Wood carving of Thomas Mallon. Mr. Mallon was the founder and chairman of the Bank of Tacoma, and also the owner of Mallon Motors. A plaque attached to the carving indicates that it was presented to Mr. Mallon as a gesture of appreciation by the bank's board of directors on March 28, 1967. The carving hung in the bank's main office in the remodeled Publix Market & Garage at 11th & Pacific. Photograph ordered by the Bank of Tacoma.

Wood carvings; Mallon, Thomas--Associated objects; Bankers--Tacoma; Bank of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Copy of customer print. Another in a series taken in what appears to be a small town perhaps around the last part of the 1800s. Located in a valley surrounded by rolling hillsides, this village had a large operating plant previously shown in C157511, image 2, and again in this photograph beyond the row of buildings. The buildings are nestled close together with the only sign readily legible is for the "Nugget" on the extreme left corner. The "Nugget" was the town's newspaper, in business from 1891 to 1900. There are three steeples or cupolas visible on buildings in the town. Several horses are hitched to posts awaiting their masters' return. A reader has identified this town as De Lamar, Idaho. It was founded in 1888 by sailing captain Joseph De Lamar. Once a prime producer of silver, this former mining community is now a ghost town. Photograph ordered by Noel H. Wynne, 5431 A St., on 12-9-69. (Identification provided by a reader)

Hills--Idaho; Horses--Idaho; Buildings--Idaho; Villages--Idaho; Mining--Idaho;

Copy of customer print. Elevated view of small village carved out of the surrounding hillsides; photograph may have been taken about 1900 or in the 1890s. There are very few houses or other buildings in sight; primary industry may have been the large plant in the foreground. A reader has identified this community as De Lamar, Idaho. It is now a ghost town just east of the Oregon-Idaho border. De Lamar was founded by sailing captain Joseph De Lamar in 1888. Other photographs in this series are found in C157511, images 2, 3. Photograph ordered by Noel H. Wynne, 5431 A St., on 12-9-69. (Identification provided by a reader)

Hills--Idaho; Stairways--Idaho; Buildings--Idaho; Villages--Idaho; Mining--Idaho;

ca. 1933. Copy negative of tugboat employed as "Municipal Garbage Tug" ca. 1933. The tugboat "Wallowa" was built in Portland in 1889, and for over 40 years assisted sailboats on the Columbia River and towed log rafts and barges up and down the coast from Portland to Skagway. She was sold to the Foss Launch & Tug Company of Tacoma in 1929. When Hollywood needed a tugboat to star alongside Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery in the film "Tugboat Annie," they chose the old "Wallowa." For the film, she was renamed the "Narcissus." The film "Tugboat Annie" had its world premiere in Tacoma on October 18, 1933. After her starring role, she was rewarded with a new engine, and a complete rebuild of her auxiliary machinery, deck, cabin and pilot house. She was also given an new name, becoming the "Arthur Foss" in honor of the company's president in 1934. The "Arthur Foss" went on to have a distinguished career including service in the World War II; she was the last vessel out of Wake Island before the Japanese invasion of 1941. Renamed the "Theodore Foss" in 1963, she was retired in 1968. ALBUM 6. TPL-9391

Motion pictures; Tugboats--Tacoma; Foss Launch & Tug Co. (Tacoma);

Air conditioning duct work. An unidentified young worker in hard hat stands with his arms akimbo in front of the large air conditioning ducts at the newly completed Bank of Washington Plaza, 1201-23 Pacific Ave., on November 12, 1970. The air conditioning apparatus may have been placed on the building's 23rd floor. Photograph ordered by R.L. Purits Sheet Metal, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Air conditioners--Tacoma; Air conditioning industry--Tacoma;

American Legion Last Man Club. Twelve men were in attendance on November 10, 1970, at a meeting of the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 Last Man Club. The annual gathering was held at Brad's Restaurant, 9201 Pacific Ave. A plaque, adorned with two American flags, is on display with the names of past commanders. James P. "Smiley" Fulgham, standing behind the plaque, is believed to have presided over the gathering. Photograph ordered by the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2. (TNT 11-8-70, A-2 - article) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clubs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Last Man Club (Tacoma); Flags--United States; Plaques--Tacoma; Fulgham, James P.;

Scholarship winners. The winners and the Homebuilders Assn. official were not identified. These are believed to be the winners of the sixth annual Residential Design Competion sponsored by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. Top scoring high school entrants won scholarships and certificates. Ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Awards; Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma (Tacoma);

Another view of refrigerated fish barge, previously shown in D158402, image 3. It appears still under construction at the Arcweld plant in Marysville in early May of 1970. Photograph ordered by U.S. Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, PA.

Barges--Marysville; Boat & ship industry--Marysville;

Kitchen cabinets on display. This is believed to be the home of Bob Bartron. An example of fine craftsmanship in the Fircrest home of Bob Bartron was found in the display of abundant kitchen cabinets. The dark wood constrasted with the lighter trim provided a modern look to the eating area. Mr. Bartron had opened his own business, Bartron Cabinets, at 5003 So. Washington. Photograph ordered by Bartron Cabinets.

