The giant Koehring shovel appears ready to scoop up the two men standing in its path in this August 26, 1970, photograph. The Koehring was a backhoe mobile crane. Photograph ordered by Bosko, Inc.

Hoisting machinery;

Floating crane. View of 100-ton floating crane YD-228 taken on May 25, 1970. Star Iron & Steel had received a $6,400,000 Navy contract to build four 100-ton floating cranes. The cranes were to be built at Star Iron & Steel's Port Industrial yard location on ways recently leased from the Port of Tacoma. Each crane would be built on barges 140-feet long with living quarters. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 1- article)

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

YD-228 floating crane. This is the 100-ton floating crane, YD-228, built for the U.S. Navy by Tacoma's Star Iron & Steel Co. Star Iron & Steel was under contract to build four of these cranes for the government. Each crane would be built on barges 140-feet long with living quarters. Star Iron & Steel had built four similar cranes for the Navy back in 1950 but they had only a 60-ton capacity. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel. (TNT 5-29-68, p. 1- article)

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

I.B.M. Building. Located at 615 So. 9th St., the contemporary steel-and-glass structure also did double-duty as an air conditioned bomb shelter. The $400,000 I.B.M. Building was dedicated on June 19, 1963. It was designed by architects Nelsen, Krona, Wilson & Ziegler.

International Business Machines (Tacoma);

U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson, at Congressman Floyd V. Hicks' Campaign Headquarters on September 22, 1970, shaking hands with Evan "Skip" Davies, candidate for Pierce County Sheriff. Senator Jackson was congratulating Mr. Davies as he received the American Federation of Police Honor Award. Democratic candidate Davies had 30 years of experience in law enforcement. Incumbent Sheriff Carl Petersen would retain his post, defeating Mr. Davies by approximately 11,000 votes. Photograph ordered by Evan Davies. ALBUM 4. (TNT ad 11-1-70, A-17)

Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Legislators--Washington--1970-1980; Davies, Evan;

ca. 1970. 1970 Richards stock footage. Tacoma Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, standing by a white podium, delivers an address to an unidentified group. This may have been taken at the same time as D158000, image 24C, when Mr. Johnston was photographed with bankers Al Saunders and Gerrit VanderEnde.

Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Launching. The 184-foot steel tuna seiner, "Trinidad," was launched at 5:30 a.m. on February 27, 1971, from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard on the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway. The $2,100,000 fishing boat was christened by Mrs. William A. Magellan, wife of the owner/skipper. Scheduled delivery to her San Diego owner was expected in mid-May of 1971. The vessel, capable of holding 850-ton of frozen fish, was used to fish for Star-Kist Foods. The 36-foot wide "Trinidad" was air conditioned and held a crew of 16. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 2-28-71, A-21- article) TPL-9461

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Post-launching. The "Grand Rapids" rests alongside Tacoma Boatbuilding's Marine View Dr. facilities after a successful launching on April 4, 1970. The gunboat was named for the hometown of House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford; Mr. Ford and his family were in attendance at the launching ceremonies. The PG 98 would be commissioned on September 5, 1970. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Gunboats--United States; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Tugboats post-christening. On June 13, 1970, two tugboats were christened at Martinac Shipbuilding facilities. Both the "Seneca" (foreground) and "Sioux" (rear) are Seattle-based but will be used to haul barges to Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's oil fields. Color photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 6-14-70, A-4 - article)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tugboats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The Longshoremen's Hall is crowded on May 12, 1970, as members of the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) congregated to install new members. Local 23 of the ILWU appeared open to both men and women and to varying races. It would eventually move to new quarters in Fife in 2002. Photograph ordered by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, San Francisco.

Longshoremen--Tacoma--1970-1980; Longshoremen's unions--Tacoma; Labor unions--Tacoma--1970-1980;

"Swiss Kids." The 5-piece musical group, "Swiss Kids," posed with their instruments on June 16, 1970. The all-male quintet included two accordionists, a pianist, a trumpeter, and a bass player. Photograph ordered by W. Blozer, Chehalis. John Favor is in the middle with the accordion; on the trumpet is Arnie Grab; and his brother, Randy Grab, is on the bass. Joe Blaser teaches/taught music, and he is holding an accordion in this photo. Joe's brother, Don, is the pianist.

Music ensembles; Musicians--1970-1980; Pianos; Accordions; Stringed instruments; Trumpets;

A gathering of Swiss musicians at Swiss Park, Bonney Lake. The flags of Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, hang proudly at Swiss Park in Bonney Lake on August 16, 1970. Joining them are two American flags. Many in the large group of musicians pictured above are wearing embroidered jackets. Two men are blowing on long Alphorn (Alpine) horns, instruments used by the Swiss for centuries. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. Lloyd O. Favor.

