This is what the 112th & Meridian area looked like in early 1972. The South Hill Mall would be built 16 years later on Meridian. What is noticeable is the large amount of woods and relatively few homes. Aerial photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Puyallup--1970-1980;

The 112th & Meridian neighborhoods as seen by air in January of 1972. At that time there was an abundance of wooded acreage and not many homes. Photograph ordered by Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Puyallup--1970-1980;

Closer view of Puyallup neighborhood about 9th Ave. S.W. and Meridian South with Western Washington Fairgrounds in lower center. This photograph, one of a series, was taken on January 2, 1972, on behalf of Puget Sound National Bank.

Aerial views; Neighborhoods--Puyallup--1970-1980; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup);

The new Allstate Insurance Co. building was located on the southwest corner of Ferry and South 48th St., across the street from the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. Construction of Allstate's district office had been completed in four months. The Jack A. Benaroya Co. was the $200,000 structure's builder. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.

Allstate Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Insurance companies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office buildings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

An Allstate Insurance Co. employee adjusts the weekly "Drive-In Schedule" located in the company's new district office building at 2102 So. 48th St. The $200,000 one-story structure was completed in a mere four months after ground was broken on August 31, 1971. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co.

Allstate Insurance Co. (Tacoma); Insurance companies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Office workers--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Members of the Amaranth Court #9 are pictured above on March 31, 1972, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 2413 East C St. Several of the women are wearing fezzes with tassels and decorated with a large star and name "Deborah." Photograph ordered by the Amaranth Court #9.

Amaranth Court #9 (Tacoma); African American women--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Outdoor portrait of Mrs. Tacoma Home Show, Elaine Burt. Mrs. Burt and her husband Barry resided at 822 -135th St. S. in Parkland. She is dressed in a two-piece suit with knee-high boots. The 1972 Tacoma Home Show would run from March 28th to April 4th in the renovated University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.

Burt, Elaine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Staff of Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House. In 1972, Crystal Corbin (far left) and Susan Pettit (far right) were hostesses at the new restaurant with the long name - Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House - located on Ruston Way. Beth Pritchard (third from right) was one of the waitresses. Employees of Clinkerdagger's wore outfits reminiscent of pub fashions worn in London of the 1800's. Many of the young ladies shown above in April of 1972, shortly after the restaurant's opening, were students at the University of Puget Sound. Photograph ordered by Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House.

Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff & Pett's Public House (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Waitresses--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Wearing robes of white with gold trim are the little boys and girls celebrating their First Communion at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 2303 - 54th Ave. E., Fife, on May 7, 1972. The little girls are also wearing veils. Color photograph ordered by Saint Martin of Tours.

Communion;

Customers at Honan's Restaurant, 737-41 Saint Helens Avenue in Tacoma, were invited to help chose the popular restaurant's "Irish Rose" during their 3-day Saint Patrick's Day celebration in 1972. Each cash register receipt was good for one vote until 10 pm on Thursday, March 16; the queen would be named and crowned an hour later. Bob Honan, his back to the camera, tended bar in front of the contestants' names and large photographs. The women competing for the title were: (l to r) Sherrie Connolly, Monica Michel and Colleen O'Brien. Unfortunately, there was no mention found in the News Tribune of the outcome of this competition. On the 17th, Honan's made their annual Saint Patrick Day's transatlantic phone call to the restaurant's namesake in Ennis, County Clare. A limited Irish-only menu of corned beef & cabbage, Irish stew, and corned beef sandwiches would be served that day. (Photograph ordered by National Home Shows, Inc.) (TNT ad 3-13-72, p. 11)

Contests--Tacoma--1970-1980; Honan's Restaurant (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1970-1980; Honan, Bob;

Three tow trucks are parked side-by-side at Fife Towing in early March of 1972. Fife Towing offered 24-hr. towing and also insured complete auto repair. According to an entry in the 1972 City Directory, the company had dispatched emergency road service. Fife Towing was located at 4310 Pacific Hwy. E. in Fife. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell.

