This Midway-area residential community would soon be receiving the benefits of a new sewer project in February of 1969. An employee of Wilson Construction Co., based in University Place, kneels next to a child's blackboard with pertinent job information. Photograph ordered by Wilson Construction Co.

Houses--1960-1970; Sewers; Wilson Construction Co. (University Place); Blackboards; Signs (Notices);

Exterior view of the Beckonridge Country Apartments. Those contemplating residing in the Beckonridge could stop by the manager's unit in May of 1969. The homes were artfully designed of wood to blend in with the prevailing trees. Carports were provided for this University Place development. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were celebrating a grand opening in late May of 1969. Located at 52nd & Bristonwood in the Beckonridge community of University Place, the 1-2 bedroom apartments were constructed by Fister Construction of Fircrest. In keeping with the natural setting, all utilities were underground and the units were equipped with all-electric appliances. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction. (TNT- Ad 5-23-69, A-4; TNT- Ad 5-25-69, A-13)

Housing developments--University Place--1960-1970; Beckonridge Country Apartments (University Place);

Wilson Construction Co. of University Place was engaged in sewer work in a Midway-area residential community on February 25, 1969. An employee of the firm crouches next to a small portable blackboard that lists work-pertinent information. Wilson Construction was owned by Len Wilson, 8601-43rd W. Photograph ordered by Wilson Construction.

Houses--1960-1970; Sewers; Signs (Notices); Wilson Construction Co. (University Place); Blackboards;

New homes on Eastside. Interior of home on the city's eastside is an elegant blending of old and new with gold and turquoise tones dominant. An extended stuffed sofa of turquoise faces a large color console; the ceiling-to-floor drapes artistically utilize a similar shade of blue topped with gold folds. An oil painting framed in gold tones and ornate framed mirrors decorate the smooth white walls. A small brick fireplace completes the living room. Photograph ordered by Wollander & Associates.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Living rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Couches; Draperies; Paintings; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1960-1970; Televisions;

New homes on Eastside. A dark-toned Pontiac Bonneville is parked in the driveway of a one-car attached garage on September 3, 1969. The new wood framed single story home is located in the city's eastside, in the E. "T" and Gregory area. Photograph ordered by Wollander & Associates.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Pontiac automobile; Automobiles--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Beckonridge Country Apartments. The modern two-story housing complex in the Beckonridge community of University Place celebrated its grand opening in late May of 1969. The Beckonridge units were placed in a natural setting of fir trees, which provided shade and acted as windbreaks. Each unit was provided a carport and a private entrance. One tenant's bicycle shown above in May of 1969 could have been used to travel the many wooded pathways throughout this University Place neighborhood. Beckonridge was designed as an open space community fully incorporating its natural beauties. Utilities were placed underground as not to mar the scenic atmosphere. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were located at 52nd & Bristonwood, north of Bridgeport and west of Cirque Dr. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction, general contractors of the complex. (TNT -Ad 5-25-69, A-13; TNT -Ad 5-23-69, A-4)

Housing developments--University Place--1960-1970; Beckonridge Country Apartments (University Place); Bicycles & tricycles--University Place;

New homes on Eastside. A family is hard at work on a sunny September day in 1969 preparing their yard for planting of grass seeds. Shovels, hoes and rakes are in use while a small girl on a tricycle watches. Wollander & Associates had requested photographs of homes on Tacoma's eastside about the E. "T" and Gregory area. This home was a one-story wood frame contemporary with attached one-car garage. A riderless tricycle and colorful ball are visible near a parked automobile in the driveway.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Families--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Automobiles--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Close-up of vacant lot at the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" with view of Commencement Bay on June 11, 1969. Robert Billsbrough Price, an award winning local architect, had requested aerial (see D156236, image 5) and closer views of this area of fine homes. Small plants, shrubs and trees cover the lot along with tuffs of grass. This lot is listed as 402-08 No. "D." 402 No. "D" had originally been the home of Ezra Poppleton in 1891; the home was subsequently demolished. The Washington State Historical Society building can be glimpsed behind trees.

Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma);

Bellevue apartment house. This unidentified apartment house in Bellevue overlooked a tranquil body of water in March of 1970. The contemporary structure's units had balconies on al four floors. The apartments were located at 6001 - 140th N.E., Bellevue. Photograph ordered by W-O Co., Bellevue.

