Tacoma Tire. General view of Tacoma Tire Co., Inc.'s exterior in September of 1977. The two-story building was located on a slight slope. It is believed to have been located in the 200 block of Tacoma Avenue South. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Tire.

Tacoma Tire Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Tire industry--Tacoma; Facades--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Nine members of the Unique Social & Community Club posed for a studio portrait in August of 1978. Each year the African-American club sponsored a grand debutant ball in December to introduce women of collegiate age to society. Photograph ordered by the Unique Social & Community Club.

Unique Social & Community Club (Tacoma); African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980; African Americans--Social life--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of Cecil Walrath. Mr. Walrath was past president of the Tacoma Elks Lodge and past potentate of the Afifi Temple Shrine. Photograph ordered by the Royal Order of Jesters, an invitation-only group of Shriners, whose motto is "Mirth is King."

Walrath, Cecil;

Work continues on part of the massive Lakewood-Parkland sewer system in late March of 1978. A Montana firm, Felton Construction, had been awarded a $2.4 million dollar contract to handle part of the project in Parkland. A local company, Tucci & Sons, would work in the Custer area under a $1.87 million dollar contract. The photograph above is believed to be of Felton employees as they inspect the large sewer pipe nearly buried in the wide ditch. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, Montana.

Pipes (Conduits); Sewers--Parkland;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Judges Trophy for originality was awarded to the Orting Community's entry in the 1978 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade. It was one of the 33 floats entered in the parade. Orting had selected the theme "Lighter than Air" which was aptly displayed by the use of three flowered hot-air balloons floating on large white clouds. Several young ladies in pastels and white, possibly seniors at Orting High School, graced the float. The float measured 42-feet long, 11-feet wide and 13-feet high with some 35,000 white daffodils. The News Tribune noted in its front page parade article that it was a "crowd favorite." (TNT 4-9-78, A-1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1978 Daffodil Festival Parade. The 30-member drill team from Gov. John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup march proudly down Pacific Avenue during the April, 1978, Daffodil Festival Parade. The school's 90-piece marching band follows. The Rogers High School entry was one of 12 marching units and drill teams participating in the parade.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1978 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Marching bands; Drill teams;

Felton Construction Co. employees are pictured working on the immense Lakewood-Parkland sewer project during the summer of 1978. They may be pouring cement onto a completed section of the project. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, Montana.

Sewers--Parkland; Concrete mixers--Parkland;

Sewers were also being installed in alleys as well as main streets during the massive Lakewood-Parkland sewer project in the summer of 1978. A large crane appears to be in the process of scooping out piles of dirt while a Felton Construction Co. employee is still inside the deep ditch. Pipes are laid beside the site, waiting to be installed. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, Montana.

Sewers--Parkland; Hoisting machinery; Pipes (Conduits);

Undated photograph, possibly taken circa 1927, of a couple believed to be the Rev. and Mrs. Marion Flint. Photograph ordered by Josephine M. Flint, Puyallup, on December 1, 1977.

Spouses;

Aerial view of unidentified buildings. Construction may not yet be completed at this unidentified site near a heavily wooded area. There is a large section of cleared land near the two-lane roadways which may later be used for either homes or businesses. Color photograph ordered by Pacific Lanes.

Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Buildings;

Studio portrait of a boxer. This young man in stocking feet is poised to make a run in the annual Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament coming up in early February of 1979 at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The tournament had been sponsored by the Tacoma Athletic Commission since 1949. A close-up of the boxer is D169239, image 5. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission.

Boxing--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);

Passing of the gavel. New officers of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma were installed in ceremonies held at Fort Steilacoom Community College (now Pierce College) on December 2, 1978. Leroy B. "Bud" Crest, president of Crest Builders, was elected president of the 453-member association, succeeding David Kelley of Holly Homes. Mr. Crest, second from the left, is shown accepting the gavel. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 12-17-78, H-6-article on elections)

Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma (Tacoma); Crest, Leroy B.;

Home portrait of Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Shirley Murphy. The Murphys and their two dogs are posed against a large stone fireplace at the couple's home located at 3109 N. 33rd St. Dr. Murphy was a physician in the firm of Murphy, McAlexander & Kamar with offices in the Medical Arts Building. Photograph ordered by Tom Murphy.

Murphy, Thomas O.; Murphy, Shirley; Murphy, Thomas O.--Homes & haunts; Dogs--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fireplaces--Tacoma;

Steve Schuler of Puyallup had a carpet cleaning business, called the Schuler Brothers, in the late 1970's. He is pictured above in the Annie Wright School neighborhood with his company van. The business utilized "Hydra-Master," deemed the "Ultimate in Professional Carpet Cleaning." Photograph ordered by Steve Schuler. (TNT Ad 11-19-78, E-8)

Schuler, Steve; Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Well-known boxing coach Joe Clough (seated) poses with Tacoma Athletic Commission member Scotty Weinstone in early January of 1979. The T.A.C. would once again be hosting the annual Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament the following month. Mr. Clough had been associated for many years with the Tacoma Boys Club where he coached Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Seales. He was now coaching the Olympic Boxing Academy of Bremerton. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Clough, Joe; Boxing--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Weinstone, Scotty;

Rodeo queen and princesses. Queen Shiela Baskett (center) is flanked by princesses Lori Ackey (L) and Gayle Matthews in a June 22, 1979, studio portrait. The three young ladies in cowboy hats would be participating in the upcoming Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Pro Rodeo, to be held at Lincoln Bowl on July 7th & 8th. The rodeo, sponsored by the Tacoma Athletic Association, was believed to be Tacoma's first pro rodeo. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Association. (TNT ad 7-5-79, A-15)

