. Price built schools, temples and even a fire station. The William Weaver family were the second owners of the home, living there from about 1972 to 2003. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Franklin, George--Homes & haunts; Weaver, William P.--Homes & haunts;

This row of classic older homes was photographed on behalf of architects Liddle & Jones on June 29, 1961. They, and others, were located on South Yakima, between Sixth Avenue and 8th St. Home in the center of photograph appears to be of the Queen Anne style. The large home was constructed mostly of brick with steeply pitched gabled roof, dormers, and a turret. Built on a smoothly sloped lot, it is separated from neighboring homes by hedges.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Pearson, Anderson & Pearson of the Rust Bldg. requested photographs of the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Stevens to be taken shortly before noon on June 24, 1961. These photographs were to be used in the case of William Heath vs. Yellow Cab. Bob's S&S Tire Service and the Narrows Bowling Alley can be seen on the left side of the street. A man and a woman are waiting, possibly for the bus, at the Sixth Ave. Drugstore on the right. TPL-9167

Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Exterior - Thunderbird Garden Apartments. The Thunderbird Garden Apartments used a Northwest Indian motif as a decoration on the building's cedar-sided exterior. The 51-unit complex was built in 1961 in close proximity to the Thunderbird Shopping Center on Steilacoom Blvd. Each section of the apartment complex was no more than two stories high. All apartments had all-electric kitchens and heating and had insulated and soundproof ceilings and walls. Wall to wall carpeting was provided in the spacious living rooms and bedrooms. In addition, all the one and two bedroom units were pre-wired for phone and television. Parking was convenient with spaces located in the back of each unit. A luxurious swimming pool and tennis courts provided the residents with a country club atmosphere. Rents ranged from $75-135, unfurnished, with additional cost for furnishings. Photograph ordered by Thunderbird Investment Corporation. (TNT 3-26-61, B-8, TNT full page ad 8-20-61, B-9, B-10)

Thunderbird Garden Apartments (Lakewood); Apartment houses--Lakewood;

View of eight-story reinforced concrete apartment house, "Sky Terrace," on October 19, 1961. Located at 235 Broadway with views of Commencement Bay, it was designed by well-known architect Robert Billsbrough Price. O & M Builders Supply was listed as the builder with Ostruske -Murphy, Inc., as contractors. All one and two-bedroom units would have balconies at the rear of the building. Photograph ordered by O & M Builders.

Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Sky Terrace Apartments (Tacoma);

New construction by Dean Lyster Construction Co. This home in the University Estates subdivision was included in the 12th annual Tour of Homes held in mid-August, 1961. It was one of eighteen new homes on display in the tour sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. The "modern colonial" featured a recreation and family room with sliding glass doors to the rear court, separate living room with colonial fireplace, tile entry, oak paneling, 1.5 baths, and a two-car attached garage wtih automatic electric door available. It was heated with natural gas. Photograph ordered by Dean Lyster Construction Co. (TNT 8-18-61, C-1, TNT 8-27-61, B-3)

Houses--University Place--1960-1970;

Children eating breakfast with mom standing by. This is possibly an example of the "great room" concept whereby the living room and kitchen area blend in seamlessly. The little boy and girl, bowls of cereal before them, are seated before a long wooden curved counter that extends slightly into the living room; the other side of the counter has kitchen cabinets and drawers below it. Other eyecatching features include a recessed wall to fit a small sofa and to highlight family photos and a long beam providing a silent demarcation between the two living spaces. Photograph ordered by the Weyerhaeuser Co.