Bartron, Robert--Homes & haunts; Cupboards--Fircrest;

Oars up! Seven girls prepare to enjoy Lake Devereaux as they learn to maneuver the large dragon-headed rowboat in mid-July of 1970. All are properly wearing life vests. The girls were part of a large contingent of 250 attending the Girl Scouts camp throughout the summer; there were also 140 girls attending the Camp Fire camp as well. The O.D.I. camps began on June 22nd. As an added note, the five canoes pictured in the background and foreground were Willits canoes, built by Earl and Floyd Willits on Day Island. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 6-7-70, A-17 - article) (Additional information provided by a reader)

Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Rowboats--Lake Devereaux; Rowers--Lake Devereaux; Life preservers; Canoes;

View of new Commonwealth Building, next door to Seattle-First National Bank (formerly Bank of Tacoma building). The Commonwealth Title Insurance Co.'s headquarters between Pacific & Commerce at So. 12th St. was the first urban renewal building occupied downtown. Commonwealth Title was located on the Pacific Ave. level and the second floor was entirely occupied by the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch. By the end of July, 1970, Commonwealth Title had moved into their new quarters. Built of buff concrete and copper-colored brickwork, the building was designed by Tacoma architect Robert W. Evans along with Seattle architect Robert H. Eyre. KAM Construction was the general contractor. Photograph ordered by Bozell & Jacobs. (TNT 1-25-70, A-19; TNT 7-26-70, A-19)

Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980; Urban renewal;

Posed on the rooftop of the Winthrop Hotel with the towering Medical Arts Building prominently in the background are officers of the Department of Washington and Alaska, of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65. They were holding their 57th annual convention at the Winthrop from June 7-10, 1970. Believed to be in attendance was Mrs. Fayette Bell of Los Angeles, the organization's national president. Also believed to be pictured above was Mrs. John McDougall of Seattle, department president who presided over the convention's meetings. Among activities held during the convention was a memory banquet where a scholarship would be awarded to a college student who was a descendant of a Civil War veteran. Photograph ordered by the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War,1861-65. (TNT 5-24-70, E-6 article)

Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Medical Arts Building (Tacoma);

Four women holding emblem of the NFBPWC, the National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs. Included on the golden emblem are Nike, the ship of commerce, wand, torch and scroll with the year of the organization's founding, 1919. It is the largest and oldest organization of working women in the United States. The Tacoma chapter would have a dinner meeting at the Winthrop Hotel on September 9, 1970, presided by Mrs. Bernard A. Gay. From L-R are Mrs. Bernard A. Gay (seated), Mrs. Robert J. Frost, Mrs. Rubelle Hansen and Mrs. Vincent Baker. Photograph ordered by the Business & Professional Women's Club. Although taken by the Richards Studio in August of 1970, this photograph was not used until May 9, 1971, by the News Tribune, for the announcement of the 1971-72 installation of new officers for the club. Mrs. Hansen was elected president and Mrs. Frost, first vice-president. (TNT 5-9-71, E-8)

Emblems; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; National Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs (Tacoma);

The front window display of Woolworth's heavily advertised the store's "Golden Fried Chicken" to-go in June, 1970. Signs hanging on the window and in the store's interior advised that the chicken could be purchased by the bucket, bag or piece. The chicken would be kept hot by use of "Hot Sak," probably insulated bags, or in paper buckets. A female mannequin in apron poses in the window with a sign indicating mom would appreciate a day off from cooking, a hint that fried chicken would be a good substitute.

F.W. Woolworth Co. (Tacoma); Variety stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices); Window displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mannequins;

House Minority Leader and future President Gerald R. Ford with daughter Susan, age 12, and wife Betty attend launching of Navy gunboat "USS Grand Rapids" at Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. The ship was named for Ford's hometown in Michigan. Susan christened the PG-98 with a bottle of champagne. Standing next to Susan is believed to be Mrs. Walter Norblad of Slayton, Oregon. She was the widow of the former Oregon congressman and Susan's godmother. ALBUM 1. (TNT 4-5-70, A-1article )

Ford, Gerald R.--Family; Ford, Gerald R.; Ford, Betty; Ford, Susan; Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Gunboats--United States; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Susan Ford, age 12, daughter of House Minority Leader and future President Gerald Ford, with flowers and bunting-wrapped champagne bottle with which she will christen the Navy gunboat "USS Grand Rapids" at Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. on April 4, 1970. She is wearing a bright red and white dotted dress under a white wool coat. Susan is the youngest of the Ford's four children and the only daughter. (Color image) ALBUM 1. (TNT 4-5-70, A-1)

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

Good Samaritan Hospital. Good Samaritan Hospital moved to the former location of the Lutheran Minor Hospital in 1957. In 1971 a $2,000,000 diagnostic and treatment wing was completed. It is unclear whether the above photograph, taken in August of 1970, was of the addition to the hospital. Color photograph ordered by Bethlehem Steel, Bethlehem, PA.

Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup); Hospitals--Puyallup;

Two wide-eyed teens, accompanied by an equally wide-eyed bunny-suited doll, exemplify the theme of the 24th annual Tacoma Home Show, a "Look into the 70s." More than 150 displays would be on hand at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse to give present and prospective homeowners a glimpse into the newest and most innovative products to enhance today's lifestyles. Pam Jenkins (l) and Betsy Wilkins (r) were photographed at Ghilarducci's Florists on March 13, 1970. (TNT 3-29-70, B-5)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Wilkins, Betsy; Jenkins, Pam; Dolls; Ghilarducci's California Florists (Tacoma);

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;