Apartment houses--Bellevue; Bodies of water--Bellevue;

September Song model home. The "September Song" was one of a new line of lower priced homes built by Evergreen State Builders in the new Lacey-area Travera community in 1969. It, along with "April Love" and "Junebug," would be open for inspection the last weekend in September with the official opening of Travera. "September Song" appeared to be a one-and-one half story wood framed building with stone accents; it was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to contain a two-car attached garage and a mansard roof. Prices for the new Evergreen State Builders homes in Travera started at $16,950. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)

Houses--Lacey; Model houses--Lacey;

April Love model home. All three model homes constructed by Evergreen State Builders for the new Travera housing development near Lacey had references to months of the year. "April Love" was a trim wood framed house with attached one-car garage. It was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to be either a 3 or 4 bedroom unit with no additional charge for the additional bedroom. Evergreen State Builders constructed these homes to be sold at lower prices, starting from $16,950, but with fine craftsmanship and easy to maintain materials. The homes were located in Travera, a community east of the downtown area of Lacey, and in close proximity to several schools. Sound Shopping Center and I-5 were minutes away by car. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)

Houses--Lacey; Model houses--Lacey;

Flags flap in the wind before the "Junebug" model home. The "Junebug" was one of the model homes built by Evergreen State Builders for the new 57-home Travera housing community near Lacey in the fall of 1969. One of the "Good Times" new series of lower priced homes, the completely furnished "Junebug" was also the official entry in the Fall "Tour of Homes." Three models - the "Junebug," "April Love," and "September Song"- were to be opened September 28, 1969, from noon until dark. Evergreen State Builders hoped to appeal to married couples of all ages with prices starting from $16,950. Designed by W.A. Wollander, features included wall-to-wall carpeting and elimination of hallways to maximize living space. The Travera housing development was east of downtown Lacey and close to schools and shopping centers. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)

Houses--Lacey; Model houses--Lacey; Flags--United States;

Gingko model home. The "Gingko" was one of two model homes built on permanent sites for the 1970 Tacoma Home Show. Located in the Forest Green housing development southeast of Puyallup, the "Gingko" was built by Crest Builders, Inc. With a pricetag of $18, 150, the "Gingko" was designed for young families. Nestled low on a wooded lot with plenty of beauty bark spread among the plantings, the attractive two-bedroom one-story home with attached garage utilitzed rough-sawn siding, black roof and trim, tangerine vertical uprights and a green front entry door. A green belt bordered each homesite in Forest Green and utilities were placed underground so that natural settings were undisturbed. Forest Green tied its grand opening to the Tacoma Home Show so that prospective buyers could inspect the "Gingko" model home and other homes for sale in the area. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-22-70, D-10 - article; TNT 3-30-70, p. 26 - article; TNT 3-30-70, p. 31 - article)

Model houses--Puyallup; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

This large home at 924 No. L St. may have been divided into apartments as a large handwritten sign on the ground floor window indicates that a two-bedroom was available for rent. Interested persons were to inquire upstairs. The home was built in 1910; a detached garage next to the home had living quarters above. Photograph ordered by Byers Home Improvement.

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Two-story wood-sided home built on sloping lot located in Oakbrook subdivision, 1966. This home at 7812 Emerald Dr. S.W. came equipped with second-story deck and patio beneath and would enjoy the cool shade of many fir trees. A young Andrew Mitchell peers over the solid wall separating the property from its neighbors. Oakbrook enjoyed a large private park with Olympic-sized swimming pool and tennis courts. Coming soon would be the Oakbrook Golf & Country Club. The subdivision was located five minutes from the Lakewood Center/Villa Plaza shopping centers and only 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma. According to a News Tribune ad on March 13, 1966, homes were priced from $19,000 to $35,000. Photograph ordered by Oakbrook Realty. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Patios--Lakewood; Mitchell, Andrew;

Exterior of contemporary home. This is possibly one of the model homes built for the annual Tacoma Home Show. Believed to be located in the Oakbrook subdivision of new homes, this one-story brick and wood structure featured wrought iron rails separated by small brick towers. Multi-paned windows would look out over the neatly landscaped front yard. Deciduous trees and firs would make an attractive setting. Photograph ordered by Washington Natural Gas Co.

Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Elegant North end home, close to Stadium High School, restored to reflect its Victorian-era origins. Built in 1890 and known to many as the residence of David Dowd, the large home has an expansive porch, steeply pitched roof, and decorative shingles. The home is now the property of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hood, formerly of Alexandria, Virginia. The Hoods have filled their new home with many antiques including a Tiffany glass lamp, Hepplewhite furniture and a French hand-tooled prayer chair. Old tintypes and beer trays also bring a touch of the past to the No. E St. residence. Photograph ordered by Seattle P.I. (TNT 6-12-66, D-3)

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hood, Ernest--Homes & haunts;

This new home was located at 4610 Merry Lane W. in the University Place neighborhood of Beckonridge. The contemporary, two-level residence with pre-stained vertical siding was built by Dally Construction Co. of Puyallup. It was planned to blend with nature as trees grew through parts of the home. A Douglas fir grew through the rear second floor sun deck over the ground floor patio. A stately Madrona rose through the roof between the double carport and the front entrance to the home. Purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Don Bozman, formerly of Texas, the Beckonridge-neighborhood home was situated in the first open space scenic community. Beckonridge was 240 acres of unspoiled natural woodland. There were wooded pathways throughout the community, including paths to the new Sunset Elementary School, and all utilities were underground. Photograph ordered by Dally Construction Co. (TNT 7-8-66, p. 17 -Ad; TNT 8-21-66, C-19)

