Studio portrait of George Nalley. Mr. Nalley is shown in profile in a photograph taken in the summer of 1976, possibly for use in his unsuccessful run representing the 28th District. He is clutching a pair of black-rimmed glasses. George M. Nalley, Republican, was a graduate of the Brookings Institute, a retired US Marine officer, past Metro Park board member, and had 19 years of business experience at Nalley's. Mr. Nalley had been elected to the Tacoma City Council in November of 1971. He lost the election for mayor to incumbent Gordon Johnston in November of 1973. Mr. Nalley was appointed to the State Human Rights Commission in December of 1977. He passed away at age 57 on June 27, 1980. Photograph ordered by the Nalley Campaign. (TNT Ad 9-20-76, A-12-information)

Nalley, George M.; Eyeglasses;

Wedding announcement portrait of Lynn Peacock. She would be marrying Robert M. Kennard on November 27, 1976, at Annie Wright School. Miss Peacock is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Proctor Peacock of Gig Harbor. She is a graduate of Annie Wright School and the University of Redlands and is an elementary school teacher. Photograph ordered by Lynn Peacock. (TNT 8-23-76, A-11- wedding announcement information)

Peacock, Lynn Marie;

Copy of customer's negative. Side view of a Sportsman Royal van, taken in early August of 1976, for the Superior Bus NW, Inc. The Dodge vehicle was a full-sized van with side windows and passenger seating. The Sportsman signature name was phased out after 1980. (en.wikipedia.org-article)

Dodge automobile;

Studio portrait of model with jacket. This young unidentified woman in a feathered hairstyle is wearing a multi-colored leather jacket, a design fashionable in the mid-1970's. The zippered jacket is waist-length and has side pockets. This "genuine soft leather jacket" was the sale item of the week at Lyons for only $24.99, a savings of $25.01. Lyons had eight locations in the Puget Sound region, including the Tacoma Mall and Broadway Plaza. (TNT 8-11-76, C-8- Ad)

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fashion models--Tacoma--1970-1980; Posing--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Interior view of Stauffer Chemical Co. plant. Stauffer Chemical was located at 2545 Lincoln Ave. bordering the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway. At one time the large plant manufactured 20,000 tons of fertilizer annually. A July, 1976, look inside the plant shows what may have been mounds of fertilizer or dirt. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co.

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Interior of Stauffer Chemical plant. Rows of 80-lb. bags are piled up on wooden pallets inside the Stauffer Chemical plant at 2545 Lincoln Ave. in July of 1976. These bags, marked "0-18-0," are believed to be filled with fertilizer. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co.

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Offices of Stauffer Chemical Co. Two employees of Stauffer Chemical Co., 2545 Lincoln Ave., are pictured in July of 1976 at work in the company's offices. The woman is busily typing while the man is examining files from an open file cabinet. Modern office equipment including Pitney-Bowes and Western Union machines are located nearby. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co.

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office equipment & supplies;

Exterior view of Stauffer Chemical Co. as pictured in the summer of 1976. Stauffer Chemical was located on a nearly 18-acre section of land on the west side of the Blair (formerly Port Industrial) Waterway. It would be sold in 1987 to Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemicals, a large French chemical company, who would only use a small portion of the plant to make alum, a water purifier, from aluminum sulfate. When Stauffer was in full production, it used to make about 20,000 tons of fertilizer annually. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co. (TNT 9-8-93, C-1-article)

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A series of photographs were taken at the Stauffer Chemical Co. plant in the industrial Tideflats during the summer of 1976. Interior and exterior shots were taken of daily plant operations. An unidentified employee is pictured above in July of 1976 grasping a glass beaker while standing before a counter filled with various tubes and containers. Photograph ordered by Stauffer Chemical Co.

Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Industrial facilities--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of a 4-man musical group known as Silverbrooks. the musicians, L to R, in this photograph are: Dean Krippaehne, Bruce Johnson, Dan Mohler, and Joey Jewell. The young musicians posed with two guitars in July of 1976. They were similarly dressed with dark vests and open collared long-sleeved shirts. Silverbrooks would be performing Fridays and Saturdays at the Iron Gate Inn, 8212 River Rd. in Puyallup, through July 31st. Customers were invited to enjoy the group's country, light rock and Latin music repertoire which was suitable for dancing. Photograph ordered by Silverbrooks. (TNT 7-16-76, p. 8 -TGIF section-small article) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Guitars; Moeller, Dan;

Studio head-and-shoulders portrait of Jim Young. Mr. Young was a salesman for Titus-Will Ford. He and his wife Kathleen resided on Fox Island. Photograph ordered by Titus-Will Ford.

