Turkey Inn. The newly opened Turkey Inn was located at 8217 So. Hosmer St. not far from the Sherwood Inn. It was owned by Phil Lindberg. Golden Ridge, Inc., was apparently having its annual meeting at the restaurant on March 11, 1972. The Turkey Inn, according to a News Tribune anniversary advertisement later published in December of 1972, opened on December 18, 1971. Photograph ordered by Golden Ridge, Inc.

Turkey Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

United Good Neighbors. 30 executives on loan from various Tacoma businesses posed for a group portrait at the old Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, on November 3, 1971. Industry and government had loaned a total of 73 executives to the United Good Neighbors campaign who had been working since mid-August. The drive to collect funds for the UGN officially began on September 14th. The group's goal was to collect $1,928,000 in the campaign which was to end on November 12th, a bare two months away. The United Good Neighbors was a predecessor of United Way. Photograph ordered by the United Good Neighbor Fund of Pierce County. (TNT 11-12-71, p. 1 -article; )

United Good Neighbors (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising --Tacoma--1970-1980;

Copy of customer print. Undated photograph, possibly taken in the 1880s or earlier, of a set of buildings, including a hotel. Part of the hotel's name is obscured by a tree but it appears that it may have been called the "Audubon Hotel." The couple standing near the hotel may have been its proprietors. Streets appear to be dirt rather than gravel. Photograph ordered on December 16, 1971 by Denny Lund.

Hotels;

Copy of customer's undated illustration. Ordered by Glen Graves Advertising on May 11, 1972. A SS Starporter 70-ton crane is pictured in the process of loading/unloading heavy containers from a ship that is docked at an unnamed harbor. The Starporter was manufactured by Tacoma's Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Renderings;

Block's Furniture. Block's Furniture was located at 8219 South Tacoma Way. Mike Block was president of the family-owned store. The large two-floor business was close to the Duffle Bag and National Auto Parts and had convenient front door parking. Block's advertised good quality at low prices: three rooms of furniture for $499, 7-piece living room set for $199. There was over one acre of fine furnishings at Block's including a new 6,000 sq. ft. sleep shop section of 100+ sofa-sleepers. In late October of 1972, president Mike Block was presented with a business award from Ford Motor Co. dealers in recognition of the growth of the firm. Floor space was now 45,000 square feet from a 1950 start of 2,500 square feet. The firm began with two workers in 1950; in 1972, there were 16 employees. Photograph ordered by Block's Furniture. (TNT full page ad 10-13-72, C-1; TNT 10-29-72, D-9 article on award)

Block's Furniture (Lakewood); Furniture stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Signs (Notices);

Wispy clouds race by dark blue skies in mid-October, 1972, in Tacoma's downtown business district. The temperature, as shown on Puget Sound National Bank's gauge, is a brisk 45 degrees. This view of Pacific Avenue looking north shows many of the city's long established buildings: (r-l) Tacoma Art Museum in the former home of the National Bank of Washington; Puget Sound National Bank with its prominent spire; Peoples department store; Washington Building with the striking Bank of California red neon sign; Bank of California, Security (Provident) Building and the Olympus Hotel. Color photograph ordered by De Vac Chamberlain, Seattle.

Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Puget Sound National Bank (Tacoma); Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Peoples (Tacoma); Washington Building (Tacoma); Electric signs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Security Building (Tacoma);

Standard room at the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel. According to the 1972 City Directory, all of the 105 rooms in the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (formerly America West Tacoma Motor Hotel) were listed as "delux." Catering to the business traveler, the hotel provided comfortable double beds, extra tables for writing and laying out luggage, and bright lighting. Rooms had wall-to-wall carpeting. This particular room was decorated in warm colors of gold and bronze. Color photograph ordered by the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel.

