ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. Seals and sea otters attracted many to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in 1971. The head of one marine animal barely breaks the surface of the water much to the delight of the zoo's visitors. Other inhabitants of the pool may be beyond the photographer's sightlines as one visitor points outwardly.

Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Aquariums--Tacoma;

ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. It looks like it is summer and children are flocking to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for a joyful day. Several youngsters wait by the entrance to the Aquarium while others look at outdoor exhibits.

Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Aquariums--Tacoma;

ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. A little girl gets a friendly greeting from Point Defiance Zoo's elephant in 1971, much to the delight of her accompanying family. The elephant's affable behavior may have been prompted by the suggestion of a bag full of peanuts carried by the small child. The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium was founded in 1905. It is located on 29 acres inside the 700-acre Point Defiance Park. (www.pdza.org)

Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Elephants; Zoo animals;

Window display at S.H. Kress & Co. - Tacoma Mall location. By February of 1971, Kress had opened a new store in the Tacoma Mall. Kress' longtime downtown store on 9th & Broadway would remain open until the following year. On February 19, 1971, two Kress employees posed at the large display window which is filled with "National Advertising Brands" including Crest toothpaste, Cashmere Bouquet, Nice & Easy, Johnson & Johnson, and even a Yamaha bike. Photograph ordered by S.H. Kress & Co.

S.H. Kress & Co. (Tacoma); Variety stores--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma);

The Doodletown Pipers, a clean-cut All-American singing and dancing troupe, entertained crowds at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup for several days in September, 1970. They also appeared in numbers with actor/singer Dale Robertson. The wholesome group had been taught dance routines by noted choreographer Ward Ellis, who accompanied them on tour, so they did not merely stand stiffly and sing. The Doodletown Pipers would go on to appear with Perry Como on his " live " album recorded in Las Vegas and were regulars on the "Make Your Own Kind of Music" NBC summer program. Noted alumnui of the group included Theresa Graves ("Get Christie Love"), singer Jim Gilstrap, and Tom McKenzie ("Archies"). ALBUM 8.

Singers; Doodletown Pipers; Dancers--Puyallup; Fairs--Puyallup; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Celebrities;

ca. 1971. The 15-member "Hustlers" soccer team posed under cloudy skies behind a small banner in 1971. They were sponsored by lumberman Ben Cheney who had given thousands of local youngsters the opportunity of playing team sports. A large trophy is also on display. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.

Soccer; Soccer players; Uniforms; Awards;

ca. 1971. Crane operations - customer negatives. Planks placed on a tilted board may have come from the boxcar nearby. Photographs requested by Star Iron & Steel Co., major crane manufacturer. Crane units visible were under construction by Star Iron & Steel; cranes, hoists and special machinery made up 70% of the company's annual volume. The company also specialized in fabricated steel and aluminum. See D159837, image 13, for progress photograph of crane. (TNT 12-13-70, C-21 - article)

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Preparations are being made to transport a floating concrete bulkhead from Star Iron & Steel Co.'s plant at 326 Alexander Ave. in early February of 1971. The 25-foot high bulkhead appears to be placed on beams equipped with wheels. It would be hauled to the Port of Tacoma and then towed by tug to the Snake River for use on the Little Goose Lock & Dam. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21 - article)

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma;

Closer view of floating bulkhead on February 4, 1971. Previous photographs of the bulkhead and its move from Star Iron & Steel's tideflats location to waterfront are in D159838, images 6, 12, 14, and 17. Workers are shown monitoring water spurting from the bulkhead. The bulkhead, 25-feet tall, was ordered by the U.S. Corps of Engineers for usage on the Snake River near the Tri-Cities. Star Marine Industries, a subsidiary of Star Iron & Steel, would begin transporting the 114-ton bulkhead on February 8, 1971 by tugboat from the Port of Tacoma. The $165,000 bulkhead was designed and built by Star Iron & Steel. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co. (TNT 2-6-71, p. 21- article)

Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Retaining walls--Tacoma;

1971 color Richards stock footage. Prominent businessman and president of the Civic Arts Commission John P. Wallerich and guest examine Renoir's 'Les Deux Soeurs' during the Tacoma Art Museum's grand opening at its new location, 1123 Pacific Ave., the former home of the (National) Bank of Washington. Governor Dan Evans officiated in dedication ceremonies on May 25, 1971, which began the week-long celebration of the arts.

Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma); Paintings; Wallerich, John P.; Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. This is believed to be a look at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club's outdoor hard courts and viewing stands ca. 1971. The courts are filled with members playing while a small group of spectators watch from the stands. The long-established club is located in the city's Northend, next door to Annie Wright School. Lessons are offered by club pros and the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club also hosts the annual professional Pacific Northwest Championships each summer.