Musicians--Bonney Lake; Swiss Park (Bonney Lake); Flags--Switzerland; Wind instruments;

Unidentified executive enjoying view of the Tacoma tideflats from his office in the new Bank of Washington Plaza on February 23, 1971. His desk is placed next to one of the many bronze windows of the 24-story tower. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Windows--Tacoma--1970-1980;

O'Brien's Restaurant. O'Brien's Restaurant is crowded on February 23, 1971, as people enjoy fine dining in the oak-paneled and red brocade room . The ceiling is covered with small light bulbs, creating an image of a star-filled sky. In addition, the restaurant was illuminated at night from the glow of the courtyard and fountain directly outside. O'Brien's was located below street level in the Bank of Washington Plaza complex. There was room for 125 diners and the adjacent bar held 92 customers. Dave Porter, singer-guitarist, was appearing in the restaurant's lounge at this time. Photograph ordered by Lennen & Newell-Pacific. (TNT 11-1-70, A-16 - Emily Walker's column)

O'Brien's Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1970-1980;

One-story office building. Developer Boyd Lundstrom had both his real estate firm and Lundstrom Building Enterprises, specializing in office and apartment rentals, located at 5121 - 112th St. S.W., Lakewood. The building was located at the intersection of 112th St. S.W. and Bridgeport Way S.W. Also retaining offices in the building were Don Hill Associates; American Physical Fitness; Phillips Petroleum and CPA Donald R. Brink. Photograph ordered by Lundstrom, Inc.

Office buildings--Lakewood; Lundstrom, Inc. (Lakewood);

ca. 1970. Progress photograph of downtown Tacoma parking garage. Two parking garages with a total of 794 parking spots, would be built in downtown Tacoma as part of the downtown urban renewal project. This early 1970 photograph is believed to be of the same construction site as in D155600, image 347, taken in December of 1969. The multi-storied garage would provide much needed parking in the city's downtown business district.

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parking garages--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;

1970 Daffodil Festival Parade. Waving to the crowd are the 1970 Daffodil Queen, Shelley Grobey of Mount Tahoma High school, and four royal princesses: Sue Briehl of Bethel, Diane Schlumpf of Orting, Correen Orton of Sumner and Kay Riippi of Lincoln High School. They are seated on the Tacoma City Light entry, "Circus Centennial," in keeping with the festival's theme of "Greatest Show on Earth." Queen Shelley is seated just before the mouth of a giantic daffodil tiger. The 42-foot float adorned with 45,000 white and yellow daffodils, was created by Graydon Bailey, a City Light lineman. This float ran very quietly as it was an all-electric, battery-powered float. The 75-piece Mount Tahoma marching band and 55-member drill team, following the Queen's float, had the honor of the first high school entry in the parade. (TNT 4-12-70, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Grobey, Shelley; Briehl, Sue; Schlumpf, Diane; Orton, Correen; Riippi, Kay; Marching bands; Drill teams;

1970 Daffodil Parade. Closer view of the float entered by the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival as it proceeds down Pacific Avenue during the April 11, 1970, Daffodil Festival Parade. The lovely float is decorated with sprays of pink and gold blooms. Pink Grecian columns in front have flowers cascading; other pillars curve gently around the seated princesses. Acknowledging the throngs gathered along Pacific Avenue were Queen Kim Horan and princesses Jane Drake and Gail Burgener. This entry was one of 31 floats participating in the parade. (TNT 4-12-70, B-2, B-6)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Horan, Kim; Drake, Jane; Burgener, Gail;

1970 Daffodil Festival Parade. The theme for the 37th annual Daffodil Festival Parade was "The Greatest Show on Earth." With its troupe of accompanying clowns, the Bethel Boosters prize-winning 34-foot long float, "Trapeze," certainly was emblematic of the day. 30,000 yellow and purple daffodils provided a fitting background for Bethel High School senior Sue Swenson and her attendants, Helen Adams, Debbi Daffer, Janet Ingle and Linda Seanard, who merrily swung on trapezes. The float, one of 31 entered in the parade, was awarded the Queen's Award for best portrayal of the festival's theme. (TNT 4-11-70- article; TNT 4-12-70, B-3)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Swenson, Sue; Adams, Helen; Daffer, Debbi; Ingle, Janet; Seanard, Linda; Clowns;

1970 Daffodil Festival Parade. Hoping to excite the throngs gathered to view the 1970 Daffodil Parade as it passes by the bus depot on Pacific Avenue, some members of the 40-piece Woodrow Wilson High School drill team raise their arms in a cheer and salute. Led by captain Sharon Tinsman, the colorfully dressed girls are preceding the school's 82-piece band. No rain clouds threatened the enjoyment of the parade that year as brilliant sunshine was present throughout the parade's three city tour.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1970 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Drill teams;