Fife Towing (Fife); Wreckers (Vehicles)--Fife; Towing--Fife;

Studio set-up of fish bait. "Uncle Brad's Mini-Mallows," although listed as marshmallows, were not for human consumption. The mini-mallows were fish bait packed by the Olympic Fish Products, Inc., of Tacoma. The bait weighed 2.5 oz. and was packed in a see-through plastic container. Photograph ordered by Olympic Fish Products, Inc.

Fishing;

Tacomans were urged in early 1972 to help out victims of kidney disease by purchasing a special "K" button. The dollar spent would pay for two hours of the artificial kidney program under the auspices of the Northwest Kidney Center. Two unidentified men are pictured on February 3, 1972, exchanging a check for buttons. Later in the month the kidney machine would be on display in a donated van at the Pacific National Bank of Washington Plaza Building. While there dialysis patients would explain how the machine is used. Most patients needed to be on the machine three times a week for 8-10 hours at a time. The cost at the time was prohibitive with $13,500 for the first year and $3500 for subsequent years. Photograph ordered by St. Joseph Hospital. (TNT 2-29-72, p. 6- article)

Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Diseases--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Unidentified golf foursome. Western Washington pro golfers and club presidents gathered on Friday, April 28, 1972, at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club to participate in the Northwest Pro-Presidents golf tournament. This year each of the three branches in the northwest section of the PGA will have its own tournament. The Tacoma Country & Golf Club was the location of the first Northwest Pro-Presidents tournament in 1953. Color photograph ordered by Gerry Mehlert. (TNT 4-27-72, C-11- article; TNT 4-29-72, p. 10 -article)

Golf--Tacoma--1970-1980; Golfers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma)--1970-1980;

Gantry crane at Star Iron & Steel. Gantry cranes were similar to overhead cranes except that the bridge for carrying trolley or trolleys is not movable and is rigidly supported on two or more legs running on fixed rails or other runways. Star Iron & Steel of Tacoma had been a longtime presence in the Tideflats and manufactured cranes, hoists and special machinery. Photograph ordered by Glen Graves Advertising.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma);

Before products manufactured by Star Iron & Steel Co. of Tacoma were released to their buyers, they underwent stringent testing to insure quality control. Weight lifting tests were being conducted on the gantry crane pictured above at Star Iron & Steel Co. in early June of 1972. Photograph ordered by Star Iron & Steel Co.

Hoisting machinery; Star Iron & Steel Co. (Tacoma); Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Product inspections--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Magenta model home. Located in the Oxford development in Old Steilacoom, the "Magenta," built by Leroy Crest of Crest Builders and open for touring during the 1972 Tacoma Home Show, fit snugly close to the ground on a wooded lot with landscaped front and back yards. Extensive amounts of beauty bark have been utilized to present a pleasing appearance. The L-shaped home came equipped with a double-car garage. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9 -article)

Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;

Living room - "Barcelona" model home. The luxury home's living room is alive with colors of vibrant red and gold. Comfortable gold and white stuffed chairs and an extended patterned couch with accents of red and gold along with an ornate glass table with gold-toned supports make this sitting area a most pleasant spot to enjoy a drink or converse with friends. The wall-to-wall carpet is also deep red in tone, a color which is picked up by the window valances. The "Barcelona" was available for touring during the 26th annual Tacoma Home Show, March 28th-April 4th of 1972. Located in a "semi-custom" development near Chambers Creek Road in University Place, the home was listed for a then pricey $50,000. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8 -article);

Living rooms--University Place--1970-1980; Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;

The L.R. Gaudio Well Drilling Co. rig is parked in a snowy lot on February 2, 1972. The drilling apparatus is a 72 Speed Star. Photograph ordered by Soil Sampling Service, Puyallup.