Young, Jim;

Back of photo: Fireworks Jun 26 1976

Exterior view of the House of Scott Mortuary. The staff of the House of Scott Mortuary pose outside their establishment on June 21, 1976, along with four company owned vehicles. The mortuary, located at South 23rd & Sheridan, opened in October of 1968. It was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. L. Ray Scott. The wood-framed building had been used since 1910 by a series of bakeries. It had been completely renovated to contain 1200 sq.ft. on two floors plus living quarters. The Scotts had previously owned the L. Ray Scott funeral home. Photograph ordered by House of Scott Mortuary. (TNT 10-18-68, p. 16-article)

House of Scott Mortuary (Tacoma); Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Aerial views of Lakewood neighborhoods near the Villa Plaza Shopping Center were taken on behalf of Newman Properties on June 1, 1976. This particular photograph captures the area around 47th Avenue and Lakeview Avenue. Lakeview is the street running vertically near the right side of picture; 47th borders the Lakeview Elementary School near the center. The cluster of large buildings near the top are part of the Naval Supply Depot which is now the Lakewood Industrial Park.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood--1970-1980; Lakeview Elementary School (Lakewood); Naval Supply Depot (Lakewood);

Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of Ms. Washington, Lee A. Hibbert. Attention is focused on her stylish pair of glasses, possibly with plastic frames, and semi-rectangular in shape. She presents a very professional appearance, particularly suitable for work, with her well maintained hairdo, scarf and wide-lapeled jacket. Photograph ordered by Columbian Opticians.

Hibbert, Lee A.; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Eyeglasses; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Lee A. Hibbert. Lee A. Hibbert, Ms. Washington, has her wavy locks tucked under a striped mini-turban in this May, 1976, portrait. Emphasis is placed on the large pair of sunglasses worn by the beauty queen. The darkened lenses would protect her eyes from harsh sunlight but still allow good visibility. Photograph ordered by Columbian Opticians.

Hibbert, Lee A.; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Sunglasses; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Democratic congressional candidate Eugene Wiegman (L), 46, checks out blueprints on the PLU campus with two unidentified workers in May of 1976. He was a candidate for the 6th District post held by Floyd Hicks; Representative Hicks had decided not to run for re-election. Dr. Wiegman was a former president of Pacific Lutheran University, later became pastor of Luther Memorial Church, and served on several community boards. Photograph ordered by Eugene Wiegman for use in a brochure "Wiegman for Congress."

Wiegman, Eugene; Political campaigns;

Atlas Foundry. A Bicentennial flag flaps in the wind in the Atlas Foundry's visitor parking area in the spring of 1976. Parked beside a plant building is a bright orange truck filled with a variety of steel castings manufactured by Atlas. In 2002 Atlas Foundry became Atlas Castings & Technology, further expanding the size and materials offered and increasing their presence in many primary markets. Color photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co.

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1970-1980; Flags--United States;

1976 Daily operations at foundry. An unidentified female technician at Atlas Foundry & Machine Co., 3012 Wilkeson St., conducts quality control tests using a Tinius Olsen machine in the company's tech center. The Tinius Olsen machine would be measuring the foundry products' strength and performance. Atlas Foundry has been a presence in Tacoma since 1899 when it began manufacturing iron castings for the local logging industry. It then branched out to steel castings and further steel production. The foundry's name was changed in 2002 to Atlas Castings & Technology. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (www.atlascastings.com)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980; Testing--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Daily operations at Atlas Foundry. An unidentified employee at Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. is seated at a workbench apparently testing a Cycon circuit board. This may have been in the foundry's tech center. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry & Machine Co.

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980; Testing--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The Tacoma Tides soccer team posed for a group portrait early in May of 1976, prior to the pro team's successful home debut at Cheney Stadium. Tacoma had been awarded a pro soccer franchise from the American Soccer League for the 1976 season. The new team, dubbed the "Tides" and led by coach Dan Wood (extreme left, back row) and goalie Jamil Canal (third from right, standing), had opened a 24-game league schedule on April 24th with a 1-0 victory in Sacramento against the Sacramento Spirits. 12 games would be played at Cheney Stadium, the first on May 5th, with the season concluding in August. Despite taking 2nd place in the Western Division, the team folded at the end of the 1976 season. The ASL team's name had been chosen in a public contest with the winning entry submitted by pro handballer, Gordy Pfeifer. (TNT 2-23-76, A-1, A-11; TNT 3-3-76, B-1-articles on soccer; TNT 4-24-76, B-1-article; TNT 4-25-76, F-1-article)

Soccer--Tacoma--1970-1980; Soccer players--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Wood, Dan; Canal, Jamil;