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Tennis--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tennis courts--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tennis players--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Architectural rendering of Main Retail Store - Fort Lewis. The Tacoma architectural and engineering firm of Seifert, Forbes & Berry submitted a color rendering of a proposed Main Retail Store on Fort Lewis. This view of the store's exterior indicates that trees would be planted at designated spaces along with benches a few feet from the wide sidewalks. The building itself is the traditional red-toned one-story structure. Color print ordered by Seifert, Forbes & Berry.

Architectural drawings; Military exchanges--Fort Lewis;

Aerial view on June 2, 1971, of Tacoma's north end. Standing tall in the trees at lower center is one of the Cushman towers. Vassault Park is positioned between Vassault and Pearl Streets in the center of the photograph. The curving roadway, intersected by both Vassault and Pearl, is the Narrows which will become North 26th St. Along North 30th, above Pearl, is the North End water tower and reservoir. Commencement Bay is at top of photograph; ASARCO smelter is along its shoreline. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vassault Park (Tacoma); Water towers--Tacoma; Reservoirs--Tacoma; Electric lines--Tacoma; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Smelters--Tacoma;

Aerial photograph of Burlington Northern railroad tracks around North 48th St. on June 2, 1971. The curved street through the trees that passes under the railroad tracks is North 48th St. The spurline to Ruston is in the right corner edge. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Aerial views of industrial Tideflats and waterways. On June 25, 1971, a Richards Studio photographer took a series of photographs of some of Tacoma's waterways. With Mount Rainier barely visible amidst fog, the landscape is clearer at the mouths of the waterways. From L-R are the long Puyallup Waterway, St. Paul Waterway, and Middle Waterway. Smoke is shown billowing from the St. Regis facility. Photograph ordered by Foss Tug & Barge.

Aerial views; Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Puyallup Waterway (Tacoma); St. Paul Waterway (Tacoma); Middle Waterway (Tacoma); St. Regis Paper Co. (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Nestled among tall firs and adjoining what is believed to be Oakbrook Golf Course is a 4-plex built by Sullivan Construction. The contemporary units had unique Mansard roofs. Two golfers are spotted on April 30, 1971, on the golf course along with their golf carts. The 4-plex was located at 7802-08 Ruby Dr. S.W. in Lakewood. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.

Apartments--Lakewood--1970-1980; Golf--Lakewood--1970-1980; Golfers--Lakewood--1970-1980;

Harmonizing behind the intriguing sign "Do Not Spit On The Floor" is believed to be the award winning barbershop quartet, the Most Happy Fellows. The singers were featured in "Music Americana," the third annual barbershop musical show sponsored by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. This photograph was taken during dress rehearsal at Mount Tahoma High School on November 4, 1971; the actual show performances were on November 5th and 6th. Members of the Most Happy Fellows were: tenor Robert Hodge, baritone William Thurmon, bass Kenneth Hawkinson and lead Larry Hassler. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. (TNT 11-4-71, A-7 article)

Barbershop quartets; Musical ensembles--Tacoma; Singers;

1972 Richards stock footage. Exterior view, taken on June 23, 1972, of the Cedar Inn, 3023 Sixth Ave. The restaurant was located at the corner of Cedar and Sixth. Its eye-catching feature was a cedar Mansard roof. The Cedar Inn was owned by Verna J. Lyons.

Cedar Inn (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Roofs--Tacoma;

Group portrait of Sweet Adelines. The Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. sponsored the third annual barbershop musical show held in November of 1971. Entitled "Music Americana," the show featured the Adelines quartet, the "Embers," and the male barbershop quartet, "Most Happy Fellows." It was held at the Mount Tahoma High School auditorium. Photograph ordered by the Greater Tacoma Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc.

Choirs (Music); Singers; Musical ensembles--Tacoma;

ca. 1970. Close-up view of Seattle-First National Bank building, Commerce St. side, taken prior to remodeling, with its entrance and exit doors open for parking underneath the building. Once remodeling was complete in 1971, there would be double the banking area. The exterior of the building would be extruded aluminum. Tacoma architects Harris, Reed & Litzenberger would supervise the project; Sproul Construction would be the general contractor. Seattle-First National Bank was a relative newcomer to Tacoma; the bank had purchased the main office and branches of the Bank of Tacoma in 1969. This building had originally been the Publix Garage before the Bank of Tacoma moved there in 1965. Flanking the Sea-First building are the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan (L) and Commonweath Title Insurance Co. (R). Photograph ordered by Construction Specialties, Inc., San Marcos, CA. (TNT 10-4-70, B-8 article)

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Rust Building (Tacoma);

ca. 1971. Pacific Avenue view of remodeled Seattle-First National Bank building taken possibly in the spring of 1971. The large structure, with the bold "1," is in the center of the photograph with Commonweath Title Insurance Co. on its left and Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association on its right. A bit of the 12-story Rust Building is visible on the extreme right. Trees in planter boxes had recently been installed alongside the buildings' entrances on Pacific Avenue. Photograph ordered by Construction Specialties, Inc., San Marcos, CA.

