Interior of Kokura restaurant. The next major improvement to the Winthrop Hotel would be the Kokura restaurant in the summer of 1964. Named after Tacoma's sister-city, Kokura, Japan, it would serve only authentic Japanese food prepared and served by Japanese. Located on the Broadway level of the Winthrop, there was seating for 40. Shoji screens would divide the dining areas, providing both privacy and atmosphere. As a glimpse into a dining room shows, customers would sit on thick padded cushions placed on tatami mats. Stone lanterns and simplistic naturalistic decor would add to the serene environment. Photograph ordered by the Winthrop Hotel. (TNT 5-10-64, B-10)

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Dining rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

A trio pose in front of the Hotel Winthrop during the March 21, 1943 civil defense drill. The man in the center is believed to be Fire Chief Emory Whitaker.

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

Exterior of the Kokura Restaurant. Located on the Broadway level of the Winthrop Hotel, the Kokura restaurant opened in the summer of 1964. It featured the finest Japanese cuisine which was prepared and served by those of Japanese descent. The restaurant was named after Tacoma's city-sister, Kokura, Japan. The Winthrop would later be sold in 1970 and rooms converted to senior housing. TPL-5021

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

This is what the exterior of the Kokura Restaurant looked like in October of 1964. It had opened during the past summer in the Winthrop Hotel with its entrance on Broadway. The restaurant specialized in fine Japanese cuisine served in an atmosphere reflecting its origins. Kokura was named in honor of Tacoma's city-sister in Japan. It would remain open until about 1970 when the hotel was sold.

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

ca. 1964. Hardy stalks of bamboo are examined by three unidentified men outside the new Kokura restaurant located on the Broadway level of the Winthrop Hotel. The Kokura, named after Tacoma's sister-city on the island Kyushu, Japan, opened in the summer of 1964. The bamboo plant was probably destined for the restaurant's interior whose furnishings were either directly from Japan or associated with that culture. TPL-5022

Kokura Restaurant (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bamboo--Tacoma;

Tacoma's eight Zone Air Raid Wardens met at the Hotel Winthrop to receive posters and other materials for the national V-Home campaign, scheduled to start Monday. V-Home stood for Victory Home, and it was a civil defense program targeted at teaching citizens to defend themselves in case of enemy attack. They were also expected to conserve, ration, buy war bonds and save salvage. The Zone wardens coordinated the effort of the precincts and block Air Raid Wardens. They are, left to right, R.J. Carino with printed air raid instructions, Paul Garver with a V-Home poster, C.W. Sangster, Tom Miller, Handel Ingham, Russell Longworth and James Crawford. Seated is Charles Strong holding a copy of the new bomb protection regulation. (TNT 4/19/1943, pg. 1-picture, T. Times, 4/19/1943, p. 2).

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Group portraits;

Tacoma's Zone Air Raid Wardens met at the Hotel Winthrop to discuss the "V-Home" campaign, kicking off April 19th and ending May 3, 1943. Pictured standing, left to right, are R.J. Carino, Charles Strong, C.W. Sangster, Tom Miller, Paul Garver, James Crawford; seated Handel Ingham, Russell Longworth. Zone Wardens were responsible for the coordination of precinct and block wardens in their zone. Over 5500 wardens in Tacoma would be involved in the campaign. V (for Victory) Home stickers would be presented by block wardens to those homes that followed instructions to prepare their homes for defense against enemy air activity; conserve food, health and transportation; buy war bonds and save salvage. The wardens are holding a V-Home poster with a simulation of the stamp. (T. Times, 4/19/1943, p.2; TNT 4/19/1943, pg. 19) TPL-6415

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Group portraits; Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Five of Tacoma's business and civic leaders clasped hands in a show of camaraderie at the Winthrop Hotel on December 10, 1964. Henry Foss (far left), Joshua Green, the 95-year-old Peoples National Bank Chairman of the Board (second from left) and Reno Odlin (second from right) were among those pictured. 240 leading bankers and businessmen from as far away as San Francisco met to honor Reno Odlin, the newly-elected president of the American Bankers Association. Mr. Odlin, Chairman of the Board of Puget Sound National Bank, was the first banker from the Pacific Northwest elected to serve in this position. Photograph ordered by Cole & Weber Advertising. (TNT 12-6-64, B-20, TNT 12-11-64, p. 1)

Foss, Henry O., 1891-1986; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Green, Joshua; Bankers--Tacoma;

The Jim Oglesby combo performed at the Winthrop Hotel in the spring of 1966. The group consisted of a drummer, two guitarists and a keyboardist. They are shown in the hotel's Crystal Ballroom. Photograph ordered by Jim Oglesby.

Musicians--Tacoma; Drums; Guitars; Keyboard instruments;

The Jim Oglesby combo looks up in a May 4, 1966, photograph taken at the Winthrop Hotel where the group was performing. The clean-cut group was dressed in suits with narrow lapels and skinny ties, a look popularized by the Beatles' first appearance in America. They pose with their drums, keyboard and two guitars in the Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom. Photograph ordered by Jim Oglesby.