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Lobby of the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel. Several guests are pictured in the spacious lobby of the Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel on July 28, 1972. Four of them are descending the wide staircase which is carpeted in blush tones. Wearing green is Carol Benton (now Mazzuca). Rich and Linda Johnson are the couple in the middle. Coming up the stairs is Marge Steffan while restaurant manager Bob Adam (in blue suit) speaks on the telephone. The Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel had opened in August of 1960. Its location on Saint Helens Ave. was handy for business travelers as it was close to downtown. A few years later the hotel underwent a name change to "America West Tacoma Motor Hotel," only to seemingly revert back to its original name sometime in 1972. The 1973 City Directory indicates that the hotel was now a member of Prestige Inns. Photograph ordered by Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Doric Tacoma Motor Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1970-1980; Lobbies--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Ship's interiors. This view is part of the luxurious living quarters of the fishing boat, "Sea Royal," currently undergoing ship trials. Cultured stone bulkheads by a Kent firm are decorated with life-like plants and are part of the entry way to this red-and-gold accented captain's room. Velvet drapes and valances and decorated mirrors along with the thick red carpeting convey an elegant atmosphere. The "Sea Royal" was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched on November 11, 1972. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Ship's quarters. Luxurious quarters aboard the 225-foot tuna seiner, "Sea Royal," featured an oversized stuffed red sofa, leather chairs, large writing desk and red wall-to-wall carpeting. An ornate built-in chess set is already ready for players. These were the quarters of ship captain, Manuel Andrade, whose wife helped in decorating. She had ordered the furniture shipped from California in order that they might match the furnishings in the captain's own home. Captain Andrade was able to entertain guests while in port in this beautiful setting. The "Sea Royal" was launched by Tacoma Boatbuilding on November 11, 1972, and was undergoing sea trials in late December prior to her release to her owners, Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 12-29-72, p. 31- article on ship; TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Chess;

Cropped color photograph of Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. executive. This is David Fogg, president of the firm, as he was photographed on September 21, 1972, speaking on the telephone. A rifle is mounted on the brick wall behind his desk while a miniature cannon is displayed along with a handbell on the wood desk/cabinet beneath the gun. Framed photographs decorate a wall including an aerial view of the city. Photograph ordered by Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Fogg, David; Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Business people--Tacoma--1970-1980; Rifles;

Ship's galley. Resembling more a cozy restaurant than a ship's gallery was the dining area for the crew of the tuna seiner, "Sea Royal." The large kitchen was equipped with modern appliances including two large refrigerators. Crew members could sit comfortably on padded, cheerfully decorated chairs. The cultured stone bulkheads in the galley, along with stone in the owner's suite, was manufactured by a local Kent business. The "Sea Royal" was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding for Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation and launched on November 11, 1972. At the time of the above photograph, she was undergoing ship trials. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

Galleys (Ship kitchens); Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Mrs. Edith Hild sits at the wheel of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers on August 17, 1972. Steven's manager Pete Lisicich notes the very low mileage (14226) for the 18-year-old car. The Hild family drove the car less than 15.5 miles per week. Despite the fact the car only traveled about 1000 miles a year, the family brought it in to Steven Motor every fall for complete inspection and maintenance service. The low miles and pristine condition made Mrs. Hild's Savoy the top choice in a national search for the best 1954 Plymouth to be presented to singer Johnny Cash. He had once owned this same model when he first began singing. Mrs. Hild received the keys to a new 1973 Plymouth in exchange for her car. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Lisicich, Pete; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild shares a smile with Steven Motor Co. manager Pete Lisicich on August 17, 1972. Mrs. Hild, leaning against her 1954 Plymouth Savoy, was planning to trade in her classic low-mileage automobile. According to Wikipedia, the Savoy was introduced in 1954 as a 1955 model and came only in a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe model. Mrs. Hild's vehicle was the four-door sedan and appeared to be in excellent condition. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit.

