Afifi Patrol members pose for a group portrait on February 23, 1978, at the Afifi Shrine Temple, 815 South Vassault St. The Patrol's leaders are pictured kneeling. Photograph ordered by Afifi Temple.

Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Afifi Arab Patrol (Tacoma);

ca. 1900. This is a copy of an early photograph of the Atlas Foundry & Machine Co., originally taken circa 1900. The copy was made in 1978. Atlas Foundry (since renamed Atlas Castings & Technology) was established in 1899 as a manufacturer of iron castings. Steel and brass were later added to its catalog of moldable metals. Its sprawling complex is still located between Center St. and South Tacoma Way.

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1900-1910;

Groundbreaking for Atlas Foundry's $5,000,000 expansion and modernization project occurred on February 23, 1978. Standing with his foot on a shovel is company president Leo H. Long, Sr. Among those attending the ceremony were Milo S. Gates and Chuck Fausel (flanking Mr. Long). Founded in 1899, the company is now known as Atlas Castings & Technology. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels;

Two unidentified workers at construction site. A new plant was in the process of being built in May of 1978. The location of the plant was not listed in Richards Studio notes. Photograph ordered by ITT Rayonier, Inc., New York, New York.

Building construction--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Diane Gebbers. Ms. Gebbers was believed to be employed by Union Bank. Photograph ordered by Union Bank, Tacoma.

Gebbers, Diane;

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;

Groundbreaking at Atlas Foundry. Ground was broken on February 23, 1978, at the Atlas Foundry site for expansion and modernization of the longtime Tacoma company. Several new buildings and renovation of equipment, totaling $5,000,000, were included in the five-year plan. The company employed approximately 400 people. Pictured above is company president Leo H. Long, Sr., who is flanked by Milo S. Gates, president of Swineston & Walberg Co. and Charles "Chuck" Fausel, executive vice-president of Lester B. Knight & Associates, Inc. All three are gripping a shiny shovel with a small plaque attached. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels; Long, Leo H.; Gates, Milo S.; Fausel, Charles;

Color studio portrait of George Boscovich. Mr. Boscovich and wife Margaret resided at 10430 Brook Lane S.W., Lakewood. According to the 1977 City Directory, he was the president of Tacoma Asbestos Co. Photograph ordered by George Boscovich.

Boscovich, George;

This large cat had its portrait taken at the home of Mrs. A.E. Blair on May 11, 1978. It raises a paw in greeting, with help from its owner. Mrs. Blair and pet resided at 404 North "D" St. in the Plaza Four Condominiums. Color photograph ordered by Mrs. A.E. Blair.

Cats;

Pool table. This pool table was one of three different types built and assembled by Educators Manufacturing Co., 3401 Lincoln Ave. Educators Manufacturing was primarily known for its school furniture line but apparently had branched out to some types of wood-based recreational items. One of their designs was a "knocked-down" pool table which came with fortified aprons to make the tables stronger. The 700-lb. table took about an hour to set up. Educator Manufacturing Co. was one of three major manufacturers of billiard tables in Tacoma. With production and sales of about 6000, it was the largest of the three. Educators had contracts with Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Simpson-Sears of Canada. The other two firms, George Michaels' Thea Industries and Western Billiards Manufacturing Co., produced and sold about 1000 tables a year. Color photograph ordered by Educators Manufacturing Co. (TNT 3-1-78, A-18-19-article)

Educators Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Billiards--Tacoma; Furniture industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A deep ditch has already been dug and dirt removed by the large crane in the background as an unidentified worker checks on the exposed water or sewer pipe. A ladder is propped up against one side of the ditch and a sturdy form installed to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. Studio notes indicate that this is "Line 6, Station 3+00."