Houses--University Place--1960-1970; Bozman, Don B.--Homes & haunts; Neighborhoods--University Place;

This elegant Victorian-era home is framed between two towering trees in this September 14, 1966, photograph. Many might recognize the home at 522 No. E as the former residence of David Dowd. It is now being restored and redecorated by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hood who came from Alexandria, Virginia, in 1965. Built in 1890, the structure has the typical high, airy ceilings and large floor space of the time period. The Hoods are filling the home with many antiques including French and Hepplewhite furniture, a footstool embossed with an authentic English crest crown, and turn-of-the-century gas light chandeliers from New Orleans. Photograph ordered by the Seattle P.I. (TNT 6-12-66, D-3)

Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Hood, Ernest--Homes & haunts;

Socializing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook provided a members-only deluxe clubhouse for its residents. Here, people could engage in quiet conversation with fellow tenants, play piano, or simply enjoy the flames roaring from the enormous brick fireplace. Furnishings were elegant with leather chairs, plush carpeting, and antique-appearing furniture. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Pianos; Fireplaces--Lakewood;

Swimming pool at the Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, provided an enclosed, heated kidney-shaped swimming pool for its residents. Regardless of the weather, tenants could swim in a temperature-controlled setting. Large picture windows supplied natural light to the area. Ads for the apartments stressed the country club atmosphere including the heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and health spas. Rents were listed as $95-135. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Swimming pools--Lakewood;

Billiard playing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The young clientele of the Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook enjoyed the many amenities of the upscale apartment complex in 1967. Residents were entitled to membership in the Lively Oaks clubhouse which offered a deluxe poolroom. Earth tones utilized on the walls, beams, draperies and tiled floor brought a warm atmosphere to the facility. There was even a brown wall clock marked with billiard balls denoting the hours. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Billiards--Lakewood; Billiard rooms--Lakewood;

Exterior of Lively Oaks Apartments. "Come Live the Good Life," was the slogan used in promoting the Lively Oaks Apartments. Located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development in Lakewood, the Lively Oaks' wood exterior blended in with the suburban feel of the area, providing a country club atmosphere. Two-story units were nestled among the firs and oaks of Oakbrook; covered parking was provided for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood--1960-1970;

Clubhouse at Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks, an upscale apartment complex located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, had a members-only clubhouse in 1967. Wrought-iron lamps fastened to the brick entryway framed the black double doors. Apartment residents could socialize and just plain relax with fellow tenants. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.

Lively Oaks Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood--1960-1970; Clubhouses--Lakewood--1960-1970;

ca. 1964. View of the modern two-story Kon-Tiki Apartments. Named after the Polynesian sun king, the Kon-Tiki was built by H.A. Briggs Co. It was located at 5013 Sixth Ave. The Kon-Tiki held an open house in June, 1963. Photograph ordered by National Lumber Manufacturing Assn., Washington, D.C.

Kon-Tiki Apartments (Tacoma); Housing developments--Tacoma--1960-1970;

ca. 1965. 1965 Stock footage. The County-City Building's law enforcement section looks quite a bit different in 2004 than it did in 1965. The four-story wing that housed the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff's Department was completed last after the twelve story central structure and court wing. Each police department had its own jail capable of holding 140 prisoners. Designed for maximum security, the new building also was a more comfortable and spacious environment for the city, county and federal prisoners it housed. This 1965 photograph was taken from about So. 9th & Tacoma Ave. So., looking southwesterly.

County-City Building (Tacoma); Courthouses--Tacoma; Jails--Tacoma;

Columns accentuate this Colonial-styled unidentified brick home in July, 1965. A gently curving porch provides shade and shelter for those wanting to view the nicely landscaped yard. An unusual wrought iron bench with portraits on the backrests is placed under a window.

Houses--1960-1970; Columns; Benches;

Three blended photographs of the area between Sears, Roebuck & Co. and the Bon Marche building in downtown Tacoma taken in September, 1965. The J.C. Penney company was conducting clearance sales as it had moved its main store to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. Longtime downtown fixtures on Broadway pictured above were Mode O'Day, Leroy Jewelers, Bernie's Men's Wear, Fashion Shoes, Karl's Shoes, Lyon's, Frank's Diamond Shop, Spellman's Shoes and Penney's. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank. TPL-502

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.C. Penney Co. (Tacoma); Stores & shops--Tacoma--1960-1970;

A unique stone walkway leads to the recessed entrance of this unidentified brick-and-wood home in July, 1965. A non-traditional chimney tops the shake roof. A short hedge is designed to curve along the walkway.

Houses--1960-1970; Walkways; Hedges (Plants); Chimneys;

A comfortable contemporary styled home was photographed during the summer of 1965. The one-story home had a shake roof and brick covered foundation. Thick growth of shrubs and plants surround the house. The grass appears to be neatly trimmed.

Houses--1960-1970;