Concerned citizens sponsored a "Help Stop Littering" campaign in the fall of 1970. Chester A. (Chic) Hogan,(r), poses with an unidentified man in the Security Building on September 1, 1970; both are holding a petition proposing an anti-litter law. The Washington Committee to Stop Litter opened a statewide drive that month to obtain 200,000 signatures in support of an initiative against litter. Should the anti-litter law be enacted, litter enforcement would be placed under the State Department of Ecology. Photograph ordered by Washington Committee to Stop Litter. (TNT 9-4-70, p. 8 - article)

Refuse--Washington; Petitions--Washington; Hogan, Chester A.;

Tuna clipper "John F. Kennedy." She was successfully launched in late December of 1969 by Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. Pictured above on March 3, 1970, in the waters of Puget Sound, the ship was probably undergoing sea trials. The 165-foot fishing vessel had a frozen fish capacity of 650-ton. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9456

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. Ship trials were underway for the "Polaris," in May of 1970. She had been successfully launched at Martinac Shipbuilding's yard two months before. The 165-foot tuna seiner had a frozen fish capacity of 650-ton. Owned by Joseph and Edmund Gann of San Diego, the "Polaris" would be used for fishing in South America and Africa. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9457

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Aquarius. The fishing boat, "Aquarius," is pictured undergoing sea trials on February 20, 1971. She was built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. and launched on December 5, 1970. The 184-foot tuna seiner had a frozen fish capacity of 850-tons. She was owned by Joseph and Richard Madruga of San Diego. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9460

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

People wait to cross the street by the Kress store on Broadway after sampling the Downtown Merchants' Sidewalk Sale in July of 1970. Merchandise was brought out of the various Broadway stores and placed outside on sidewalks near stores' entrances. Racks and carts of clothing are being examined by shoppers. There is a 1964 Rambler parked near the crosswalk. The Kress store would close in 1972. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association, Inc.

Shopping--Tacoma--1970-1980; S.H. Kress & Co. (Tacoma); Variety stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Crosswalks--Tacoma;

This large group of unidentified airline stewardesses posed in the bright sunshine on July 7, 1970, at the Rodeway Inn, 6802 South Sprague Avenue, after receiving their wings. Most of the women were wearing the blue-and-white uniforms and white gloves of the Flying Tiger Line. The Flying Tigers were the first scheduled air cargo airline, but in the 1970's they also supplied military contract charter service from Travis Air Force Base in California to Japan. The airline formed in 1945 and ceased operation in 1989. It got its name from the Flying Tigers fighter unit of World War II. (Color photograph ordered by the Flying Tiger Line.)

Stewards; Flight attendants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flying Tiger Line;

This large group of unidentified airline stewardesses posed in the bright sunshine on July 7, 1970, at the Rodeway Inn, 6802 South Sprague Avenue, after receiving their wings. Most of the women were wearing the blue-and-white uniforms and white gloves of the Flying Tiger Line. The Flying Tigers were the first scheduled air cargo airline, but in the 1970's they also supplied military contract charter service from Travis Air Force Base in California to Japan. The airline formed in 1945 and ceased operation in 1989. It got its name from the Flying Tigers fighter unit of World War II. (Color photograph ordered by the Flying Tiger Line.)

Stewards; Flight attendants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flying Tiger Line;

Studio portrait - Chellis Swenson. Dressed in the costume of the 1890's is entertainer Chellis Swenson who has recently joined the troupe at Steve's Gay '90s. The Stadium High School graduate was "Rhinestone Rosey" in the melodrama, "The Drunkard," which would conclude its two-month stint at Steve's on May 1, 1970. She had performed in musical comedy in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 5-7-70, C-6)

Swenson, Chellis; Entertainers--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Exhibit - Tacoma Art Museum. Western art on display at the Tacoma Art Museum in late April of 1970. Each piece of art is labeled with a title and the artist's name. Painting to the far right is labeled "Zuni Pottery Maker;" artist is W.R. Leigh. The Santa Fe Railroad lent their collection of Western art to the Tacoma Art Museum for a short period of time. The "Wild, Wild West" collection was featured through May 3, 1970. Photograph ordered by Santa Fe Railway Co. (TNT 4-26-70, D-7 - article)

Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Paintings;

Exhibit - Tacoma Art Museum. Framed paintings of various sizes are hung on the paneled walls of the Tacoma Art Museum. In April of 1970, an exhibit of Western art was being displayed. Painting to the farthest left is "Taos Girls" by W. Ufer. The "Wild, Wild West" collection was loaned to the art museum by the Santa Fe Railroad. The majestic beauty of the region's natural features and its people were the focus of the many paintings. Photograph ordered by Santa Fe Railway Co. (TNT 4-26-70, D-7 - article)

Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Galleries & museums--Tacoma; Paintings;