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980; Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Commonwealth Title Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Rust Building (Tacoma);

Interior view of the Cortina Villa restaurant. The restaurant was designed so that brick archways led from one dining area to another. A definite rustic atmosphere prevailed with checkered tablecloths and wrought iron rails. Lattices with entwined flowring vines decorated the walls. Cortina Villa, formerly Alphonse's, provided a hearty menu of Italian and American meals. The restaurant was located in the 2400 block of Pacific Ave., on the ground level of the Hotel Merkle. It would celebrate its grand opening the weekend of November 18, 1971. (TNT ad 11-18-71, A-15)

Cortina Villa (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Arches--Tacoma;

A German shepherd looks alertly at the camera on April 19, 1971, as it rests on a comfortable rug. Between its protective paws is a coffee mug containing one very small puppy. The little fellow appears to be contemplating his escape from his tiny cage. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell, Seattle.

Dogs--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1971. Color portrait of Bennett Ellis of Wilson High School's Class of 1972. She is stylishly dressed in a vibrant blue and yellow scarf, striped blue tunic, blue trousers and long sleeved white shirt with large collar. Her wavy brown hair is worn short with sweep-over bangs. Miss Ellis was editor-in-chief of the Wilson High School newspaper, the "Banner," and a member of the National Honor Society. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Ellis, Bennett; Students--Tacoma--1970-1980; Woodrow Wilson High School (Tacoma); Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1971. Internal view of the "A.K. Strom." This is the engine room of the 225-foot steel tuna seiner, the "A.K. Strom," which had been launched on March 20, 1971. According to "Marine Digest," the main propulsion is a GE model 7 FDM16, 16 cylinder, 4-cycle non-reversing supercharged diesel. The "A.K. Strom" is the fastest vessel of her size in the U.S. fishing fleet as she has a loaded speed of over 15 knots. Photograph ordered by General Electric, Erie, PA. (Marine Digest, June 5, 1971) TPL-9537

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

General exterior view of the Rosedale home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haman. The large contemporary home had a two-car garage built under the living quarters. A natural rockery defines the property. There is a small cupola with weathervane on the roof. The Rosedale neighborhood is part of the Gig Harbor area. Photograph ordered by Waller Associates for Sunset Magazine.

Haman, Fred--Homes & haunts; Houses--Rosedale;

1972 Richards stock footage. A Sunnen Crane is pictured slowly lowering part of a modular home onto its wood pilings. Manufactured by Evergreen State Builders, the home was trucked in two separate sections to the site of the annual Tacoma Home Show at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The 1,440 square foot 3-bedroom home had a price of $16,000. Thousands of home show visitors would eventually tour this home during the week-long spring exhibition. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 6)

Hoisting machinery; Prefabricated houses;

ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. One Soil Sampling Service employee is pictured up high on a well drilling machine while his co-workers check his progress. The bright yellow mobile drilling unit is possibly a Tigre Tierra model. The location of the well drilling operation is not known. Color photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.

Hydraulic facilities; Wells; Drilling & boring machinery;

Joe Hoots Construction, Inc., pledge. Employees of the Joe Hoots Construction, Inc., with the tools of their trade pose on June 21, 1971, by a sign that has been hammered into the ground in front of a Hoots home under construction. Mr. Hoots, owner of the company and past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma, has pledged to use both men and money judiciously so that both the homeowner and his company will be proud of the work accomplished. The sign is entitled "Built-In Promise." According to the 1971 City Directory, Joe Hoots Construction had a fully equipped shop and offered planning and drafting service, new construction and remodeling for commercial and residential accounts. The company was based in Gig Harbor. Photograph ordered by Joe Hoots Construction.

Joe Hoots Construction, Inc. (Gig Harbor); Building construction; Signs (Notices);

Launching. The "Denise Marie," giant 225-foot steel tuna seiner, slipped gracefully down the ways into Hylebos Waterway on Saturday evening, June 5, 1971. She was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and had a frozen tuna capacity of about 1,400 tons. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 6-6-71, A-12 - article) TPL-9533

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