Houses--1960-1970; Living rooms; Kitchens; Eating & drinking;

In November of 1959, Verla White was photographed selecting art prints for the imported grasscloth wall in her new apartment at the Finisterre Apartments. The modernistic Finisterre (meaning "lands end") was built in 1959 by Stromberg Building Enterprises, who served as builder, architect and contractor. It was completed on November 20, 1959. The building was located at the north corner of 6th and No. Jackson, overlooking Puget Sound and the Narrows Bridge. Each apartment had soundproofing, wall-to-wall carpeting, draperies, built-in colored appliances and ceramic tile baths. Five color schemes were available. There were a total of 20 one and two bedroom suites. The one bedrooms rented for $105- 127.50, the two bedrooms for $120-127.50. They could be rented furnished or unfurnished. The building was sold to C. William Brasier prior to opening. (TNT 9/20/1959, pg. B-6; 11/8/1959, pg. B-4-B-5-photograph & article on Finisterre)

Finisterre Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; White, Verla; Apartments;

The modernistic Finisterre was built in 1959 by Stromberg Building Enterprises, who served as builder, architect and contractor. It was completed on November 20, 1959. The court apartments were labeled "Century 21 Architecture." The building was a four story court type structure with 22 suites, including 2 penthouses. The penthouses were originally occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harbke and Dr. and Mrs. Frank Unmack. The building offered panoramic views of the Puget Sound and the Narrows. The exterior was viking brick accented with modern panels and 18 foot contemporary seahorses on the 6th Avenue side. The suspended, motel-like cantilever decks and stairs were built of structural steel and concrete with a paneled railing for safety. The court area included a contemporary pool and an original design fountain garden was the focal point of the courtyard. Finisterre means "lands end." The building was located at 6th and No. Jackson. TPL-7913 (TNT 11/8/1959, pg. B-4- B-5)

Finisterre Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior of Parkland home. Several homes on 138th St. E. in Parkland were photographed on September 1, 1960, for George Barclay. Barclay was the primary builder for the 90-acre Mayfair Estates. This bungalow-styled home was located at 1226 - 138th St. E. and featured an unusual balcony and one-car attached garage. Small bushes and shrubs surrounded the wood-framed building. This home was featured as part of the 1960 Fall Tour of Homes sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Houses--Parkland--1960-1970;

Displayed under sunny August, 1960, skies is a new L-shaped rambler. This wood-framed home is either 1506 North Orchard or its neighbor, 1512 North Orchard. According to the small sign placed on one end, Stan Warp Realty is the listed agent. A long driveway leads directly to a covered attached carport. The home is so new that no landscaping appears to have been done. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

This contemporary rambler style home was built in the Skyline Terrace housing development by Miller Construction Co. It was used as a model home in 1960. The home appeared to have a daylight basement and either an adjoining or adjacent garage. Skyline Terrace was an eighty million dollar, 1500 home development with views of the city, Narrows, and mountains.

Model houses--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Built on the corner of North 5th and Yakima Avenue by owner Phil Baldasare, the Vista Palms Apartments were considered an ultra modern complex in August, 1960. Units on all four floors overlooked a charming courtyard which contained palm trees saved from the William F. Sheard mansion which had occupied this location. The Mission style Sheard home, designed by Russell and Babcock, was demolished in 1959 to make way for the apartments. A full page ad in the News Tribune indicated that an open house would be held on August 21, 1960, to view the 24-unit $500,000 apartment complex. (TNT 8-21-60, B-6, B-7)

Vista Palms Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Palms--Tacoma;

Side view of Vista Palms Apartments. The ultra modern Vista Palms Apartments were built in 1959 by Phil Baldasare. On the ends of the four-story units were concrete building blocks that would provide both insulation and noise control. The apartments were built at the corner of No. 5th and Yakima Ave. on the site of the former Wm. F. Sheard Spanish Mission mansion. The palm trees he had planted were saved when the mansion was demolished and were featured in the apartment's courtyard. Each of the one and two bedroom units had built-in kitchens and wall-to-wall carpeting. Built at a cost of $500,000, the 24-units had marine and mountain views. Photograph ordered by Graystone of Tacoma. (TNT 8-21-60, B-6. B-7)

Vista Palms Apartments (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Palms--Tacoma;

This large tri-level was located in Skyline Terrace and built by Miller Construction. The 30 million, 1500 home subdivision was designed by Ed Miller. This large home features additional living space over the two car garage.

Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;