Musicians--Tacoma; Drums; Guitars; Keyboard instruments; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The Ardeta Junior Women's Club was happy to receive the 1967 Richfield Conservation Award and $200 check from the Atlantic Richfield Co. on May 5, 1967, at the Washington Federation of Women Clubs' banquet held at the Winthrop Hotel. Photograph ordered by Atlantic Richfield Co., Los Angeles.

Awards; Ardeta Junior Women's Club;

The second annual Red Rose Cotillion, sponsored by the Unique Social & Community Club, was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel on December 22, 1967. The debutantes being introduced to society were all graduates of Stadium High School and all were attending college. In attendance were : (standing at top, left to right) Brenda Jackson, Gloria Austin; (standing on floor left to right) Donna Dorsey, Rose Underwood; (seated left to right) Roberta Morris, Audrey Capers; (standing on floor at right) Gwendolyn Lang, Marcia McDaniel. Following the girls' promenade and first waltz with their fathers, a stately minuet was performed by the debutantes and their escorts. Their fathers presented them with red rose bouquets and a champagne toast was offered by their mothers. (TNT 9-17-67, D-6, TNT 12-27-67, A-6) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1960-1970; Debutantes--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Social life--1960-1970;

Entertainment at the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club convention. These dancers show off the latest dance steps at the 20th annual West Coast convention of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club held at the Winthrop Hotel February 23-25, 1968. 130 delegates from 13 clubs were expected to be in attendance. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma.

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Entertainers--Tacoma--1960-1970;

What's a convention without some skits? These intrepid women participated in a costumed skit during the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club's 20th annual West Coast convention held at the Winthrop Hotel in late February, 1968. The Tacoma branch of the national club served as hosts for the convention. Mrs. Terrance Lazzari was general chairman of the event. Photograph ordered by Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma.

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Costumes;

These participants at the 20th annual West Coast conference of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club appear to be having fun during their three-day February convention at the Winthrop Hotel. All attention seems to be focused on the beribboned walking box with "antennae" and shimmering legs. Tacoma Mayor A.L. Rasmussen welcomed conferees to the evening's banquet. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma. (TNT 2-18-68, D-1, D-11)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Costumes;

These ladies are members of the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club who were attending the 20th annual West Coast conference held at the Winthrop Hotel, February 23-25, 1968. The Tacoma chapter was hosting the three-day convention. The function of the club is to study and discuss traffic and transport matters. The Hooper Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1959 to further the education of women in the field of traffic and transportation; the 1966-67 scholarship winner would be presented at the conference. Photograph ordered by the Women's Traffic & Transportation Club of Tacoma. (TNT 2-18-68, D-1, D-11)

Meetings--Tacoma--1960-1970; Women's Traffic & Transportation Club;

Thirty young Tacoma/Pierce County college-age debutantes were introduced to society at the third annual Red Rose Cotillion in December of 1968. The formal ball was held at the Winthrop Hotel under the auspices of the Unique Social & Community Club. Dressed in white evening gowns and holding bouquets of American Beauty red roses, they smiled before the large gathering of proud family and friends. Names of the 30 young collegians were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Betty Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Brown, was chosen queen of the ball. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Debutantes--Tacoma--1960-1970; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Roses--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Red Rose Cotillion. 30 young debutantes pose under the elaborate chandelier in the Winthrop Hotel's Crystal Ballroom on December 20, 1968. They were being introduced to society under the auspices of the Unique Social & Community Club. Dressed in white evening gowns and holding bouquets of American Beauty red roses, they smile before the large gathering of proud family and friends. Names of the 30 young collegians were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Betty Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Brown, was chosen queen of the ball. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); Debutantes--Tacoma--1960-1970; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1960-1970; African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Roses--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

These elegantly dressed young men with their spotless white gloves were escorts for the 30 women making their debut into society at the Red Rose Cotillion on December 20, 1968. The beautifully decorated room was the Crystal Ballroom in the Winthrop Hotel, 773 Broadway, scene of many formal balls and events. The Unique Social & Community Club held this Christmas-time cotillion, dubbed the "Red Rose" since the debutantes all carried bouquets of long stem American Beauty red roses, to formally introduce the young women to society. Names of the escorts were listed in the News Tribune article dated December 22, 1968. Color photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club. (TNT 12-22-68, D-4)

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1960-1970; Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); African Americans--Social life--1960-1970; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop in June, 1943. Governor Arthur B. Langlie sharing smiles with an unidentified man. Mr. Langlie served as governor from 1941-45 and then from 1949-57. Originally from Minnesota, he was elected as mayor of Seattle twice.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop. Governor Arthur B. Langlie speaking from head table where a number of men are seated. As governor, Mr. Langlie was invited to many functions where he was expected to speak before designated audiences.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie and wife Evelyn in pleasant conversation with an unidentified man during the Butcher's Convention at the Hotel Winthrop. Governor Langlie delivered an address at the gathering on June 8, 1943.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie and his wife Evelyn with an unidentified man during the Butcher's Convention at the Hotel Winthrop. ALBUM 10.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn;