Gibson's Florist & Greenhouses opened in 1938 at the site of the former Tschunko's House of Flowers, 5001 Pacific Ave., across from Stewart Junior (now Middle) School. This aerial view, taken in April of 1976, shows the extensive collection of buildings containing flowers and other plants. Known as the "the place for flowers," Gibson's Nursery closed about 1999 and was converted into "Gibson Gardens," an independent retirement community for active adults. The Gibson family never forgot to leave fresh flowers at the entrance to Gibson Gardens each morning as a gentle reminder of how flowers had built this attractive home. Photograph ordered by Gibson's Florist. (www.gibsonhousecommunity.com/legacy.shtml)

Gibson's Florist & Greenhouses (Tacoma); Nurseries (Horticulture)--Tacoma; Aerial views; Aerial photographs;

Informal portrait of Stan Naccarato. When Tacoma was awarded a pro soccer franchise in February of 1976, Stan Naccarato was named the team's general manager. The "Tacoma Tides" was owned by Booth Gardner & Associates and Baseball Tacoma, Inc., owner of the Tacoma Twins of the Pacific Coast League. Mr. Naccarato was also the general manager of the Tacoma Twins and had been selected as the minor league baseball executive of the year. A former minor league pitcher, his career was cut short by a shoulder ailment. Mr. Naccarato and family were residents of Browns Point. (TNT 2-23-76, A-1 article on soccer team; TNT 1-27-76, B-1-article on Mr. Naccarato)

Naccarato, Stan;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. Waving to the throngs lining several feet deep on Pacific Avenue were the royalty aboard the Capital Lakefair float from Olympia. The elegant float was decorated in golden daffodils and white blossoms with a sculptured canopy adorned with silver and black glittering stars. It was awarded second place in the "other festivals" category.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. Bright sunshine and 56 degree temperatures brought crowds estimated in Tacoma alone at 50,000 to watch the 1976 Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. For the second year in a row, the Orting-Fife-Milton communities won the FTD Sweepstakes for the best float overall. Their Bicentennial float, "East Meets West," was the longest float ever to enter the parade. It took five drivers to maneuver the 120-foot coupled float. The float depicted the driving of the Golden Spike to link east and west coasts by rail. (TNT 4-10-76, A-3 article; TNT 3-12-76, A-3 article; TNT 4-11-76, AA2-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Harbor Holidays 35-foot float, "Lindbergh Flight to Paris," won the top prize in the "communities under 5000" category for the 1976 Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade. The Gig Harbor Peninsula community's float commemorated the first solo non-stop TransAtlantic flight from New York to Paris in May of 1927. There were 40,000 yellow, golden and sprayed blue daffodils used in the creation of the float. (TNT 4-10-76, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The sight of the big Tacoma fire engines generally meant the conclusion of the Grand Floral Parade. Crowds are starting to disperse on Saturday, April 10, 1976, along Pacific Avenue. People had been lined up up to a dozen deep as crowds thought to be the biggest in several years watched the 33 floats, 47 marching bands, 13 mounted units and 20 "special" units go by. For the first time in the 43-year history of the festival, the Grand Floral Parade had no turns or hills as the parade began at Old City Hall, 7th & Pacific, and flowed southward on Pacific to 24th St. There were no sharp curves to negotiate. (TNT 3-12-76, A-3-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival float, red-and-pink in color, saluted "American Heritage" in the 43rd annual Daffodil Festival Parade, held during America's Bicentennial year. "Gift of the Gods" and "Wenatchee" are proclaimed on the sides of the curved-shaped float. (TNT 4-11-76, D-3)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. "East Meets West," the entry from the Orting-Fife-Milton communities, was decorated in 92,000 daffodils for the 43rd annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade in April of 1976. At 120-feet, the longest float to ever enter the parade depicted the May 10, 1869, meeting of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific locomotives at Promontory Summit, Utah, to complete the country's first transcontinental railroad. The three-part float and its costumed passengers (students from the communities) are photographed on Pacific Avenue near the Olympus Hotel. The float would be honored with the FTD Sweepstakes award for best overall float. (TNT 4-11-76, AA2-article; TNT 4-10-76, A-3-article; www.nps.gov/archive/gosp/history/GSNHS_hist.html-article on railroads)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1976 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Des Moines community's 53-foot Waterland Festival float was decorated in our country's national colors and boasted a 20-piece stage band. Also aboard were four members of the Queen's court. It was one of the 33 floats entered in the 43rd annual Daffodil Festival Grand Floral parade and was awarded third place in the "other festivals" category.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1976 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;