Group portraits; Cowboy hats; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980; Baskett, Shiela; Matthews, Gayle; Ackey, Lori;

Bathroom in model home. "Panorama One" was Crest Builders' entry for the 1979 Tacoma Home Show. This is a view of the luxurious bathroom believed to be part of the master bedroom in the 4,800 square foot home. The bathtub and tiled shower were separated with an abundance of foliage adjoining the tub. A handy portable towel rack was set next to the tub. Ceiling skylights and etched leaded glass accented the large bathroom. The master bath also contained walk-in closets, a linen closet, separate vanities and a Jacuzzi. Thick carpeting covered the floor. "Panorama One" was the largest model home of the three constructed for the Home Show. It was located in the Summerset subdivision overlooking the Narrows in Northwest Tacoma. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-18-79, Home Show insert, p. 21-article)

Model houses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bathrooms--Tacoma--1970-1980; Bathtubs & showers--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Unidentified restaurant. The restaurant is empty at this time except for one employee in the background. Once open, donuts, pies, and pastries could be ordered as well as hamburgers and other dishes. Customers could sit at either booths or separate tables. Color photographs ordered by S & W Management.

Restaurants;

Studio portrait of Wolfgang D. Sauer. Mr. Sauer, who resided at 407 Yakima Ave. North, was the president of I.T.I., a sporting goods concern. Photograph ordered by Wolfgang Sauer.

Sauer, Wolfgang D.;

Copy of customer's print. This display on the back of a truck urgently implored potential customers to purchase products made of alder timber, readily available in Washington state. This would help the state's economy by keeping residents' money in-state. Buffelen Lumber & Mfg. Co. advised that they would "show you here how valuable it is." Hardwood doors, veneer and panels could all be made from alder. Photograph ordered on March 8, 1979, by Paxport Mills of Tacoma. The original Boland photograph was probably taken sometime in the 1920's. Boland - B3037

Signs (Notices); Lumber industry; Merchandise displays;

This is believed to be the City (now Thea Foss) Waterway as seen in mid-December of 1978. A barge appears to be under construction. Portions of Tacoma's skyline in the background include Old City Hall and the Medical Arts Building, soon to become the City's new Municipal Building. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

Waterways; Barges--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of a boxer. Roger McCane has his gloved fists up in a traditional boxing pose when photographed in early January of 1979. He would be participating in the Tacoma Athletic Commission's annual Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament to be held on February 3, 1979, at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Athletic Commission. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Boxing--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1970-1980; McCane, Roger;

Barge under construction at City (now Thea Foss) Waterway in December of 1978. Photograph ordered by National Blower & Sheet Metal Co.

City Waterway (Tacoma); Construction--Tacoma--1970-1980; Barges--Tacoma;

Copy of customer print ordered by Jerry Werdal on June 7, 1979. Original photograph was probably taken in the latter part of the 19th century. The group portrait appears to be a family of four including two small boys. The smaller boy is wearing the popular sailor suit and is holding a toy hoop.

Group portraits; Families; Children--Clothing & dress; Women--Clothing & dress; Men--Clothing & dress; Toys;

The Dale Carmen Duo. Howard Church and a Ms. Staab pose with a variety of instruments including a Wurlitzer electronic piano, Hohner Clavinet D6 and an organ. Photograph ordered by Howard Church.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Church, Howard; Keyboard instruments; Pianos; Organs;

Orange Julius. The Richards Studio photographed a number of Orange Julius locations in Western Washington during December of 1978. Pictured above is the Orange Julius located in the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center next to the Osborn & Ulland sporting goods store. As its name indicates, Orange Julius promoted its "freshly squeezed" healthy drink and dedicated a special "speedline" for drinks only. Burgers and other food orders could also be placed. The small eating establishment was brightly decorated in warm colors of orange and yellow. Enlarged pictures of the Tacoma Mall and vicinity adorned the walls. Color photograph ordered by S & W Management.

Orange Julius (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fast food restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1979 Daffodil Parade. Downtown Tacoma Association's entry in the 1979 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade consisted of a gathering of "superheroes," in various costumes. According to Richards Studio notes, they were (not all shown in photograph): Cliff Cook as Superman, Ms. Downtown Tacoma Joan Cook as Lois Lane, Dale Holden as Superwoman, Bruce Meyer as The Flash, Patty Richardson as Wonderwoman, Rohn Burgess as Zorro, Jim Wilhelmi, Jr. as Clark Kent, Chris Salatino as Isis, Skip Warren as Aquaman, Denise Robb as Batwoman, Duane Lindoff as Batman, Connie Buchanan as Jana, Donna Burgess as Catwoman and Jeff Lovely as Robin. "Superfriends in Super City" won the Commissioners' Trophy for best commercial float. (TNT 4-8-79, AA-2-article)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade (1979 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Exterior view of the Tom La Crosse Dairy, believed to be on 224th St. in Graham. A sign is attached to a flagpole in front of the company's offices. Photograph ordered by I.D., Inc., Portland.

Tom La Crosse Dairy (Graham); Dairy products industry--Graham; Industrial facilities--Graham; Signs (Notices); Flagpoles--Graham; Flags--United States;

Frank Watkins posed for a studio portrait in June of 1979. He is dressed in Western attire including a cowboy hat. Mr. Watkins, a Tacoma Athletic Commission board member, was the chairman of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Pro Rodeo event, held at Lincoln Bowl on July 7th & 8th. This was believed to have been Tacoma's first professional rodeo. Frank Watkins had had previous experience in rodeos as he was a former member of the Phoenix, Arizona Jaycee Rodeo Committee. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. (TNT 7-2-79, C-15-article on rodeo)

Watkins, Frank; Cowboy hats; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;