Excavation--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery; Ladders;

ca. 1978. ASARCO plant. Exterior view in early 1978 of the American Smelting & Refining Company (ASARCO) with focus on large diameter fiberglas reinforced pipe manufactured by Chemical Pipe & Tank (owned by Barthel Co.) and the Barthel Co. and installed by the National Blower & Sheet Metal Co., fabricators of structural steel and miscellaneous iron. The lines may have been 33 inches on the smaller line and six feet diameter on the larger one. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Additional information provided by a reader)

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma); Chemical Pipe & Tank Co. (Tacoma); Barthel Chemical Construction Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1978. Elevated view of the American Smelting & Refining Co. (ASARCO) in early 1978. Photograph ordered by the National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. of Tacoma who had probably built and installed the pipes shown above. They were involved in industrial air pollution control, dust collecting and ventilating systems, metal fabrications for industrial requirements as well as building sheet metal work and electric and heli-arc welding.

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Two men are pictured strolling away from an unidentified plant site in May of 1978. The large plant is currently under construction although the location was not identified. Large pipes are in place and at least part of the plant will have two floors. Photograph ordered by ITT Rayonier, Inc., New York, New York.

Building construction--1970-1980;

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. It includes a glass showcase for new cars. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. Photographed in studio on March 17, 1978. The large building features an all-glass showroom for new vehicles. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Jan Coleman. She was an employee of Tacoma Reprographics and would represent the company in the upcoming Ms. Downtown Tacoma pageant. Ms. Coleman, 25, was a Xerox operator and customer service representative. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Reprographics. (TNT 6-25-78, F-6)

Coleman, Jan; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Dalgety Foods. Assembly line workers inspect bags of vegetables, possibly corn, as the bags pass by on the conveyor belt. Dalgety Foods were frozen vegetable and fruit processors. Photograph ordered by Dalgety Foods.

Dalgety Foods (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vegetables--Tacoma; Assembly-line methods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Dalgety Foods. Sparklets Green Peas boxes are possibly being filled with the vegetables or lids mechanically sealed via assembly-line methods in this April, 1978, photograph at the Dalgety Foods plant. Photograph ordered by Dalgety Foods.

Dalgety Foods (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vegetables--Tacoma; Boxes; Assembly-line methods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Dalgety Foods. Dalgety Foods were frozen vegetable and fruit processors. A Dalgety employee pictured above in April of 1978 is examining trays of Western Family Cut Corn, Bel-Air Green Peas and a succotash mixture. Photograph ordered by Dalgety Foods.

Dalgety Foods (Tacoma); Food industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vegetables--Tacoma; Peas--Tacoma;

ca. 1978. ASARCO plant. In the center of this early 1978 photograph of the American Smelting & Refining Co. plant located in Ruston is the Herreschoff Roaster baghouse that was brand new that year. It had been installed as part of ASARCO's modernization and served to curb industrial air pollution. The baghouse vented the roaster plant to the left. The arsenic plant is situated on the right. The gondola cars collected "calcine" from the arsenic roasters which was further processed. (Additional information provided by a reader) Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; National Blower & Sheet Metal Co. (Tacoma);

In June of 1978, ten young women representing various downtown businesses vied for the title of Ms. Downtown Tacoma. One contestant would be selected to succeed Catherine Packer, 1977's title holder, who was a University of Puget Sound graduate employed by Jeremy's Restaurant. From L-R are: Jane Treleven of Gunderson's Jewelry, Teresa Harris of Union Bank, Diana Rickbeil of Sandra's Salon of Beauty, Paulette Griffin of Pacific First Federal Bank, Stephanie Rowland of Weyerhaeuser, Yolande Wright of Pacific Bank of Washington, Debbie Burrill of Tacoma Commercial Bank, Jan Coleman of Tacoma Reprographics, Joan Cook of Puget Sound National Bank and Karen Diraddo of Pacific Northwest Bell. Ms. Cook, an investment assistant at Puget Sound National Bank, was chosen Ms. Downtown Tacoma on June 26th at the Bicentennial Pavilion. She represented the Downtown Tacoma Association at various events both in and away from Tacoma. (TNT 6-11-78, C-10; TNT 6-27-78, A-1- queen information)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Treleven, Jane; Harris, Teresa; Rickbeil, Diana; Griffin, Paulette; Rowland, Stephanie; Wright, Yolande; Burrill, Debbie; Coleman, Jan; Cook, Joan; Diraddo, Karen;