Machinery; L.R. Gaudio Well Drilling Co. (Tacoma);

Studio portrait of Walter Matheson. He posed with his hands on his guitar. Mr. Matheson wore a turtleneck sweater and light colored slacks. A similar pose was used in a News Tribune ad for the Cortina Villa restaurant dated July 14, 1972, where he was then performing. Billed as "Wailing Walt," he appeared in the restaurant's Ramon's Room. Photograph ordered by Walter Matheson, 6439 So. Huson St. (TNT ad 7-14-72, p.12)

Matheson, Walter; Guitars; Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;

On January 8, 1972, two unidentified men stood in what may be in an engineering or assessor's office. Large photograph of Caterpillar on paneled wall; adjoining the photograph is a portion of a map. Contract plans, among other documents, are on desk shelf. Photograph ordered by Standard Insurance Co.

Men--Washington; Maps; Tractors;

Viva paper towel display. A Park & Shop customer accepts a roll of Viva paper towels on April 25, 1972, from an unidentified man who is possibly the store manager. Viva was issuing a challenge to customers to compare their product with others; the customer would either get a free big roll of Viva if she hadn't tried it before or if already a Viva buyer, get a free roll with the purchase of one roll. A sign notes that Viva was advertised in Sunset magazine. Photograph ordered by Lane Magazine & Book Co., Menlo Park, CA.

Park & Shop (University Place); Merchandise displays--University Place--1970-1980; Paper products;

The new addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center is rapidly taking shape as this July 5, 1972, progress photograph indicates. The Rushforth Construction Co. were the contractors on this $2,500,000 project to expand the shopping center on its west side. John Graham & Co., architects for the original Tacoma Mall, also handled the design for this addition. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co.

Progress photographs; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

June 1, 1972, progress photograph of a $2,500,000 addition to the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. The expanded section on the west side of the shopping center was expected to add another 25 stores. The Mall had 85 stores at that time. In comparison, Southcenter had 112 stores. Construction had begun in January with completion planned for early spring of 1973. Photograph ordered by Rushforth Construction Co. (TNT 9-2-71, A-1 -article on addition)

Progress photographs; Tacoma Mall Shopping Center (Tacoma); Shopping centers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Building construction--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1972 Daffodil Parade. "Lady of the Lake" was the name of the Olympia Capital Lakefair float in the 1972 Grand Floral Parade. This rosy entry captured second place in the "Communities and cities over 5,000 population" division.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1972 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1972 Daffodil Parade. Police units from both the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff were an integral part of the annual Daffodil Parade. Proceeding down wet Pacific Avenue on April 8, 1972, was believed to be a contingent from the Tacoma Police Department. The motorcycle officers were in "V" formation.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1972 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Police--Tacoma--1970-1980; Motorcycles--Tacoma--1970-1980;

View of older buildings on Saint Paul Ave., featuring Sam Thornhill Co., Inc. The Sam Thornhill service station had been located at 1106 Saint Paul Ave. for over 30 years. Besides selling gas, it also sold Miller tires and offered brake and shock service as well as wheel balance. Davies, Pearson, Anderson & Gadbow, Attorneys at Law, had requested photographs of the Saint Paul Ave. and 11th St. area to be photographed on November 21, 1971, to assist in the Jennings vs. Bergsten case. Several of the photographs showed the curving roadway.

Sam Thornhill Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Signs (Notices); Commercial streets--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Dam gates are being unloaded from the Japanese vessel the Shinkai Maru at Pier 7, Port of Tacoma, onto a Widing truck and trailer. Several men are pictured assisting in the unloading procedure on March 16, 1972. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.

Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;

A new Shoeland would open in Lakewood on Friday, June 2, 1972. View of modern glass-front store and neighboring parking lot. This would be the fifth Shoeland in the Puget Sound area, including stores in Puyallup, Auburn, Spanaway and another location in Tacoma at Sixth & Pearl. Photograph ordered by Gordon Orwick. TPL-8736 (TNT full page ad - 6-1-72, D-1)

Shoeland (Lakewood); Shoe stores--Lakewood--1970-1980; Parking lots--Lakewood;

Group portrait of the Board of Directors, Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc. Local business, civic and military leaders gathered on the second floor of Puget Sound National Bank's main branch on February 24, 1972. Color photograph ordered by the Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc.

Tacoma Better Business Bureau, Inc. (Tacoma);