Butchers Convention at Hotel Winthrop. Governor and Mrs. Arthur B. Langlie pose with conference attendees on June 8, 1943. The Winthrop was the site of many conventions during its existence due to its spacious facilities and prime location downtown.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Langlie, Evelyn; Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Six unidentified peppy cheerleaders flashed big smiles as they prepared to lead cheers in early February, 1969, at the Weyerhaeuser Co. festivities held at the Winthrop Hotel. The girls are believed to be from the University of Washington. Weyerhaeuser's Big "W" homecoming ran several days at both the Winthrop and at the University of Puget Sound. Nearly 100 sales managers from the wood products group met to discuss sales and marketing strategies and recap a very profitable 1968 year of business for Weyerhaeuser. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Co. (TNT 2-2-69, B-8)

Cheerleading--Tacoma--1960-1970; Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (Tacoma);

1969 Richards stock footage. A beaming Harold Moss, at the podium, seems to have the head table in stitches at a testimonial dinner honoring City Manager David Rowlands on November 17, 1969. Next to Mr. Rowlands is his wife, Sally, and two sons David Rowlands, Jr. and John. Mr. Moss' wife, Bil, is also seated at the head table next to an unidentified man. Guests seated at round banquet tables in the Winthrop's Crystal Ballroom appear to be enjoying Mr. Moss' remarks. November 17th was Mr. Rowlands' last day as City Manager; he had resigned after 13 1/2 years on the job, the last two marked with tumultuous council meetings. Proceeds from the dinner attended by more than 250 people would go toward launching a David Rowlands Scholarship Fund to help low-income students. The dinner honoring Mr. Rowlands and his family was a joint project of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma Area Urban Coalition, and Tacoma Urban League. Earlier that day a reception was held at the University of Puget Sound coordinated by the Rowland family's neighbors in which more than 500 people attended to thank Mr. Rowlands for his years of service. (TNT 11-13-69, D-13; TNT 11-18-69, p. 1)

Rowlands, David; Rowlands, David--Family; Rowlands, Sally; Moss, Harold; Moss, Bil; Banquets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

1969 Richards stock footage. Group portrait of City Manager David Rowlands and family and Bil and Harold Moss. Man standing next to Mrs. Moss is not identified. On November 17, 1969, Mr. Rowlands was honored at a testimonial dinner held in the Winthrop Hotel's Crystal Ballroom. He had just completed his last day on the job, resigning after 13 1/2 years as the City of Tacoma's manager. The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma Area Urban Coalition, and Tacoma Urban League jointly sponsored the dinner; a reception was held earlier at the University of Puget Sound in which more than 500 people attended to bid farewell. Proceeds from the dinner and reception would go toward establishing a David Rowlands Scholarship Fund to aid low-income students. (TNT 11-13-69, D-13; TNT 11-18-69, p. 1)

Rowlands, David; Rowlands, David--Family; Rowlands, Sally; Moss, Harold; Moss, Bil; Banquets--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Actor Steve Brodie carefully drapes the sash proclaiming Dona Wenger to be the 1969 Miss Home Show around the seated blonde bank teller on March 6, 1969. One of Miss Wenger's first duties as queen of the annual Home Show was this photo session with Mr. Brodie at the Winthrop Hotel. She is a former speech and drama student at the University of Washington and collects dolls, charms and postcards. While a senior at Curtis High School, she reigned as the queen of the senior ball. (TNT 3-7-69, p. 3; TNT 3-24-69, p. 27)

Wenger, Dona; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1960-1970; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Brodie, Steve; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970;

In March of 1969, Patrick O'Toole contemplated the appearance of a spritely bearded leprechaun perched on a full-sized Irish harp at the Winthrop Hotel. Mr. O'Toole, who scheduled his annual visit to Tacoma in March to coincide with St. Patrick's Day, was the president of National Home Shows, Inc. The Tacoma Home Show, coordinated by Mr. O'Toole and the local Homebuilders Assn. of Greater Tacoma, treated Tacomans to the newest innovations in home building, furniture, landscaping and appliances. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc. (TNT 3-16-69, B-10)

O'Toole, Patrick; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Harps;

National Home Shows, Inc., president and promoter Patrick O'Toole appeared a little perplexed at the sight of a recalcitrant leprechaun trapped in the strings of a full-sized Irish harp in March of 1969. Mr. O'Toole was in town for the upcoming Tacoma Home Show, an event that he had been involved with for the past 23 years. He usually made sure that his yearly trip to Tacoma coincided with St. Patrick's Day. The home show, opening on March 25th, was expected to be the "biggest ever in Tacoma," according to Mr. O'Toole. Thousands of discount tickets were available to those eager to see the latest innovations in home and yard decor. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc. (TNT 3-16-69, B-10)

O'Toole, Patrick; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Harps;