ca. 1979. Looking east toward Pacific Ave. and the water from a vacant lot with weeds, circa 1979. The dome of Union Station can be seen in the distance center.

Cityscapes--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. The Japanese Language School, Nihon Go Gakko, aka Tacoma Yochiyen, at 1715 Tacoma Ave. So., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1921 and designed by Heath & Gove, Arch. The building became Tacoma's processing center during the World War II relocation of Japanese Americans. It was placed on the City and National registry in the 1980's. The land was purchased by the University of Washington-Tacoma in the late 90's and the dilapidated building was razed.

Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Washington (Tacoma); Japanese Language School (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. The Japanese Language School, Nihon Go Gakko, aka Tacoma Yochiyen, at 1715 Tacoma Ave. So., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1921 and designed by Heath & Gove, Arch. The building became Tacoma's processing center during the World War II relocation of Japanese Americans. It was placed on the City and National registry in the 1980's. The land was purchased by the University of Washington-Tacoma in the late 90's and the dilapidated building was razed.

Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Washington (Tacoma); Japanese Language School (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. The Japanese Language School, Nihon Go Gakko, aka Tacoma Yochiyen, at 1715 Tacoma Ave. So., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1921 and designed by Heath & Gove, Arch. The building became Tacoma's processing center during the World War II relocation of Japanese Americans. It was placed on the City and National registry in the 1980's. The land was purchased by the University of Washington-Tacoma in the late 90's and the dilapidated building was razed.

Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; University of Washington (Tacoma); Japanese Language School (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. View from the intersection of 13th St. and Tacoma Ave So. of the Bacon Building, 1151-55 Tacoma Ave. So. The structure was built in 1888 and has been home to many businesses; most recently, the Tux Shop (2000-2003) and Aster Technology Institute.

Tux Shop (Tacoma); Clothing stores--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Formally attired mannequins inhabit the windows at Huseby's Tux-N-Tails.

Huseby's Tux-N-Tails (Tacoma); Window displays--Tacoma; Mannequins; Wedding clothing & dress;

ca. 1979. Roofline of St. Leo's Catholic Church, 1301 Yakima Ave. So., circa 1979 from 13th St. In the background is St. Leo's School, 1323 Yakima Ave. So., occupied in 1979 by the Tacoma Actors Guild.

St. Leos Catholic Church (Tacoma); Catholic churches--Tacoma; St. Leos Parochial School (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. St. Leo's Catholic Church, ca. 1979.

St. Leo's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Catholic churches--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Truck with camper top parked in unidentified garage, circa 1979. Other door on garage has "No Parking" sign. Houses in background are unidentified.

Recreational vehicles; Garages; Parking;

ca. 1979. 1979 photograph of the intersection of Fawcett Ave. and 13th St. and the Ford Building at 1302 Fawcett Ave. The building originally housed the Manley-Thompson Ford Agency. It was built in 1918 and designed by architect E. J. Breseman. After a remodel in 1931, it was combined with the Auditorium Building (1308-10) and renamed the Crescent Hall. The painting on the side of the building is for "Crystalike Color Processing" for "kodacolor, kodachrome, ektachrome and anscochrome."

Ford Building (Tacoma); Crescent Hall (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. An ornate arched doorway at the Samson Hotel, 1152-56 Fawcett Ave. The Hotel converted into apartments was demolished in 1989 after several fires, despite its city, state and national registry.

Samson Hotel (Tacoma); Apartment houses--Tacoma;

ca. 1979. Formally attired mannequins inhabit the windows at Huseby's Tux-N-Tails.

Huseby's Tux-N-Tails (Tacoma); Window displays--Tacoma; Mannequins; Wedding clothing & dress;

ca. 1979. Unidentified underground structure with open roof panels, or deteriorated and removed panels. Pillars to left, concrete wall center with door in center has "NO Parking" stencilled on it. Windows in structure above. Possibly an underground parking structure.

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. The historic Waddell Building, 1502-04 Pacific Ave., circa 1979. The structure was built in 1890 by builder James Waddell. It has been remodeled and in 2004 it was incorporated into the Marriott Hotel.

Waddell Building (Tacoma); Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; architectural detail.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; baggage cart parked in train arrival and departure area.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; abandoned baggage cart under stairs near railroad tracks.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; abandoned baggage cart under stairs near railroad tracks.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Union Station, circa 1979; view down stairs.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979; view of abandoned straw hat on steps leading from tracks to the waiting room.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979; view of photographer's shadow on steps beside station.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Photograph taken in 1979 of the Aerie (hang gliders) located at 1527 Commerce, on the Commerce side of the Crystal Palace Building (1508-16 Jefferson), built in 1889. The Aerie was not listed in the City Directory, indicating that it was a short time business at this address. In fact, it appears to be boarded up and abandoned in the photograph.

Cityscapes--Tacoma--1970-1980; Business districts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building deterioration--Tacoma--1970-1980; Aerie (Tacoma);

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979; view of stairs down to tracks.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Interior view of Union Station, circa 1979; view of stairs down to tracks.

Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad stations--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1979. Graffitti at an unidentified location in Tacoma, circa 1979.

Graffiti;

ca. 1979. Street corner in Tacoma circa 1979. Union Station in right background. The street running horizontally is Pacific Ave. The street in the foreground of the picture is 17th St. The building on right with "Hiring... Teamsters" sign on side is 1701 Commerce.