Hild, Edith; Lisicich, Pete; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild of 815 No. Ainsworth Ave. is pictured in August of 1972 at the wheel of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy which is parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers. The Savoy, which is no longer produced, had its gearshift on the steering wheel column. Mrs. Hild would be swapping her '54 Plymouth for keys to a 1973 Plymouth at the Indiana State Fair. Her car was selected during a nationwide search for the best 1954 Plymouth and presented to singer Johnny Cash. He had once owned a duplicate model which he considered to be the "best car I ever owned." Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mrs. Edith Hild at the wheel of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy which she has parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers located at 2705 South Tacoma Way. The driver's door is open while Mrs. Hild keeps a firm one-handed grip on the steering wheel. By 1972, the car would have been about 18 years old but had less than 15,000 miles on its odometer. Mrs. Hild, the widow of Ray Hild, resided at 815 No. Ainsworth Ave. Her car would be the top choice in a nationwide search for the best 1954 Plymouth and presented to singer Johnny Cash later in August. He had once owned a 1954 Plymouth when first starting his career and maintained that it was the "best car I ever owned." Mrs. Hild would not be left carless; in exchange, she would receive the keys to a 1973 Plymouth at the Indiana State Fair. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A laughing Mrs. Edith Hild practices the time-honored tradition of testing tires as she kicks the front tire of her 1954 Plymouth Savoy parked at Steven Motor Company, Chrysler and Plymouth dealers, located on South Tacoma Way. The low-mileage sedan was originally purchased from Steven Motor and faithfully maintained there. Mrs. Hild, a retired schoolteacher, was the national winner for the owner of the best 1954 Plymouth. Her Savoy would be given to singer Johnny Cash in exchange for the keys to a 1973 Plymouth. Cash had always admired the '54 Savoy model, a car that he and his brother had owned at the start of Cash's singing career. Photograph ordered by Young & Rubicam, Detroit. (TNT 8-30-72, A-1 article)

Hild, Edith; Plymouth automobile; Steven Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The Port of Seattle in the 1970s was a busy, bustling center of shipping. This view of either Pier 25 or Pier 46 in August of 1972 shows several Star Iron & Steel (SIS) heavy duty 40-ton container cranes and the many containers that need to be moved. Color photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Piers & wharves--Seattle; Shipping--Seattle; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Star Iron & Steel built three 40-ton Starcon mobile container-handling cranes for the Port of Seattle which were installed during the summer of 1972. The bright red cranes were pictured above in August of that year in the busy Seattle port. Color photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.

Hoisting machinery; Piers & wharves--Seattle; Shipping--Seattle; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Star Karricon crane. A Star Karricon crane, manufactured by Tacoma's Star Iron & Steel Co., is pictured at Pier 46 in Seattle on October 4, 1972. Two famous Seattle landmarks are in the photo's background: Smith Tower and further back on First Hill, Harborview Hospital. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Seattle; Smith Tower (Seattle); Harborview Hospital (Seattle); Shipping--Seattle;

Copy of customer print. Undated color photograph of interior of cedar home. This is possibly the interior of the home pictured at D162744, image 1c. An elk's head is mounted high on the cedar paneled walls of the home's living room. A staircase with wrought iron railings leads to the upper level, perhaps a loft. Photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc., on December 16, 1972.

Houses; Hunting trophies; Stairways;

Exterior view of Kmart, 100th & Bridgeport Way. Kmart store #4467 opened on Thursday, July 20, 1972, at 10 a.m. The brick structure was similar in design to the Kmart stores at 72nd & Portland Ave. and on Sixth Ave. with plenty of free parking available in the well-lit lot. Robert W. Henley was the store's first manager; its 150 full-time employees would be a boon to Tacoma's economy. Photograph ordered by SS Kresge Co. (TNT 8-25-71, A-1- article; TNT 7-16-72 Ad A-4; TNT 7-19-72, A-2 -article; TNT 7-21-72, A-9-article)

Kmart (Lakewood); Department stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Parking lots--Lakewood;

Boat launching. View of Tacoma Boatbuilding plant on the Hylebos Waterway on November 11, 1972, when the fishing boat "Sea Royal" was launched. The "Sea Royal" was another of the large 225-foot class of tuna seiners produced by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. TPL-9758

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

The "Sea Royal." The "Sea Royal," which was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos Waterway, was capable of traveling better than 15 knots. It could hold a crew of 17. The large 225-foot tuna seiner was built for Capt. Manuel Andrade of San Diego, president of Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation. His daughter Denise was the ship's sponsor. Sea trials would be conducted in December and delivery to the ship's owner anticipated before January 1, 1973. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 11-7-72, p. 24 -article; TNT 11-12-72, B-6)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

A dramatic image of Stephen Minch was created in this August 8, 1972, studio portrait which shows him in double-profile. It is very similar to another portrait also taken in 1972, D160899, image 459. Mr. Minch was believed to reside in the Puyallup area. Mr. Minch became a well known writer of magic and mentalism, including an biography of pitchman Eddie Fields entitled "A Life Among Secrets." He founded Hermetic Press in Seattle in 1990. Photograph ordered by Stephen Minch.

Minch, Stephen; Mustaches;

Stephen Minch strikes a thoughtful pose in this August 8, 1972, studio portrait. His eyes are not looking directly into the camera. Mr. Minch had long, dark, wavy hair and a mustache. Another photograph of Mr. Minch is at D160899, image 459. Mr. Minch would author more than 30 books on magic and mentalism, many published by his own publishing house, Hermetic Press of Seattle. Photograph ordered by Stephen Minch.

Minch, Stephen; Mustaches;

Mortuary. This contemporary mortuary was located next to a cemetery in Toledo, a small town in Lewis County. The brick-and-wood building resembled a residence rather than a funeral home. The unidentified mortuary overlooked a cemetery. This photograph was taken in the fall of 1972.

Morgues & mortuaries--Toledo; Cemeteries--Toledo;

Reno Odlin (l) , president of the Washington State Historical Society, poses on the deck of the "Nonsuch," an authentic replica of the 17th century sailing ship, which was docked in Old Town from September 15-18th, 1972. With him are the captain of the vessel, Adrian Small (center) and E.K. Murray, a descendant of a Hudson's Bay Co. chief factor. The captain was given a now-rare copy of "History of Fort Vancouver" by his two visitors. The "Nonsuch" was built in Great Britain in 1968 for Hudson's Bay Co.'s 300th anniversary two years ago. Since then the 53-foot ketch has visited many American and Canadian ports. The "Nonsuch" would sail away on Tuesday, September 19th, after a special short cruise for Mr. Odlin and company. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 9-11-72, p. 31- article; TNT 9-16-72, p. 1 -article; TNT 9-24-72, B-7 -article)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Murray, E.K.; Small, Adrian; Sailing ships--England;

In mid-September, 1972, hordes of Tacomans boarded the "Nonsuch," an authentic replica of the 17th century sailing ship whose voyage to North America in 1668 proved pivotal in the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Co., as the 53-foot ketch arrived at Old Town Dock for public display. A special group of visitors were afforded a short private cruise on September 19th before the "Nonsuch" took leave of Tacoma. These Tacomans had shared in the Hudson's Bay Co.'s 300th anniversary celebration in London in 1970. Washington State Historical Society president Reno Odlin (center with checkered light jacket) and prominent local attorney E.K. Murray were photographed with the English ship's captain, Adrian Small (beret). The crew of 11 and Captain Small were given a big welcome from the city on their arrival on September 15, 1972. The city fireboat, many private boats, and hundreds of onshore spectators were present. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 9-11-72, p. 31- article; TNT 9-16-72, p. 1 -article; TNT 9-24-72, B-7)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Murray, E.K.; Small, Adrian; Sailing ships--England;

Publicity photograph for the 1952 Stadium High School class reunion. The chateau-styled school is in the background. The Stadium High School class of 1952 would be celebrating its 20th class reunion with a social hour and dancing at 565 Broadway on August 5, 1972. A midnight breakfast would conclude the gathering. Classmates involved in planning the reunion were: (L-R) David Hedberg, Dr. Anthony Milan, Robert Patterson, Mrs. Jack (Carol Semmern) Hamilton, Mrs. William (June Otto) Tennyson, Mrs. Lynn (Kathleen Sharman) Sommers, Mrs. Earl (Gwen Collier) Pitz, Mrs. Warren (Sharon Parizek) Brown and Warren Brown. Photograph ordered by Lynn Sommers. (TNT 7-23-72, B-8 article )

Reunions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Committees--Tacoma--1970-1980; Milan, Anthony; Patterson, Robert; Hamilton, Carol; Tennyson, June; Sommers, Kathleen; Pitz, Gwen; Brown, Warren; Brown, Sharon;